Cindy A

The College Advice Moderator Team is excited to announce our newest series: College Crash Course! We will be covering almost every curriculum we have through July from the beginning to the end of the college process. Listed below are the types of sessions: 📝 [Planning for College](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1S6-7Uzhcep-WUA0JNFZYKd1hwGqW6iUMXZ5MAR1vmAs/edit?usp=sharing) | Early half of the 2nd week of July We will learn about what extracurriculars to take and how to find them, deciding which classes to take and when to take them (AP, honors, and IB), and how to study for and when to take the different standardized tests (SAT, AP, ACT). 🗺️ [What & Where](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1eSZJKPHVffDgfFTUtJTRj5o02kfcM5oQ1hi8AW29i7A/edit?usp=sharing) | Later half of the 2nd week of July Tips and tricks on picking colleges to apply to. We will be talking about what you should look for in a college and what things are green flags. This is for anyone who plans to apply to college. 📋 [All About the Application](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ExQvthQ11I8uA4wEqLvnFeNLhXmsM17HG29yJmNR7pA/edit?usp=sharing) | Early half of the 3rd week of July We will learn about the format of Common App, what is on the application, test scores (and if you should use them), what to write about, choosing colleges to apply for, and what admissions officers look for. We will walk you through the Common App website and show you some websites which are good for finding colleges. ✒️[ Starting the College Essay](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1C4dSqoo4ALv6TbvTIR_lyHvwj5rAzjVJRcQ69kX5u2I/edit?usp=sharing) | Later half of the 3rd week of July You will learn what topics to write about, how to find inspiration, and how to motivate yourself to write your college essays. We will cover tips for both personal statements and supplemental essays. 💸 [The Cost of College](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/17acVVDkfBpVlfbFHe04kHsquiRFu41O-6GNmGSrN4FA/edit?usp=sharing) | Early half of the 4th week of July We will learn about what it costs to go to college, what is merit aid, how to apply to scholarships, and how FAFSA works. You will learn some good websites to find scholarships on and websites which will calculate the cost of college based on salary, living costs, etc. 💞 [The Power of Passion Projects](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1fsTNr3HXDnh6KUVVxAcIapSAqVfudFaCJnoj1DlIx7g/edit?usp=sharing) | Later half of the 4th week of July We will be covering what passion projects are, how to start your own passion project, and multiple different examples of passion projects. 💼 [Career Readiness 101](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1HTqvKTtAoD0Yj7S7qgE7l-LL0EduOUe8CALLYk5wQGY/edit?usp=sharing) | Early half of the 5th week of July We will learn about the most important skills for college: resumes, CVs, interviewing, and networking! Feel free to write a resume ahead of time and edit according to advice learned during the session. College is nothing if you can't get a job afterwards! 💭 [How?](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1qx592yRgUqPioJ3pDEbdhO-A-iYYTO5n5uOEMS25Ups/edit?usp=sharing) | Later half of the 5th week of July Once you've gotten in, how do you prepare for college? Some tips on how to succeed, what to bring (packing list), and how to manage your time. This is for people heading into college this fall!