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NMSC 2023

Morning Panel Discussion

Title: How should students prepare for successful college admissions?

Speakers

  • Adam(Jinwoo) Lee, Junior at UW Business Administration (LinkedIn)
  • Sunghee Park, Freshman at UW Informatics (LinkedIn)
  • Jaewook(Jae) Lee, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Ph.D. student at UW (LinkedIn)

Moderator

  • Dr. Sam Chung, Professor at City University of Seattle

Time Schedule

TimeSchedule
11:00-11:20 amPersonal introduction (~ 5min per person)
11:20-11:50 amPanel discussion
11:50-12:00 pmQ & A for parents

Panel Questions

  1. What are some of the most critical factors colleges consider when evaluating applications, and how can students best position themselves for success?
  2. What role do extracurricular activities and community involvement play in college admissions, and how can students leverage these experiences?
  3. How should students approach the college essay, and what are some strategies for crafting a compelling personal statement?
  4. How important are grades and test scores in the college admissions process, and what can students do to improve their academic performance?
  5. What resources are available to help students navigate the college admissions process, and how can they best take advantage of these resources?
  6. How can students stand out from the crowd in a competitive college admissions landscape, and what are some creative ways to showcase their unique strengths and talents?
  7. What common mistakes do students make during college admissions, and how can they avoid them?