College Boot Camp for Professionals: Letters of Recommendation & College Essays
Writing a “standout” letter of recommendation or college essay means you and your students need to know what colleges are looking for and what they are not looking for. This summer workshop is designed for school counselors and English and writing teachers and will explore strategies for helping your students to pick a strong college essay topic, avoid the “pitfalls” of a bad college essay, and offers tips on writing an impactful letter of recommendation. Our experienced college counselors will use “real-life” examples to discuss recent trends in college essay topic choice and will offer tips for helping your students rise above the pack. Come join us for a day of interactive learning. Lunch provided. This training will be held Tuesday, July 16, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at our Concord campus.
The next training will be held: Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Creating Effective High School Profiles and Transcripts
Whether an academic record is being reviewed by a college admission professional or a scholarship organization, the high school transcript and profile should provide the reviewer with comprehensive, up-to-date, and easy-to-understand academic information about the student. What should you include - or not include - on your school's profile? What is the best way to highlight your school's uniqueness? What information does an admission office wish every high school would clearly outline on a student's transcript? Join us for a lively panel discussion with experienced high school counselors and admissions professionals and learn the ins and outs of creating and updating these essential documents.
The next training will be held: Friday, September 13, 2019 at 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Financial Aid Workshop
Join us for our Financial Aid Workshop for School Counselors. This workshop provides a comprehensive and easy-to-understand overview of the financial aid process, the role of the school counselor, resources for students and families and updates to the process. From 9 to 11 a.m., we invite new school counselors to join us for an introduction to financial aid where we will cover the different types of financial aid, necessary application forms, scholarship opportunities, special circumstances, and general funding options. At 11 a.m., we invite experienced counselors to join us for the latest updates to the FAFSA, FSA ID, IRS DRT, and more. After lunch, a panel of financial aid counselors will share their expertise regarding topics such as special circumstances, dependency/dependency overrides, and undocumented students. They will help to demystify the many FAFSA and financial aid myths school counselors and staff may encounter. Lunch is provided.
The next training will be held: Friday, September 27, 2019 at 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
College 101
College 101: A Workshop for the New School Counselor offers a behind-the-scenes look at the college process. A panel of seasoned school counselors and expert college admissions professionals offer guidance and support to school counselors new to the profession. Topics of discussion include the role of the school counselor in the college process, the campus visit, the college essay, letters of recommendation, the application process, what colleges are looking for in an admissions candidate, and more. Lunch is provided.
The next training will be held: Friday, February 07, 2020 at 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
