College Admissions Workshop: Finding Your Fit

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College Admissions Workshop: Finding Your Fit

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This series was cancelled by the tutor on June 18, 2025. We're very sorry–you can explore more College Admissions Workshops series here. All 1:1 and group chats related to this series are disabled 7 days after the last session.

About

This College Admissions Workshop on Finding Your Fit is a virtual 4-week workshop designed to provide you with structure and support to build your college list.
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In this workshop, you will:
Learn how to evaluate colleges across key factors like academics, campus life, location, and cost to find your best matches
Use online tools and resources to research schools thoroughly, looking beyond rankings to discover what makes each unique
Create a balanced list of reach, target, and safety schools that align with your academic profile and preferences
Develop strategies for exploring colleges through virtual tours, campus visits, and conversations with students and staff

Tutored by

Yashvi P 🇺🇸

Certified in 7 topics

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Hello! My name is Yashvi, and I am a senior in high school. I mainly tutor Pre-Algebra and Algebra 1 here on SHW, but I also tutor Biology and Debate! I am excited to work with you!

What you'll do

Gain a clearer picture of the financial aid process

Learn about what information is required to complete key forms and how to collect it

Understand the forms you'll be asked to submit

Work alongside other learners who are also applying to college

Schedule

✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY

Please do not miss more than one session over the four weeks, as that will negatively affect your learning and may also take up a spot from another learner who could have attended every session.

If you reach two unexcused absences, your tutor may remove you from this series.

Note from Schoolhouse: This series has sessions with required attendance. If you need to miss a required session, submit an absence using the "Submit Excused Absence" button on the series page. Multiple unexcused absences may lead to a suspension of your Schoolhouse account.

SESSION 1

6

Jun

SESSION 1

College List

Fri 11:30 PM - Sat, 12:45 AM UTCJun 6, 11:30 PM - Jun 7, 12:45 AM UTC

In this session, you'll take stock of where you are in your college search journey and gain a clear understanding of what lies ahead. We'll walk through the key steps and timeline of the college search and application process while exploring your thoughts and feelings about this important milestone. You'll also learn about common challenges students face so you can navigate the process with confidence and avoid potential setbacks along the way.

SESSION 2

7

Jun

SESSION 2

College List

Sat 8:45 PM - 10:00 PM UTCJun 7, 8:45 PM - 10:00 PM UTC

In this session, you'll explore the diverse landscape of higher education in the United States, learning about the different types of colleges and what makes each unique. We'll dive into various degree programs and major options to help you understand your academic pathways. You'll also gain practical strategies for researching colleges and identifying the key information that matters most for your decision-making process.

SESSION 3

14

Jun

SESSION 3

College List

Sat 9:00 PM - 10:15 PM UTCJun 14, 9:00 PM - 10:15 PM UTC

In this session, you'll explore the three key dimensions of college fit: academic, social, and financial. You'll identify which aspects within each category matter most to you personally, and learn effective strategies for researching and evaluating colleges based on these important factors.

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Jun 6 - Jun 14

2 weeks

75 mins

/ session

SCHEDULE

Fridays

11:30PM

Saturdays

8:45PM

Saturdays

9:00PM