★ Executive Takeaway & Key Insight
In this session for the University of Michigan Alumni Club, Patrick Zylka addresses critical misconceptions in college admissions. Key guidance covers navigating test-optional policies, understanding high school course availability versus AP requirements, and focusing on quality over quantity in extracurricular activities.
There are so many sources of information (and misinformation) about college admissions out there. It can be hard to know what advice is accurate and what might actually hurt your application. With current standardized testing policies, do students still need to take the SAT or ACT? Is your child at a disadvantage if their school doesn’t offer tons of AP courses for them to take? How many extracurriculars do they really need to do?
Webinar: Myths Tips and Tricks of the College Admission Process
Addressing College Admissions Misinformation
College Solutions Vice President of Development and Senior Counselor Patrick Zylka was recently hosted by the University of Michigan Alumni Club to address common myths of the college admission process and provide tips to help students best position themselves on their college applications.
Final Counselor Perspective
