Wharton Club of New Jersey's "The Art & Science of College Admissions"

College admissions has changed dramatically over the past few decades and continues to rapidly evolve, often leaving students (and parents) overwhelmed and unsure of how to proceed.

This live session, led by Laurie Kopp Weingarten, co-founder of One-Stop College Counseling, will help families navigate the admission process. Ms. Weingarten will examine the objective (class rigor, grades, test scores) and the subjective (extracurricular activities, teachers/counselor recs, essays, interviews, and character) measures most valued by admission officers. She will also cover application strategies, including demonstrating interest and choosing early-action/early-decision schools. Participants will leave this session with a clear picture of what really counts, and they’ll be better equipped to tackle the complex world of college admissions.

The presentation will also cover the recent changes such as the Supreme Court Affirmative Action ruling, the rise of Chat GPT and other AI, and the push to end legacy admissions.

Don’t miss this invaluable live session, a primer on college admissions strategy, a one-time event from the Wharton Club of New Jersey.

For this event, we welcome all middle school and high school teens and their families, those within and outside the Wharton community!

Event Details
Date: Thursday, March 7, 2024
Time: 6:00-7:30pm ET
Location: Madison Arts Center, 10 Kings Road, Madison, NJ 
Parking: Parking by the Municipal Hall or ample on the street parking
Cost:
       $20 Per Family For Supporting Member*
       $25 Per Family For Basic Member and all other Clubs/Guests**

*A SUPPORTING (Dues-Paying) WCNJ MEMBER: Any Wharton or University of Penn alum who is a dues-paying member of the Wharton Club of NJ in one of the following categories:
    · New Graduate (1st Year after Graduation) or Current Student
    · Young Alum (between 1 and 5 years after Graduation)
    · Standard 1-Year Member
    · Dual WCNJ-Penn Metro Club of NJ Member
    · Dual WCNJ-Wharton Health Care Management Alumni Association Member
**A BASIC WCNJ MEMBER: Any Wharton or University of Penn alum living or working in New Jersey who is a non-dues-paying member.

To learn more about membership and to become a supporting member please click here. 

By registering for this event, I give permission for WCNJ to use any photographs or videos of me taken at the event on its website, social media or in promotional materials without compensation. I understand that WCNJ or its members own the copyrights to all photographs and video taken at the event.