How to Get Into Top Colleges Without a 4.0 GPA
FREE WEBINAR
June 11, 2026 | 5:30 PM PT
Brennan Bowen
Lead Counselor
Former Admissions Reader for the University of California, Berkeley
Discover how to build a powerful application strategy that highlights your unique strengths and secures admission to top-tier colleges—even without a perfect GPA.
Storytelling Beyond Grades
How to leverage extracurriculars, personal essays, and leadership experiences to craft a compelling narrative that goes far beyond GPA.
Competitive Profile Strengthening
Proven strategies students can use to elevate their applications and stand out in a highly competitive applicant pool without a perfect 4.0.
Strategic Counseling & Targeting
How working with a college counselor helps identify a student's unique strengths, target the right schools, and build a strategy that maximizes their chances of admission.
June 11, 2026 | 5:30 PM PT
Lead Counselor
Former Admissions Reader for the University of California, Berkeley
Brennan Bowen
Meet Your Host
Brennan is a college admissions counselor with over a decade of experience in selective admissions and international education. He has reviewed thousands of applications as a former admissions reader for the University of California, Berkeley, and an external reader for Stanford. Brennan founded the college counseling department at an international school in Shanghai and has helped students gain admission to top universities worldwide.
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