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From Activities to Impact: How Students Stand Out Without Burning Out

Join us at 7:00pm Eastern, 4:00pm Pacific Time

Top universities aren’t just looking for students who do a lot. They’re looking for students who do what matters. Join former UC Admissions Officer and Icon Admissions founder, Mason Hill, for a free 60-minute masterclass that teaches families how to shift from endless activities to meaningful impact, and how to build a competitive college profile without exhaustion or overwhelm.

In this powerful session, you’ll learn:

  • The Activity Trap: why doing more can actually hurt your student’s application

  • The 3-Step Impact Framework used by standout applicants at top universities

  • How to identify a “spike” and turn simple interests into compelling leadership stories

  • Real student examples who built powerful narratives through focus, not frenzy

  • How to balance rigor, rest, and results to create sustainability and success

Great college applications aren’t built from chaos. They’re built from clarity.

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