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
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.
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.
Crack the code on highly selective schools! If attending an Ivy or highly selective college is your goal, you need an inside view of what key factors matter to admissions officers, how to stand out from the application crowd, and what you need to be doing now.
Rising Seniors, it’s go time! This HelloCollege workshop covers the key dates and actions you need to take as you kick off your college applications.
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.
Learn the importance of a unified essay strategy: personal statement + quality supplementals = essay success.
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
Excellent info. Kevin was a great speaker and made the presentation fun while giving a ton of needed info.
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Parent of Bria
The presentation was great, and very simple. Very informative and explained well.
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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!
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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.
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Parent of Brishid
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Expert Speakers
Kevin Krebs
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
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.
In our workshops, we answer questions like:
- What do colleges look for, and how do you optimize your child’s positioning?
- What are your options for paying for college—grants, loans, scholarships—and how do you minimize your potential out-of-pocket costs?
- What goes into writing a great essay and submitting a strong application?
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.
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.
