College Application Workshop

Get ahead on the college application process with our comprehensive College Application Workshop! Designed for rising seniors, this six-session program will guide students step by step through every major component of the college application journey. Topics include building a balanced college list, understanding demonstrated interest and direct admit programs, organizing activities and honors, navigating letters of recommendation and financial aid, brainstorming Common App essay ideas, completing the Common Application, and staying on track with important deadlines, score reports, supplemental essays, and college portals. Students will leave the workshop feeling organized, confident, and prepared for application season. Students will receive one additional hour of private college advising with our college advising team, scheduled outside of the six live online sessions.

Expert guidance for every step of the college admissions journey. Join Julie Spak and Ingrid Latham, our expert college advising team, for a thorough look into the most critical aspects of the college process to be App ready!

Class size limited to 12 students. All sessions will be recorded and shared with students.

When: Tuesdays, July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 4, and 11 from 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM EST.

Where: On Zoom

Session Topics: 

Tuesday, July 7 - Creating College Lists, Demonstrating Interest, Applying to Direct Admit Programs

Tuesday, July 14 - Outlining Your Activities and Honors

Tuesday, July 21 - Obtaining Letters of Recommendation, Merit Scholarships, and Financial Aid

Tuesday, July 28 - Developing Ideas for the Common App Essays

Tuesday, August 4 - Completing the Common App

Tuesday, August 11 - Managing Due Dates, Transcripts, Score Reports, Supplemental Essays, and Portals