The Midwest College Admissions Playbook
FREE LIVE WEBINAR FOR PARENTS OF 9TH - 11TH GRADERS
November 12, 2026 | 5 PM PT / 7 PM CT
Natalie Marsan
Former Application Specialist at the
University of Michigan
If schools like the University of Michigan, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, or UIUC are on your child’s list, learn what it takes to stand out and build a stronger application strategy.
Natalie Marsan
Former Application Specialist at the University of Michigan
of our recent students gained acceptance to a top 100 school
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Some of the Midwest's top universities are more competitive than families realize, especially for out-of-state applicants and students pursuing popular majors. Understanding how admissions priorities differ across schools can help your child avoid common mistakes and build a stronger application strategy.
Drawing on her experience working in admissions at the University of Michigan, Natalie will break down what families should know about competitive Midwest colleges and share real examples of Empowerly students who earned admission.
Understand what top Midwest colleges look for
Learn how admissions priorities differ at schools like the University of Michigan, the University of Wisconsin - Madison, and UIUC, and what that means for your child's application.
Navigate competition by major and residency
See how in-state versus out-of-state status and intended major can influence admissions selectivity and how your family should approach each school.
Learn from real students who got in
Explore examples of successful Empowerly applicants and the academic, extracurricular, and application strategies that helped them stand out.
Build a smarter Midwest college admissions strategy
Understand how to position your child's strengths, make more informed college list decisions, and tailor applications to different universities.
College Counselor
Former Application Specialist at the University of Michigan
Natalie Marsan
Meet Your Host
After earning a Psychology degree from Boston College, Natalie worked in admissions at the University of Michigan before becoming a counselor. Most recently, she has assisted students applying to BS/MD programs and the US' top business programs. Natalie has helped students gain admission to the University of Southern California, Vanderbilt, Columbia, the University of Michigan, and many more. For BS/MD students, her students have received acceptances to Stony Brook, Florida Atlantic, and CUNY School of Medicine.
In this session, Natalie will break down the admissions landscape at top Midwest universities and share real examples of students who earned admission. You'll leave with a clearer understanding of how your child can navigate competition, position their strengths, and approach each school strategically.
College Counselor
Former Brown Admissions Officer 5,000+ Applications Reviewed
Register anyway and we'll send a recording. The live Q&A is for attendees only.
About 60 minutes, including the live Q&A.
