We look forward to meeting you
An Eight of the Best event is your chance to meet the admissions leaders from eight distinct schools in a single visit, as well as learn about the powerful benefits of liberal arts education. It’s an informative and engaging 90 minutes that will help you navigate the college search process. Register today and get to know Eight of the Best.
Registration is hosted by Grinnell College.
Schedule:
- Check in (10 minutes prior to program start time)
- Introductions and overview of liberal arts education (10 minutes)
- Presentations by each college (35 minutes)
- College breakout session 1 (30 minutes – optional)
- College breakout session 2 (30 minutes – optional)
Virtual
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 – 8 p.m. ET
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 – 8 p.m. ET
In Person
San Francisco Area
Saturday, January 10, 2026 – 2 p.m. PT
Berkeley Area
Sunday, January 11, 2026 – 2 p.m. PT
Los Angeles Area
Monday, January 12, 2026 – 7 p.m. PT
Pasadena Area
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 – 7 p.m. PT
Honolulu Area
Thursday, January 15, 2026 – 6:30 p.m. HST
8 of the Best Colleges’ Representatives
Jennifer Sandoval-Dancs
Associate Vice President for Admission and Financial Aid
Claremont McKenna College
Matt Bonser
Director of Admission
Colorado College
Andy Strickler
Dean of Admission & Financial Aid
Connecticut College
Joe Bagnoli
Vice President for Enrollment & Dean of Admission and Financial Aid
Grinnell College
Jess Lord
Vice President & Dean of Admission and Financial Aid
Haverford College
Diane Anci
Vice President for Enrollment & Dean of Admission & Financial Aid
Kenyon College
Jeff Allen
Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid
Macalester College
Kevin McKenna
Vice President for Enrollment & Dean of Admission and Financial Aid
Sarah Lawrence College