College Admissions Workshop: How to Create Your College List

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College Admissions Workshop: How to Create Your College List

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5 sessions

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This series ended on September 20, 2025. All 1:1 and group chats related to this series are disabled 7 days after the last session.

About

This College Admissions Workshop 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

Andrew C 🇺🇸

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I'm Andrew, and I hold degrees from MIT and UCLA. I live in Hawaii with my wife and son, who is in 9th grade. On Schoolhouse, I teach sessions on the college application process, guided by the belief that there’s a “right-fit” college for every student—and that what you make of the experience matters far more than rankings or prestige. I’ve worked in high-tech for over 20 years. I spend as much time as I can in the ocean—bodyboarding, swimming, or just floating.

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

Sessions

✋ 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

5

Sep

SESSION 1

Week 1, Day 1

Fri 10:45 PM - Sat, 12:00 AM UTCSep 5, 10:45 PM - Sep 6, 12:00 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

10

Sep

SESSION 2

College List

Wed 10:45 PM - Thu, 12:00 AM UTCSep 10, 10:45 PM - Sep 11, 12:00 AM 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

12

Sep

SESSION 3

College List

Fri 10:45 PM - Sat, 12:00 AM UTCSep 12, 10:45 PM - Sep 13, 12:00 AM UTC

In this session, you'll discover how finding the right college "fit" can guide you in creating your college list. Through reflection on your current experiences and future goals, you'll begin to identify the college environments and opportunities that align best with your aspirations.

SESSION 4

17

Sep

SESSION 4

College List

Wed 10:45 PM - Thu, 12:00 AM UTCSep 17, 10:45 PM - Sep 18, 12:00 AM 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.

SESSION 5

19

Sep

SESSION 5

College List

Fri 10:45 PM - Sat, 12:00 AM UTCSep 19, 10:45 PM - Sep 20, 12:00 AM UTC

In this session, you'll reflect on what you've learned so far and discover how to use online tools to build your college list. Drawing on your understanding of college fit, you'll identify schools that align with your preferences and begin drafting your personalized college list.

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Sep 5 - Sep 20

3 weeks

75 mins

/ session

SCHEDULE

Fridays

10:45PM

Wednesdays

10:45PM