The JCC of Mid-Westchester in Scarsdale is holding its fourth annual look inside the college admissions process with a special discussion set for 7:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 18.
The discussion, moderated by Mamaroneck-based college admissions consultant Betsy F. Woolf, features deans from several top colleges and universities and is designed for parents and students interested in finding out how college admission decisions are made. This year’s guest speakers represent Binghamton University, Swarthmore College, Syracuse University, Union College, the University of Chicago and Vanderbilt University.
Advice includes how to make a student’s application stand out; the impact on today’s economy on college admissions; how grades, connections, athletics, interviews, essays and scores are weighed; and the difference between a well-rounded student and a well-rounded class.
Pre-registration is required. Pre-registration and information is available at www.jccmw.org.
The JCC is at 999 Wilmot Road, Scarsdale.
