Grade inflation is changing the college admissions landscape. As more students earn top grades, colleges are increasingly looking beyond GPA to understand academic rigor, intellectual curiosity, and a student’s overall fit. Join us for a thoughtful conversation on how students can distinguish themselves in an increasingly competitive admissions environment.

Hosted by Applerouth founder and educational psychologist Jed Applerouth, PhD, this webinar features a panel of independent educational consultants, admissions professionals, and testing experts, discussing the realities of grade inflation, how admissions evaluation is evolving, and the practical steps students can take to build stronger, more compelling applications.

Meet the Panel

• Jed Applerouth, Ph.D., Applerouth Founder & Educational Psychologist
• Dr. Drew Heilpern, Summit Brand Ambassador & Testing Expert
• Belinda Wilkerson, Ed.D., President, Independent Educational Consultants Association and Independent Educational Consultant
• Tracy Gruenig, M.S., Independent Educational Consultant
• Mary Tipton Woolley, M.S., Executive Director of Undergraduate Admission, Georgia Tech