The Truth About Extracurriculars
That Get You Accepted
FREE WEBINAR
June 10, 2026 | 5:00 PM PT
Ben Gutierrez
Lead Counselor
Former Admissions Officer at Vanderbilt University and Johns Hopkins University
Join our webinar to learn how admissions officers actually evaluate extracurriculars—and what makes some students rise above the rest.
The Admissions Reality
How admissions officers actually evaluate extracurricular activities and what causes certain students to stand out in the pool.
Maximizing Activity Impact
Proven strategies for highlighting leadership and initiative to turn standard involvement into accomplishments that truly matter.
Strategic Positioning and Q&A
How to effectively frame your unique experiences to strengthen your application, concluding with a live Q&A session for personalized guidance.
June 10, 2026 | 5:00 PM PT
Lead Counselor
Former Admissions Officer at Vanderbilt University and Johns Hopkins University
Ben Gutierrez
Meet Your Host
Ben Gutierrez has over ten years of experience guiding students through college admissions, with expertise in selective universities. He has served on admissions and scholarship committees at Vanderbilt and Johns Hopkins, where he gained insight into what top schools value. Ben helps students—especially those interested in STEM, pre-health, and research—develop standout academic and extracurricular profiles. He holds a B.A. in Psychology from Vanderbilt and an M.L.A. from Johns Hopkins.
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