Student Introduction

Why the heck should you check this program out? How can the program actually help you without causing you to fall asleep and pass out in a small pool of your own drool?

Applications Part 1 - The Common Application

What in the heck is The Common Application? Is it better to use a college’s own application forms? How can you use the Common App. to help showcase your mad skills?

 

Parent Introduction

How can parents effectively help their students through the process and eliminate stress and worry? What things should parents pay particular attention to in order to help their child stand out?

Applications Part 2 - The U.C. Application

How do you apply to one of the “U.C.” Schools in California? What are the key factors U.C. Universities look for in their applicants?

 

 

Choosing a School Part 1
Creating Your First List 

How do you find colleges that match your interests that you can get into?

Applications Part 3 - Other Applications

How do you get and submit applications for colleges that aren’t part of the UC System or don’t accept the Common App? Do you really need to write separate essays for every single school?

 

 

 

A Field of Dreams

What would you choose, if you could do one thing you always wanted to do? How can you ensure success at whatever you do?

Essays Part 1 - The Major Keys to Success

What do admissions people really look for in the essays? How important are they? What kinds of things can you write about when you don’t think you have anything to say?

 

 

Choosing a School Part 2
 Research

So you have some names of some colleges that “seem” cool…now what? What kind of research should you find for your schools? How can you figure out the exact advantages you have at each one of them?

 

Essays Part 2 - The "Big" Essay

What does a college mean by a question like “Tell us about yourself”? Can you go over the 500 word limit? How the heck do you even begin writing this essay? Who should you have edit it?

 

 

How an Admissions Office Works

Who are these so called “admissions officers”? And how do you become their best friend—or at least get them to want to admit you?

Smaller Essay Fun Time

What kinds of smaller essays are out there? How do begin to write them? Can you go over the word limit?

 

 

Standardized Tests

Why can you do to improve your score on these darn things? Do you need to take 3 SAT Subject Tests? What is this whole SAT vs. ACT thing about?

Financial Aid - The FAFSA

How do you apply for Federal Aid? Do all schools require the FAFSA? How do you know if you are eligible to receive aid?

 

 

College Visits

Why are visits so important? How can you use them as an advantage to getting in? How can you ditch your parents so they won’t ask the tour guide those ridiculous questions?

Financial Aid - The PROFILE

What makes up a private school financial aid package? How do you apply for private school aid? What can you do if you don't receive enough? What are other ways to pay for private schools?

 

 

Acing the Admissions Interview

Can an interview really make any difference in the admissions process? Does it help to interview on campus? What do the terms “evaluative” and “informative” mean?

Scholarships

Is there really all this scholarship money out there that goes unclaimed each year? How do you apply for these scholarships?

 

 

Masterpiece Recommendation Packets

How important are teacher recommendations? Who should you ask? How can you make sure you get really good letters?

Thick and Thin Envelopes

What can you do to maximize your chances of getting accepted off of a wait list? Is it true that you can appeal an admissions rejection or a financial aid offer?

 

 

Your Resume

Should you create a resume rather than just filling in the boxes on an application? What format should it be in? What the heck do you put on it?

 

College 101

What is the most important thing you can do to ensure success in college? What opportunities should you definitely be aware of the moment you step foot on campus?