Advice from Current & Former Admissions Leaders

Why AP Choices Matter & Which Students Benefit Most

Wednesday, March 4 | 7pm ET
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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.

Wednesday, March 4
7pm ET

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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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Meet the Panel

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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