Host: Brennan Barnard- Director of College Counseling, Khan Lab School; Advisor to Harvard’s Making Caring Common Project

Experts:

• Rick Clark, Executive Director of Undergraduate Admission, Georgia Tech

• Timothy Fields, Senior Associate Dean of Undergraduate Admission, Emory University

• Shereem Herndon-Brown, Founder and CEO, Strategic Admissions Advice

The Books:

By Brennan Barnard & Rick Clark:

• The Truth about College Admission: A Family Guide to Getting in and Staying Together

• The Truth about College Admission Workbook: A Family Organizer for Your College Search

By Timothy L. Fields & Shereem Herndon-Brown:

• The Black Family’s Guide to College Admissions: A Conversation about Education, Parenting, and Race

Program Description: College search and selection is a time of opportunity, hope, and exploration. It can also feel daunting, complicated, and stressful for students and families alike. In this interactive Q&A, you will better understand:

• Practical tips for a family to work together and grow together

• How schools make decisions

• How to make your application stand out