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Build Your Perfect College List

Balancing Reach, Match, and Safety Schools with Expert

Mentor Sonja Bhan

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About Webinar

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Most students struggle when it comes to choosing the right colleges.
Should you apply to Ivy League schools? What if you don’t get in? Are your safeties too safe?

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That’s exactly why you need a college list: a smart, well-balanced mix of schools where you can thrive academically, socially, and financially.

In this free webinar, Sonja Bhan, one of Rostrum Education’s top US admissions mentors, will show you how to build a list that works for YOU based on your goals, interests, and academic profile.

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Webinar

Online

28th June

2025

Speakers

Sonja Bhan

Time

6 PM IST | 12:30 PM GMT | 4:30 PM UAE | 8:30 PM HKT

A strong college list makes sure

You don’t waste time applying to the wrong places.

You increase your chances of getting accepted.

You always have great backup options.

You stay calm and confident throughout the admissions process.

Meet Your Speaker: Sonja Bhan

Sonja Bhan is a Undergraduate US admissions expert at Rostrum Education. She brings a wealth of knowledge on the US admissions process, from SATs to personal statements.


With experience at top institutions like the University of Pennsylvania, Barnard College, and World Education Services, she’s helped 200+ students get into top schools like Harvard, Columbia, NYU, UCLA, and UC Berkeley.


Her approach is simple, honest, and personalized. With years of experience, Sonja knows how to help students find colleges that match their strengths and dreams, not just rankings.

What You will Learn
in the Webinar

Why building a college list is the first step in your application journey.

The difference between Reach, Match, and Safety schools.

How to research colleges based on your academic and personal goals.

Common mistakes students make while shortlisting colleges.

Real student case studies and sample college lists.

Tools you can start using immediately.

Yes! This is a completely free session hosted by Rostrum Education to help students and parents better understand the college application process.

This session is ideal for:
– Students in Grades 09–12 planning to apply to US universities
– Parents who want to support their child’s college goals
– School counselors and educators looking to guide students with clarity and strategy

The session will be approximately 60 minutes long, which will include a 10-minute Q&A session.

Absolutely! We encourage parents to attend, especially if they’re helping with research, decision-making, or financing.

This is a group webinar, but students interested in personalized guidance can opt for a 1:1 session with our mentors after the webinar by filling out a form.

Our Webinars

Our webinars are all about creating an informed and connected community. We dive into topics that matter, offering real insights and practical advice to guide students through every step of their academic journey.