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Welcome everyone! College is such an exciting page in your life but it can also be stressful if you do not know what to expect. As a UCLA bioengineering student, I understand the value of having a mentor guiding you along the way. I believe that overall the most important goal is to put your best foot forward, because that could be the mots important step of your life. Every student has a unique story, and I want to help you highlight yours in a way that stands out to admissions officers. Along the way, I'll also share insights and recommend colleges that may be a strong fit for you and your goals.

In this course, each session will focus on a key aspect of the college journey--from applications and essays to college life and beyond. I will have mini lessons prepared, but will encourage more open conversations. I will also have handouts prepared for your reference because I know it can be a lot. and while this is a given, feel free to message me over Schoolhouse for additional support. We'll wrap up with an open Q&A session, where you can ask me anything about college, applications, or what it's really like to be an engineering student at UCLA

Course description
1. College Application Overview
2. Choosing the Best Colleges
3. Personal Statement and Supplemental Essays
4. Everything Else LOL (Showcasing Achievements, LOR, Test Scores)
5. Financial Aid and Scholarships
6. What to Expect Your First Year of College
7. Ask Me Anything! (engineering, UCLA, premed/predent, etc)

I look forward to meeting you all!

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Justine L 🇺🇸

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I'm a undergraduate bioengineering student in my sophomore year! I am also on a pre-dental path. I've always loved academics and tutoring my friends and I want to extend that to people across the country. I truly believe that everyone can learn anything successfully as long as they have a lesson that is tailored to them. My goal is to personalize each tutoring session to the student to engage them with the content. I specialize in math, science, SAT prep, and college applications.

✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY

Some guidelines

- Come with any questions you have!

- Please do not ask me very personal questions or request to see my own essays :)

SESSION 1

30

Sep

SESSION 1

College Applications

College Applications

Tue 9:00 PM - 9:45 PM UTCSep 30, 9:00 PM - 9:45 PM UTC

1. College Application Overview
- application breakdown
- what colleges are looking for
- unique applications (UCs, MIT)
- timeline/strategies
SESSION 2

2

Oct

SESSION 2

Careers & Majors

Careers & Majors

Thu 9:00 PM - 9:45 PM UTCOct 2, 9:00 PM - 9:45 PM UTC

2. Choosing Colleges and Majors
- understanding different types of "fit"
- using talents and interests to find majors
- how to research colleges/majors
SESSION 3

7

Oct

SESSION 3

College Essay

College Essay

Tue 9:00 PM - 9:45 PM UTCOct 7, 9:00 PM - 9:45 PM UTC

3. Personal Statement/supplemental essays
- purposes
- common prompts and how to understand them
- how to brainstorm
- drafting essay structure
SESSION 4

9

Oct

SESSION 4

Other Topics

Other Topics

Thu 9:00 PM - 9:45 PM UTCOct 9, 9:00 PM - 9:45 PM UTC

4. Everything else
- How to pick extracurriculars
- how to strategically present ecs (through essay/resume/common app)
- how to ask for letters of recommendation
- how to integrate essays and supplementals
SESSION 5

14

Oct

SESSION 5

Financial Aid

Financial Aid

Tue 9:00 PM - 9:45 PM UTCOct 14, 9:00 PM - 9:45 PM UTC

5. Financial Aid and Scholarships
- types of financial aid
- how to apply
- FASFA
- College scholarships
- External Scholarships
SESSION 6

16

Oct

SESSION 6

Other Topics

Other Topics

Thu 9:00 PM - 9:45 PM UTCOct 16, 9:00 PM - 9:45 PM UTC

6. Looking Ahead: Your First Year of College
- what the transition looks like
- academic expectations
- social life and campus
- personal responsibilities
- Resources (mental, financial, etc)
SESSION 7

21

Oct

SESSION 7

Office Hours

Office Hours

Tue 9:00 PM - 9:45 PM UTCOct 21, 9:00 PM - 9:45 PM UTC

7. Open Q&A (may move to the 23rd)
- engineering majors
- premed/predental
- clubs
- research
- volunteering
- out of state
- anything you want!

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Sep 30 - Oct 21

4 weeks

45 mins

/ session

Next session on September 30, 2025

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Thursdays

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