College Admissions Workshops

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

Upcoming College Planning Workshops

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM CST
Wed, March 20th, 2024

Students and parents in the class of 2025 (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.

9:30 AM - 1:30 PM CST
Sat, March 23rd, 2024

Prepare for the upcoming ACT with a FREE full-length practice ACT test. A score & detailed improvement report are included.

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM CST
Wed, March 27th, 2024

Lake Travis families unlock the secrets to apply, afford, and succeed in college admissions with this workshop brought to you by the Lake Travis PTO. We guide both students and parents through crucial strategies, navigating deadlines, maximizing acceptance opportunities, and demystifying the financial aid landscape—essential for anyone embarking on the college journey, regardless of graduation year.

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM CST
Tue, April 2nd, 2024

Crack the code on how to get into highly selective schools.

9:30 AM - 1:30 PM CST
Sat, April 6th, 2024

Unlock your potential with our Free Proctored ACT Test! Experience the real exam atmosphere as our dedicated staff proctors your digital ACT live. Receive immediate, detailed score reports to pinpoint areas for improvement. Join a complimentary session with our Head of Tutoring for personalized insights and a roadmap to achieve your desired results.

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM CST
Tue, April 9th, 2024

Learn the key steps to navigate the college application process seamlessly, gaining a competitive edge in today's dynamic admissions landscape.Come alongside us as we examine the essential steps required in your junior year to set the stage for smooth applications in the upcoming fall of your senior year.

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM CST
Tue, April 16th, 2024

Unlock the secrets to apply, afford, and succeed in college admissions with our workshop. We guide both students and parents through crucial strategies, navigating deadlines, maximizing acceptance opportunities, and demystifying the financial aid landscape—essential for anyone embarking on the college journey, regardless of graduation year.

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM CST
Wed, April 17th, 2024

Join us at LT to unlock the secrets to apply, afford, and succeed in college admissions. We guide both students and parents through crucial strategies, navigating deadlines, maximizing acceptance opportunities, and demystifying the financial aid landscape—essential for anyone embarking on the college journey, regardless of graduation year.

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM CST
Wed, April 24th, 2024

Learn the key steps to navigate the college application process seamlessly, gaining a competitive edge in today's dynamic admissions landscape.Come alongside us as we examine the essential steps required in your junior year to set the stage for smooth applications in the upcoming fall of your senior year.

9:30 AM - 1:30 PM CST
Sat, April 27th, 2024

Unlock your potential with our Free Proctored SAT Test! Experience the real exam atmosphere as our dedicated staff proctors your digital SAT live. Receive immediate, detailed score reports to pinpoint areas for improvement. Join a complimentary session with our Head of Tutoring for personalized insights and a roadmap to achieve your desired results.

What People are Saying About Our Workshops

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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

20 Tips to College Planning Success Workshop

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

In our college prep workshops, we answer questions like:
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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!