--- title: "[Webinar] Junior Night: What Colleges Are Looking for in 2026" --- [![CEG Logo and website white-01 (1)-min Cropped](https://info.collegeessayguy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CEG%20Logo%20and%20website%20white-01%20(1)-min%20Cropped.png?width=383&height=70&name=CEG%20Logo%20and%20website%20white-01%20(1)-min%20Cropped.png "CEG Logo and website white-01 (1)-min Cropped")](https://www.collegeessayguy.com) # Junior Night: What Colleges Are Looking for in 2026 (And How You Can Prepare) Wednesday, February 25th - 2026 4-5pm PT (7-8pm ET) Important Note:  Recording will be uploaded to our [events page](https://www.collegeessayguy.com/webinars-live-events) within 1-2 business days after the session. ## In session one, we'll cover: ![](https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hub/7303166/hubfs/Marketing%20Starter/check_blue-bg.png?width=21&height=21&name=check_blue-bg.png)    How changes to the landscape (including AI, identity-based essay prompts and testing policies) may impact your process. ![](https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hub/7303166/hubfs/Marketing%20Starter/check_blue-bg.png?width=21&height=21&name=check_blue-bg.png)    The top factors colleges consider when selecting students — ranked. ![](https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hub/7303166/hubfs/Marketing%20Starter/check_blue-bg.png?width=21&height=21&name=check_blue-bg.png)    A tool to assess your readiness for the college process (and where you may need additional support). ![](https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hub/7303166/hubfs/Marketing%20Starter/check_blue-bg.png?width=21&height=21&name=check_blue-bg.png)    Tips around course selection, testing, extracurriculars, essays, college lists, rec letters, and more. ![](https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hub/7303166/hubfs/Marketing%20Starter/check_blue-bg.png?width=21&height=21&name=check_blue-bg.png)    Our favorite resources for bringing ease, purpose, and joy to your application journey. ## Our Facilitators ![tom campbell college essay guy - Google Search](https://info.collegeessayguy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/tom%20campbell%20college%20essay%20guy%20-%20Google%20Search.png?width=324&height=333&name=tom%20campbell%20college%20essay%20guy%20-%20Google%20Search.png "tom campbell college essay guy - Google Search") ![ethan sawyer use this](https://info.collegeessayguy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ethan%20sawyer%20use%20this.jpg?width=415&height=415&name=ethan%20sawyer%20use%20this.jpg "ethan sawyer use this") ![Hubspot Hosts Pictures Dimensions-1](https://info.collegeessayguy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Hubspot%20Hosts%20Pictures%20Dimensions-1.jpg?width=400&height=400&name=Hubspot%20Hosts%20Pictures%20Dimensions-1.jpg "Hubspot Hosts Pictures Dimensions-1") ### Tom Campbell Former Assistant Dean of Admissions Pomona College   ### Ethan Sawyer Founder College Essay Guy   ### Tillie Gottlieb Senior College Counselor & Content Specialist College Essay Guy   **College Essay Guy, 2024**