College Admissions Speaker Series

Expert Voices in College Admissions

Khan Lab School presents the College Admission Lab speaker series. This exclusive webinar series is led by Sal Khan as he’s joined by senior admissions officials from across the United States. These virtual fireside chats along with Q&A explore the current landscape of college admission and what schools are looking for in applicants.

We look forward to seeing you in the fall for more engaging discussions on trends and changes in admission!

LATEST GUEST

John Leach

Emory University

The Value & Costs of College: Navigating Financial Aid and Scholarships

A clear, practical look at how college costs, financial aid, and overall fit come together to shape the real value of a college experience. This session breaks down net price, types of aid, and the resources families can use to understand affordability with confidence.

Juan Espinoza

Virginia Tech

Oct. 20

Jim Nondorf

The Univ. of Chicago

Sep. 22

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Brandeis University

UPCOMING WEBINAR

Emily Roper-Doten

January 15

5:00 PM PT

The ROI of College: Career-Focused Liberal Arts Education

Program Focus: Examining the return on investment of college through the lens of liberal arts, career readiness, and long-term value.

Amherst College

Matt McGann

February 26

5:00 PM PT

Equity & Access in College Admission

Program Focus: Address socioeconomic barriers and institutional efforts to diversify.

UCLA

Gary Clark

March 23

5:00 PM PT

Extracurricular Engagement: Quality vs. Quantity in Student Activities

Program Focus: Helping families understand meaningful engagement vs. résumé padding

Caltech

Ashley Pallie

April 27

5:00 PM PT

Building Academic Readiness for College & Admission

Program Focus: Exploring strategies for strengthening academic preparation and readiness for selective college admissions.

LAST SEASON'S SPEAKERS

Rachelle Hernandez

Johns Hopkins University

– Vice Provost for Student Affairs

Micki Kidder

University of Notre Dame

– Vice President for Undergraduate Enrollment

Jonathan Williams

Pomona College

– Vice President and Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid

Whitney Soule

University of Pennsylvania

– Vice Provost and Dean of Admissions

Karen Richardson

Princeton University

– Dean of Admission & Financial Aid

Olufemi Ogundele

UC Berkeley

– Associate Vice Chancellor of Admissions & Enrollment

Stu Schmill

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

– Dean of Admissions and Student Financial Services

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