Prepare for College Admissions

November 13, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET

Telling your individual story is powerful. And by aligning extracurriculars, summer activities, and high school classes with your teens’ values and aspirations, they gain a competitive edge.

In just 30 minutes, Princeton interviewer and admissions expert, Anjali Maazel, will show you how to transform the stress and confusion of college planning into an empowering journey of self-discovery that yields better admissions and scholarship results.

Through case studies, scientific research results, and a wealth of experience, Anjali will explain how life purpose can be the key to unlocking student success and well-being at the same time. In fact, she will share one simple tactic that will double or even triple your chances for admission at top colleges (hint: Early is better. Committed and early is way better)

After the presentation, Anjali will answer your questions.

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Get to know the speaker

Anjali Maazel

After many years as a Princeton University interviewer, Ted Talk Speaker, and college admissions expert, Anjali Maazel founded Anja Education Consultants, an admissions, tutoring, and test prep company. She is also the very proud mom of a thriving 24-year-old graduate student. 

Her mission is to guide parents of high-achieving teens in planning the kind of education that not only maximizes college, scholarship, and career options but also prioritizes long-term well-being. By encouraging talented students to design a life of purpose with a college as one step in that process, Anjali helps transform stress into excitement. As a result, the college application process empowers young adults to lay the groundwork for a future of professional fulfillment and financial stability.

Watch Anjali's TED Talk!