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Tuesday, September 22, 2026 ·  5:30 PM PT / 8:30 PM ET 

Is Your Student Doing Enough?

What makes activities stand out to admissions readers.

A student does not need to join every club, start a nonprofit, or collect leadership titles to build a meaningful extracurricular profile. But admissions readers do look closely at how a student chooses to spend their time, deepen their interests, and contribute to the communities around them. Join Thomas Caleel and Becca Brown, former admissions officers from Wharton and Stanford, for a practical conversation about what makes activities stand out and how students in grades 9 through 11 can make the most of what they are already doing.

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What We'll Cover

This is a practical session for families who want to replace activity anxiety with a clearer way of thinking. Thomas and Becca will explain how admissions readers look beyond titles and hours to recognize curiosity, contribution, growth, and ownership. You will leave knowing how to help your student build more meaning into the commitments they already have, without adding activities simply to fill space. A live Q&A at the end will give families the chance to ask questions directly.

What Admissions Readers Actually See in an Activities List

Activity names and leadership titles only tell part of the story. Learn how admissions readers look for patterns of curiosity, contribution, growth, and ownership across the commitments a student chooses over time.

The Difference Between Busy and Distinctive

More activities do not automatically create a stronger application. Thomas and Becca will show students how to build real depth in the interests and communities that already matter to them.

How to Strengthen an Existing Activity This Fall

Explore practical ways to bring more intention to an existing commitment through initiative, skill-building, mentorship, contribution, or a clearer role within a community.

Your student does not need to do everything.
Register below to join us live on Tuesday, September 22nd at 5:30 PM PT / 8:30 PM ET 

 

Meet Your Hosts

Thomas Caleel

Founder and CEO, Admittedly; Former Director of MBA Admissions and Financial Aid, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

Becca Brown

Admissions Strategist; Former Admissions Officer, Stanford University; B.A. in English & Creative Writing, Stanford University

Make What Matters Count

Students do not stand out by collecting more activities. They stand out when their choices show sustained curiosity, meaningful contribution, and increasing ownership over time.

This fall is a natural moment to look at the commitments already on your student's calendar and ask what is worth deepening. Join Thomas and Becca for an admissions-informed answer to the question families ask most: Is my student doing enough?

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Thomas Caleel

Thomas Caleel has spent more than 20 years shaping admissions strategy at the highest levels of education. As the former Director of MBA Admissions and Financial Aid at Wharton, he reviewed tens of thousands of applications and made final admissions decisions for one of the world's most selective business schools. Today, he leads Admittedly and helps students build thoughtful application strategies grounded in authenticity, intellectual curiosity, and long-term growth.

becca

Becca brings nearly a decade of admissions counseling experience, beginning at Stanford University, where she moved from varsity student-athlete to Senior Admission Officer. She evaluated thousands of applications from four distinct U.S. regions and gained a close understanding of how a highly selective university builds a class. She is known for helping students identify the meaningful thread in their experiences and turn their interests, contributions, and growth into a clear, authentic application story.