Advice from Current & Former Admissions Leaders
Why AP Choices Matter & Which Students Benefit Most
Wednesday, March 4 | 7pm ET

Northeastern University

University of Virginia

Guidewell Global & Former Yale Admissions

University of Notre Dame

ESM Prep & Former Stanford Admissions
The Real Deal on APs & College Admissions
An insider look at how AP choices factor into today's admissions decisions.
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What You’ll Learn
Straight talk from admissions experts—what matters now.
How Colleges Read APs
What AP coursework and exam scores actually signal in admissions—by institution and by major.
Smart AP Exam Strategy
Which exams matter most, when scores help—or don’t—and how to prepare efficiently.
Planning With Perspective
How AP choices fit into a broader academic profile and long-term admissions strategy.
Finding the Right Balance
How to choose APs that show rigor without overload—and avoid the trap of “more is better.”
Don’t miss this important discussion and Q&A.
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Moderator
Drew Heilpern
Academic Success & Testing Expert
Summit Educational Group
As Summit’s Chief Brand Ambassador, Drew guides families through academic and testing strategies tailored to diverse learning profiles, drawing on years of tutoring experience and expertise in cognitive science and student motivation.

Panelist
Christie Ruggieri
Director of Global Enrollment
Northeastern University
With over a decade of experience in international admissions and prior leadership roles at Drexel University, Christie focuses on building a diverse and globally engaged student body, supporting Northeastern’s vision of an international academic community.

Panelist
Clara Hoff
Associate Dean of Admission
University of Virginia
Clara brings nearly a decade of admissions experience, including roles at Brown University and the University of Wisconsin, and holds an MS in Global Higher Education. She focuses on how students’ diverse experiences shape a university community.

Panelist
Josh Davis
Senior College Coach
Guidewell Global & Former Yale Admissions
A former Yale admissions officer and varsity athlete, Josh has guided students worldwide through selective admissions for over a decade, with deep expertise in academic planning, essays, and athletic recruitment.

Panelist
Mary de Villiers
Director of International Admissions
Notre Dame
Mary brings 20 years of admissions experience across undergraduate and graduate programs, with a focus on evaluating international academic systems and student readiness at highly selective universities.

Panelist
Rielly Wieners
College Coach
ESM Prep & Former Stanford Admissions
Rielly reviewed thousands of applications during her time at Stanford and now helps students craft compelling academic narratives, drawing on her experience in admissions and Division I athletic recruitment.
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