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University of Vermont Webinar⎮Admissions & Financial Aid 101
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Thom G and Matt W
Wed Oct 23, 11:00 PM
Join Alison Anker from the University of Vermont for a virtual workshop on how to find the right fit college, set realistic timelines for your applications, and navigate financial aid and scholarships.
Alison will share tips and advice on how to approach your college search with less stress and share about the college experience at the University of Vermont. There will also be time allotted for Q&A.
Alison is an Associate Director of Admissions at the the University of Vermont.
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Belmont Webinar⎮Making the Most of the College Visit
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Thom G
Mon Oct 28, 10:00 PM
Join Meghan Westbury and representatives from the tour guide team at Belmont University for a virtual workshop on how to get the most out of your next college visit.
Meghan will share tips and advice on how and when to schedule your visits, what questions to ask, and the importance of the college visit. There will also be time allotted for Q&A.
Meghan is the Assistant Director of Admissions & Campus Visits at Belmont Unviersity in Nashville, Tennessee.
Onboarding: New and Prospective Tutors
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Litisha B
Tue Oct 29, 7:00 PM
Onboarding Tutors!
The goal of these sessions is for attendees (ideally prospective, new, or new-ish tutors) to leave feeling comfortable about how to navigate Schoolhouse, understand the value of tutoring at Schoolhouse, & generally feel excited & informed enough to contribute to our mission.
Caltech Webinar | STEM College Essay Workshop
College Webinar
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Thom G and Dani A
Wed Oct 30, 11:00 PM
Join Tessa Tweet from Caltech for a virtual workshop on STEM college essay writing.
Tessa will share tips and advice as you approach the essay writing process for STEM-focused universities and share about the college experience at Caltech. There will also be space for a Q&A.
Tessa Tweet is a Senior Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Caltech.
University of Denver Webinar ⎮ Understanding the Common Application
College Webinar
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Thom G and Max K
Mon Nov 4, 11:00 PM
Join AJ Lee from the University of Denver for a virtual workshop on navigating the Common Application.
AJ will share tips on completing the different sections of the Common App, how students can present their accomplishments effectively, as well as discuss the college experience at the University of Denver. There will also be time allotted for Q&A.
AJ Lee is an Associate Director of Admissions at the University of Denver.
Special College Webinar ⎮ Academic Rigor as a Rural Caltech Student
College Webinar
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Thom G and Melissa R
Tue Nov 5, 1:00 AM
Academic rigor is a cornerstone of the Caltech experience. While students from all over the world come to Caltech to gain the tools to change the world through STEM, you must first develop the academic foundation to do so.
This session will showcase Caltech students from small town, rural backgrounds, and their perspectives transitioning into the Caltech academic experience. Caltech is a proud inaugural partner of the STARS College Network, and celebrates the experiences and passions of rural students.
This session will be moderated by Melissa Rodriguez who is an Undergraduate Admissions Counselor at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech).
MIT Webinar ⎮ Highlighting your Strengths in Your Application
College Webinar
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Thom G
Wed Nov 6, 11:00 PM
Join Nicole Cooper from MIT for a virtual workshop on how to create a compelling application within a holistic college process.
Nicole will share tips and advice on helping students identify and effectively showcase their unique strengths in their college applications and discuss the college experience at MIT. There will also be time allotted for Q&A.
Nicole Cooper is an Assistant Director of Admissions for Rural Outreach at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
SMU Webinar⎮Building Your Applicant Profile
College Webinar
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Thom G and Max K
Thu Nov 7, 11:00 PM
Join Jacob DeLuca from SMU for a virtual workshop on building your applicant profile within a holistic college process.
Jacob will share tips and advice on how to navigate the admissions process and discuss the college experience at SMU. There will also be time allotted for Q&A.
Jacob DeLuca is a Regional Director of Admission at the Southern Methodist University (SMU).
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Cindy A
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Percival L
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Litisha B
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