Ex-Stanford Admissions Officer Reveals Behind the Scenes of US Applications
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What Are Top Universities Really Looking For?
Admissions officers at top US universities read 40 to 60 applications a day. Learn what actually moves an application forward, whether you're studying NCEA, IB or A-Levels.
What happens when an admissions officer opens your application? At the most selective US universities, the first read often takes just minutes, and top grades are assumed rather than rewarded. In this free webinar, former Stanford Assistant Dean of Admissions Martin W. takes you inside that read.
In this free webinar, you’ll learn:
- What top US universities look for, and why top grades alone aren't enough
- What gets an application rejected, and how admissions interviews really work
- Stanford's three hurdles: numbers, intellectual vitality and institutional need
- How international admissions officers assess Kiwi students, schools, and NCEA, IB and A-Level results
- PLUS: Ask Martin your questions during a live Q&A session!
- As part of what we offer Crimson, Former Admissions Officers can read and help develop your own university application. Book a free consultation with us to get started!
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Meet Your Speaker
Martin W.
Former Stanford Admissions Officer
Meet Your Speaker
Martin began his career as a teacher and coordinator at international schools. He later served as Assistant Dean of Admission at Stanford University, where he reviewed applications from highly competitive regions. Now based in San Francisco, Martin works as a Guidance Counselor at one of the city’s most prestigious private schools.
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