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Behind the Doors of College Admissions, a RTSD Information Session

For many parents, anxiety about their child’s chances of getting into a college of choice starts the minute their child enters kindergarten. Misconceptions abound, especially among parents of young students, about how early in their child’s academic experience they should start worrying, and exactly what is worth worrying about.

"Behind the Doors of College Admissions" seeks to relieve some of this stress. The information session will focus on demystifying the college admissions process by presenting an "inside view" of what colleges look for when reviewing applicants. The session will take place Thursday, May 17 from 10-11:30 a.m. in the ground floor conference room at the RTSD Administration Building, 135 S. Wayne Ave. A panel of seasoned college admissions officers along with Mrs. Donna Ward from the Radnor High School Guidance Department will tackle topics such as: “What course sequences do colleges look for?”, “What personal characteristics make applicants stand out?”, “How important are athletics and activities?”, and as many other questions as possible during the hour-and-a-half session.

All are welcome to attend. In order to optimize the use of time during the program, questions must be submitted in advance via email to infosessions@rtsd.org. The session will be recorded and, within a few days of its conclusion, a video, podcast, and written notes will be posted on www.rtsd.org. All these materials may be accessed on-demand by interested community members who are unable to attend.

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