WiSH WEBINAR WEDNESDAYS

A Year-Round Series for the College Bound Student

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OVERVIEW:

This webinar series is designed to help college-bound high school students and parents navigate and be smart about the significant steps in college admissions. Experts from college admissions and planning will help guide families and share best practices so you can be confident and have peace of mind as you approach this exciting time.

FREE FOR OUR COLLEGE BOUND STUDENTS AND FAMILIES

PRESENTERS INCLUDE: 

The College Consortium (Marilyn O’Toole), Dr. George Phillip LeBourdais, The Student-Athlete Advisors (Katie Andersen, Amy Bryant, Joe Slater, Reid Meyer), Common Sense College Counseling (Anne Holmdahl), Virtual College Counselors (Jessica Chermak and Sawyer Earwood), College Click (Donna Siegel, Cristine Butler, Ellen Parsons, Gary Bednorz, Ed Schoenberg), Janet Recchia (Syracuse University), Josh Nowak (Hart District Lead Counselor), Angela Harris (College of the Canyons)

All webinars held 5:00 – 6:30 pm
Interactive; Q&A will be moderated through chat
Please check back; information may be amended prior to webinar.

REGISTRATION LINKS LISTED BELOW

Questions?  Email josh@collegeclick.org

PURCHASE RECORDINGS - '24-'25

WiSH Webinars

 

8/21/24  General College Overview Process | College Click

This overview has helped thousands of families achieve greater peace of mind and success in approaching college admissions. This webinar will cover an overview of the college planning process, including how to build a college list, the application process, financial aid, standard definitions, and many practical insights from experienced industry professionals, including elite private counselors, educational planners, and admissions officers.

Donna Siegel, a Certified Educational Planner (CEP) and one of the nation’s elite college counselors, will lead this informative session.

Registration closes Monday, August 19th at 5pm
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpfuisqjgsHdOWN6svE9kPmRC-vLe 9gQJp

  • How to choose a college
  • In-state vs. out of state
  • public vs. private
  • big or small
  • What’s the update on college testing now?
  • Which tests should my student take, and when?
  • Should my student choose a major or apply undecided?
  • Affordability options:
  • How to pay for college
  • WUE schools
  • Scholarships
  • Need-based vs. merit-based

9/11/24 Using the Common Application, AXS Companion, and Common App Essay Brainstorming | Marilyn O’Toole, The College Consortium; Jessica Chermak and Sawyer Earwood, Virtual College Counselors.

This webinar helps parents and students understand and use the Common App, the most frequently used college application program. We will cover supplemental essays and how to access and address them. It also describes the various college deadlines, including early decision, early action, restricted early action, rolling, and regular decisions.

Registration closes Monday, September 9th at 5pm
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrd-uspzsqHdV2aINq2GbVU8PVy3I A97tz

  • What is the Common Application and how to fill it out
    • “Why Us” essay details and its importance
      • What is the essence of an essay?
      • What to focus on and why it’s important
      • What are the essay prompts?
      • How do you break them down?
      • What’s the word count needed?
      • How does test-optional impact applications and acceptance rates?
      • What should I write about?
  • What do the colleges want to know?
  • What are the rules?
  • Your student will leave the webinar with the know-how to start their well-planned essays now

10/9/24 Mastering the UC & Cal State University Apps and Personal Insight Questions (PIQs) |  College Click

This webinar will demystify the UC and California State applications. This session will help parents and students understand the California UC and state system application requirements with a special spotlight on the required UC personal insight questions (PIQs).

Registration closes Monday, October 7th at 5pm
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYscO2gqj4oHNBtyypyNwnA-h16l-a nYidK

  • How to fill out the Cal State and UC applications
  • What are the personal insight questions (PIQ’s)?
    • What is the essence of an essay?
    • What should I write about?
    • How do you break them down?
    • What’s the word count needed?
  • What do the colleges want to know?
  • How does “test-optional” impact applications and acceptance rates?
  • Your student will leave the webinar with the know-how to start their UC & CSU applications!

11/6/24 College Athletic Recruiting | The Student-Athlete Advisors

Led by the team from Student Athlete Advisors, this webinar will demystify the recruitment process for student-athletes. It will include the different types of athletic college opportunities, what special considerations athletes should have, and how students can reach out to relevant coaches. They will also cover new important updates on NCAA rules and regulations.

Registration closes Monday, November 4th at 5pm
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctc-uhqz0jGNTC2MUk0nbmXKdetI9 ujn3a

  • A MUST SEE Webinar if your student is interested in playing college-level sports.
  • The rules of participation in college sports are changing rapidly – this is a must-attend webinar for athletes and parents of all ages.

1/15/25 Trends in College Admissions and ROI on Majors |
Dr. GP LeBourdais, former head of Undergrad Research at Stanford University; Anne Holmdahl, Common Sense College Counseling

Led by Dr. GP LeBourdais and Anne Holmdahl, Stanford University alumni and staff in research and admissions, respectively. GP and Anne will cover the changing landscape of admissions, how students can stand out at highly selective schools, and new research on the ROI of college majors.

Registration closes Monday, January 13th at 5pm
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqceChqT4qH9VaqY0KU6DIJ99SgQF_uv7t

  • Learn the latest trends in college admissions
  • How to prepare for specific majors –  and the return on their investment

2/12/25 College Admissions for Visual & Performing Arts Majors | Janet Reccia, Syracuse University; Ed Schoenberg, Masters in Education, College Click  

This session is a must-see for any student pursuing theater, visual arts, acting, film, music, design, and other creative college majors. Speakers include admissions officers Janet Reccia (Syracuse University) and Ed Schoenberg (prior Otis College of Art and Design, Gonzaga University),  who will share valuable insights collected from evaluating student auditions and portfolios at leading creative schools nationwide.

Registration closes Monday, February 10th at 5pm
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rdOuoqT4sG91eYXnSx7w2iIsZL99Kn58q

3/12/25 General College Planning Overview | College Click

This webinar will cover an overview of the college planning process, including how to select a college, the application process, financial aid, standard definitions, and several practical insights from experienced industry professionals, including elite private counselors, educational planners, and admissions officers. Donna Siegel, a Certified Educational Planner (CEP) and one of the elite college counselors in the nation, will lead this informative session.

Registration closes Monday, March 10th at 5pm
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rceqvrT4iGtPYIXHTD75t_o-vLdY00VNx

  • How to choose a college
  • In-state vs. out of state
  • public vs. private
  • big or small
  • What’s the update on college testing now?
  • Which tests should my student take, and when?
  • Should my student choose a major or apply undecided?
  • Affordability options:
  • How to pay for college
  • WUE schools
  • Scholarships
  • Need-based vs. merit-based

4/16/25 How to Manage Higher Ed Costs – Financial Aid, Scholarships and the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) | Josh Nowak, Hart High School; Angela Harris, College of the Canyons; Gary Bednorz, College Click

Learn the ins and outs of need-based and merit-based financial aid. Expert advice on searching for scholarships and learning about the fantastic benefits and pricing of the Western Undergraduate Exchange for students living in the Western US. 

Registration closes Monday, April 14th at 5pm
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItceuupzoiE9L9Gx-YPP2mcVhALMLcYGdl

  • How to navigate and apply for scholarships – local (SCV Scholarships), national, university (institutional) and more
  • How to pay for college
  • What is WUE? (Western Undergraduate Exchange)
  • How does WUE impact my choice?
    • Financial aid
    • AP transfers
    • School size
  • The difference between “need based” and “merit based” scholarships
  • Why choose an out-of-state school?
  • Does my student qualify?
  • How can my school counselor assist?
  • Resources for the FAFSA

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