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Upcoming live events on the standardized testing and college admissions landscapes

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Upcoming Webinars:

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January 21, 2026 at 6pm AKST

January 28, 2026 at 6pm AKST

Financial aid is a major factor in many families’ college admissions choices, so it is important to understand the different types of aid that are available, as well as how to approach applying for both need-based and merit-based aid. In this webinar you’ll learn to:
- Understand how colleges calculate financial need and the difference between need-based and merit-based aid.
- Learn how the FAFSA, CSS Profile, and institutional forms work—and what information families need to prepare.
- Explore how colleges package grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study, and how to compare financial aid offers.
- Discover strategies for maximizing aid and identifying colleges that are more likely to offer generous financial support.

February 4, 2026 at 6pm AKST

Join us for a clear, actionable overview of how to approach SAT and ACT preparation with confidence. In this webinar, you’ll:
- Find out about what all has changed with the new fully-digital SAT (or dSAT)
- Find out the differences with the new Enhanced ACT which was rolled out in 2025
- Get the latest updates on evolving test-optional policies
- Learn our 3 Steps to SAT/ACT Success, including how to craft your SAT/ACT strategy and timeline to maximize your competitiveness for college admissions and scholarships

February 11, 2026 at 6pm AKST

You’ve finally submitted your applications—great work! But behind the scenes, the real process is just beginning. Ever wondered what actually happens to your file once it lands in an admissions office? This session pulls back the curtain on how colleges evaluate applicants and make decisions, helping you understand what truly matters in a review. In this webinar, you’ll:
- Learn how admissions officers read, score, and discuss applications through multiple levels of review.
- Understand how transcripts, essays, activities, recommendations, and school context factor into decisions.
- See how committee discussions work and how institutional priorities influence outcomes.
- Get clarity on holistic review, test-optional practices, and why similar applicants may receive different decisions.

February 18, 2026 at 6pm AKST

Developing a working college list is a critical step in the college admissions process for rising 11th graders and rising 12th graders. During this webinar we will walk through our five-step process for students to build their strategic college list, including:
- Identifying colleges of best fit: Based on your competitiveness as an applicant and individual preferences/requirements (field of study, geographic, desired selectiveness, financial, etc.)
- Optimizing your applicant profile based on your college list: Strategies for planning standardized testing, extracurriculars, letters of recommendation, and essays
- Navigating application types/deadlines: How to choose whether to apply early action/early decision
- Focusing your college admissions priorities: A timeline of tasks for current sophomore and juniors from now until college application deadlines
- The latest changes in college admissions (including test-optional policies)

February 25, 2026 at 6pm AKST

The personal statement is your chance to speak directly to admissions committees—and it’s often the part of the application students struggle with most. If you’re unsure where to begin or how to turn your experiences into a compelling narrative, this session will give you the clarity and structure you need to get started with confidence. In this webinar, you’ll:
- 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)