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College Essay Guy LIVE 2025 (For Schools and Organizations)

CEG LIVE

February 27, 2025

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September 21, 2025

10:30 AM
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2:00 PM

College Essay Guy LIVE 2025 (For Schools and Organizations)

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Student Course: How to Write an Outstanding Personal Statement

Online Course

June 26, 2025

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July 17, 2025

10:00 AM
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5:30 PM

Student Course: How to Write an Outstanding Personal Statement

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Practical Coaching Strategies for the Reluctant Student Writer (Course for Counselors)

Online Course

July 08, 2025

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July 22, 2025

4:00 PM
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7:30 PM

Practical Coaching Strategies for the Reluctant Student Writer (Course for Counselors)

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Transitional Programs for FGLI Students

Webinar

July 10, 2025

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July 10, 2025

10:00 AM
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11:30 AM

Transitional Programs for FGLI Students

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Student Course: How to Create a Compelling College Application + Supplemental Essays

Online Course

July 24, 2025

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August 14, 2025

10:00 AM
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11:30 AM

Student Course: How to Create a Compelling College Application + Supplemental Essays

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Case Study of a Successful College Application Process (And What You Can Learn from it)

Webinar

June 25, 2025

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June 25, 2025

4:00 PM
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5:00 PM

Case Study of a Successful College Application Process (And What You Can Learn from it)

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How Colleges Review Applications

Webinar

June 19, 2025

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June 19, 2025

4:00 PM
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5:00 PM

How Colleges Review Applications

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An Intro to Practical Coaching Strategies for the Reluctant Student Writer

Webinar

June 12, 2025

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June 12, 2025

4:00 PM
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5:00 PM

An Intro to Practical Coaching Strategies for the Reluctant Student Writer

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2-Day Webinar Series: Summer College Essay & Application Kick-off Sessions for Juniors

Webinar

May 27, 2025

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May 29, 2025

4:00 PM
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5:00 PM

2-Day Webinar Series: Summer College Essay & Application Kick-off Sessions for Juniors

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National Program Opportunities

Webinar

May 13, 2025

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May 13, 2025

4:00 PM
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5:00 PM

National Program Opportunities

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Fly-In Programs for Students & Counselors

Webinar

April 17, 2025

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April 17, 2025

4:00 PM
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5:00 PM

Fly-In Programs for Students & Counselors

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Demonstrated Interest Crash Course + College Visits Dos and Don'ts

Webinar

April 16, 2025

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April 16, 2025

4:00 PM
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5:00 PM

Demonstrated Interest Crash Course + College Visits Dos and Don'ts

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College Admissions Unfiltered (Ask the Questions You're Afraid to Ask Elsewhere)

Webinar

April 09, 2025

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April 09, 2025

4:00 PM
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5:00 PM

College Admissions Unfiltered (Ask the Questions You're Afraid to Ask Elsewhere)

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Beyond the Classroom: Building a Standout Extracurricular Path That Leaves You Energized (Not Drained)

Webinar

March 27, 2025

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March 27, 2025

4:00 PM
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5:00 PM

Beyond the Classroom: Building a Standout Extracurricular Path That Leaves You Energized (Not Drained)

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Creating Effective, High-Impact College Essay Programming for Medium to Large Caseloads

Webinar

March 27, 2025

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March 27, 2025

10:00 AM
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6:00 PM

Creating Effective, High-Impact College Essay Programming for Medium to Large Caseloads

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Major Difference: How Majors + Programs Should Impact Your College Search

Webinar

March 19, 2025

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March 19, 2025

4:00 PM
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5:00 PM

Major Difference: How Majors + Programs Should Impact Your College Search

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Supporting FGLI Students in College List-Building

Webinar

March 13, 2025

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March 13, 2025

4:00 PM
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5:00 PM

Supporting FGLI Students in College List-Building

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Counselor Training Program

Online Course

March 11, 2025

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April 29, 2025

10:00 AM
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5:30 PM

Counselor Training Program

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Junior Night: What Colleges are Looking for in 2025 (A 2-Part Webinar Series)

Webinar

February 25, 2025

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February 27, 2025

4:00 PM
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5:00 PM

Junior Night: What Colleges are Looking for in 2025 (A 2-Part Webinar Series)

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Supporting Undocumented Students

Webinar

February 18, 2025

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February 18, 2025

4:00 PM
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5:00 PM

Supporting Undocumented Students

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CEG's Ultimate Guide to Planning an Uncommon High School Summer: A Webinar For Students, Parents, Counselors

Webinar

February 13, 2025

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February 13, 2025

4:00 PM
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5:00 PM

CEG's Ultimate Guide to Planning an Uncommon High School Summer: A Webinar For Students, Parents, Counselors

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Why I’m Changing My Approach to College Essays (and Applications)

Webinar

January 28, 2025

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January 28, 2025

4:00 PM
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5:00 PM

Why I’m Changing My Approach to College Essays (and Applications)

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How to Create a College-Going Culture & Counseling Team

Webinar

January 21, 2025

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January 21, 2025

4:00 PM
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5:00 PM

How to Create a College-Going Culture & Counseling Team

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5 Ways Parents Can Support Their Teen with the College Process

Webinar

January 14, 2025

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January 14, 2025

4:00 PM
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5:00 PM

5 Ways Parents Can Support Their Teen with the College Process

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Parent Community: Ask Me Anything (AMA)!

Webinar

December 17, 2024

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December 17, 2024

9:00 AM
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10:00 AM

Parent Community: Ask Me Anything (AMA)!

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How to Work with Short Runway Students (1-2 Weeks from Deadline)

Online Course

December 12, 2024

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December 14, 2024

4:00 PM
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12:00 PM

How to Work with Short Runway Students (1-2 Weeks from Deadline)

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Scholarship Crash Course

Webinar

December 11, 2024

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December 11, 2024

4:00 PM
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5:00 PM

Scholarship Crash Course

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Strategies for Helping Last Minute Students

Webinar

December 05, 2024

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December 05, 2024

4:00 PM
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5:00 PM

Strategies for Helping Last Minute Students

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Parent Community: What to Do Once You've Applied: Deferrals, Waitlists, and Letters of Continued Interest

Webinar

December 03, 2024

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December 03, 2024

9:00 AM
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10:00 AM

Parent Community: What to Do Once You've Applied: Deferrals, Waitlists, and Letters of Continued Interest

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2-Day Boot Camp: Crafting Standout College Essays & Applications

Online Course

December 01, 2024

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December 01, 2024

2:00 PM
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4:00 PM

2-Day Boot Camp: Crafting Standout College Essays & Applications

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2-Day Boot Camp: Crafting Standout College Essays & Applications

Online Course

November 30, 2024

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November 30, 2024

2:00 PM
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4:00 PM

2-Day Boot Camp: Crafting Standout College Essays & Applications

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Case Study of a Successful Application & 5 Practical Takeaways

Webinar

November 29, 2024

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November 29, 2024

10:00 AM
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11:00 AM

Case Study of a Successful Application & 5 Practical Takeaways

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You've Applied Early—Now What?

Webinar

November 13, 2024

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November 13, 2024

4:00 PM
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5:00 PM

You've Applied Early—Now What?

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Parent Community: Applying to Highly Selective Colleges and Universities: A Crash Course

Webinar

November 12, 2024

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November 12, 2024

9:00 AM
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10:00 AM

Parent Community: Applying to Highly Selective Colleges and Universities: A Crash Course

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Parent Community: How to Prepare for an Interview

Webinar

November 07, 2024

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November 07, 2024

9:00 AM
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10:00 AM

Parent Community: How to Prepare for an Interview

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Fall NACAC College Fairs: Virtual and In-Person College Fairs Near You

NACAC

November 01, 2024

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November 10, 2024

1:00 PM
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5:00 PM

Fall NACAC College Fairs: Virtual and In-Person College Fairs Near You

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Parent Community: Ask Me Anything (AMA)!

Webinar

October 23, 2024

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October 23, 2024

1:00 PM
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2:00 PM

Parent Community: Ask Me Anything (AMA)!

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Being Not Rich: 50+ Resources for FGLI Students & Their Counselors

Webinar

October 22, 2024

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October 22, 2024

4:00 PM
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5:00 PM

Being Not Rich: 50+ Resources for FGLI Students & Their Counselors

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10 Ways to Level Up Your College Application Before You Click "Submit"

Webinar

October 09, 2024

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October 09, 2024

4:00 PM
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5:00 PM

10 Ways to Level Up Your College Application Before You Click "Submit"

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Parent Community: Ask Me Anything (AMA)!

Webinar

October 08, 2024

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October 08, 2024

9:00 AM
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10:00 AM

Parent Community: Ask Me Anything (AMA)!

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Course: How to Create a Compelling College Application & Supplemental Essays

Online Course

October 03, 2024

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October 10, 2024

4:00 PM
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5:30 PM

Course: How to Create a Compelling College Application & Supplemental Essays

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NACAC College Fairs: Virtual and In-Person College Fairs Near You

NACAC

October 01, 2024

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October 31, 2024

1:00 PM
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5:00 PM

NACAC College Fairs: Virtual and In-Person College Fairs Near You

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What Are Colleges Looking For?

Webinar

September 19, 2024

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September 19, 2024

12:00 PM
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1:00 PM

What Are Colleges Looking For?

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Bring-Your-Own-Essay: College Essay Guy’s Live Essay Review Extravaganza

Webinar

September 17, 2024

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September 17, 2024

4:00 PM
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5:00 PM

Bring-Your-Own-Essay: College Essay Guy’s Live Essay Review Extravaganza

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How to Create a Compelling College Application & Supplemental Essays (Fall Course)

Online Course

September 12, 2024

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September 19, 2024

4:00 PM
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5:30 PM

How to Create a Compelling College Application & Supplemental Essays (Fall Course)

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School Profiles and LORs: How to Best Advocate for Your Students

Webinar

September 12, 2024

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September 12, 2024

4:00 PM
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5:00 PM

School Profiles and LORs: How to Best Advocate for Your Students

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Course: How to Write an Outstanding Personal Statement (Student Course)

Online Course

September 11, 2024

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October 09, 2024

4:00 PM
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5:30 PM

Course: How to Write an Outstanding Personal Statement (Student Course)

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NACAC College Fairs: Virtual and In-Person College Fairs Near You

NACAC

September 08, 2024

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September 30, 2024

1:00 PM
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5:00 PM

NACAC College Fairs: Virtual and In-Person College Fairs Near You

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Early Action and Early Decision: What You Need To Know

Webinar

September 04, 2024

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September 04, 2024

4:00 PM
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5:00 PM

Early Action and Early Decision: What You Need To Know

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Case Study of a Successful College Application Process (And What You Can Learn from it)

Webinar

August 21, 2024

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August 21, 2024

4:00 PM
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5:00 PM

Case Study of a Successful College Application Process (And What You Can Learn from it)

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The Most Common College Application Types (+ Common App Walkthrough)

Webinar

August 21, 2024

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August 21, 2024

12:00 PM
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1:00 PM

The Most Common College Application Types (+ Common App Walkthrough)

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An Introduction to Fly-In Programs for FGLI Students

August 13, 2024

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August 13, 2024

4:00 PM
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5:00 PM

An Introduction to Fly-In Programs for FGLI Students

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How to Stand Out on Your College Essays This Fall

Webinar

August 08, 2024

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August 08, 2024

4:00 PM
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5:00 PM

How to Stand Out on Your College Essays This Fall

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How To Organize Your College Application To-Do List

Webinar

August 08, 2024

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August 08, 2024

9:00 AM
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10:00 AM

How To Organize Your College Application To-Do List

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How to Create a Compelling College Application & Supplemental Essays (Summer Course)

Online Course

August 06, 2024

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August 13, 2024

10:00 AM
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5:30 PM

How to Create a Compelling College Application & Supplemental Essays (Summer Course)

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College Visit Dos and Don'ts

Webinar

July 18, 2024

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July 18, 2024

12:00 PM
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1:00 PM

College Visit Dos and Don'ts

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How Colleges Review Applications

Webinar

July 17, 2024

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July 17, 2024

4:00 PM
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5:00 PM

How Colleges Review Applications

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How to Create a Compelling College Application & Supplemental Essays (Summer Course)

Online Course

July 16, 2024

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July 23, 2024

10:00 AM
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5:30 PM

How to Create a Compelling College Application & Supplemental Essays (Summer Course)

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Practical Coaching Strategies for the Average Student Writer

Online Course

July 11, 2024

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July 25, 2024

4:00 PM
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6:00 PM

Practical Coaching Strategies for the Average Student Writer

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How to Pay for College

Webinar

July 11, 2024

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July 11, 2024

4:00 PM
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5:00 PM

How to Pay for College

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All Things Essays: How to Bolster, not Bulldoze, Your Child's Application Process

Webinar

July 11, 2024

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July 11, 2024

12:00 PM
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1:00 PM

All Things Essays: How to Bolster, not Bulldoze, Your Child's Application Process

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5 Tips for Helping Students Navigate College Affordability

Webinar

July 11, 2024

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July 11, 2024

10:00 AM
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11:00 AM

5 Tips for Helping Students Navigate College Affordability

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Panel Discussion: Demystifying the Graduate STEM Admissions

Webinar

July 08, 2024

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July 08, 2024

9:00 AM
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10:00 AM

Panel Discussion: Demystifying the Graduate STEM Admissions

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How to Write an Outstanding Personal Statement (Student Course)

Online Course

July 02, 2024

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July 09, 2024

10:00 AM
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5:30 PM

How to Write an Outstanding Personal Statement (Student Course)

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Beyond Howard and Spelman: HBCUs with an Eye on Affordability

Webinar

June 25, 2024

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June 25, 2024

4:00 PM
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5:00 PM

Beyond Howard and Spelman: HBCUs with an Eye on Affordability

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College Affordability Deep-Dive (+ How to Factor Financial Fit Into Your Child's College Process)

Webinar

June 20, 2024

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June 20, 2024

12:00 PM
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1:00 PM

College Affordability Deep-Dive (+ How to Factor Financial Fit Into Your Child's College Process)

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How to Write an Outstanding Personal Statement (Student Course)

Online Course

June 18, 2024

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July 09, 2024

10:00 AM
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5:30 PM

How to Write an Outstanding Personal Statement (Student Course)

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5 Key Missteps to Avoid with Your Teen's College Process (A Free Webinar)

Webinar

June 13, 2024

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June 13, 2024

4:00 PM
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5:00 PM

5 Key Missteps to Avoid with Your Teen's College Process (A Free Webinar)

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An Intro to Practical Coaching Strategies for the Average Student Writer

Webinar

June 06, 2024

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June 06, 2024

4:00 PM
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5:00 PM

An Intro to Practical Coaching Strategies for the Average Student Writer

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College Essay & Application Kick-Off for Juniors (Part 2)

Webinar

June 04, 2024

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June 04, 2024

4:00 PM
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5:00 PM

College Essay & Application Kick-Off for Juniors (Part 2)

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College Essay & Application Kick-Off for Juniors (Part 1)

Webinar

May 28, 2024

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May 28, 2024

4:00 PM
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5:00 PM

College Essay & Application Kick-Off for Juniors (Part 1)

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How to Have a More Meaningful, Productive Summer

Webinar

May 22, 2024

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May 22, 2024

12:00 PM
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1:00 PM

How to Have a More Meaningful, Productive Summer

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National Program Opportunities for FGLI Students

Webinar

May 15, 2024

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May 15, 2024

4:00 PM
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5:00 PM

National Program Opportunities for FGLI Students

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Cracking the Code: Demystifying Applications to Med School and Graduate Programs in STEM Fields

Webinar

May 07, 2024

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May 07, 2024

10:00 AM
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11:00 AM

Cracking the Code: Demystifying Applications to Med School and Graduate Programs in STEM Fields

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Panel Discussion: Demystifying the Law School Admissions Process

Webinar

April 24, 2024

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April 24, 2024

4:00 PM
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5:00 PM

Panel Discussion: Demystifying the Law School Admissions Process

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Overcomplicated and Undermatched: Strategies for Essentializing the College List-Building Process for Low-Income Students

Webinar

April 23, 2024

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April 23, 2024

4:00 PM
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5:00 PM

Overcomplicated and Undermatched: Strategies for Essentializing the College List-Building Process for Low-Income Students

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How to Effectively Use CEG Resources

Webinar

April 23, 2024

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April 23, 2024

10:00 AM
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11:00 AM

How to Effectively Use CEG Resources

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How to Make the Most of Your Summer and (Maybe) Build a Self-Directed Project

Webinar

April 16, 2024

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April 16, 2024

4:00 PM
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5:00 PM

How to Make the Most of Your Summer and (Maybe) Build a Self-Directed Project

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Applying to Highly Selective Colleges & Universities: A Comprehensive Course for Students and Families

Online Course

April 11, 2024

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April 25, 2024

4:00 PM
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5:30 PM

Applying to Highly Selective Colleges & Universities: A Comprehensive Course for Students and Families

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Helping Students Apply to Highly Selective Colleges & Universities: A Comprehensive Course for Counselors and Educators

Webinar

April 11, 2024

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April 25, 2024

4:00 PM
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5:30 PM

Helping Students Apply to Highly Selective Colleges & Universities: A Comprehensive Course for Counselors and Educators

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College Admissions Unfiltered (Ask the Questions You're Afraid to Ask Elsewhere)

Webinar

April 09, 2024

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April 09, 2024

5:00 PM
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6:00 PM

College Admissions Unfiltered (Ask the Questions You're Afraid to Ask Elsewhere)

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An Introduction to Applying to Highly Selective Colleges (for Students and Families)

Webinar

March 19, 2024

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March 19, 2024

4:00 PM
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5:00 PM

An Introduction to Applying to Highly Selective Colleges (for Students and Families)

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Supporting Undocumented Students

Webinar

March 19, 2024

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March 19, 2024

4:00 PM
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5:00 PM

Supporting Undocumented Students

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An Introduction to Helping Students Apply to Highly Selective Colleges (for Counselors)

Webinar

March 19, 2024

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March 19, 2024

10:00 AM
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11:00 AM

An Introduction to Helping Students Apply to Highly Selective Colleges (for Counselors)

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How to Write The Common Application and Supplemental Essays (Course for Counselors)

Online Course

March 07, 2024

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March 28, 2024

4:00 PM
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5:30 PM

How to Write The Common Application and Supplemental Essays (Course for Counselors)

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Part 2: What Colleges Are Looking for in 2024 (And What Students Can Do to Prepare)

Webinar

February 28, 2024

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February 28, 2024

4:00 PM
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5:00 PM

Part 2: What Colleges Are Looking for in 2024 (And What Students Can Do to Prepare)

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Part 1: What Colleges Are Looking for in 2024 (And What Students Can Do to Prepare)

Webinar

February 21, 2024

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February 21, 2024

4:00 PM
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5:00 PM

Part 1: What Colleges Are Looking for in 2024 (And What Students Can Do to Prepare)

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How to Write The Personal Statement (Course for Counselors)

Online Course

February 08, 2024

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February 29, 2024

4:00 PM
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5:30 PM

How to Write The Personal Statement (Course for Counselors)

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Counselor Training Program 2024

Online Course

February 08, 2024

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March 28, 2024

10:00 AM
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4:00 PM

Counselor Training Program 2024

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Creating (Or Improving) Your 2024 College Essay Plan for Your Juniors: Session For Counselors Who Primarily Work With Students One-on-One

Webinar

January 25, 2024

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January 25, 2024

4:00 PM
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5:00 PM

Creating (Or Improving) Your 2024 College Essay Plan for Your Juniors: Session For Counselors Who Primarily Work With Students One-on-One

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Creating (Or Improving) Your 2024 College Essay Plan for Your Juniors: Session For Counselors in High Schools and CBOs with Medium-to-Large Caseloads

Webinar

January 25, 2024

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January 25, 2024

11:00 AM
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12:00 PM

Creating (Or Improving) Your 2024 College Essay Plan for Your Juniors: Session For Counselors in High Schools and CBOs with Medium-to-Large Caseloads

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7 Ways Parents Can Support Their Teen with the College Process

Webinar

January 23, 2024

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January 23, 2024

4:00 PM
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5:00 PM

7 Ways Parents Can Support Their Teen with the College Process

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Setting Goals and Intentions for the Year

Webinar

January 10, 2024

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January 10, 2024

10:00 AM
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11:00 AM

Setting Goals and Intentions for the Year

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Beyond the Essays: 5 Ways to Stand Out Through Regular Decision

Webinar

December 14, 2023

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December 14, 2023

4:00 PM
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5:00 PM

Beyond the Essays: 5 Ways to Stand Out Through Regular Decision

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Scholarships Crash Course

Webinar

December 13, 2023

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December 13, 2023

4:00 PM
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5:00 PM

Scholarships Crash Course

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5 Resources for Counselors to Use with Your Students Right Now

Webinar

December 06, 2023

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December 06, 2023

4:00 PM
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5:00 PM

5 Resources for Counselors to Use with Your Students Right Now

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Bring-Your-Own-Essay: College Essay Guy’s Live Essay Review Extravaganza

Webinar

December 05, 2023

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December 05, 2023

4:00 PM
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5:30 PM

Bring-Your-Own-Essay: College Essay Guy’s Live Essay Review Extravaganza

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You’ve Applied Early—Now What?

Webinar

November 13, 2023

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November 13, 2023

4:00 PM
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5:00 PM

You’ve Applied Early—Now What?

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12 (New!) Resources to Uplevel Your College Counseling This Year

October 19, 2023

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October 19, 2023

7:00 PM
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8:00 PM

12 (New!) Resources to Uplevel Your College Counseling This Year

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10 Ways to Uplevel Your College Application Before You Click “Submit”

Webinar

October 18, 2023

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October 18, 2023

7:00 PM
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8:00 PM

10 Ways to Uplevel Your College Application Before You Click “Submit”

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How to Uplevel Your School Profile Post-SCOTUS

Webinar

October 10, 2023

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October 10, 2023

7:00 PM
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8:00 PM

How to Uplevel Your School Profile Post-SCOTUS

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How to Write the UC Personal Insight Questions: Video Course for Student & Counselors

Online Course

October 05, 2023

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October 12, 2023

4:00 PM
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4:00 PM

How to Write the UC Personal Insight Questions: Video Course for Student & Counselors

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How Colleges Evaluate Applications

Webinar

September 28, 2023

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September 28, 2023

4:00 PM
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5:00 PM

How Colleges Evaluate Applications

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The Greatest List Building Session Ever

Webinar

September 28, 2023

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September 28, 2023

10:00 AM
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11:00 AM

The Greatest List Building Session Ever

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How to Write the College Application + Supplemental Essays

Online Course

September 06, 2023

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October 04, 2023

2:00 PM
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3:00 PM

How to Write the College Application + Supplemental Essays

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Case Study of a Successful College Application Process (And What You Can Learn from it)
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An Intro to Practical Coaching Strategies for the Reluctant Student Writer
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