Leadership in College Admissions: What Actually Matters

May 27, 2026 | 8:00 pm EST

About this webinar

Join Sarah, a former admissions officer at Vanderbilt University, and Tim, a former admissions officer at UCLA, for an in-depth look at what leadership truly means in college admissions.
In this discussion, we’ll cover:
• How colleges define leadership in the admissions process
• What matters more than titles, positions, or surface-level involvement
• How students can demonstrate initiative, ownership, and character over time
• How authentic leadership can strengthen a broader extracurricular profile

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Presented by

Sarah P.

Sarah received a BA from Davidson College and M.Div. from Vanderbilt University. She has admissions experience at Emory University, Vanderbilt University and College of Charleston. Sarah manages AcceptU’s partnerships with college access organizations and a caseload of clients. Sarah is an IECA Associate Member.

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