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Coastline OC Case Studies

Preparing for the 2026 Coastline OC Case Studies

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The purpose of the Coastline OC Case Studies Program on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 is for students and parents to meet collectively as a mock admissions committee. In those committees, participants will be guided by current college admissions counselors who will discuss faux college applications. As a group, they will decide which students to accept, waitlist, and deny. It is the goal of this activity that attendees will begin to understand the ways in which a college application is read, the common mistakes made by many students, and the nuances that go into application review.
Following the case studies, a college fair will take place with dozens of colleges in attendance. The majority of these representatives will be the people reading your applications next year, so don’t miss the opportunity to introduce yourself, demonstrate interest, and ask questions. 
Families from past years have told us that this program was one of the most enlightening experiences they had throughout the college counseling process. We strongly encourage your attendance. 
This event is open to 11th grade students/families from Sage Hill School, St. Margaret’s Episcopal School and Tarbut V’Torah Community Day School. 
 

AGENDA & PARKING INFORMATION FOR COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES

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  • Agenda

    4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | College representatives arrive for check-in and college fair set up
    5:15 PM - 6:15 PM | Dinner for college representatives (Upper Johnson Family Library)
    6:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Junior family check-in
    6:30 PM - 7:50 PM | Case Studies Program
    8:00 PM - 9:00 PM | College Fair

  • Parking Instructions

    College representatives should use the student parking lot. Signs will be posted and student volunteers will be available to help with your materials. 

Agenda

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  • For Junior Families

    Wednesday, January 28, 2026
    6:00 - 6:30 PM | Check-in for junior families
    6:30 - 7:50 PM | Case Studies Program
    8:00 - 9:00 PM | College Fair

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  • DIRECTIONS & PARKING

    The 2026 Coastline OC Case Studies will be held at: 
    Sage Hill School
    20402 Newport Coast Drive
    Newport Coast, CA 92657

    Newport Coast Drive is accessible by the 73 Toll Road, which requires a toll if coming from either direction. All tolls on the 73 are no-stop/no-cash and use license plate photo detection instead. Paying tolls and more information can be found at https://www.thetollroads.com.

    Junior families should park in the student parking lot. Signs will be posted.

2026 Event Venue

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Sage Hill School

A college preparatory independent day school for grades 7-12.

20402 Newport Coast Drive, Newport Coast, CA 92657
Phone: 949.219.0100  |  Fax: 949.219.1399
Sage Hill School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School. The School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and athletic and other School administered programs.