Inside the Admissions Room: Former Cornell Dean of Admissions on Entrepreneurship, Authenticity, and Sports
Unlock the secrets to selective college admissions with Dr. Arthur Smith, former Cornell University Dean of Admissions. Discover exactly what Ivy League and other elite institutions look for—and how your extracurricular activities, entrepreneurship projects, and sports involvement can set your application apart.
During his career, Dr. Artie Smith has:
Chaired admissions committees and evaluated over 20,000 applications
Served as a faculty advisor and advising dean
Mentored hundreds of student-athletes
In this exclusive webinar, you will learn:
Insider perspectives directly from a former admissions dean who evaluated over 20,000 applications.
How showcasing entrepreneurship, authenticity, and athletics can dramatically enhance your admissions profile.
Key strategies for crafting an application that reflects your true story, strengths, and passions.
About Dr. Arthur Smith: With over two decades at Cornell and Duke Universities as an admissions chair, advising dean, and Division I head coach, Dr. Smith has mentored countless students to achieve admissions success. His unique blend of expertise in both academics and athletics has helped hundreds of students gain entry into prestigious colleges, medical, law, and veterinary schools.
This session includes a live Q&A—bring your most pressing admissions questions and get direct answers from Dr. Smith!
📅 Date: Thursday, May 1st
⏰ Time: 8:00 PM ET
📍 Location: Virtual – Register now to secure your spot!
This event is co-hosted by Venture Camp and Arthur Smith Advising.
Venture Camp is a rigorous and selective entrepreneurship and business program designed specifically for ambitious high school students. At Venture Camp, students learn from expert instructors, participate in interactive labs, gain real-world traction with their own projects, and pitch for a chance to win thousands of dollars in grants or valuable internships.
Arthur Smith Advising: With 25 years of experience working with students and their parents at Cornell and Duke Universities as an advising dean, admissions chair, and Division I head coach, Dr. Arthur Smith is intimately familiar with what it takes to be successful in the selective admissions process.
Ready to take your future to the next level?
Learn more and apply for our rigorous summer program today at www.venturecamp.org.