Webinar | Ask the Experts
The Truth About College Admission
Thursday, November 13 | 7pm ET
Rick Clark
Georgia Tech
Paul Kanarek
College Admission & Testing Expert
College Admission Is Changing – Here’s What Matters for 2025
Test rules are shifting, application volume is unpredictable, and AI raises questions about essays. Two nationally recognized experts will cut through the noise and share current admission trends and what to do next.
The Truth About College Admission
Straight talk on the process today—what matters, what doesn’t, and how to prepare.
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Learn what colleges value now and how to adapt your plan.
They’ll cover:
SAT/ACT Testing
Know when scores matter and choose the right test window.
Right-Fit College
Build a balanced list and find the best-fit college.
Academics & Beyond
What colleges look for in rigor, growth, and impact.
Essays, Activities, & Recommendations
Use your own voice, show sustained impact, and choose recommenders who know you well.
AI in Admissions & Academics
Use AI ethically, follow policies, and highlight human strengths AI can’t replace.
Don’t miss this important discussion and Q&A.
Reserve Your SpotMeet the Panel
Rick Clark
Executive Director, Strategic Student Access
Georgia Tech
Rick Clark is a leading voice on college admission and the Common Application. For 22 years, he has held admissions roles at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he now serves as Executive Director of Strategic Student Access. He co-authored The Truth about College Admission and its companion workbook, and he created the Georgia Tech Admission Blog and the College Admission Brief podcast. An Atlanta native, he holds a B.A. from UNC–Chapel Hill and an M.Ed. from Georgia State.
Paul Kanarek
College Admission & Testing Expert
Moderator
Paul Kanarek is a veteran education executive and admissions expert. He served as CEO of Collegewise and previously spent three decades at The Princeton Review, where he helped found and lead the California business and later served as a senior vice president. Today, he advises education companies and speaks widely on testing and admissions.
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