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"I learned more from Peter in three hours than I did during a full week at the summer institute last year!"
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Counselor, Misawa, JAPAN
"With humor and understanding, Van Buskirk leads students through the college admission process. He tells you what college admission counselors don't want you to know and breaks down classic stereotypes to help students find the perfect college. Van Buskirk brings the whole admission process to a less stressful and almost enjoyable level."
-Student, Albany, NY
"Tremendous program... interesting, entertaining and hit all the spots I wanted to hear about. I loved his compare and contrast style. His conclusion was honest and he connected with me (and I think all in the room based on the response). I love what you do... same advice I give my children"
- Parent, Tampa, FL
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An Interactive Program for Students and Parents (2 hours)
Program Description Former dean of admission, motivational speaker and author of the newly released, Winning the College Admission Game, Strategies for Students and Parents, Peter Van Buskirk uses unique program elements to engage audiences and unveil the mysteries that are often associated with the college-going process. By taking them inside the decision-making process as members of an admission committee at a fictitious college, he reaches beyond the hyperbole to empower audiences with an intimate knowledge about the process that fosters educated consumerism.
In “The Admission Game,” students and parents are engaged in an interactive yet reflective exercise that gives them a contextual appreciation for the process that enables them to ask good questions and, then, strategically apply the answers. They learn what to look for in researching a good college "fit" and how to prepare to compete successfully for admission. Peter’s ability to personalize a complex and often mysterious process makes the experience “real” for both students and their parents. In a recent survey of nearly 2,000 program participants:
- 95% said "The Admission Game" was among the best college orientation presentations they have ever experienced.
- 99% said the program gave them tools /ideas to become more competitive applicants.
Program Outline
Part One: Orientation to the admission selection process
- Introducing the Pyramid of Selectivity™—A contextual guide to decision-making
- Factors that make a college selective
- Some colleges are harder to get into than others
- A college’s selectivity has a bearing on how credentials will be evaluated
- Use the Pyramid as a guide to finding a good college “fit”
- The Agenda™—What do colleges look for in admitting students?
- The Hidden Agenda™—Important factors that colleges don’t like to talk about
- Hotspots and Hooks™—A review of the application and where to look for key information
Part Two: Credential Review
- Welcome to the “Committee”
- Meet the candidates (four fictitious applicants)
- Rate the curriculum and discuss the importance of course selections
- Identify the “Hooks”—factors that help the candidate stand out
- Discover the importance of telling your story
- Essay review (includes tips on essay writing)
- Talent talks—What do you have to give?
- The vote (the audience votes to admit one of the four candidates)
- Who gets in and why?
- Additional Q&A
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