We've distilled our college knowledge into five, two-hour seminars designed just for parents. Whether you join us for all five seminars or sample just one, you'll benefit from a better understanding of the road ahead.

Get the tools you'll need to navigate college admissions with your student.  Cut through information overload and get an edge in the process.  Our seminars are designed for parents of students in grades 9 through 12.  

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COLLEGE KNOWLEDGE 101
THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS: TEN STEPS TO SUCCESS

• Develop a strategy to increase college acceptance possibilities
• Get ahead of the admissions process instead of playing catch-up
• Separate fact from fiction as we demystify myths in college admissions
• Discover what matters most in the admissions process
• Arm yourself with information: get our list of must-read books and top websites
  
  

COLLEGE KNOWLEDGE 201 
PLANNING IS POWER: A TIMELINE FOR GRADES 9 THROUGH 12

• Get ahead of the deadlines, stay on top of tasks
• Create a testing timeline to keep stress at bay
• Help your child develop a unique and cohesive story
• Discover ways to make summers count
  
  

COLLEGE KNOWLEDGE 301 
UNDERSTANDING THE COMMON APPLICATION, UCAS and THE COALITION APPLICATION

• Get a firsthand look at these online gateways to college admissions 

COLLEGE KNOWLEDGE 401
ESSAY WRITING.  THINK HEMINGWAY.

• Understand why and how the essay can make a difference
• Distinguish between the UCAS personal statement and US-style application essay
• Gain an appreciation for the plight of the admissions officer

     
COLLEGE KNOWLEDGE 501 
FINDING A FIT:  MASTER THE CAMPUS VISIT, ACE THE INTERVIEW

• Learn how to make the most of campus visits
• Understand why visits are so important
• Discover alternatives to in-person visits

Our parent seminars are offered in cycles throughout the school year.  Contact us for the current schedule and to register.

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