Every year, millions of students submit applications with little understanding of what happens once they hit submit. The truth is, admissions decisions involve criteria and priorities that are rarely explained to students and families on the outside, and understanding them can change how you approach every part of your application.

During this webinar, Admissions Expert Dr. Aya Waller-Bey will walk through the real decision-making process inside college admissions offices: how applications are read, how committees evaluate and compare candidates, what factors carry the most weight, and how context shapes every judgment admissions officers make. Dr. Waller-Bey will also address how factors like institutional priorities, enrollment goals, and holistic review actually play out in practice.

Students and families will gain a more accurate mental model of the process from the inside out. Dr. Waller-Bey will offer practical guidance on how to use this understanding to make stronger choices about where to apply, how to present yourself, and where students often leave opportunity on the table.

When you understand how the process actually works, you can stop guessing and start making decisions that give you a real advantage.