College Admissions Workshops

Join more than 50,000+ families who have gained valuable insights about college planning at our free online and in-person workshops

Upcoming Workshops

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM CST
Wed, June 4th, 2025

Understand key dates and next steps for high school rising seniors and their families as they prepare for applications. This step-by-step walkthrough will help you stay on track and make sure your student’s high school career sets them up for college admission.

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM CST
Thu, June 5th, 2025

SAT/ACT and college admissions: everything you need to know to be successful. Whether you are deciding to take the ACT or SAT or wondering where to get started with test prep, this is your opportunity to learn from the experts at HelloCollege.

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM CST
Tue, June 10th, 2025

Students and parents in the class of 2026 (rising seniors) are invited to join us for this power-packed Common Application workshop. We’re covering everything you should be doing now from strategic planning and deadline management to crafting standout activities, honors and securing letters of recommendation.

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM CST
Tue, June 17th, 2025

Now is the time to understand key dates and next steps for high school rising juniors as they prepare for applications in the fall. This step-by-step walkthrough will help you stay on track and make sure your student’s high school career sets them up for college admission.

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM CST
Thu, June 19th, 2025

From freshmen to seniors, every student can benefit from understanding the college planning process. Join HelloCollege and College Confidential to learn about admissions strategies, financial aid, and how to stay on track—no matter where you are in high school.

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM CST
Tue, June 24th, 2025

Your personal statement is more than an essay—it’s your chance to stand out. In this free workshop, learn how to write a compelling, authentic narrative that captures admissions officers’ attention and showcases who you really are and why they want you at their school.

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM CST
Tue, July 15th, 2025

The personal statement is your chance to shine. In this workshop, you'll learn how to craft compelling, authentic essays that capture admissions officers’ attention—and make the most of the 4–8 minutes they’ll spend reading your application.

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM CST
Tue, July 29th, 2025

Accolades and scholarships await! Get ready to add National Merit Scholar to your college applications, take advantage of National Merit Scholarships, and prepare for the upcoming SAT by mastering the PSAT/NMSAT.

What People are Saying About Our Workshops

5/5

Excellent info. Kevin was a great speaker and made the presentation fun while giving a ton of needed info.

Tiffany H

Parent of Bria

The presentation was great, and very simple. Very informative and explained well.

Gwendolyn J

Parent of Yasmine

Very informative. Learned a lot. Definitely one of the best college prep seminars we’ve been.

Sherie S

Parent of Noah

Very informative. I learned about ways to improve my chances of getting aid and scholarships!

Robert P

Parent of Iris

Today I came in to fill in for my mom who had a prior commitment and my sister who had “too much homework.” They truly missed a great presentation that they won’t get anywhere else. As a current college student who started just after the pandemic, I wish I would have had resources like these!

Laura V

Parent of Andrea

The presentation was very informative. I needed a base in the event I actually have to start the loan process. I cosigned for my step daughter for her college and now she is in the military paying it back. I needed to make sure my husband and I had the resources available for my daughter. This was a great intro!

Yvette L

Parent of Xantana

Very informative and eye opening. Several key takeaways and actionable steps to implement.

Sean G

Parent of Brishid

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Expert Speakers

Kevin Krebs - Founder of HelloCollege

Kevin Krebs

Founder & Managing Director

Partners For Achievement & HelloCollege founder and Northwestern University grad Kevin Krebs has helped more than 40,000 families with college planning in the 20 Tips to College Success workshop. Kevin has a passion for higher education and has spent over 20 years helping students get into the college of their choice, and within budget.

Andrea Emmons

CEO

Andrea has spent her career guiding students and families from across the country on their path to college. Andrea has over seventeen years of experience mentoring and building college planning curriculum and resources for students and student-athletes. Andrea knows the profound impact proactive college planning has on the lives of students and is passionate about changing student outcomes.

College Admission Seminars

Why should you attend our workshops?

Our college planning workshops are designed to simplify the college admissions process. This 60-minute workshop will empower you to take control of college planning. In workshops, you will learn about best practices, key deadlines and how to succeed.

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Admissions

First, we assess the right path for each student and how to maximize their odds of getting into a top-choice school. We discuss how to create a strong college list, review essays and other admissions requirements.

How to Decide on a Major

Paying for College

We help you understand the landscape of college payment options such as financial aid, grants and loans. Learn how to minimize out-of-pocket costs and how to navigate merit- vs. need-based aid, understand your EFC and fill out the FAFSA.

Career Success

We go over strategies that will help your child build a solid resume and land a good internship. We discuss career planning, choosing the right major and what to look for in a school.

Interested in upcoming college planning workshops?

We have several in-person and virtual workshops coming up, register now!