College Admissions Consulting Seriously, Who Gets Into Harvard? Part 4 Written by Elizabeth Heatonon May 20th, 2017 I began my admissions career at the University of Pennsylvania, where I chaired university selection committees, evaluated potential athletic recruits as one of the school's athletics liaisons, and oversaw the university's portfolio of admissions publications. I also served as second chair in the selection committee for the school's flagship interdisciplinary Jerome Fisher Program in Management & Technology. A frequent contributor to USA TODAY and The Huffington Post and a graduate of Cornell University, I bring exceptional skills to the craft of essay writing paired with experience reading and evaluating thousands of admissions essays. I can offer expert advice on a wide range of college admissions topics, from colleges' expectations for high school curriculum choices and standardized test scores to choosing the right extracurricular activities and essay topics. Prior to joining the University of Pennsylvania, I worked as a public relations professional and served for a decade as a member of the Cornell Alumni Admissions Ambassador Network. Learn More About Elizabeth harvard, how to get into an ivy league school, ivy league, summer activities, What Summer Activities Do Ivy League Colleges Look For? As summer approaches, many students with Ivy League aspirations are wondering what they can do with their summer vacation to make their college applications stand out from the crowd. What’s more impressive—volunteering at an orphanage in Africa or building up that neighborhood landscaping business? Find out from former University of Pennsylvania admissions officer, Elizabeth Heaton, in the latest installment of her Huffington Post series, “Who Gets Into Harvard?”. The answer may surprise you. Check out Beth’s post on “What Summer Activities do Ivy League Colleges Look For?” now. Related Resources Read | Posted on March 27th, 2024 A Deep Dive on Union College Read | Posted on March 20th, 2024 Should I Attend Admitted Student Day; Listener Q&A Read | Posted on March 13th, 2024 Standardized Tests; Choosing Your College; Financial Aid Appeals