College Admissions Workshops

Make progress through the college search, application and financial aid process with support from experienced tutors in free, virtual, small-group workshops.

These workshops are hosted on the Schoolhouse.world platform, which provides free peer-to-peer tutoring on a range of topics. Schoolhouse was founded by Sal Khan of Khan Academy.

Get free help on topics like:

  • Finding Your Fit

    Get personalized support in building your list of target, reach, and likely schools. Curriculum developed by BigFuture.

    🕘 4 weeks, 2x per week, 75 minutes/session

  • The Application

    Understand what admissions officers are looking for in each section of a college application and how to use it to tell your story.

    🕘 2 weeks, 2x per week, 60 minutes/session

  • The Essay

    Take a deep dive into your personal statement, with time for brainstorming, drafting and revision, as well as work on supplemental essays.

    🕘 4 weeks, 2x per week, 75 minutes/session

  • Financial Aid Decoded

    Gain a clearer picture of the financial aid process, including the forms you'll submit, and how to make affordable choices.

    🕘 2 weeks, 2x per week, 60 minutes/session

Sign up through Schoolhouse

What students say about the workshops:

  • "I really appreciate the writing time. It’s a great way to deal with procrastination."

  • "Highly recommend to all those who are overwhelmed, it was friendly and informative."

  • "The information was helpful. Being able to hear about the essay from an admissions standpoint was useful."

  • "It was amazingly informative and energetic!"

  • "The whole series were super helpful and beneficial. I truly learned a lot."

  • "This session greatly reduced my stress. I feel more prepared to write a personal statement for my college application."

  • "It demystified the essay for me considerably reducing stress over the essay writing process."

  • "My tutor was very kind and patient, making me feel comfortable sharing what I had written."

  • "The activity of brainstorming writing prompts was really helpful. I came up with stories and examples I didn't think of that I know I can use."

  • "The brainstorms forced me to write which made me feel very accomplished."

  • "Appreciate the time taken to help us high schoolers have a smoother experience with the whole application process. Very informative session!"

  • "Information was insightful, learned new things I never knew before. I feel a little less scared about college application than I did before."

FAQs

  • College Admissions workshops are designed to support U.S. high school students at all stages of learning about, preparing for and applying to college.

  • Tutors have been accepted to a four-year U.S. college or university and have completed training to support their development as College Admissions Workshop tutors.

  • Tutors will guide learners through a curriculum, developed with admissions and financial aid counselors, that includes high-quality information and impactful activities.

  • Each session takes place on Zoom. The frequency and length depends on the workshop topic.

  • Each session will include one tutor supporting up to 15 learners.

  • If you’ve been accepted at a four-year U.S. college or university, yes! You can sign up to volunteer as a tutor through Schoolhouse.

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