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College Starpoint Expert Series
Clarity for Parents. Confidence for Students.
College Starpoint Expert Series is a webinar series designed to bring trusted voices from across the college admissions landscape directly to you. Each session will feature leading professionals offering insight, guidance, and clarity for families navigating the path to college.
FREE Live Webinar
December 16, 2025
8pm EST
Join Anya Ilkys, Founder & CEO of College Starpoint, for a live conversation with Andre Kostousov, Director of International Admissions and Recruitment at the University of Rhode Island. Together, we’ll take a behind-the-scenes look at how college admissions officers evaluate applications — and what truly stands out. In this session, we’ll cover:
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✅ What makes the University of Rhode Island an exciting option for great students
✅ How the U.S. education system and application process work
✅ Common mistakes students make (and how to avoid them)
✅ The real role of activities, awards, and honors in the admissions review
Whether you’re just starting your college journey or preparing to apply, this session will give you clarity, strategy, and confidence — straight from an admissions insider.
- Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025
- Time: 8:00 PM ET Free event.
Space is limited — register today!
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FREE Live Webinar
January 27, 2025
8pm EST
Join Anya Ilkys, Founder & CEO of College Starpoint, for a live conversation with Dauri Torres, Associate Director of National Recruitment at Miami University. In this session, we’ll explore:
✅ What Miami University values in applicants and how students can highlight strengths authentically
✅ How admissions officers interpret a student’s academic story beyond the GPA
✅ What awards and distinctions actually signal to a university like Miami
✅ How to make your activities section work harder for you — from leadership to impact to consistency
✅ Insights into Miami University’s review process, campus opportunities, and what sets it apart
Whether your family is just beginning the process or gearing up for applications, you’ll gain a clearer understanding of how to stand out — and what Miami looks for in future students.
Free event. Space is limited — register today!
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FREE Live Webinar
February 23, 2026
8pm EST
Join Anya Ilkys, Founder & CEO of College Starpoint, for a live conversation with Ken Sawada, Associate Director of Admissions at Syracuse University. In this session, we’ll dig into how a university like Syracuse reads applications in context and what helps a student’s story come through clearly. We’ll talk about:
✅ How Syracuse evaluates academic trends, course rigor, and school context — not just the GPA
✅ How awards, honors, and activities help admissions officers understand a student’s passions and potential
✅ What leadership and initiative look like from the admissions perspective
✅ How to create an application that feels cohesive, compelling, and authentically student-driven
✅ What makes Syracuse University stand out for students seeking strong academics and a vibrant, engaged campus life Free event.
Space is limited — register today!
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