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The Importance of Leadership in College Admissions

August 19, 2025 | 8:00 pm EST

About this webinar

Leadership is one of the most valued traits in college admissions—but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. In this webinar, we’ll explore what leadership really means to admissions officers, why it matters across all types of colleges and how students can develop and communicate leadership through activities, essays and interviews.

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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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