The State of College Admissions in 2023: Affirmative Action, AI, and Test-Optional

Presented by: Lindsay & Olivia

RECORDED WednesDAY, August 9 at 6pm ET/7pm BRT

The college admissions landscape is forever changing, and applicants need to adapt to achieve success.

LogicPrep CEO Lindsay and College Advisor Olivia discuss the U.S. Supreme Court case on affirmative action, the rise of generative AI technologies like ChatGPT, and the continued evolution of test-optional policies.

 

 

PANELISTS:

LINDSAY

Founder and CEO,
LogicPrep

As Founder and CEO of LogicPrep and a leading College Admissions Advisor, Lindsay helps students around the world maximize their potential, tell their stories, and identify their best-fit schools. Over the past decade, she and her team have helped thousands of families successfully navigate the standardized testing and college application landscape.

With a background in writing and an honors degree from Harvard’s English Department, Lindsay’s deep interest in storytelling informs LogicPrep’s approach to the admissions process as she and her teammates coach students to effectively cultivate and communicate their personal narratives. An expert on university admissions and standardized testing, Lindsay is a member of NACAC, the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), and an Associate Member of IECA. She is frequently featured as a thought leader and writer in publications including Forbes, Inc., The Huffington Post, and Teen Vogue.

In her spare time, you can find Lindsay exploring NYC parks with her spirited daughter, furthering her education of psychology, or learning about wine. Lindsay is also the Founder & President of the Jesse Kolber Foundation, which provides both access to and financing for college to highly achieving students who have demonstrated resilience, financial need, and a commitment to academic excellence.



OLIVIA

COLLEGE ADVISOR & Former Holy Cross ADMISSIONs OFFICER

Olivia’s interest in college admissions began during her undergraduate years at Colorado College, where she interviewed prospective students for the Admission Office. She loved hearing their stories and witnessing the “aha moment” when they realized they’d found a college that aligned with their values and interests—just like she felt when she visited her alma mater for the first time.

This experience led Olivia into admissions at Regis University in Denver, where she worked with students from around the world while pursuing a master’s degree in Marketing with a focus on marketing for higher education. Following Regis, Olivia joined the admissions team at the College of the Holy Cross in Massachusetts, further cultivating her admissions expertise with a particular emphasis on helping students find the right fit for their values and goals.

Olivia is an intentional, contemplative, and curious advisor. She believes the best college matches are made when a student’s college list and application materials sincerely reflect their personality, interests, and aspirations. Additionally, her background in creative writing makes Olivia a thoughtful and inventive partner in the essay process.

Outside of work, Olivia can be found on a mountain, at the curling rink, up to her elbows in flour, or keeping her hands busy with various arts and crafts projects.