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How to Build a Great College List

An on-demand mini-course for students and families ($297)

The Mission: Identifying colleges where you will both get in and fit in.

The Method: Four hours of expert list-building advice with a nationally-recognized expert.

Join Ethan Sawyer and Dr. Antonoff to discuss finding colleges that meet your academic goals, social goals, financial goals, and even more.

This comprehensive, three-hour mini-course—intended for 9th to 11th graders and their families—will guide you through pretty much all the things you need to know when it comes to finding great college options.

Included in the Course:

  • The Building Blocks of College List Creation: knowledge of yourself, what you are looking for in a college, and awareness of college options
  • How student and parent attitudes can help (or hinder) finding good college options
  • Step-by-step approaches to articulating what you are really looking for in a college
  • Methods of going beyond the words (small, isolated, value, Greek, major, etc.) to hone in on what matters most in finding college choices where you will thrive
  • How to determine whether a particular college will be welcoming to you
  • How to gauge how generous colleges will be when it comes to financial aid
  • Ways to research colleges so you can separate the signal from the noise
  • Admission office secrets — uncovering what goes on behind closed doors
  • How to be sure you have enough backup schools on your list

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Applying to Highly Selective Colleges and Universities

An on-demand online course with former Pomona College Admissions officer Tom Campbell.

Led by Tom Campbell (former Pomona College admissions officer) across three 1.5-hour sessions, this course will cover all things highly selective admissions: what these institutions are, what they offer, why you may consider applying, what they’re looking for, and how the process works

Students and families will leave with a clearer understanding of the current highly selective admissions landscape (and what’s changed in recent years), an inside look at how admissions officers read applications, and case studies of successful applicants.

Since we’re also firm believers that “where you go is not who you’ll be,” we’ll also share other paths to consider with your college process– beyond the single-digit admit rates.

Course Overview:

Module 1: What It Takes

Module 2: How It Works

Module 3: Who Gets In

Remember, this course is Pay-What-You-Can! If you can't afford the suggested price, request a lower price by clicking on the orange PWYC button on the registration page. Access is really important to me, and no one will be turned away for lack of funds.

–Ethan & Tom

What Counselors Are Saying About My Courses:

I am extremely grateful to have been given tools that I can both relate to and apply with my students. I will listen to Ethan present every time I am given the opportunity—he is that good!!!

Valerie J. / Counselor, Oaks Christian School