Jewish Students and College Applications: Where to Apply and What to Say

Students have a lot to think about when applying to college. There are the usual questions. Big school or small school? Near home or far away? How important is it to apply Early Decision? For Jewish students, there may also be a unique set of considerations. What’s a school’s campus climate like following October 7th, and what’s the best way to find out? Should you talk about your religion or identity in your application? Join us for a panel discussion to help parents and students demystify the application process.

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About our Panel Members

Andi Meyer is an essay coach who brings a professional eye to college applications. Through Andi Meyer Media, she helps students discover their story and build a winning application. Andi graduated from Brown University, the University of Virginia School of Law, and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. She’s a member of the New York State Association for College Counseling Admission Counseling (NYSACAC). 

Darren Meyers has been an educator for over two decades and is currently an Associate Director of College Counseling at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School. Previously, Darren taught high school physics for over 15 years. Darren has two M.A.s, one in Secondary Science Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, and the other in Counseling, with an emphasis on the school setting, from Manhattan College. Darren lives in Briarcliff Manor, NY, with his wife and their two children.

Miriam Souccar is the founder of Admissions Essay Expert. She’s an award-winning journalist with more than 20 years experience. The bulk of her career was spent as a Senior Reporter and Contributing Editor for Crain’s New York Business, where she covered numerous beats including Higher Education, honing her knowledge of the admissions process. She has a master’s in journalism from New York University and has read applications for their admissions office.