An experts’ panel plus workshops for parents and teens
The Cornell Club
6 East 44th Street
New York, NY 10017
Saturday, March 7, 2020
9:30 am – 2:30 pm
College admissions has changed dramatically in recent years. No longer is the “well-rounded” student assured their top choice. Testing has also evolved, with changes in the SAT and ACT, while college costs spiral upwards. How can families best help their children make the right fit?
The Cornell Club is proud to present a special program for alumni and families featuring a stellar panel of experts in the college admissions process who will demystify these issues in presentations and Q&A.
This is a terrific opportunity to get answers to your questions from a range of top advisors in college prep and admissions. Attendees are invited to tailor the day to suit their schedules and interests with a panel discussion followed by lunch and two optional workshops:
“Getting a Handle on the SAT and ACT” Presentation and Q&A led by Karen Berlin Ishii
“Tips and Pitfalls in the Common Application” Presentation workshop led by Andrea van Niekerk
Event schedule:
9:30-10:00am: Registration and coffee/light breakfast
10:00-12 noon: Panel presentation
12:00 noon: Lunch Buffet
12:30-1:30pm: Workshop: Getting a Handle on the SAT and ACT
1:30-2:30pm: Workshop: Tips and Pitfalls in the Common Application
Participants include:
Andrea van Niekerk is a College Admissions Consultant with College Goals. Andrea was formerly Associate Director of Admission at Brown University for many years and also served as academic advisor to freshman and sophomore students. www.collegegoals.com
Laura Clark is long time director of college counseling at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School. She previously worked at Princeton University, in admissions for four years and teaching freshman writing in the English department. www.ecfs.org
Benjamin Bingman-Tennant is the National Director of Programs for A Better Chance, a national organization dedicated to creating educational opportunity and developing leaders among young people of color throughout the country. www.abetterchance.org
Karen Berlin Ishii, a graduate of Brown University, is a college test preparation tutor of over 20 years’ experience. Karen also lectures on SAT/ACT prep for Brown University’s Admission Workshops series at Summer@Brown. www.karenberlinishii.com
Cost: $40 individual, or $60 for up to three family members.
– Registration includes all presentations, continental breakfast and luncheon buffets.
– Registrants may attend any or all of the presentations offered.
Register by contacting Kerry Strassel: K.Strassel@cornellclubnyc.com or phone 212.692.1386.