WSJ On Campus, the new college resource from The Wall Street Journal and Unigo.com, will present a free, interactive webcast - Inside the Admissions Office. The webcast airs live on Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. EST via http://wsj.unigo.com and select partner sites.
Inside the Admissions Office features heads of admissions from eight selective colleges and universities in an interactive discussion about the state of college admissions today. Participating heads of admissions represent Princeton University, the University of Pennsylvania, Williams College, Wesleyan University, Bryn Mawr College, Grinnell College, Marquette University and the University of Vermont. The event will be broadcast live from Wesleyan University. Panelists will also answer questions sent in by high school students and parents around the country.
These panelists are well-positioned to provide insider advice and address the concerns of the three million families who are currently grappling with the task of filling out college applications and competing for entrance into some of the nation's most selective institutions. Families devote considerable time, effort and money to the college admissions process, and WSJ On campus will provide this free opportunity to learn directly from the professionals who are making admissions decisions.
Inside The Admissions Office will be moderated by Jordan Goldman, the founder and CEO of Unigo.com, and will cover topics including:
An inside look at the process of reviewing a college application;
Ranking the importance of grades, test scores, essays, interviews and recommendations;
How would one's weaknesses best be addressed in an application?
What can disqualify an otherwise strong applicant?
Making one's application stand out among the thousands received;
Does financial need have an impact on admissions?
What role should parents play?
Who exactly are admissions officers? What are their goals? Has an admissions decision ever caused them to lose sleep?
The webcast will be available on-demand following the event via http://wsj.unigo.com. High school students and families may submit questions to be asked on the panel, in advance, by sending an email to [email protected].
Webcast Details:
Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Time: 7 p.m. EST; recorded replay available following the event
Webcast URL: WSJ.unigo.com
Cost: Brought to you free by WSJ On Campus.
About WSJ On Campus
Launched as the central pillar of a strategic relationship between The Wall Street Journal and Unigo.com in October, 2009, WSJ On Campus (http://wsj.unigo.com) combines trusted insight and advice from The Wall Street Journal with insider perspectives from Unigo's network of current students and experts from more than 2,000 colleges across America. Content is organized into two categories: The first, "Getting There" focuses on the college search and decision-making process; the second, "What to Expect" offers insights and advice on how to make the most of college once there.
SOURCE Unigo. NEW YORK, Nov. 23, 2009 /PRNewswire/ --