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[Zoom] Creating a Compelling College Application This Summer

For High School Juniors

2026-05-20 19:30:00 2026-05-20 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

Wednesday, May 20
7:30pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-20 19:30:00 2026-05-20 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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Tue, Apr 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
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Fri, Apr 24 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 25 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 26 Closed

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Tue, Apr 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Sat, Apr 25, 10:00am - 12:30pm
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Sat, Apr 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Tue, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Wed, Apr 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Thu, Apr 30, 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Sat, May 02, 10:00am - 1:00pm
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Sat, May 02, 11:00am - 11:55am
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Sat, May 02, 12:00pm - 12:55pm
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Sat, May 02, 2:00pm - 3:25pm
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Mon, May 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Tue, May 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Sat, May 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Tue, May 12, 11:30am - 1:30pm
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Tue, May 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Sat, May 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Tue, May 19, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
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Tue, May 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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For SOMSD students in 5th grade and up

Wed, May 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Wed, May 20, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
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