Join a webinar on 2/16 @7:30pm - Stereotypes & Bias in the College Admissions Process

Join a webinar on 2/16 @7:30pm - Stereotypes & Bias in the College Admissions Process

Do Certain Groups Face a Higher Bar in US College Admissions?

If you are concerned about stereotypes and bias in the college admissions process, you won’t want to miss Signet’s free panel discussion on February 16th, 2023, from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST.

The discussion will explore the topic of race-conscious college admissions—including whether or not first generation immigrants and Asians face a higher bar in college admissions.

You’ll come away with a better understanding of the US process to help you reduce stress and increase success. Join Signet President & COO Sheila Akbar along with these testing and college admissions experts: 

  • Akil Bello. With three decades in test preparation and college access, Akil has been intimately involved in the management of almost every element of the business of helping students gain access to educational opportunities from high school to graduate school.
  • Marie Bigham. The Founder and Executive Director of ACCEPT (Admissions Community Cultivating Equity & Peace Today), a nonprofit organization that is removing racism from college admissions.
  • Suzi Nam. A national leader in equity and access in education with more than 20 years of experience advancing diversity efforts through her roles in enrollment management, alumni affairs, development, academic advising, college counseling, and nonprofit management.
  • Janelle Wong. Professor of American Studies at the University of Maryland, whose research is on race, immigration, and political mobilization. As a scholar and teacher, she has worked closely with social service, labor, civil rights, and media organizations that serve the Asian American population.

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