Say good-bye to the stress, pressure, and frustration that comes from being unclear about the college admissions process. Attend this series of powerful two-hour workshops designed for parents of college-bound high school students. Reduce the time you need to invest in helping your child get into the college of their choice. Learn the secret of elite private college admissions counselors at a fraction of the price. Avoid common mistakes that can lead to missed opportunities and cost you thousands in tuition payments.

We offer a series of three seminars based on the content in 110 Tips for Getting into the College of your Choice.

In these classes you will learn:

Session 1 - How to avoid common pitfalls when applying to college:

• Selecting the right classes in High School to meet college requirements. Understand how to lay the foundation for the college applications process.
• Success in Standardized Testing: a timeline for effective test-taking. Scheduling the PSAT, SAT, ACT and AP tests. Reviewing requirements for college. Comparing different requirements: California State Colleges, University of California, Public, Private, In-state and out of state.

Session 2- Where do you want to go? What’s involved in choosing a college? How much does college cost?

• Choosing a college: How many applications should you submit? How you identify dream, target and safety schools. Criteria for choosing a college. Different types of applications: rolling admissions, early action, early decision, regular decision.
• Paying for college: Financial planning expert David Beck shares insights on the true costs of college and how to save, no matter how soon your kids are graduating High School.

Session 3 - The advantages of visiting schools and successfully completing the application process:

• Recommendations, interviews and visits: How teacher recommendations work. Recommendation protocol. Scheduling visits. Getting the most out of your visit. Successful interview strategies.
• Detailed review of filling out application forms and important deadlines. Tips on writing a persuasive application essay. Negotiating offers. Dealing with deferrals and waitlist strategies.

The classes are limited to six parents (teens always welcome!) and include plenty of time for questions and discussion with other parents. We refer to many of the books and web sites listed as resources on this website.

Meetings are held in Castro Valley, California, on Mondays and Wednesdays. Call or email to reserve your place. 510-962-4721 sandra@stepintocollege.com.