Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford: What Sets These Schools Apart in Admissions
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Presented by
Martin W.
Former Stanford Asst. Dean of Admissions
Distinct and Competitive Schools Require Unique Preparation
The strongest applicants are those who are the most aligned with the school’s identity.
At Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and Stanford, admissions officers look for students who demonstrate intellectual depth, direction, and the potential to contribute meaningfully to campus life. On November 25, Kimberley, former Stanford & Northwestern Admissions Officer, will break down how these schools evaluate applications — and how your student can authentically signal they belong.
You'll Discover:
- How Ivy League schools define fit and belonging
- Why academic excellence is necessary — but not enough
- How to show direction, purpose, and intellectual drive
- The difference between “competitive” and compelling student profiles
- How students build a narrative that aligns with Ivy League values
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Meet Your Speaker
Kimberley Lindsay
Kimberley brings over a decade of expertise in undergraduate admissions from her roles at Stanford University and Northwestern University. At Northwestern, she spent seven years leading the evaluation of all undergraduate applications, crafting the reader handbook, training staff and application readers, and even managing the music admissions process! She holds a Bachelor's degree from Wellesley, a Master's degree from the University of Oxford, and an MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Business.
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Harvard
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Columbia
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