JTeen’s College Admissions Webinar Series gives parents practical guidance for navigating the college process with greater clarity and confidence. Led by Terri Jacobson, M.Ed., Founder of Apogee College Prep, these two virtual sessions will help families plan ahead from middle school through senior year, understand today’s evolving admissions landscape, and focus on the factors that matter most.
College Admissions 101: A Parent’s Roadmap will help parents understand the college planning timeline, from academic choices and extracurricular involvement to key application milestones.
What Matters Most in College Admissions Today will take a closer look at how colleges evaluate applicants, including academic rigor, extracurricular impact, testing, and the components that help students build an authentic, compelling application.
Attend one session or join us for both.
7 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Online Webinar (Zoom link sent upon registration)
Free
JTeen | Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta
Monday, September 14 | College Admissions 101: A Parent's Roadmap
Planning for college doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Designed for parents of middle and high schoolers, this session offers a clear, manageable roadmap for navigating the college process over time. Learn how to guide your teen’s academic choices, extracurricular momentum, and application timeline from 9th through 12th grade – helping your family remain organized, proactive, and ahead of key milestones without unnecessary stress
Monday, October 19 | What Matters Most in College Admissions Today
How do admissions committees actually evaluate applicants today, and where should your family focus its energy? Beyond GPA and test scores, this session pulls back the curtain on modern review criteria. We will examine how colleges assess academic rigor, measure extracurricular impact, and weigh application components in a changing policy landscape. Leave with a clear understanding of what moves the needle and how to help your student build a compelling, authentic profile.
Terri founded Apogee College Prep in 2014 following 20 years of teaching English and mentoring educators. She says, “I am passionate about equitable higher educational opportunities for all students, despite the resources or learning differences they possess.