College Admissions for the Jewish Soul
Jewish students need to feel safe and supported on college campuses. We’ve seen the news, and navigating the colleges and the college admissions process can be stressful and confusing. This free seminar hosted by International College Counselors will help parents of Jewish teenage children to understand some of the following:
What’s changed in Jewish college life since October 7?
Which colleges reacted “best” and which performed “worst” post-October 7?
Should my child highlight or hide their Judaism in their college application?
How do colleges look at participation in religious activities like Jewish youth groups, trips to Israel, and Jewish community service projects?
In an essay, how should my student frame their Jewish activities?
What should my student look for when planning their college list?
What social, cultural, and religious options are on college campuses?
What can I do to prepare my child for college life?
A Q&A will follow the presentation. Come ready to ask your own questions.
About the Presenter
Mandee Heller Adler is the Founder and CEO of International College Counselors, one of the world’s largest and most successful college and graduate school admissions counseling businesses. She authored three books, “From Public School to the Ivy League: How to get into a top school without top dollar resources,” “International Admissions: How to get accepted to U.S. colleges,” and “To University and Beyond: Launch your career in high gear.”
Mandee was born and raised in Miami Beach where she graduated as the salutatorian of Miami Beach Senior High, and then went on to graduate from the University of Pennsylvania with Honors and earn two degrees – one from the Wharton School and one from the College of Arts and Sciences. She also received an MBA from Harvard Business School, where she was selected as a Class Day Speaker.
Mandee is a Certified Educational Professional, a member of NACAC, the National Association for College Admission Counseling, and a professional member of the IECA, the Independent Educational Consultants Association. She currently resides in Hollywood with her husband, Dr. Jason Adler, and two daughters, Rebecca and Sara Pearl.