College admissions can feel like a black box from the outside, but it doesn't have to stay that way. Bring your toughest questions — former Georgetown admissions officer, Dr. Aya Waller-Bey, is here to answer them live!
College admissions can feel like a black box. You submit your materials and wait, with little insight into what happens next. This live session opens that box up!

Former Georgetown admissions officer, Dr. Aya Waller-Bey, will answer your questions directly, covering how selective schools evaluate applicants, what makes a candidate memorable, and how to approach the process with more confidence and less guesswork.

This session is built around your questions, including:

- How admissions committees actually review and discuss applications
- What separates a forgettable application from a standout one
- How to navigate specific concerns like test scores, essays, recommendations, and more

Come with your toughest questions. Whether you're just starting out or deep into your applications, you'll leave with direct, honest answers from someone who's read thousands of files.
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    Former Admissions Officer
    I am a proud first-generation college student passionate about college admissions and higher education, hailing from Detroit, MI. I earned my B.A. in Sociology from Georgetown University and joined the Office of Undergraduate Admissions shortly after. I then earned my MPhil in Education at the University of Cambridge as a recipient of the Gates Cambridge Scholarship. I have over eight years of college admissions, advising, and college interview experience. Currently, I am researching college admissions as a doctoral candidate at the University of Michigan!