Testing & College Admissions Webinars

"I learned more from your college list webinar than I have at any other parent information event."

-J.C., West Anchorage High School Parent 

Rescheduled to

Monday, June 8, 2020

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

6:00 PM AKDT

How to Design Your SAT/ACT Testing Timeline as a Rising 11th or 12th Grader (With COVID-19 and Test-Optional Policy Updates)

-Get the latest updates on how COVID-19 is impacting testing, including test dates, online testing, and test-optional policies

-Rising 12th graders: Learn to how to time your preparation and official test dates to meet college application deadlines

-Rising 11th graders: Learn what to do this summer to determine whether you should prepare for the PSAT for National Merit recognition purposes

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

6:00 PM AKDT

The Ultimate Guide to Writing Your Personal Statement and College Application Essays

-Learn our six-step essay formula for selecting your topic and planning your structure, regardless of the prompt

-See what kinds of application essays you will need to write and what rising seniors should do this summer to get a head start

-Analyze actual essays from our college admissions consulting students who were admitted to highly selective colleges

-The latest COVID-19 college admissions updates

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

6:00 PM AKDT

How to Make Your Common App Less Common: Optimizing Your College Applications

-Strategies to effectively describe your activities and accomplishments in the limited space provided

-Strategies for obtaining strong letters of recommendation

-How to prepare essays, portfolios, and other supplemental materials

-Overview of other common college application platforms, including the Coalition App, University of California application, and Apply Texas

-The latest COVID-19 college admissions updates

Wednesday, July 8, 2020

6:00 PM AKDT

Rising 11th Graders College Admissions Checklist: How to Strengthen Your College Admissions Profile

Learn how and when you should:

-Determine whether you should prepare for the PSAT to potentially qualify for National Merit recognition or scholarships

-Craft your SAT/ACT strategy to maximize your scores and efficiency, including understanding the effects of the latest COVID-19 updates on your timeline

-Maximize your junior year GPA

-Start developing your college list

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

6:00 PM AKDT

Rising 12th Graders College Admissions Checklist: How to Maximize Your College Admissions Success

Learn how and when you should:

-Finalize your college list

-Identify and achieve your target SAT/ACT score before application deadlines

-Begin essays and applications

-Identify financial aid and scholarships

-Adjust your timeline or plans based on the latest COVID-19 college admissions updates