Testing & College Admissions
Webinars
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May 29, 2024
The Ultimate Guide to Writing
Your Personal Statement & College Application Essays
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-Learn our six-step essay formula for selecting your topic and planning your structure, regardless of the prompt
-Review what kinds of application essays you will need to write and what rising seniors should do now to make progress
-Analyze actual essays from our college admissions consulting students who were admitted to highly selective colleges
-Get information on the latest changes to college admissions (including test-optional policies)
June 26, 2024
How to Make Your Common Application Less Common:
Optimizing Your College Applications
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-Learn strategies to effectively describe your activities and accomplishments in the limited space provided
-Review the process for obtaining strong letters of recommendation
-Discuss how to prepare essays, portfolios, and other supplemental materials
-Receive an overview of other common college application platforms, including the Coalition App, University of California application, and Apply Texas
-Get information on the latest changes to college admissions (including test-optional policies)
July 31, 2024
10th & 11th Graders College Admissions Checklist
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-Craft your SAT/ACT testing strategy to maximize your college and scholarship competitiveness
-10th Graders: Learn whether to prepare for the PSAT this summer to potentially qualify for National Merit recognition and scholarships, and how to navigate the new digital SAT
-11th Graders: Learn how to navigate test-optional policies in your individual situation
-Develop your college list, which drives all of your academic, testing, and application priorities
-Optimize extracurriculars based on your interests and college admissions goals
-Begin planning college applications, essays, and letters of recommendation