Everything you need to know about college admissions
Your Path to College Starts Here
Navigating the college admissions process can feel overwhelming — but you don't have to figure it out alone.
Join us for an intimate virtual panel where experienced admissions counselors and enrollment experts come together to answer your biggest questions and help your family feel confident heading into this exciting chapter.
Whether you're a student just beginning to explore your options or a parent trying to understand what colleges are really looking for, this conversation is designed with you in mind.
In this session, we'll cover:
What admissions officers actually look for in an application
How to build a balanced and realistic college list
Tips for writing personal and supplemental essays that stand out
How to get ahead over the summer
Financial aid, scholarships, and what families need to know
A live Q&A — bring your questions, big or small
This is a no-pressure, judgment-free space where curiosity is encouraged and every question matters. Spots are limited to keep the conversation personal and meaningful.
Can’t make the date but still want the info? Don’t worry. You can still register and receive a link to a recording of the event straight to your email inbox.
April 26th, 2026 at 7pm | Via Zoom
Hosted by Landon Funk
$75
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Meet the Panelists
host / Landon Funk
Landon Funk (she/her) is an educator, and professor based in Nashville, Tennessee. She received her bachelor’s in English from Princeton University in 2015 and master’s in English Literature from Mercy College in 2022. A Wilson trained educator, Funk works with students in middle and high school on test prep, writing, and specific subjects and advises students and families with the college admissions process (including essay writing, meeting deadlines, making college lists, etc.). In addition to her private education work, she teaches writing, film, and literature at and Columbia State Community College and Women’s and Gender Studies at Middle Tennessee State University.
Panelist / Sydney Montgomery
Sydney is the Founder and Executive Director of Barrier Breakers®, a non-profit expanding access to higher education and career pathways for first-generation and low-income students across the United States. Since launching, the organization has supported over 7,000 students, helping them collectively secure more than $490 million in scholarships. As the first lawyer in her family, the first person from her high school to attend Princeton University, and a Harvard Law School graduate, Sydney Montgomery (Forbes 30 Under 30) has used her platform since 2012 to help students break down generational barriers and step confidently into their future.
Panelist / Pat Rounds
Pat Rounds is an Associate Director of College Counseling at The Hun School of Princeton. Previously, he has worked as an Assistant Director of Admission at Princeton University and Brown University, as well as serving as the Arts Program Coordinator at Princeton University. He holds a B.A. in Public and International Affairs and a minor in Theatre from Princeton University, and a Ed.M. in Higher Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Outside of his work, Pat enjoys acting in local community theatre, most recently appearing as McMurphy in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, and taking his poodle, Marcel, to the dog park.
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Your Path to College Starts Here
Navigating the college admissions process can feel overwhelming — but you don't have to figure it out alone.
Join us for an intimate virtual panel where experienced admissions counselors and enrollment experts come together to answer your biggest questions and help your family feel confident heading into this exciting chapter.
Whether you're a student just beginning to explore your options or a parent trying to understand what colleges are really looking for, this conversation is designed with you in mind.
In this session, we'll cover:
What admissions officers actually look for in an application
How to build a balanced and realistic college list
Tips for writing personal and supplemental essays that stand out
How to get ahead over the summer
Financial aid, scholarships, and what families need to know
A live Q&A — bring your questions, big or small
This is a no-pressure, judgment-free space where curiosity is encouraged and every question matters. Spots are limited to keep the conversation personal and meaningful.
Can’t make the date but still want the info? Don’t worry. You can still register and receive a link to a recording of the event straight to your email inbox.
April 26th, 2026 at 7pm | Via Zoom
Hosted by Landon Funk
$75
Finish test season strong with in-person practice exams!
Students will be able to practice the ISEE (lower, middle, and upper) in a simulated test environment. Seats are limited to three students per date, so book while they are available!
The Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) is a standardized test, developed by ERB, used for private school admissions (grades 2-12). It features five sections: Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, Mathematics Achievement, and a 30-minute unscored essay, typically taking 2 hours and 20 minutes to 2 hours and 40 minutes.
Key ISEE Test Details
Levels: Primary (grades 2-4), Lower (grades 5-6), Middle (grades 7-8), and Upper (grades 9-12).
Sections:
Verbal Reasoning: Synonym and sentence completion questions.
Quantitative Reasoning: Word problems and quantitative comparisons.
Reading Comprehension: Passages followed by questions.
Mathematics Achievement: Procedural and content-based math questions.
Essay: A writing prompt, which is sent to schools but not scored.
Scoring: Scaled scores range from 760-940.
Students will be able to practice the SAT in a simulated test environment. Seats are limited to three students per date, so book while they are available!
The SAT is a 2-hour and 14-minute digital college admissions test from the College Board comprising Reading/Writing and Math sections (400–1600 score range). It is now fully digital, featuring adaptive modules and a built-in calculator.
Section 1: Reading and Writing (64 Minutes)
Structure: Two 32-minute modules.
Questions: 54 total (27 questions per module).
Time per Question: ~71 seconds.
Break (10 Minutes)
A 10-minute break occurs between the Reading and Writing and Math sections.
Section 2: Math (70 Minutes)
Structure: Two 35-minute modules.
Questions: 44 total (22 questions per module).
Time per Question: ~95 seconds.
Calculator: A built-in Desmos graphing calculator is allowed for the entire section.