Admissions Representatives from Boston University and Lehigh University will join Brent Haney, a partner in Competitive Edge College Advisors (CECA), in a Panel Discussion on The Realities of College Admissions Today on Thursday, January 28th, moderated by Doug Richardson. It will be held from 7:00pm – 8:30pm at The Hub, located in the former Outback building behind Town Hall at71 Main Street. High School Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors and /or their parents are invited to the free event but reservations are needed. “College Admissions – Realities of the Process” will focus on the following hot topics: Standardized Test Scores: SAT (New), ACT, GPA and the Essay importance/weighting in Admissions, Relevance of course selection and a balanced curriculum (challenging courses, Honors, AP’s, etc.), Benefits of Early Decision vs. Regular Decision, Realities of Financial Aid, Merit Scholarships, etc. and the Role of Athletics and Extra-curricular activities in Admissions.
Competitive Edge College Advisors was founded in New Canaan in 2013 by Brent Haney, Lee Jones, Doug Richardson and Kevin Rusch. All partners had careers in business prior to entering the education field, including finance, marketing and publishing. While the original focus was on helping student athletes find the right college, today 50 percent of students counseled are non-athletes, and to date, CECA has placed over 200 students in colleges and universities throughout the country .
For reservations for the January 28th event, call 203-984-9398 or email: doug@theCECA.com