Helpful College Search Resources (By Shannon Hudson, Director of College & Academic Counseling)
From May 15 – 19, students and their families can learn about new, helpful college search resources.
- Sunday, May 15, 5 p.m. CDT: Self Care 101. A conversation on the importance of self-care throughout the college admissions process with Carleton College, Rice University, and UChicago.
- Monday, May 16, 6 p.m. CDT: Understanding Financial Aid. An overview of the financial aid process. Simultaneous sessions (one in English, one in Spanish) will address popular terms/structures and offer tips for navigating the financial aid process.
- Tuesday, May 17, 6 p.m. CDT: College Essays 101. A discussion with UChicago and University of Michigan on how essays can add an important perspective to a student’s application and learn how different kinds of essays are considered in a holistic review process.
- Wednesday, May 18, 6 p.m. CDT: Look Inside the Admissions Committee: a Case Study Exercise. This is your chance to see what an application looks like and how applications are reviewed! Together, you and admissions counselors from UChicago and Northwestern University will review applications, and decide who is admitted, waitlisted, or denied admission. See you in the committee room!
- Thursday, May 19, 6 p.m. CDT: Making the Most of Your Summer. Join Bates College, Colorado College, Emory University, University of Southern California, and UChicago for a discussion on how to make the most of your summer to prepare yourself for the college search and application process.
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