Workshops
The path to college can feel overwhelming, so we’ve broken it down into manageable pieces, with workshops for each stage along the way. See below for what might be right for your next step.
It can be helpful for 8th -10th grade students to understand a bit about the college application process and requirements to inform their decisions about high school coursework, extracurricular activities, and volunteer opportunities.
This 2-hour workshop will include an introduction to the college admissions process and what colleges are looking for as well as tips for smoothing the pathway to college. Participants will receive a 4-year roadmap to break down the process into small steps that are easy to accomplish but significantly reduce the anxiety, stress, and overwhelm many students experience during the college application process.
8th - 10th grades
Understanding the College Landscape
It can be helpful for 8th -10th grade students to understand a bit about the college application process and requirements to inform their decisions about high school coursework, extracurricular activities, and volunteer opportunities.
This 90-minute workshop will include an introduction to the college admissions process and what colleges are looking for as well as tips for smoothing the pathway to college. Participants will receive a 4-year roadmap to break down the process into small steps that are easy to accomplish but significantly reduce the anxiety, stress, and overwhelm many students experience during the college application process.
There are over 2,400 4-year universities and colleges in the United States, so it’s no surprise that finding the right one for you can feel like a daunting task.
In the first session, we’ll help students begin to think about how to narrow down and focus on the colleges that fit their preferences, needs, as well as dispel some of the myths, answer student questions, and talk about an individualized plan for moving forward. In the second session, we’ll talk about strategies for narrowing down potential fields of study and ways that high school students can start exploring potential careers they might like to pursue. The final session will focus on the college application process, including strategies for building a cohesive narrative, tips on essay writing, and an overview of timelines.
Recommended for high school juniors, although sophomores wanting to jump start the process are welcome as well as parents and caregivers. The series is $40 or $15 to join an individual session.
10th - 11th Grade
College Knowledge Series
Instead of allowing college applications to drag out all summer or worse, to be rushed through at the last minute in fall of senior year, this one week camp gives students the opportunity to do a deep dive into the application process and set themselves up for success.
Each student will open the Common App and/or UC Apply to begin their student profile, organize their list of extracurricular activities, identify teachers who may be willing to write a letter of recommendation, write a focused ‘Brag Sheet’ to share with potential recommenders, and write at least one college essay. Students will understand the differences between the Common App, the UC Application, and the CSU Application and the timelines for each. The group will discuss the pros and cons of Early Action, Early Decision I, Early Decision II, and Regular Decision for various schools. Each student will leave with an individualized plan to complete the process (shared with their parents as well), outlining week by week tasks to complete through the fall with manageable, bite-sized tasks, clear timelines, and plan for support at each step along the way.
