The college admissions process is both lengthy and overwhelming for the entire family. One might say you need a treasure map to navigate your way through the details and complexity of it all as you hunt for information. Our group workshop, which includes an 80-page workbook, provides you with those details, those answers and the strategies needed for this journey. Listed below are the multitude of topics we cover in depth at our workshop:
THE HIGH SCHOOL YEARS
  • The Freshman & Sophomore Focus
  • Junior & Senior Timelines
SAT vs. ACT
  • What to know about entrance exams
  • Which entrance test is best
  • Test optional colleges
  • Test-taking tips
THE PARENT’S ROLE IN THE COLLEGE SEARCH
  • Working with the high school counselor…help them help you
  • Effectively communicating with colleges
  • What you can’t do
  • Where to turn for help
THE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS GLOSSARY
  • Terms you need to know
  • Key college search websites
  • The College Application Checklist
CHOOSING A COLLEGE
  • Finding a college that suits the student
  • College choices
  • The 3R’s (Reach, Reliable, Realistic)
  • It’s about the fit
CONSIDER THIS
  • A 4-year college may not be for everyone
  • Benefits of opting for a 2-year school
  • Tech and business schools
  • The gap year
THE COLLEGE BOUND ATHLETE
  • High School academic requirements
  • Looking beyond the playing field
THE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS STUDENT
  • Showcasing their craft
  • Tips for entrance requirements
ACCOMMODATING THE SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENT
  • Make a smooth transition
  • Tips on getting support
  • Pathways to their success
WHAT’S AVAILABLE FOR THE FOSTER YOUTH STUDENT
  • Exploring beneficial programs
  • Available opportunities
THE COLLEGE RESUME
  • How important is it
  • Tips on building an effective resume
COLLEGE ESSAY ESSENTIALS
  • How to write an effective essay
  • The Do’s and Don’ts
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
  • How to score the best letters
  • Important elements often overlooked
WHY INTERVIEW
  • How to prepare and what to expect
  • Making the most of an Internship
WHO ARE THEY ON SOCIAL MEDIA
  • Tips on managing their online image
  • Avoiding the pitfalls
COLLEGE FAIRS
  • Making the most of a college fair
  • Your college fair guide
COLLEGE VISITS
  • Benefits of a college visit
  • Guidelines for their visit
THE HUNT FOR FINANCIAL AID
  • Making college more affordable
  • What’s available and where to go
  • What you should know before you borrow
  • Calculating the costs of college
THE PATH TO FINDING SCHOLARSHIPS
  • Your smart guide to scholarships
  • Free scholarship websites to explore
FAFSA
    (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
  • Time to File
  • What you need to include
  • Common mistakes to avoid
THEY’RE ACCEPTED
  • How to weigh college admission offers
  • Before you say yes
ALMOST THERE
  • Advice from college freshmen they wish they had known
  • A college freshman “to do” list
PACK THIS
  • The college packing checklist