virtual college webinar series
Past webinars

Webinar Series: Dates & Information

July

July 1:  Creating the College Essay 3:30PM PDT | 
  • Colleges Represented: Babson College, Drew University, Muhlenberg College, Texas Christian University, Drexel University
  • Session Description: Beyond transcripts, test scores and letters of recommendations there is a person with a unique background, perspective and personality. The College Essay is your chance to tell YOUR story.  It is your opportunity to tell us how you built your character and arrived at your worldview.  But how do you do this with limited word space?  In this session, students will learn the ins and outs of crafting a great essay from the folks who read them-admissions counselors!

July 7:  STEM Programs 1:30PM PDT |
  • Colleges Represented: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Nevada, Reno, Illinois Institute of Technology, Saint Louis University, Clarkson University
  • Session Description: From engineering to medicine to the ‘tech’ industry to solving environmental problems.  The next generation of innovators will have a significant impact on our world.  In this session, students will hear from Universities who are strong in STEM learning about their admissions processes and how to prepare academically to get accepted to the program of your choice. 

July 8:  How to Pay for College 3:30PM PDT | 
  • Colleges Represented: University of New Mexico, University of New Hampshire, University of Idaho, The University of Arizona, Marist College
  • Session Description: Investing in your education is quite possibly one of the best decisions you can make.  From grants to scholarships to subsidized versus unsubsidized loans--In this session students will learn some of the terminology surrounding financial aid so they can ask informed questions.  Additionally, participants will learn about some of the resources that exist to help families plan to fund a college degree. 

July 9: Considering Out of State Options 1:30PM PDT |
  • Colleges Represented: Washington State University, Iowa State University, University of Alaska Anchorage, Colorado Mesa University, University of Delaware
  • Session Description: Students will learn how local opportunities in California measure up to opportunities in other states and abroad. Important topics like impacted majors, financial aid, and costs of living are covered to highlight some of the benefits of keeping an open mind during your college search. 

July 13:  How College Decisions Are Made 3:30PM PDT | 
  • Colleges Represented: Lawrence University, University of Pittsburgh, University of Delaware, Michigan State University, Seton Hall University
  • Session Description: How does a college determine if we are a good fit for each other? Every University does things differently to meet the needs of their students.  In this session, Admissions Representatives will break down the evaluation process in general and speak to how things work at their respective institutions. 

July 14:  Creating the College Essay 1:30PM PDT | 
  • Colleges Represented: Lawrence University, Syracuse University, Hillsdale College,      The Ohio State University, University of Houston
  • Session Description: Beyond transcripts, test scores and letters of recommendations there is a person with a unique background, perspective and personality. The College Essay is your chance to tell YOUR story.  It is your opportunity to tell us how you built your character and arrived at your worldview.  But how do you do this with limited word space?  In this session, students will learn the ins and outs of crafting a great essay from the folks who read them-admissions counselors!

July 15:  How to Build Your College List 3:30PM PDT | 
  • Colleges Represented: University of New Mexico, University of Colorado Boulder, Miami University - Ohio, Oklahoma State University, The Ohio State University
  • Session Description: With over 5,000 colleges in the US the task of narrowing your prospects down to 10 or 12 can seem overwhelming. Safety school? Target school? Reach school? Where do you even start?  Students in this session will learn how to sift through their options and go about deciding if a school could be a good fit for them.  Students will gain insight on how to approach building a list of schools and leave with some new tools that they can use in their college search. 

July 21:  Applying to Visual and Performing Arts Colleges 1:30PM PDT | 
  • Colleges Represented: Columbia College Chicago, Nazareth College, Syracuse University, Goldsmiths, University of London, University of Houston
  • Session Description: With over 5,000 colleges in the US the task of narrowing your prospects down to 10 or 12 can seem overwhelming. Safety school? Target school? Reach school? Where do you even start?  Students in this session will learn how to sift through their options and go about deciding if a school could be a good fit for them.  Students will gain insight on how to approach building a list of schools and leave with some new tools that they can use in their college search. 

July 22:  Connecting with Colleges 3:30PM PDT | 
  • Colleges Represented: Saint Louis University, University of Colorado Boulder, Gettysburg College, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IE University, Spain
  • Session Description: You met an admissions representative at a fair but before you apply you want to get to know the school a little better. Getting a feel for a college to which you are not in close proximity might require a little creative effort, but it can certainly be done!  In this session, students will learn how to demonstrate their interest to, ask questions of and visit campuses that are not in their backyard. 

July 23:  Creating the College Essay 1:30PM PDT |
  • Colleges Represented: University of Arizona, University of Maryland, University of Idaho, University of Oregon, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Session Description: Beyond transcripts, test scores and letters of recommendations there is a person with a unique background, perspective and personality. The College Essay is your chance to tell YOUR story.  It is your opportunity to tell us how you built your character and arrived at your worldview.  But how do you do this with limited word space?  In this session, students will learn the ins and outs of crafting a great essay from the folks who read them-admissions counselors!

July 27: The Value of a Liberal Arts Education 3:30PM PDT | 
  • Colleges Represented: Denison University, Nazareth College, Gettysburg College, Bucknell University, Hillsdale College
  • Session Description: Liberal arts colleges tend to be smaller in size and grant students access to unique opportunities and experiences.  Additionally, a liberal arts curriculum allows students to study in more than one discipline.  Join this session to hear more about the ways a liberal arts education could be an asset in helping you achieve the goals you set. 

July 29: Considering Out of State Options 1:30PM PDT |
  • Colleges Represented: Washington State University, University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS), University of Alaska Anchorage, University of Pittsburgh, University of New Hampshire
  • Session Description: Students will learn how local opportunities in California measure up to opportunities in other states and abroad. Important topics like impacted majors, financial aid, and costs of living are covered to highlight some of the benefits of keeping an open mind during your college search. 

July 30:  How College Decisions Are Made 3:30PM PDT | 
  • Colleges Represented: Seton Hall University, University of Houston, University of Massachusetts Lowell, High Point University, University of New Hampshire
  • Session Description: How does a college determine if we are a good fit for each other? Every University does things differently to meet the needs of their students.  In this session, Admissions Representatives will break down the evaluation process in general and speak to how things work at their respective institutions. 

june

June 1:  How College Decisions Are Made 1:30PM PDT | 
  • Colleges Represented: University of Alaska Anchorage, University of New Hampshire, University of New Mexico, University of Tennessee
  • Session Description: How does a college determine if we are a good fit for each other? Every University does things differently to meet the needs of their students.  In this session, Admissions Representatives will break down the evaluation process in general and speak to how things work at their respective institutions. 

  June 2:  Creating the College Essay 3:30PM PDT | 
  • Colleges Represented: Drew University, Drexel University, Bard College
  • Session Description: Beyond transcripts, test scores and letters of recommendations there is a person with a unique background, perspective and personality. The College Essay is your chance to tell YOUR story.  It is your opportunity to tell us how you built your character and arrived at your worldview.  But how do you do this with limited word space?  In this session, students will learn the ins and outs of crafting a great essay from the folks who read them-admissions counselors!

June 4: The Value of a Liberal Arts Education 3:30PM PDT | 
  • Colleges Represented: Denison University, Emerson University, Lawrence University, University of Deleware, The University of Iowa
  • Session Description: Liberal arts colleges tend to be smaller in size and grant students access to unique opportunities and experiences.  Additionally, a liberal arts curriculum allows students to study in more than one discipline.  Join this session to hear more about the ways a liberal arts education could be an asset in helping you achieve the goals you set. 

June 8:  How to Build Your College List 1:30PM PDT | 
  • Colleges Represented: Hillsdale College, Oklahoma State University, Saint Louis University, Texas Christian University, University of New Mexico
  • Session Description: With over 5,000 colleges in the US the task of narrowing your prospects down to 10 or 12 can seem overwhelming. Safety school? Target school? Reach school? Where do you even start?  Students in this session will learn how to sift through their options and go about deciding if a school could be a good fit for them.  Students will gain insight on how to approach building a list of schools and leave with some new tools that they can use in their college search. 

June 9:  Connecting with Colleges 3:30PM PDT | 
  • Colleges Represented: Gettysburg College, Lawrence University, Miami University, Seton Hall University, University of Pittsburgh
  • Session Description: You met an admissions representative at a fair but before you apply you want to get to know the school a little better. Getting a feel for a college to which you are not in close proximity might require a little creative effort, but it can certainly be done!  In this session, students will learn how to demonstrate their interest to, ask questions of and visit campuses that are not in their backyard. 

June 10:  How College Decisions Are Made 3:30PM PDT | 
  • Colleges Represented: Babson College, Miami University, Saint Louis University, Seton Hall University, The University of Colorado Boulder
  • Session Description: How does a college determine if we are a good fit for each other? Every University does things differently to meet the needs of their students.  In this session, Admissions Representatives will break down the evaluation process in general and speak to how things work at their respective institutions. 

June 15:  How College Decisions Are Made 1:30PM PDT | 
  • Colleges Represented: American University, Syracuse University, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Minnesota Twin Cities, University of Pittsburgh
  • Session Description: How does a college determine if we are a good fit for each other? Every University does things differently to meet the needs of their students.  In this session, Admissions Representatives will break down the evaluation process in general and speak to how things work at their respective institutions. 

June 16:  Creating the College Essay 1:30PM PDT | 
  • Colleges Represented: American University of Paris, Hillsdale College, Rutgers University - New Brunswick, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Florida
  • Session Description: Beyond transcripts, test scores and letters of recommendations there is a person with a unique background, perspective and personality. The College Essay is your chance to tell YOUR story.  It is your opportunity to tell us how you built your character and arrived at your worldview.  But how do you do this with limited word space?  In this session, students will learn the ins and outs of crafting a great essay from the folks who read them-admissions counselors!

June 18:  How to Pay for College 3:30PM PDT | 
  • Colleges Represented: Oklahoma State University, Rutgers University - New Brunswick, University of Houston, University of Massachusetts Lowell, University of New Mexico
  • Session Description: Investing in your education is quite possibly one of the best decisions you can make.  From grants to scholarships to subsidized versus unsubsidized loans--In this session students will learn some of the terminology surrounding financial aid so they can ask informed questions.  Additionally, participants will learn about some of the resources that exist to help families plan to fund a college degree. 

June 23: Considering Out of State Options 3:30PM PDT | 
  • Colleges Represented: Colorado Mesa University, Iowa State University, University of Alaska Anchorage, University of Nevada - Reno, Washington State University
  • Session Description: Students will learn how local opportunities in California measure up to opportunities in other states and abroad. Important topics like impacted majors, financial aid, and costs of living are covered to highlight some of the benefits of keeping an open mind during your college search. 

June 24:  How to Build Your College List 3:30PM PDT | 
  • Colleges Represented: Illinois Institute of Technology, Mississippi State University, Salve Regina University, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, University of Delaware
  • Session Description: With over 5,000 colleges in the US the task of narrowing your prospects down to 10 or 12 can seem overwhelming. Safety school? Target school? Reach school? Where do you even start?  Students in this session will learn how to sift through their options and go about deciding if a school could be a good fit for them.  Students will gain insight on how to approach building a list of schools and leave with some new tools that they can use in their college search. 

June 25:  International Options for College 1:30PM PDT | 
  • Colleges Represented: Goldsmiths - University of London, IE University - Spain, Macquarie University - Sydney, University College Dublin, University of Glasgow
  • Session Description: In an increasingly connected world, a college experience that grants the opportunity to broaden your perspective and learn about different cultures is quite valuable.  Additionally, stepping outside your comfort zone creates room for you to grow.  What better way to do all of these things than study in a different country?  This session will cover a few of the many learning opportunities abroad. 

June 29:  How College Decisions Are Made 1:30PM PDT | 
  • Colleges Represented: Gettysburg College, Marist College, Purdue University, Seton Hall University, Syracuse University
  • Session Description: How does a college determine if we are a good fit for each other? Every University does things differently to meet the needs of their students.  In this session, Admissions Representatives will break down the evaluation process in general and speak to how things work at their respective institutions. 

may

May 5: Exploring Out of State Options - 3:30 PDT | 
  • Colleges Represented: University of Louisville, Colorado Mesa University, Arizona State University, Iowa State University, The Ohio State University
  • Session Description: Students will learn how local opportunities in California measure up to opportunities in other states and abroad. Important topics like impacted majors, financial aid, and costs of living are covered to highlight some of the benefits of keeping an open mind during your college search.

May 7: The Value of a Liberal Arts Education - 5:00pm PDT |
  • Colleges Represented: Gettysburg College, Dickinson College, Denison University, Muhlenberg College, Hillsdale College
  • Session Description: Liberal arts colleges tend to be smaller in size and grant students access to unique opportunities and experiences.  Join this session to hear more about the ways a liberal arts education could be right for you.
 
May 11: Exploring Out of State Options - 6:00pm PDT | 
  • Colleges Represented: Seton Hall, Miami University, Rutgers University, Purdue University, University of Alaska - Anchorage
  • Session Description: Students will learn how local opportunities in California measure up to opportunities in other states and abroad.  Important topics like impacted majors, financial aid, and costs of living are covered to shed light on some of the benefits of keeping an open mind during your college search.

May 13: Applying to Visual & Performing Art Programs - 3:30pm PDT | 
  • Colleges Represented: Syracuse University, Nazareth College, Columbia College Chicago, Emerson College, DePaul University
  • Session Description: Portfolios, auditions, wondering how much weight is placed on your academic record-- navigating the college process as an arts student can be tricky.  In this session students will have the opportunity to hear from Admissions Representatives and ask questions!

May 19: Understanding Holistic Admissions - 5:00pm PDT | 
  • Colleges Represented: Marist College, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, American University of Paris, Loyola University Chicago, Lawrence University
  • Session Description: What is a “good” SAT score? How much weight is placed on my freshman year? In this session Admissions Representatives will speak to some of the key elements they are looking for when making application decisions.

May 21: Connecting with Colleges - 6:00pm PDT |
  • Colleges Represented: Babson College, Marist College, Texas Christian University, University of Arizona, University of Colorado-Colorado Springs
  • Session Description: Getting a feel for a college to which you are not in close proximity might require a little creative effort, but it can certainly be done!  In this session, students will learn how to demonstrate their interest to, ask questions of and visit campuses that are not in their backyard.

May 26: Understanding Holistic Admissions - 6:00pm PDT | 
  • Colleges Represented: University of Colorado - Boulder, Drexel University, Oklahoma State University, George Mason University, Sacred Heart University
  • Session Description: What is a “good” SAT score? How much weight is placed on my freshman year? In this session Admissions Representatives will speak to some of the key elements they are looking for when making application decisions.

May 27: Exploring Out of State Options - 3:30 PDT | 
  • Colleges Represented: University of Iowa, Boise State University, University of Pittsburgh, Washington State University, University of Idaho
  • Session Description: Students will learn how local opportunities in California measure up to opportunities in other states and abroad.  Important topics like impacted majors, financial aid, and costs of living are covered to shed light on some of the benefits of keeping an open mind during your college search