Post-COVID College Admissions Talk

Earning a degree from an elite university confers a distinct advantage in the job market—while offering students the chance to develop truly global academic and professional networks—but chances of gaining entry dwindle as numbers of applications to highly selective colleges rise to record levels. Harvard, Yale, Columbia, Brown, Princeton and MIT all saw their already historically low admission rates fall in 2024. Highly selective small colleges have followed the same trend.

If your child is considering college, join Geoff Hunt of CATES Tutoring for an in-depth look at the opportunities available to students at America’s prestigious colleges and universities.

Designed for Fairfield County residents who wish to get the latest information on the post-COVID admissions landscape, the presentation will discuss:

• The rising number of applications to elite institutions and how to adjust strategy to compensate
• The impact of the “test optional” movement on students applying from abroad during the 2024-2025 school year and beyond
• How to work with your secondary school’s admissions counselor AND an independent counselor
• Special considerations for applicants from highly competitive markets like Fairfield County
• Why U.S. universities assess applicants so differently to those in the U.K. and elsewhere—and what this means for your family’s admissions strategy