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| 2College Essay WorkshopCollege Essay WorkshopTime: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Veronica Hauad, Deputy Dean of Admissions, will discuss how essays can add an important perspective to a student’s application and will dive into how different kinds of essays are considered in a holistic review process. | 3Student Pathways at UChicagoStudent Pathways at UChicagoTime: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Join us for a panel of UChicago students and young alumni as they discuss their personal experiences getting to and through college. A range of panelists from a variety of backgrounds, including military veterans, transfer students, and students who have done summer programs, will elaborate on the different ways in which their backgrounds have enhanced and informed their experiences. | 4Finding Your College FitFinding Your College FitTime: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Wondering how to build your college list? UChicago admissions officers will explore how to find the right college for you, followed by a panel of first-generation UChicago students discussing their experiences finding their college fit. Whether you are going to be the first in your family to attend college, the first to move out of state, or the first to try something completely new and different, these are events for everyone. | 5College Application Case StudyCollege Application Case StudyTime: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm This is your chance to see what an application looks like and how applications are reviewed! Together, you and admissions counselors from UChicago will review applications and decide who is admitted, waitlisted, or denied admission. See you in the committee room! | 6 | 7 | 8 | ||||||||||
| 9College List Building & Financial Aid 101College List Building & Financial Aid 101Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Do you have a college list? If yes, does it include a safety school? What about a financial safety school? What is a safety school? How can you figure out where you want to apply? In this session, we will show you the best tool to use for your college search (especially if you are worried about paying for college) and how to build your college list on SCOIR so your college advisor can give you suggestions, too! | 10College List Building & Financial AidCollege List Building & Financial AidTime: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Do you have a college list? If yes, does it include a safety school? What about a financial safety school? What is a safety school? How can you figure out where you want to apply? In this session, we will show you the best tool to use for your college search (especially if you are worried about paying for college) and how to build your college list on SCOIR so your college advisor can give you suggestions, too! | 11Filling Out the Activities Section / Building Your ResumeFilling Out the Activities Section / Building Your ResumeTime: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm How do you talk about everything you’ve accomplished throughout high school? Come to this hands-on application workshop where we will walk through how to describe YOUR activities and how to complete the academic section of the application to stand out and shine. Bring your activities list and we will help you talk about what you’ve done! There will be time for individual questions and assistance. JHU Application Workshop: Breaking Down the College SearchJHU Application Workshop: Breaking Down the College SearchTime: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Learn how to identify which college characteristics are most important to you as you research schools and decide where to apply. Behind the Scenes of the Admissions CommitteeBehind the Scenes of the Admissions CommitteeTime: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm What really happens after you hit “submit” on your college application? Get a behind-the-scenes look at how admissions committees review applications, what factors matter most, and how decisions are made. You’ll not only gain helpful insights from admissions experts at Coalition colleges, but you’ll also get to ask your own questions and learn how to make your application stand out. | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | ||||||||||
| 16Filling Out the Activities Section / Building Your ResumeFilling Out the Activities Section / Building Your ResumeTime: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm How do you talk about everything you’ve accomplished throughout high school? Come to this hands-on application workshop where we will walk through how to describe YOUR activities and how to complete the academic section of the application to stand out and shine. Bring your activities list and we will help you talk about what you’ve done! There will be time for individual questions and assistance. | 17Personal Statement / Common App EssayPersonal Statement / Common App EssayTime: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Are you stuck on what to write your college essay about? Are you overwhelmed with the idea that you need the perfect topic to write the perfect essay? We will break down what makes a good college essay and give tips on how to get started on your essay. This hands-on workshopping session is designed to take your ideas and turn them into a quality college essay. Bring your brainstorming worksheet and let’s talk through what makes sense for YOUR college essay! | 18Personal Statement / Common App EssayPersonal Statement / Common App EssayTime: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Are you stuck on what to write your college essay about? Are you overwhelmed with the idea that you need the perfect topic to write the perfect essay? We will break down what makes a good college essay and give tips on how to get started on your essay. This hands-on workshopping session is designed to take your ideas and turn them into a quality college essay. Bring your brainstorming worksheet and let’s talk through what makes sense for YOUR college essay! | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | ||||||||||
| 23Supplement EssaysSupplement EssaysTime: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Where’s Waldo? What’s your Top 10 list? Why do you want to attend (this) college? What experiences have informed your choice of major? In addition to your personal statement, colleges and scholarships may ask you for additional essays about anything. Literally, anything! During this session, we’re going to talk about strategies for writing those short essays and ensuring that you’re able to effectively communicate about the most important subject – you!! | 24Supplement EssaysSupplement EssaysTime: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Where’s Waldo? What’s your Top 10 list? Why do you want to attend (this) college? What experiences have informed your choice of major? In addition to your personal statement, colleges and scholarships may ask you for additional essays about anything. Literally, anything! During this session, we’re going to talk about strategies for writing those short essays and ensuring that you’re able to effectively communicate about the most important subject – you!! | 25Ask an ASP Expert: Q&A DiscussionAsk an ASP Expert: Q&A DiscussionTime: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Before we take a break for summer, come join the ASP college advising team and ask them anything that’s on your mind! We can answer questions about college applications, essays, financial aid, and other relevant topics. We’ll also cover what you can be working on throughout July to be ready to have your applications ready to this fall! Additional topics may include:
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