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College Prep • Series

What Does College Life Look Like? College Prep 101

Sandra D

Series Details

Sessions

Public Discussion

This series was cancelled by the tutor on August 18, 2024. We're very sorry–you can explore more College Prep series here. All 1:1 and group chats related to this series are disabled 7 days after the last session.

Series Details

About

Every Saturday from 9-10 PM Eastern Time (6-7 PM Pacific Time) we will have a session (30 minutes) and a workshop (30 minutes) to explore what is college life like, and how high schoolers should prepare for it. We will cover major topics including exploring academic resources, reading & writing essentials, mental and physical health resources, and college application.

✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY

Attendance is not required. Feel free to drop in or out for specific topics!

Dates

July 21 - August 11

Learners

21 / 500

Total Sessions

About the Tutor

I am passionate and ambitious about exploring new ideas, solving problems, and making an impact. I am an open-minded and active listener, who values diversity and collaboration. I am pursuing a degree in Psychology, Cognitive Science, and Gender & Women Studies at UC Berkeley, where I hope to learn more about human behavior, cognition, and society on a deeper level. I aspire to become a researcher, educator, and entrepreneur who can create positive change in the world.

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Upcoming Sessions

Past Sessions

Jul

Session 1

College Webinar

Sun Jul 21, 1:00 AM

In the first session, I will open up our conversation regarding college application around three major topics:
- Why is college life different from what I expected?
- What are things that I wish I had done before coming to college?
- What are the most important mindsets to success in college?
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After the session, there will be a brief Q&A period in which students can ask Sandra, the main instructor. Once again, welcome😍!

Jul

Session 2

Careers & Majors

Sun Jul 28, 1:00 AM

For many students first coming to college, they have no idea how competitive it could be for college students to find a desirable internship / part-time job. Some high school students might have had the privilege to get a paid internship position, but it will only get harder when they become college students. In the second session, our conversation will include three main questions:
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- Why having an internship experience is important? What are some other options apart from applying for internships?
- How to plan for my career before attending college? What are some resources to look for?
- What are some useful strategies to improve my profile during job-seeking?
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Aug

Session 3

College Applications

Sun Aug 11, 1:00 AM

In the third session, I would like to talk more about how to ace in college applications. For me as an international student, it was really difficult to look into different schools and their vibes when applying -- so, what could be the key to crack the code?
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I will focus specifically on:
- How to present my application holistically, with my activities and essays?
- How to write a good "why-school" essay?
- What are some important tips in writing a college essay? Should I mimic the style of some essays that made the student accepted?

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