College Admissions Strategy 101

The Insider's Guide to Standing Out in Admissions

A FREE webinar with College Admissions Unlocked, led by an expert with nearly 20 years in college admissions. This webinar is built for parents and students who want to move from confusion to clarity, and navigate the college application process knowing exactly what admissions officers are looking for.

In this free session, you'll learn:

  • The 3 biggest mistakes families make on applications—and how to avoid them.
  • How to make extracurriculars truly stand out (without padding the list).
  • Insider tips on what admissions officers really look for—beyond just test scores and GPAs.
  • A step-by-step framework to approach applications with clarity and confidence.

This webinar is best for:

  • Families who want to avoid as much stress as possible in the college admissions process
  • Families who want clear guidance on what to do, and when
  • Families with students applying to selective colleges (admit less than 50% of applicants)
  • Families with students applying to competitive academic programs
  • Students who are the first in their family to go to college
  • Families with students who are unsure if their candidacy is “what colleges are looking for”
  • Families with students who are trying to piece together a strategy from google and Reddit

Your Presenter

Laura Smith
I’ve spent the last two decades on the inside of college admissions—reading applications, leading the largest private admissions consulting teams in the world, and helping thousands of students get into their dream schools. I coach through empowerment, and work to remove the stress and unknown for every family.
With a College Counseling Certificate from UCLA and experience coaching hundreds of students, and evaluating thousands of applications, I know what works—and what doesn’t—behind closed doors.
If you’re looking for clarity, confidence, and a plan that actually works—you’re in the right place.
  • Laura Smith
    I’ve spent the last two decades on the inside of college admissions—reading applications, leading the largest private admissions consulting teams in the world, and helping thousands of students get into their dream schools. I coach through empowerment, and work to remove the stress and unknown for every family.
    With a College Counseling Certificate from UCLA and experience coaching hundreds of students, and evaluating thousands of applications, I know what works—and what doesn’t—behind closed doors.
    If you’re looking for clarity, confidence, and a plan that actually works—you’re in the right place.