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[Zoom] Creating a Compelling College Application This Summer

For High School Juniors

2026-04-21 19:30:00 2026-04-21 20:30:00 America/New_York [Zoom] Creating a Compelling College Application This Summer By Stand Out for College (www.standoutforcollege.com) Virtual - On Zoom

Tuesday, April 21
7:30pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-21 19:30:00 2026-04-21 20:30:00 America/New_York [Zoom] Creating a Compelling College Application This Summer By Stand Out for College (www.standoutforcollege.com) Virtual - On Zoom

Virtual

On Zoom

By Stand Out for College (www.standoutforcollege.com)

This Zoom presentation is meant to help high school juniors and their parents understand how to use the upcoming summer productively to create a compelling college application.

The workshop will cover the college application process, including current admissions trends, writing the personal statement and supplemental essays, securing strong teacher recommendations, and understanding how students can position themselves to increase their chances of admission.

Presenters will also explore why a student’s ability to express insights, experiences, and personal growth through their essays is more important than ever.

The presentation will include application strategies, such as the advantages and disadvantages of early decision, early action, and regular decision. We will review the factors students should consider when deciding whether to submit standardized test scores for test optional colleges and universities. We will also explain the different pathways through which students can be admitted to a particular school.

The presentation will examine the holistic admissions review process, what admissions officers consider important when evaluating applicants, and how students can develop a compelling narrative that strengthens their applications.

Presenters will also discuss the importance of community service and how it offers opportunities for personal growth and character development. Admissions officers place significant emphasis on a student’s character and the ways they have contributed to their communities.

This program provides a detailed and strategic overview of what students should focus on to make their college applications as compelling as possible.

The presentation will be led by Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper, partners at Stand Out For College, LLC (www.standoutforcollege.com).

AGE GROUP: | Teen |

EVENT TYPE: | College Prep |

Maplewood Memorial Library

Phone: 973-762-1688

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Mon, Mar 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 11 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 12 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 13 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 14 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 15 Closed

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Sat, Mar 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Inclusive storytime with live music for kids of all ages. This is Wilma's last show at the Maplewood Library

Sat, Mar 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room 4
For SOMSD students in 5th grade and up

Sat, Mar 14, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Collaborative Room 5
Intended for teens, tweens, and older

Mon, Mar 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room
Maplewood Ideas Festival special event for kids in grades 3 and up. Registration required
This event is full

Mon, Mar 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Hollywood costume designer

Tue, Mar 17, 10:30am - 10:45am
Children's Program Room
For ages birth to 18 months, with an adult. A lively storytime for babies with songs, stories, and rhymes.

Tue, Mar 17, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Enjoy stories read by members of our Teen Advisory Board, as well as other teen volunteers! Intended for kids ages 4 and up. Designed for individual families, not for camps or preschool groups.

Tue, Mar 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room
For SOMSD students in 5th grade and up

Tue, Mar 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
A conversation on books and reading

Wed, Mar 18, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Local History Room
Monthly Library Board Meeting

Thu, Mar 19, 10:30am - 10:45am
Children's Program Room
For ages birth to 18 months, with an adult. A lively storytime for babies with songs, stories, and rhymes.

Fri, Mar 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
For ages 2 years & up – with a participating adult Join us for an hour of imagination and building with LEGOs and blocks. LEGO creations will be displayed in the library.

Fri, Mar 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Program Room
For ages 8-12+ Space is limited ... arrive early to guarantee a seat. A virtual, hands-on workshop with the creator of the Isle of Elsi series. If you love comics ... don't miss this!

Fri, Mar 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Study Room 4
For ages 9-11

Sat, Mar 21, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Maplewood Library Community Room

Sat, Mar 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room 4
For SOMSD students in 5th grade and up

Mon, Mar 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Receiving the Carol Buchanan Award

Tue, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room
For SOMSD students in 5th grade and up

Tue, Mar 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
An author talk for Women's History Month

Wed, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
A reception for the art & poetry display in the Children's Room. Hear what kids have to say about making the world a better place!

Wed, Mar 25, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
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Fri, Mar 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Study Room 4
For ages 9-11

Fri, Mar 27, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
A special screening

Sat, Mar 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
A live musical performance

Cancelled
Sat, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
For SOMSD students in 5th grade and up

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Tue, Mar 31, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
For SOMSD students in 5th grade and up

Wed, Apr 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 4
For standalone graphic books and manga

Fri, Apr 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Study Room 4
For ages 9-11

Sat, Apr 04, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Create Space
Bring your projects!

Sat, Apr 04, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Create Space
By Brainspire

Cancelled
Sat, Apr 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
For SOMSD students in 5th grade and up

Tue, Apr 07, 10:30am - 10:45am
Children's Program Room
For ages birth to 18 months, with an adult. A lively storytime for babies with songs, stories, and rhymes.

Tue, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Create Space
For SOMSD students in 5th grade and up

Wed, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 4
For standalone graphic books and manga

Wed, Apr 08, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room
A REVOLUTION 250 PROGRAM

Thu, Apr 09, 10:30am - 10:45am
Children's Program Room
For ages birth to 18 months, with an adult. A lively storytime for babies with songs, stories, and rhymes.

Fri, Apr 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Study Room 4
For ages 9-11

Sat, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room 4
For SOMSD students in 5th grade and up

Sat, Apr 11, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Collaborative Room 5
Intended for teens, tweens, and older