The Florida College Admissions Playbook
FREE LIVE WEBINAR
October 29, 2026 | 5 PM PT
Denard J.
Former Duke University Program Director
Former College Admissions Officer for 10+ Years
If Florida’s top colleges are on your child’s list, learn what they look for and how your student can build a stronger strategy to stand out.
Denard J.
Former Duke University Program Director
10+ Years in College Admissions
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Florida’s top colleges each have different admissions priorities, requirements, and opportunities for students to stand out. Understanding those differences can help your family make smarter decisions about where your child applies and how they approach each application.
Drawing on over a decade of admissions experience, Denard will help parents navigate the Florida college landscape and build a more strategic application plan.
Understand what top Florida colleges look for
Learn how schools like UF, Florida State, and the University of Miami evaluate applicants and where their admissions priorities can differ.
Position your child’s strengths effectively
See how academics, course rigor, activities, and experiences can help your child present a stronger overall profile.
Approach each application strategically
Understand why the same strategy may not work for every Florida college and how your child can adapt their approach to different schools.
Build a smarter Florida college list
Learn how to evaluate fit, selectivity, and opportunities so your family can create a balanced list based on more than rankings alone.
College Counselor
Former Duke University Program Director | Former College Admissions Officer for 10+ Years
Denard J.
Meet Your Host
Denard worked as an admissions officer at Elon University and Saint Joseph’s University for over a decade. He then transitioned to college counseling directing a Duke University summer program and two independent schools. Denard earned a B.S. in Business Administration with a minor in Computer Information Systems from Elon University.
In this session, Denard will break down the admissions landscape at Florida’s top colleges and what students should consider when applying. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of how your child can build their college list, position their strengths, and approach each application strategically.
College Counselor
Former Duke University Program Director
10+ Years in College Admissions
About 60 minutes, including the live Q&A.
