The Complete College Application Course
Whatโs Included
Instructional Videos
Navigating the college application process is often difficult and confusing. My online courses incorporate a variety of videos to walk you through the process and make it more manageable.
Step by Step Instructions
Knowing what to do and when it needs to be completed is key to a successful college application plan. Each phase of your college application timeline is outlined with clear, step-by-step instructions for you to follow.
Worksheets & Questionnaires
The courses include worksheets, questionnaires, and checklists to help you establish and refine your criteria, conduct and organize your research and overall gain a better understanding of yourself.
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Discovering You
Learning about YOURSELF is the first step in your journey to college. This course will guide you through a series of activities to identify your strengths and introduce majors and careers that might interest you.
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Foundations for College
Planning for college starts earlier than you think. Selecting your courses, balancing your extracurricular activities, and building your resume all take time and can impact your college applications. This course will answer all your burning questions and help you create a PATH to college.
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Understand the Role of Testing
Deciding which test to take and whether or not to include your scores in your application can be complicated. This course will review your choices and provide the resources to help you make those decisions.
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Create Your College List
Deciding WHERE you will apply is perhaps one of the most challenging aspects of the college application process. This course will help you identify schools that are a good fit for you academically, socially, and financially. Armed with that knowledge, you can build a balanced college list.
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Apply to College
There is A LOT MORE to your college application than just filling in the required information. This course will introduce the concept of application strategy, testing policies, supplemental documents, and more. Of course, it will also walk you through the completion of your Common Application.
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Craft a Compelling Personal Statement
Your personal statement has a very important job to do. This course will explain the ROLE OF THE ESSAY in the application process and guide you through brainstorming exercises to develop your story.
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Paying for College
Going to college is an INVESTMENT in your future. Paying for college is another story. This course will help you navigate the financial aid process so you can maximize your chances of earning scholarships and complete the required financial aid forms on time.
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Transition to College
CONGRATULATIONS! Youโve made your decisionโnow the real fun begins. This course will review orientation, enrollment tasks, degree planning, housing, roommate selection, move-in resources, and more.
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Support Your Student
Applying to college is quite different today than when you applied. This course will outline the college application process from the PARENTโS PERSPECTIVE and help you understand how you can and should help your student.
FREE RESOURCES
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College Terms You Need to Know
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High School Course Planner
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Testing Checklist
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10th Grade Checklist
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Junior Planning
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Senior Timeline
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College Research Organizer
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College List Organizer
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College Visit Checklist
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The College Application
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Financial Aid Basics
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Scholarship FAQ's
WEBSITES
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College Search
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Testing
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Financial Aid
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College Visits
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Applications
๐ Common App
๐ Coalition App
๐ UC Application
๐ Apply Texas
๐ UCAS (UK)
๐ Georgia Futures
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Athletes
โIt isnโt where you came from, itโs where youโre going that counts.โ
ELLA FITZGERALD