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Want to plan ahead for senior year? Curious about the college admissions process and want a place to ask your questions?

Sign up for these upcoming learning sessions hosted by Coalition to get started!

Here are the summer events! ☀️🗓️ Click on each event to sign up. If you can't make it, no worries! Sign up anyway and Coalition will email you a recording (with captions in Spanish included!).

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June 12

Discovering Majors and Careers

Audience: Students

"Many students begin the college search process without knowing what they want to study. Join us for this panel discussion with admissions counselors who will share resources to help you select a major, insight on being undecided, and more. Bring along your questions and get advice on how to go about selecting potential majors and exploring career interests.

Featuring admissions counselors from: Babson College, Florida Southern College, Tufts University and University of Arizona."

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June 18

Supporting Your Student Through Their College Search

Audience: Parents, guardians, and supporters

"Parents and supporters, join us to learn more about the steps your student will need to take as they prepare to apply to college, from building a list of affordable smart college choices to deciding when and how they’ll apply. Come with your questions and leave with actionable steps to take in the coming weeks and months.

Featuring admissions counselors from: Pace University, University of Pittsburgh, University of Rochester, and University of Southern California."

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June 24

Apoyando a su estudiante en la búsqueda universitaria

Audience: Parents, guardians, and supporters

"Estimados padres y partidarios de los estudiantes, los invitamos a esta sesión donde los ayudaremos a comprender los pasos necesarios que su estudiante debe seguir al postularse a la universidad. Platicaremos sobre cómo crear una lista de opciones universitarias asequibles y adecuadas y guiarlo a través del proceso de decidir cuándo y cómo presentar la solicitud. Lo alentamos a que envíe sus preguntas, ya que le brindaremos pasos prácticos que pueda tomar para apoyar el viaje de su estudiante en las próximas semanas y meses.

Presentado por oficiales de admisiones de las siguientes universidades: University of Arizona, University of Delaware, University of Massachusetts y Pomona College."

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July 9

The College Essay

Audience: Students

"You’ve heard that the essay, or personal statement, is an important component of many college applications–but what should you write about and what are admissions counselors looking for when reading? Join us for answers to these questions, as well as tips on beginning and revising your essays.

Featuring admissions counselors from: Columbia University, Hamilton College, University of Chicago and Whitman College."

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July 23

All About Testing

Audience: Students

"Standardized tests can play a crucial role in the college admissions process for some colleges and may not play a role at all for others. At this panel discussion we’ll answer your questions about planning and preparing to take the ACT or the SAT, whether to submit test scores to test-optional schools, and more. Bring your questions and get answers from admissions counselors to help you as you consider testing.

Featuring admissions counselors from: Bates College, Drexel University, Washington University in St. Louis and Wesleyan University."

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August 14

Behind the Scenes of the Admissions Committee

Audience: Students

"You may be wondering what happens in the admissions office as they’re reviewing applications. In this session, admission officers from Coalition schools will shed light on how applications are reviewed, what factors are taken into consideration as they’re making decisions, and tips that you can utilize as you complete your own application. Join us to learn how to put your best foot forward and ask some of your own questions along the way. 

Featuring admissions counselors from: Colby College, Lehigh University, North Carolina State University and Wellesley College."

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We hope you take advantage of these great learning opportunities! Enjoy!

 

This article was originally published on June 1, 2023. It was updated on June 3, 2024 for accuracy and comprehensiveness.


Elena Polin


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