How Top Colleges Make Their Admissions Decisions

Join Harvard admissions expert Sarah Tierney for an exclusive insider’s perspective on Ivy League and top US college admissions. Discover how leading universities evaluate applications, what sets exceptional candidates apart, and practical strategies to make your application stand out. Don’t miss this opportunity to get valuable advice from a trusted admissions authority with over two decades of experience guiding students to success at Harvard, Stanford, MIT, and beyond!

20th August, 2025 (Wednesday)
9 PM EDT
online in Zoom

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Meet Your Speakers:

Meet Your Speakers:

Sarah Tierney
Harvard University Admissions Strategy Expert

Sarah Tierney brings over 24 years of experience as a college admissions consultant, having helped hundreds of students gain acceptance to Ivy League schools and other top universities including Stanford, MIT, Oxford, and Cambridge. She spent 16 years as a Harvard College alumni interviewer, working closely with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, and also served as an Application Reader for Northwestern University. Since 2001, Sarah has consulted for admissions offices at institutions such as the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Virginia, contributing to their recruitment strategies and admissions materials.

Laila Smith
Director of the IRIS Program

Laila holds an AB in Social Studies with an emphasis on post-colonial theory and history from Harvard University, and an MM from the New England Conservatory in Jazz Voice. While in college, she held leadership roles on the Undergraduate Council, the Arts & Humanities Student Board, and a variety of activist organizations, including the Harvard Graduate Student Union.

Learn How to Make Your Application
Rise Above the Rest.

Learn How to Make Your Application
Rise Above the Rest.

Don’t miss this unique chance to connect directly with a former US admissions officer and seasoned strategist who will answer your questions live! Learn how starting a research project can give you a powerful advantage in the competitive world of college admissions.

Students who demonstrate genuine intellectual curiosity through research are often favored by Ivy League and other top-tier universities. This is your opportunity to gain insider tips and discover how to make your application truly stand out.

You will learn:

01
How Ivy League admissions officers evaluate applications
02
Key factors that make an applicant stand out
04
Strategies to strengthen your application for top universities
03
Common mistakes and how to avoid them
01
How Ivy League admissions officers evaluate applications
02
Key factors that make an applicant stand out
03
Common mistakes and how to avoid them
04
Strategies to strengthen your application for top universities
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