How to Stand Out for College Without Losing Who You Are - Cohosted with Vidya

How to Stand Out for College Without Losing Who You Are Co-hosted by Curious Cardinals parent Vidya Venkatesh and co-founder Audrey Wisch

Take more APs. Join more clubs. Do research. Publish a paper. Win awards.

The college admissions advice never seems to end. And our kids are already overwhelmed, exhausted, and wondering how they're supposed to fit it all in.

But what if the best way to stand out isn't doing more, but doing more of what genuinely matters to you?

How do you help your child build a strong path to college without losing their individuality, their love of learning, or the joy of being a kid?

Join Curious Cardinals parent Vidya Venkatesh and co-founder Audrey Wisch for a conversation about escaping the college admissions arms race while still pursuing ambitious goals.

We'll cover:

• Stand out without following a formula: Turn genuine interests into meaningful accomplishments that strengthen college applications
• Give yourself permission to do less: Prioritize what matters instead of chasing every activity and opportunity
• Build skills that last a lifetime: Develop time management, organization, and independence to follow through without feeling overwhelmed
• Find the right support: How a relatable near-peer mentor can help inspire students to pursue their passions and turn their ideas into real achievements

Vidya will also share how her son Varun is working with a Curious Cardinals mentor to turn his interest in economics and investing into an original research paper.

Because preparing for the future shouldn't mean missing out on the present.

Join us for this free conversation and live Q&A!