The Secrets To Highly Selective Admissions

November 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET

Crack the code on highly selective schools with HelloCollege and NSHSS families! If attending an Ivy or highly selective college is your goal, you need an inside view of what key factors matter to admissions officers, how to stand out from the application crowd, and what you need to be doing now.

This limited-time workshop is specifically for high-achieving students striving for a highly competitive academic institution. Learn how to maximize your academic talents during the college admissions process.

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What you will learn:

Understand the college admissions landscape and how it’s changed

Learn the key factors that matter to admissions officers

Develop a strong “stand-out factor”

Consider your options for standardized testing

Decide if you should submit your AP scores

Learn to improve admissions odds by applying at the right time to the right school

At HelloCollege’s 60-minute workshops, our experts empower your family with the knowledge to take control of college planning, from class and activity choices to tutoring to essays and college applications.

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Meet the speaker:

Kevin Krebs

Kevin Krebs is the Founder and Managing Director of HelloCollege and a nationally recognized college admissions expert with more than two decades of experience helping families navigate the increasingly competitive college admissions process. A first-generation college graduate and Northwestern University alumnus, Kevin has mentored tens of thousands of families through workshops, media appearances, and one-on-one advising. He is the creator of the proprietary S.A.F.E.™ college selection framework, which helps students choose colleges based on academic, social, financial, and career fit—not just rankings. Kevin's practical, parent-focused advice has been featured by NPR, PBS, the Los Angeles Times, and other national media, making him a trusted resource for families looking to reduce stress, avoid costly mistakes, and help their students thrive in college and beyond.