Join us as Becky Munsterer Sabky, former Director of International Admissions at Dartmouth College and author of Valedictorians at the Gate, demystifies the college admissions process, offering students and parents guidance on developing a balanced college list, writing authentic essays, and making the final selection decision - all while keeping perspective and staying sane.

Informative for both parents and students, Ms. Sabky offers prescriptive advice for completing a thorough application while reminding students and families that “making the most of high school for the student’s personal growth” is what matters most.

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Audience: High School parents, students, teachers, and counselors
Admission: Free

Biography

Becky Munsterer Sabky is a former Director of International Admissions at Dartmouth College and the author of Valedictorians at the Gate: Standing Out, Getting In, and Staying Sane While Applying to College. She spent two years working in the admissions office at St. Lawrence University before her thirteen year career at Dartmouth. A graduate of Colby College, Ms. Sabky received her M.A.L.S. degree in creative writing from Dartmouth. She’s an award-winning monthly newspaper columnist, a blogger, and the author of the viral New York Times Op-Ed, “Check This Box If You’re A Good Person.” She’s been interviewed by Vermont Public Radio, Boston Public Radio, and NPR’s Chalkboard Chat. Her commentary has appeared in such media outlets as Bloomberg, the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Grown and Flown, and Al Jazeera. Ms. Sabky lives in Norwich with her husband and two toddlers.

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Becky Sabky - You're Enough: Applying to College While Keeping Perspective