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WEBINARS
Helpful free webinars are listed below.
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LIVE WEBINAR - With The College Essay Guy
College Essay & Application Kick-off for Juniors
Note: This is a free educational webinar offered by College Essay Guy. Recordings will be emailed to everyone who registers!
Part 1: How to Write an Outstanding Personal Statement
Wednesday May 25th, 4-5:00pm Pacific (7-8:00pm Eastern)
On this session, I’ll cover:
- The Purpose of the Personal Statement (i.e., What Colleges Are Looking for)
- Two Fun Ways to Find Your Personal Statement Topic
- How (and Why) to Show Your Core Values
- Two Successful Personal Statement Examples
- Topics to Potentially Avoid
- Q&A (I'll Answer Pretty Much Any Question You Have)
Part 2: How to Create an Outstanding College Application
Thursday May 26th, 4-5:00pm Pacific (7-8:00pm Eastern)
On Thursday, I'm covering:
- A Sane College Application Timeline
- The Importance of Finding and Showing Your Core Values (Again)
- The Other Essential Parts of Your College Application
- Writing Great Supplemental Essays
- Tips for Creating a Great Activities List
- How to Make Use of the Additional Info Section
- How (and When) to Address Covid in Your Application Q&A
When registering for the webinar, be sure to select "Register to all dates below." Click here to register.
The Cobb County School District hosted the Next Steps webinar on April 19th, and it highlighted career opportunities that include information on apprenticeships, corporate training programs, internships while in high school, and the military. Click here to view the recording.
Applerouth Free Webinars in May & June
How to Achieve School/Life Balance
05/17/22
8:00pm EDT / 5:00pm PDT
Duration: 1h 00m
Path to College: Class of 2024
05/18/22
8:00pm EDT / 5:00pm PDT
Duration: 1h 00m
Tips from Recent College Applicants
05/19/22
8:00pm EDT / 5:00pm PDT
Duration: 1h 00m
What Parents Can Do to Help with College Essays
05/24/22
8:00pm EDT / 5:00pm PDT
Duration: 1h 00m
Path to College: Class of 2023
05/25/22
8:00pm EDT / 5:00pm PDT
Duration: 1h 00m
How to Save on College Costs
06/02/22
8:00pm EDT / 5:00pm PDT
Duration: 1h 00m
SAT 101: Everything You Need to Know About the SAT
06/07/22
8:00pm EDT / 5:00pm PDT
Duration: 1h 00m
ACT 101: Everything You Need to Know About the ACT
06/09/22
8:00pm EDT / 5:00pm PDT
Duration: 1h 00m
Executive Functioning: The Hidden Curriculum
06/14/22
8:00pm EDT / 5:00pm PDT
Duration: 1h 00m
Navigating the College Admissions Process
06/15/22
8:00pm EDT / 5:00pm PDT
Duration: 1h 00m
How to Make Sure Your Student is Ready for SSAT or ISEE
06/21/22
8:00pm EDT / 5:00pm PDT
Duration: 1h 00m
How to Prevent the Academic Slide This Summer
06/22/22
8:00pm EDT / 5:00pm PDT
Duration: 1h 00m
SAT vs ACT: The Differences, the Timelines, and the Expectations of Colleges
06/28/22
8:00pm EDT / 5:00pm PDT
Duration: 1h 00m



Scholarships can be a huge help to college-bound students and their families, but many don’t know where to find them, or how to apply.
During this live virtual event students and families will learn key tips on applying for scholarships, how to create a winning scholarship essay, and more.
Scholarships: Finding Free Money for College