How Ivy+ Colleges Build a Class

March 25, 2026 | 8:00 pm EST

About this webinar

How do selective colleges make decisions when thousands of students look qualified? Join Stephen Friedfeld, former Cornell admissions officer, and Marc Zawel, Co-founder of AcceptU, as they explain how Ivy+ colleges build a class and what truly sets students apart.

In this webinar, you will learn:
• How Ivy+ colleges build a class beyond academics and test scores
• What truly differentiates students who appear equally strong on paper
• How to position your student strategically throughout high school

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Presented by

Stephen Friedfeld

Stephen received a BA from Cornell University, an MA from Columbia University Teachers College and a Ph.D. from Rice University. Prior to founding AcceptU, Stephen was an Assistant Dean of admissions at Cornell and an Associate Dean of graduate admissions at Princeton University. Stephen is an IECA Member.

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