Why You Didn't Get in to Your Dream College (And What to Do About It)

Competitive US colleges, like the Ivy Leagues, accept at little at 4% of all applicants. Ever wonder what makes a winning application? Join John Morganelli, former director or admissions at Cornell, as he reviews some great and not-so-great applications. If you are an 11th grader or have an 11th grader at home, you won't want to miss this webinar!

12th graders will also not want to miss as we discuss your winning strategy for transferring to. your dream school next year.

Rejection sucks. But what if the “no” wasn’t about you—at least not in the way you think?

This brutally honest session breaks down the mystery behind college admissions heartbreaks. From vague feedback like “not the right fit” to the dreaded “your story didn’t stand out,” we’re dissecting the real reasons applicants get passed over—and how to pivot with power.

In this session, you’ll learn:

• The top 5 unspoken reasons students get rejected
• Why your 4.0 GPA and 12 extracurriculars aren't enough
• What a “forgettable essay” really looks like (and how to avoid writing one)

If you don't want to join the long list of qualified rejects, join us!

What else we’ll cover:

• A comprehensive reviews of actual application from real students who got into Ivy League universities.
• Real applications that fell short and why!
• You'll learn how the admissions offices reading college application think.
• Transfer application strategies.

Our Expert Panel

John Moganelli developed a college admissions coaching program that helps students get into the most competitive US colleges and has been working as a leader in the private admissions consulting space for over 5 years. Prior to becoming a consultant, John was a Director of Admissions at Cornell University. He has held senior admissions leadership positions at: Cornell University, Lehigh University, and Moravian University. John is also the author of “Growing Ivy: How to Crack the Code on Elite College Admissions” (2021).

Lisa Speransky is the founder of Ivy Tutors Network, a New York City- and Atlanta-based education company. IVY's core belief is that education isn’t one size fits all. That may sound simple, but understanding this concept opens the door to really enjoying learning. For 20 years and countless success stories — from learning to read to getting into the college of your dreams -- IVY has proven that personalized education can breed a love of learning that leads to confidence and to goal-crushing in all its forms!

Further Reading

1. 5 Weak Spots that Hurt College Admissions
2. How to Get into Columbia
3. A Guide to the Brown Video Portfolio
4. How to Get into Cornell
5. College Acceptance Letter: Everything You Need to Know