2025-2026 Virtual Sessions:
New sessions for the 2026-2027 school year will be announced in the fall. In the meantime, you can view recordings of 2025-2026 sessions here:
College Athletics & Recruiting
NCAA Division 1, NCAA Division 2, NCAA Division 3, NAIA, NJCAA: What are the differences in expectations for student athletes? What are the differences in scholarship offers?
Making Sense of Student Loan Options
Paying for college basics. Explore student loan options. How to fund the remaining balance. Tips and recommendations.
Making Sense of Financial Aid Offers
What is a financial aid offer? Key terms. How are financial aid offers determined? Decoding your offer. Things to consider.
Gear Up for Your Future
What are my options after high school? How do I determine my next steps? How do I pay for college/trade school? High School Timeline.
Junior Jumpstart
Timeline for planning visits, applications, financial aid, and scholarships. Scheduling campus visits and building a visit list. Definition and descriptions of financial aid. ACT/SAT testing prep and tips. College Athletics. Online Resources.
Navigating Free Tools for ACT and SAT Test Prep
Factors influencing College Admissions. How ACT and SAT scores are used. What is a 'Good' ACT/SAT score? A closer look at the SAT and ACT. Prep Tips-getting ready for success.
Scholarships 101
What are scholarships? Scholarship timeline. Scholarship types and priorities. School-specific scholarship searches. Local scholarships. Application tips and words of advice.
Military Service
What are the requirements for enlisting (or applying to USNA)? What is the minimum length of one's service commitment? How long is basic training (or the training required)? What job opportunities are available? Where can I go for more information?
Skilled Trades & Workforce Training Programs
What opportunities are available? What are the eligibility admission requirements? What is the application process? What kind of training programs will the student receive? How long are various programs/training? Are there job placement services during or after programs/training? What costs are associated with schools and apprenticeships? Do you offer financial aid? Where can a student go for more information?
Community College & Branch Campus Options
What degree pathways are available? What unique programs can students find? How do students apply? What is the Financial Aid Process? Are scholarships available? What are the deadlines students applying to should be aware of?
Filling out the Common App: Walkthrough & Tips
Setting up a Common App Account. Understanding the Common App Tabs. Walkthrough of the Common App Sections. Should you submit your test scores? Advice for filling out the Activities Section. Tips on the Writing/Personal Essay. How to submit the Common App, and more!
College Application Tips & Timelines: Four-Year Colleges & Universities
Senior Timeline Overview. College Applications and Deadlines. What is evaluated in the application? Should a test score be submitted? Admissions Decisions. Things NOT to Do (common mistakes), and more!