The College Application
- How to effectively fill out the applications
- The usage of The Common Application versus the Individual schools’ applications
- Regular decision, early decision, early action
Supplementary Materials
This workshop is for students who wish to enhance their applications by adding additional information. This information can be things such as: lab reports, IB Math projects, writing portfolios, art portfolios, theatre portfolios or community service. CD/DVDs of student designed music, animation, video, etc.
Writing the College Essay
- Figuring out which essays to write
- Setting up an effective essay
Completing Recommendations
- Figuring out which individuals should write the letters
- Deciding on which individuals should do college forms and which should do letters
- Completing the recommendation procedure sheets for each person writing recommendations
Athletic Packet Workshop
This workshop is for students planning or interested in playing a varsity sport in college. Workshop covers creating the informational packet that will be sent to each coach and the process for tracking that information. It will also review NCAA regulations and procedure.
The Interview Process
This workshop is for any senior who will be having an interview with a college counselor. Interviews are a very important part of the college application process and every effort should be made to have an interview if the college allows. Some topics include:
- How to prepare for the interview,
- What to bring with you on the interview,
- How to prepare your questions
- Follow up after the interview.