In the highly competitive world of private school admissions, every applicant presents strong academics and impressive extracurricular profiles. So how can your child truly stand out?
2022/23 Private School Admissions Webinar Series
Insider Secrets from Admissions Officers: Mastering Essays & Interviews
In the highly competitive world of private school admissions, every applicant presents strong academics and impressive extracurricular profiles. So how can your child truly stand out?
The key lies in how well your family’s unique strengths are showcased.
A strong application essay not only sparks the admissions officer’s curiosity but also secures your entry into the interview stage. And to win that coveted offer, your child must excel in the interview by demonstrating that they are exactly the candidate the school is seeking.
The path to private school admission is full of challenges—but with KEY as your trusted guide, success is within reach.
This seminar will focus on application essays and interviews, covering:
- 2025 admissions policy updates and trends
- How admissions officers actually review applications
- Crafting essays that highlight the right qualities
- Common essay mistakes with real examples
- Interview strategies and pitfalls to avoid
Date & Time
📅 Thursday, September 25, 2025
🕖 7:00 – 9:00 PM | 5750 Oak Street, Vancouver
Agenda
7:00 – 8:30 PM | Presentation
8:30 – 9:00 PM | Q&A
✨ Parents who register will also receive a complimentary 360° student assessment and consultation with a KEY advisor to guide your private school application journey.
Insider Secrets from Admissions Officers: Mastering Essays & Interviews

Speakers

Ben Batt
MA, Columbia University BA,
Cornell University
St. George’s School Alumnus
