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Creating Impact: Community Service in College Admissions was a webinar on March 25, 2025, featuring Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation President Jane Hale Paulsen and College Solutions CEO Margaret Bolton Baudinet detailing the role of civic service in applications.
Live Webinar: Creating Impact
Discover how civic engagement can become a meaningful part of your life, helping you grow personally while making a real difference.
Featuring experts from the @#${text: "Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation", link: "https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/"}$#@ and @#${text: "College Solutions", link: "https://collegesolutions2020.squarespace.com/"}$#@, this can't-miss webinar will highlight how you can set yourself apart, not just on college or scholarship applications but as a leader in your community and beyond.
Community service isn't about impressing college admissions committees, though your newly developed leadership, empathy, and problem-solving skills are sure to do so. Sign up today and get the tools you need to succeed not just for your college applications, but in life!
What We Will Cover & Core Takeaways
- Authentic civic engagement vs superficial resume building
- What elite scholarship programs look for in leadership and service
- Aligning community initiatives with student values and long-term goals
- Concrete advice from Coca-Cola Scholars leadership
Featured Instructors & Admissions Counselors
Margaret Bolton Baudinet
Margaret graduated from UVA with highest distinction with a political and literary thought degree, finishing at Oxford. She holds 5 years admissions experience from UVA and served on selection committees for Coca-Cola Scholars and UVA Jefferson Scholarships.
Jane Hale Paulsen
Jane joined Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation in 2001 and is responsible for advancing the Foundation's efforts to develop an influential community of service-minded leaders. Board of Directors for Phi Theta Kappa, Jeanette Rankin Foundation, and GA CASA.
Anna Brown
Anna has over a decade of experience working in higher education across admissions, student affairs, and fundraising. UVA B.A. and M.Ed. Former UVA admissions reader.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the keynote speakers?
Jane Hale Paulsen (President, Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation), Margaret Bolton Baudinet (CEO, College Solutions), and Anna Brown (Senior Counselor, College Solutions).
What was the main advice shared regarding extracurricular service?
Admissions and scholarship committees seek authentic sustained commitment and genuine leadership rather than superficial checkbox volunteering.
