EA College Counseling: Authenticity in Admissions

About this episode

The episode discusses authenticity in college admissions with Wellesley College's Dean of Admission and Financial Aid, Peaches Valdes.

The college counseling team at The Episcopal Academy hosts a variety of on-campus guests for students and parents throughout the school year. Wellesley College Dean of Admission and Financial Aid Peaches Valdes recently spent a very productive and informative day at EA discussing Authenticity in College Admissions. EA Unlocked guest host Assistant Head of School Chris Torino talks with Ms. Valdes along with EA Senior Associate Director of College Counseling Chrissy Cerenzia. Additional Resources: EA College Counseling's online resource library A Conversation with Hamilton College Dean of Admission John McLaughlin: Making the Most of College Visits

People in this episode

Guests: Peaches Valdes, Chrissy Cerenzia

Topics covered

• college admissions
• authenticity

Keywords

• college counseling
• Wellesley College
• The Episcopal Academy

Mentioned in this episode

Products: EA College Counseling online resource library

Books & works: A Conversation with Hamilton College Dean of Admission

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