What a former Stanford admissions officer wants families to understand about the process

Join ESM Prep Managing Director Dr Carley Nuzzo for a conversation with Rielly Wieners, former Assistant Director of Admission at Stanford University and ESM College Coach.

Drawing on her experience reviewing applications at Stanford, Rielly will share a first-hand perspective on how admissions officers evaluate students in an exceptionally competitive applicant pool, and what families often misunderstand about the process. Stanford is the focus, and the insights apply to other highly selective US universities.

What You'll Learn:

• What Stands Out: How admissions officers distinguish among highly qualified applicants
• Why Context Matters: How a student's opportunities, choices and experiences shape the review
• How the Pieces Work Together: The role of academics, activities, essays and recommendations
• What Families Often Get Wrong: Common misconceptions about highly selective admissions.

We understand that the 1am UK start time makes it difficult for most families to attend live. Register anyway, and we'll send you a recording to watch at your convenience.