Real Strategies to Get Into UCs
FREE WEBINAR
September 1, 2026 | 5 PM PT
Brennan Bowen
Lead Counselor
Former Admissions Reader for Stanford University & the University of California, Berkeley
Gain direct, unfiltered insights from a former UC Berkeley admissions reader on what really happens behind closed doors when your child's application is evaluated.
Deconstructing GPA Myths
Why identical GPAs receive vastly different scores across UC campuses, and how readers evaluate transcript context within your child's specific high school environment.
The Danger of Overpacked Resumes
Why long lists of passive activities actually dilute application strength, and how pruning your child's extracurricular section emphasizes genuine depth over volume.
Building a Cohesive Application Narrative
Frameworks to unify academics, activities, and PIQs into one clear, compelling story that demands an admissions reader's immediate attention.
September 1, 2026 | 5 PM PT
Lead Counselor
Former Admissions Reader for Stanford University & 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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