Early College Planning: Building a Strong Foundation

October 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET

The choices students make in middle school and early high school can shape future college opportunities. In this webinar, a former Ivy League admissions officer will share how to build academic strength, explore extracurriculars, and pursue summer experiences that matter. You’ll also gain timely insights from this year’s admissions cycle to see what colleges value today – and how you can best support your child’s journey.

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Meet the speaker:

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.