College Nights
The ultimate introduction to the college prep process.
Since our company’s inception in 2010, our College Night seminars have been the ultimate introduction to the college prep process—even for families that have been through it before—with the college prep environment constantly changing.
We customize our presentations to any audience: students, parents, friends, athletic recruits, international students, and anyone else you think could benefit from our knowledge on the college admissions process. If you want to learn, we want to help.
College Night seminars are NOT a sales pitch. We are flexible, building general seminars around the five parts of the admissions process that are in students’ control—grades and academic rigor, standardized tests, extracurricular activities, recommendation letters, and essays and applications—or, we can highlight specific topics based on a group’s areas of inquiry and interest.
We present basic information about our company but only discuss our services in detail when asked. Our goal is to become a resource for the night by providing a roadmap for how to navigate the college admissions process and by answering any and all questions regarding students’ success. In sharing valuable information at no cost to families, we hope to build a foundation of trust in the community.
Host a College Night
Zoom Seminars
Organize a group of parents (students are welcome, too) for a set day and time, and we will send out a video conference link so everyone can attend the semi-private, interactive seminar from the comfort of your own homes.
In-Home College Nights
Invite a group of other parents and students to your home, and an Ivy Experience founder or director will lead a comprehensive and enlightening seminar.
Seminars for Community Organizations and Schools
Ivy Experience has presented in numerous group settings, including:
- Parent and Back-to-School Nights at high schools
- Community Center events
- HSA and PTA meetings
- National Charity League and other organization meetings
College Night seminars can cover any topics of your choice. The event is customized to the needs and concerns of each audience.
- What are the differences between the SAT and ACT?
- How important are the essays in a college application?
- When should I take the SAT or ACT?
- What makes an effective college application essay?
- How are test scores evaluated by colleges?
- What role do extracurricular activities and grades have in the college admissions process?