College Admissions Workshops

Join more than 10,000 families who have gained valuable insights about college planning at our free online college planning workshops

Upcoming Workshops

college planning for juniors event
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM CST

This webinar will help guide you through the necessary steps to successfully plan for college during junior year of high school.

free proctored sat test
Saturday, June 17, 2023
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM CST

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

the secret to highly selective admissions
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM CST

This limited-time event is specifically for high-achieving students striving for a highly competitive academic institution. Learn how to maximize your academic talents during the college admissions process.

free proctored sat test
Saturday, June 24, 2023
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM CST

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

college app essays workshop
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM CST

The personal statement essay is a student’s chance to make their application stand out. Learn the best strategies to ensure your college app essays put your best foot forward.

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EXPERT SPEAKERS

Meet Kevin

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.

Meet Andrea

HelloCollege CEO Andrea Emmons 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:

  • 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?
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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.

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