If your student is finishing sophomore year and college already feels stressful, you’re not alone. Many families worry they’re behind or have missed something important. The good news is that this spring is actually the right time to pause, take stock, and plan intentionally for junior year.

In this webinar, our college admissions experts walk families through what truly matters during the transition from sophomore to junior year - and what doesn’t. You’ll learn how colleges expect students to move from exploration to focus, how to think about testing timelines without adding pressure, and how coursework, activities, and summer plans can begin to align naturally. We’ll clarify what colleges are really looking for at this stage and help you separate helpful guidance from noise.

The SAT is digital, and the ACT’s recent update—shorter test, more time per question, and a revised Composite that excludes Science—has families rethinking strategy. What do these changes mean for your student, and how should they prepare?

Join Director of Test Strategy Adam Allouche and Academic & Test Prep Mentor Manager Teren Teeples for a live webinar that breaks down the updates and shows you how to navigate today’s testing landscape.

This year’s college admissions cycle left many families surprised — and in some cases, confused. Outcomes didn’t always match expectations, even for strong students. Headlines only tell part of the story, and without context it’s hard to know what these results mean for the year ahead.

Moderated by college admissions expert Lisa Bain Carlton, this session brings together admissions and testing experts to analyze this year’s outcomes and translate the results into practical insights families can use to plan more confidently.

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Many families feel pressure to “get everything right” in college admissions — the right courses, the right activities, the right timeline. The truth is, there is no universal checklist. This webinar helps families understand how to make thoughtful choices for the upcoming admissions cycle that reflect each student’s strengths and goals.

Join our expert panel of admissions leaders from highly selective universities for a behind-the-scenes look at how applications are evaluated today. Moderated by college admissions expert Lisa Bain Carlton, this session offers practical guidance to help students and parents make informed, confident decisions.

Meet the Panel:

• Ashley Templeton - University of Georgia
• Carol Lee Conchar - George Washington University
• Laura Robitaille - University of Wisconsin
• Michael McGrath - Syracuse University