Part 1: Friday, October 22, 2021 at 9 am PT, 12 pm ET
Part 2: Friday, October 29, 2021 at 9 am PT, 12 pm ET
Over the last 40 years, higher education has emerged as a massive industry and, within it, colleges have morphed into businesses. Rankings, yield, selectivity, demonstrated interest and ability to pay are symptomatic of the new “normal” that defined college access—even before the COVID 19 experience. Moving beyond the hyperbole, this highly interactive workshop breaks down the process to provide a candid, insider’s look into admission decision-making in 2021 within the context—and ever-evolving priorities—of strategic enrollment management.
Peter Van Buskirk
A 25-year veteran of the college admission process, Peter Van Buskirk is dedicated to helping families find student-centered solutions in college planning. His ability to interpret and personalize a complex, and often mysterious, college-going process makes him a popular speaker among students, parents and educators. Peter’s book, Prepare, Compete, Win! The Ultimate College Planning Workbook for Students, coaches families through the complexities of finding and getting into the college that is the best fit for the student. A graduate of Bucknell University, Peter moved through the ranks at Franklin & Marshall College to become Dean of Admission, Interim Director of Athletics, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management, and Executive Officer in the Office of the Provost. He subsequently created and now operates Best College Fit® as a platform for delivering student-centered college planning content to students, parents and educators.