What It Really Takes to Get Into the Ivy League
FREE LIVE WEBINAR
October 14, 2026 | 5 PM PT
Daniel M.
Former Admissions Officer at Brown University
5,000+ Applications Read
Help your child understand what it really takes to stand out when nearly every Ivy League applicant looks exceptional on paper.
Daniel M.
Former Brown Admissions Officer
5,000+ Applications Read
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Ivy League applicant pools are filled with students who have exceptional grades, test scores, and activities. For parents, the challenge is understanding what can actually differentiate your child when academic excellence is already expected.
Daniel has reviewed 5,000+ applications as a former Brown University admissions officer and knows where strong experiences lose their connection.
Understand what separates highly qualified applicants
Learn what admissions officers look for beyond grades and scores when choosing among students with similarly impressive credentials.
Move beyond the “well-rounded” applicant
See why depth, genuine interests, and meaningful contribution can tell a stronger story than trying to excel at everything.
Build a clear story across the application
Learn how activities, essays, and experiences can reinforce each other so admissions officers understand what makes your child distinctive.
Make essays memorable to the reader
Understand what helps an essay reveal something meaningful about a student and stay with an admissions officer after thousands of applications.
College Counselor
Former Brown Admissions Officer | 5,000+ Applications Reviewed
Daniel M.
Meet Your Host
Daniel brings five years of admissions experience to Empowerly, having served as a Senior Admissions Officer at Brown University and Assistant Director of Admissions at Connecticut College. With over 5,000 applications reviewed, hundreds of students interviewed, and 50+ admission committees under his belt, Daniel has evaluated applicants for highly selective programs including Brown's PLME BS/MD and the Brown/RISD dual degree. He also counsels students on essays, college lists, and testing strategy.
In this session, Daniel will break down the framework he used to evaluate thousands of highly qualified applicants at Brown. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of what can differentiate your child when strong grades and impressive activities are only the starting point.
College Counselor
Former Brown Admissions Officer 5,000+ Applications Reviewed
About 60 minutes, including the live Q&A.