Behind the Curtain: A Live Highly Selective Admissions Committee Case Study

Wednesday, April 8th - 2026

4-5pm PT (7-8pm ET)

Important Note:  Recording will be uploaded to our events page within 1-2 business days after the session.

In this session, we'll cover:

   A real-time look at how decisions are made in committee.

   Evaluating "on-the-bubble" candidates with competing strengths.

    The role of institutional priorities in the final admit list.

    How "soft factors" like character and fit tip the scales.

    Lessons from the committee room to apply to your own applications.

Our Facilitators

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Tom Campbell

Former Admissions Officer

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Tillie Gottlieb 

Senior College Counselor

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