College Admissions Deconstructed

College applications can feel like a full-time, 4-year job–and a confusing one at that. That’s why former Harvard senior admissions officer Devery Doran is spending summer break deconstructing and demystifying the process for Varsity Tutors high school students. Over 8 weeks you’ll break down the entire admissions process from school research to personal statements, and build your school list, plans to optimize your academic and extracurricular profile, and application essay strategy. Each week, Devery will cover a different admissions topic with insight from her many years evaluating applications and making admissions decisions, and guide you through interactive activities to help you build your candidacy and roadmap.

About Devery

Devery Doran worked as a Senior Admissions Officer at Harvard University for four years and has read application essays at UC-Berkeley in addition to her current role as a college admissions consultant. A graduate of Harvard with a master’s degree from the University of Texas, Devery has spent her career helping diverse groups of young people unlock their potential through educational and career opportunities.