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WEBINAR REPLAY

Watch the Replay: What Colleges Are Actually Looking For in 2026

Signal vs. Noise

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In this session, Former Ivy League Admissions Officers Thomas Caleel (Former Director of MBA Admissions at Wharton, UPenn ) and Devery Doran (Former Harvard Admissions Officer) cut through the overwhelming amount of conflicting online advice to offer a definitive, expert summary of current admissions realities for 10th and 11th graders.

This replay helps families distinguish meaningful admissions signals from the noise and focus their time and energy on the factors that can make the greatest difference in highly selective admissions.

Key Moments

✓ How to filter out the overwhelming amount of conflicting advice and focus on the few things that actually matter.
✓ A breakdown of how admissions committees read applications today, moving beyond grades and test scores to evaluate character and impact.
✓ Why students who lead with identity, voice, and values stand out more than those who try to build a "perfect" but generic résumé.
✓ The most common admissions myths families believe, from "you need a non-profit" to "test scores don't matter anymore", and what the data actually shows.

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Insight is useful only if it changes the plan. If the replay helped you see that your student needs a clearer strategy, a more authentic narrative, or expert guidance to cut through the noise before application season, the next step is to determine whether Admittedly is the right fit for your family.

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Admittedly works with students and families who want strategic, thoughtful support through the admissions process. If your student is applying in the coming years and you want a personalized roadmap that reflects their true potential, we encourage you to apply for a call so our team can learn more about your goals, timeline, and fit.