In an ever-evolving & rapidly changing college admission landscape, staying up to date on how colleges evaluate students can feel like a full-time job.
 
If you share that sentiment, this webinar can help make this daunting process manageable. This is the launch event for the newly announced Family Resources Group. Join our own Wharton alum, Eric Greenberg, founder & owner of NYC-based Greenberg Educational Group, for this 75 minute webinar that will arm you with the most up to date information to help tackle this stressful process for parents and high schoolers.

In this webinar, we will answer the below questions:
  • What is the current landscape of college admissions?
    • Why is college admissions so competitive today & how has it changed in recent years?
    • How to maximize chances of getting accepted?
    • What is College Early Decision, Early Action, and Regular Decision & why is it important to know?
    • What is meant by test optional and which standardized testing is needed/advisable for admission?
    • What is the role of extracurricular, community service, and summer activities/jobs in college admissions?
    • Why starting the college search process in 9th or 10th grade makes sense today?
  • How to optimize summer plans for your high schoolers?
    • How do college admission offices evaluate the expanding array of summer programs?
    • Why is it important for high school students to visit colleges during the summer?
    • What to do on these visits & how to make the most of them?
  • Why is the cost of college so high and how to determine the Return on Investment (ROI) of a particular college and programs within it?
We will leave plenty of time for Q&A and we encourage attendees to submit their questions HERE ahead of the webinar so we can address the most inquired-about topics.

About the Speaker:
Eric Greenberg is a leading educational services expert. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton Business School and is a graduate of The Fieldston High School in Riverdale, New York. Since establishing the Greenberg Educational Group in New York City in 1991, Greenberg and his team have helped thousands of students, of all ages, achieve their academic goals. Eric focuses on advising students and families through the school selection/application process for U.S. colleges and graduate schools, as well as NYC-area private schools. Eric currently resides in New York City with his wife and two children.

About Greenberg Educational Group:
Greenberg Educational Group provides students and families with the tools needed to help achieve their educational aspirations. The team offers highly acclaimed test preparation services, subject-specific academic tutoring, strategic educational advising, and application essay assistance for all levels of a student’s education. The Greenberg Educational Group's clients include students in elementary & middle school, high school, college, and graduate school, both domestically and internationally. For more information about the Greenberg Educational Group, click HERE.

When:
Thursday, May 30, 2024
7:00 PM ET – 8:15 PM ET

Cost:
WCNY Supporting Members - $15 (WCNY supporting membership costs $95/yr at Join/Renew Membership)
Other Wharton Alumni & Alumni Guests - $25
Gold & Benefactor Members - $0

Family Resource Group:
If you are interested in learning more about the Wharton Club of NY Family Resource Group and missed the opt-in email, it’s not too late. Click HERE to opt-in to Family Resource Group and learn more.

Meeting Access Information:
Registered guests will receive the Zoom link 24 hours prior to (and the morning of) the event date to the email address provided during registration. If you do not receive the Zoom link within this timeframe, please first check your spam folder to check receipt. If you are registered and are unable to locate the meeting link, please contact Gabriela Sanchez no later than 9:00 AM ET on event date to ensure we have ample time to assist you.

By registering for this event, you agree to the following:
I understand that this session may be recorded and made available, and that my image, name, comments, or questions may appear on-screen.
 


 Pre-registration is required. Please register early as events can and do sell out quickly.
Registration is subject to availability and will close on Thursday, May 30th at 9:00am. 

Cancellations must be made at least 48-hours (business day) prior to the event date by sending an email to Gabriela Sanchez. Refunds or credits for future events are not available for any no-shows or late cancellations. Click here for full details.