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What I Wish I Knew About Applying to College
Wish you could get insider tips on the college application process straight from students who’ve been through it? Join us for our panel discussion where students will share their personal experiences, insights and lessons learned throughout their college application process. Whether you’re just starting to think about college or already are deep in your college search, bring along your questions and get practical advice from students just like you!
Time zone translator: This event begins at 8 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. CT | 6 p.m. MT | 5 p.m PT
Can’t make this time? Register, and we’ll send a recording of the event. Our event recordings include Spanish captions.
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Please note: Coalition members may be in touch with you based on information you share here.

Cracking the Code: Financial Aid Offers
You’ve received your financial aid offers—now what? If you’re a senior weighing your college options, this session is designed for you. Join admissions and financial aid experts from Coalition member colleges to learn how to interpret your financial aid packages, compare costs, and ask the right questions to make the best decision for your future. Come along with your questions so that you can leave ready to take the next step in making your college decision.
Featuring admissions and financial aid counselors from: Reed College, Skidmore College, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, and Washington and Lee University.
Time zone translator: This event begins at 8 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. CT | 6 p.m. MT | 5 p.m PT
Can’t make this time? Register, and we’ll send a recording of the event. Our event recordings include Spanish captions.
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Please note: Coalition members may be in touch with you based on information you share here.

The Secrets of Financial Aid
Planning for college can feel overwhelming, but understanding financial aid early makes all the difference. In this panel discussion, admissions counselors from Coalition member colleges will break down the basics of financial aid. Learn about key terms, essential forms like the FAFSA, and how the process works so you can prepare ahead of time. This session is perfect for those just starting on the college search process who are looking for tips on the best ways to make college affordable. Bring your questions and leave feeling confident about the steps you can take now to set yourself up for success.
Featuring admissions and financial aid counselors from: Ithaca College, Mount Holyoke College, Northwestern University, and University of South Carolina.
Please note: this session will primarily focus on need-based aid for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and eligible non-citizens.
Time zone translator: This event begins at 8 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. CT | 6 p.m. MT | 5 p.m PT
Can’t make this time? Register, and we’ll send a recording of the event. Our event recordings include Spanish captions.
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Please note: Coalition members may be in touch with you based on information you share here.

10 Ways to Make Your Summer Count
Make this summer the season of opportunity! In this panel discussion, you’ll hear from admissions counselors at Coalition member colleges as they share impactful ways to make the most of your summer with an eye toward strengthening your college application. Bring your questions and leave inspired and ready to plan your best summer yet!
Featuring admissions counselors from: Babson College, Bucknell University, Davidson College, and Southern Methodist University.
Time zone translator: This event begins at 8 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. CT | 6 p.m. MT | 5 p.m PT
Can’t make this time? Register, and we’ll send a recording of the event. Our event recordings include Spanish captions.
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Please note: Coalition member schools may be in touch with you based on the information you provide here.
Completing the FAFSA
Not sure where to begin with the FAFSA? Confused by the process or unfamiliar with certain terms? In this session, admissions and financial aid experts from Coalition schools will share tips to better prepare you to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Bring along your questions and get answers to confidently fill out the FAFSA.
Featuring admissions and financial aid counselors from: Berea College, Bowdoin College and Northwestern University.
Time zone translator: This event begins at 8 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. CT | 6 p.m. MT | 5 p.m PT
Can’t make this time? Register, and we’ll send a recording of the event. Our event recordings include Spanish captions.
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Please note: Coalition member schools may be in touch with you based on the information you share here.
Ask Us Anything: College Applications
Have last-minute questions before you apply to college this fall? We’re calling all seniors to join us for this panel discussion to get application tips from admissions counselors at Coalition member schools. Bring along your questions and leave feeling ready to apply to college, regardless of what application you’re using.
Featuring admissions counselors from: Clark University, Syracuse University, Texas Christian University, and Vanderbilt University.
Time zone translator: This event begins at 8 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. CT | 6 p.m. MT | 5 p.m PT
Can’t make this time? Register, and we’ll send a recording of the event. Our event recordings include Spanish captions.
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Please note: Coalition member schools may be in touch with you based on the information you share here.
The CSS Profile
During the financial aid process, you may be asked to submit the CSS Profile in addition to the FAFSA in order for colleges to better understand your family’s financial situation. Join us for this panel discussion where admissions and financial aid counselors from Coalition member schools will share tips to help you complete the CSS Profile. Come along with your questions and leave feeling prepared to complete this part of the financial aid process.
Featuring admissions and financial aid counselors from: Carleton College and Wake Forest University.
Time zone translator: This event begins at 8 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. CT | 6 p.m. MT | 5 p.m PT
Can’t make this time? Register, and we’ll send a recording of the event. Our event recordings include Spanish captions.
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Please note: Coalition member schools may be in touch with you based on the information you share here.
College Affordability & Scholarships
The cost of college can be intimidating for many students and families, but it’s important to know that help is available. Join us for a panel discussion where admissions and financial aid counselors from Coalition schools will provide expert advice on making college affordable, securing scholarships and applying for financial aid. Bring along your questions and leave with the tools you need to make financially smart college choices.
Featuring admissions and financial aid counselors from: Ithaca College, Northeastern University, and University of South Carolina
Time zone translator: This event begins at 8 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. CT | 6 p.m. MT | 5 p.m PT
Can’t make this time? Register, and we’ll send a recording of the event. Our event recordings include Spanish captions.
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Please note: Coalition member schools may be in touch with you based on the information you share here.
What’s New at the Coalition
Join us to catch up on all that's new with the Coalition for the coming year. We're hosting an opportunity to learn more about:
Our new, free college admissions tutoring program
Apply Coalition with Scoir
Upcoming events for you and your students featuring Coalition admissions counselors
Free resources to help you serve your students & families
Learn more about our work to expand college access and to ask your questions!
Time zone translator: This event begins at 3 p.m. ET | 2 p.m. CT | 1 p.m. MT | 12 p.m PT
Behind the Scenes of the Admissions Committee
You may be wondering what happens in the admissions office as they’re reviewing applications. In this session, admission officers from Coalition schools will shed light on how applications are reviewed, what factors are taken into consideration as they’re making decisions, and tips that you can utilize as you complete your own application. Join us to learn how to put your best foot forward and ask some of your own questions along the way.
Featuring admissions counselors from: Colby College, Lehigh University, North Carolina State University and Wellesley College.
Time zone translator: This event begins at 8 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. CT | 6 p.m. MT | 5 p.m PT
Can’t make this time? Register, and we’ll send a recording of the event. Our event recordings include Spanish captions.
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Please note: Coalition member schools may be in touch with you based on information you share here.
All About Testing
Standardized tests can play a crucial role in the college admissions process for some colleges and may not play a role at all for others. At this panel discussion we’ll answer your questions about planning and preparing to take the ACT or the SAT, whether to submit test scores to test-optional schools, and more. Bring your questions and get answers from admissions counselors to help you as you consider testing.
Featuring admissions counselors from: Bates College, Drexel University, Washington University in St. Louis and Wesleyan University.
Time zone translator: This event begins at 2 p.m. ET | 1 p.m. CT | 12 p.m. MT | 11 a.m PT
Can’t make this time? Register, and we’ll send a recording of the event. Our event recordings include Spanish captions.
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Please note: Coalition member schools may be in touch with you based on information you share here.
The College Essay
You’ve heard that the essay, or personal statement, is an important component of many college applications–but what should you write about and what are admissions counselors looking for when reading? Join us for answers to these questions, as well as tips on beginning and revising your essays.
Featuring admissions counselors from: Columbia University, Hamilton College, University of Chicago and Whitman College.
Time zone translator: This event begins at 2 p.m. ET | 1 p.m. CT | 12 p.m. MT | 11 a.m PT
Can’t make this time? Register, and we’ll send a recording of the event. Our event recordings include Spanish captions.
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Please note: Coalition member schools may be in touch with you based on information you share here.
Apoyando a su estudiante en la búsqueda universitaria
Estimados padres y partidarios de los estudiantes, los invitamos a esta sesión donde los ayudaremos a comprender los pasos necesarios que su estudiante debe seguir al postularse a la universidad. Platicaremos sobre cómo crear una lista de opciones universitarias asequibles y adecuadas y guiarlo a través del proceso de decidir cuándo y cómo presentar la solicitud. Lo alentamos a que envíe sus preguntas, ya que le brindaremos pasos prácticos que pueda tomar para apoyar el viaje de su estudiante en las próximas semanas y meses.
Presentado por oficiales de admisiones de las siguientes universidades: University of Arizona, University of Delaware, University of Massachusetts - Lowell y Pomona College.
Convertidor de zonas horarias: Este evento comienza a las 8 p. m. hora del este (EE. UU. y Canadá) | 7 p. m. hora central (EE. UU. y Canadá) | 6 p. m. hora de la montaña (EE. UU. y Canadá) | 5 p. m. hora del pacífico (EE. UU. y Canadá)
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Supporting Your Student Through Their College Search
Parents and supporters, join us to learn more about the steps your student will need to take as they prepare to apply to college, from building a list of affordable smart college choices to deciding when and how they’ll apply. Come with your questions and leave with actionable steps to take in the coming weeks and months.
Featuring admissions counselors from: Pace University, University of Pittsburgh, University of Rochester, and University of Southern California.
Time zone translator: This event begins at 8 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. CT | 6 p.m. MT | 5 p.m PT
Can’t make this time? Register, and we’ll send a recording of the event. Our event recordings include Spanish captions.
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Please note: Coalition member schools may be in touch with you based on information you share here.
Discovering Majors and Careers
Many students begin the college search process without knowing what they want to study. Join us for this panel discussion with admissions counselors who will share resources to help you select a major, insight on being undecided, and more. Bring along your questions and get advice on how to go about selecting potential majors and exploring career interests.
Featuring admissions counselors from: Babson College, Florida Southern College, Tufts University and University of Arizona.
Time zone translator: This event begins at 8 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. CT | 6 p.m. MT | 5 p.m PT
Can’t make this time? Register, and we’ll send a recording of the event. Our event recordings include Spanish captions.
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Please note: Coalition member schools may be in touch with you based on information you share here.
Insider’s Guide to Visiting College Campuses
Visiting colleges can help you narrow down your college list, or help you to learn more about what you’re looking for. As you embark on this part of the college search, join us for this panel discussion with admissions counselors from Coalition Member schools to discover insider tips to maximize your college visit experience, whether in-person or virtually. Come with your questions and leave knowing what to do when visiting colleges.
Featuring admissions counselors from: Binghamton University, Depauw University, Syracuse University and Trinity University.
Time zone translator: This event begins at 8 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. CT | 6 p.m. MT | 5 p.m PT
Can’t make this time? Register, and we’ll send a recording of the event. Our event recordings include Spanish captions.
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Please note: Coalition member schools may be in touch with you based on information you share here.
Understanding Your Financial Aid Offer
Comparing college costs is an important part of your decision about which school to attend. If you’re at the point of weighing your options, with financial aid offers in hand, join us at this event to better understand these offers and how to compare between them. Get to know financial aid language, and learn what questions to ask financial aid officers at schools you’re considering.
Featuring admissions counselors from: Mount Marty University, Stanford University, St. Mary’s College of Maryland and University of Michigan.
Time zone translator: This event begins at 8 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. CT | 6 p.m. MT | 5 p.m PT
Can’t make this time? Register, and we’ll send a recording of the event. Our event recordings include Spanish captions.
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Please note: Coalition member schools may be in touch with you based on information you share here.
Build Your College List and Apply Coalition with Scoir
Not sure where to begin on your college search? Hear tips from the experts on building a smart college list, dos and don’ts throughout the college search, and learn about free tools that help you discover your matches, stay organized and apply, all from one account.
Featuring admissions and financial aid counselors from: Belmont University, Occidental College, University of Illinois at Springfield and University of Pennsylvania.
Time zone translator: This event begins at 8 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. CT | 6 p.m. MT | 5 p.m PT
Can’t make this time? Register, and we’ll send a recording of the event. Our event recordings include Spanish captions.
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Please note: Coalition member schools may be in touch with you based on information you share here.
Aiming for College
Wondering if college is a good fit for you or your student – or if it’s worth the time and investment? Come hear about the steps you can take to put college on the table as an option for you and your family.
Featuring admissions counselors from: Amherst College, Illinois Institute of Technology, University of Arizona and University of Pittsburgh.
Time zone translator: This event begins at 8 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. CT | 6 p.m. MT | 5 p.m PT
Can’t make this time? Register, and we’ll send a recording of the event. Our event recordings include Spanish captions.
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Please note: Coalition member schools may be in touch with you based on information you share here.
Completing the FAFSA
Wondering where to start with the FAFSA? Confused about the process or even what certain terms mean? Join us at this event featuring admissions and financial aid professionals at Coalition schools to better understand the Free Application for Federal Student Aid – and to ask your questions.
Featuring admissions and financial aid counselors from: Arcadia University, High Point University, St. Mary’s University and Washington and Lee University.
Time zone translator: This event begins at 8 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. CT | 6 p.m. MT | 5 p.m PT
Can’t make this time? Register, and we’ll send a recording of the event. Our event recordings include Spanish captions.
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Please note: Coalition member schools may be in touch with you based on information you share here.
Preparing to Complete the FAFSA
Have questions about the FAFSA? Confused about the process or even what certain terms mean? Join us at this event featuring admissions and financial aid professionals at Coalition schools to better understand the Free Application for Federal Student Aid – and to ask your questions.
Featuring admissions and financial aid counselors from:
Mount Holyoke College
Saint Mary’s College of California
Stony Brook University
Time zone translator: This event begins at 8 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. CT | 6 p.m. MT | 5 p.m PT
Can’t make this time? Register, and we’ll send a recording of the event. Our event recordings include Spanish captions.
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Please note: Coalition schools may be in touch with you based on the information you provide here.
Succeeding in College as a First-Generation Student
Are you the first in your family to attend college? Join us to hear from admissions counselors and current students who were first-generation college students themselves. They’ll share insight and guidance on the admissions process, as well as how to be successful in college. Hear their stories and ask your questions.
Featuring admissions counselors from:
Babson College
University of Michigan
University of North Carolina Charlotte
Time zone translator: This event begins at 8 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. CT | 6 p.m. MT | 5 p.m PT
Can’t make this time? Register, and we’ll send a recording of the event. Our event recordings include Spanish captions.
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Please note: Coalition schools may be in touch with you based on the information you provide here.
Completing the CSS Profile
As part of the financial aid process, some schools require students to complete the CSS Profile in addition to the FAFSA in order to better understand your family’s finances. At this panel discussion, admissions and financial aid officers from Coalition schools will share tips to help you complete the form, share common mistakes to avoid, and answer your questions.
Featuring admissions counselors from:
Boston University
Stanford University
Washington University in St. Louis
Time zone translator: This event begins at 8 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. CT | 6 p.m. MT | 5 p.m PT
Can’t make this time? Register, and we’ll send a recording of the event. Our event recordings include Spanish captions.
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Please note: Coalition schools may be in touch with you based on the information you provide here.
Advising Families Through FAFSA Changes
Event for counselors and advisors
With the FAFSA delay and major changes to eligibility, students and families are uncertain and anxious about what’s ahead. Counselors are as well! In addition to a new formula for financial aid eligibility, there is a significant overhaul to the application process. Both pose new challenges as well as opportunities.
Join Paul Martin from College Money Method to learn about the changes to FAFSA and ways college counselors can help students and families prepare.
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Note: event time is Eastern.
Coalition Updates for 2023-24
In this webinar for counselors and students supporters, learn about what’s new at the Coalition – from application updates to initiatives under way to expand college access.
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Note: event time is Eastern.
Building Your College List
Whether you’re just getting started on your college search or you’ve got a big list of schools you’re looking to narrow down, listen to this panel discussion for tips from the experts – admissions counselors from Coalition schools. Hear their top advice on discovering and choosing schools, and their answers to frequently asked questions.
Featuring admissions counselors from:
Beloit College
Carleton College
Columbia University
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Please note: Coalition schools may be in touch with you based on information you share here.
Time zone translator: This event begins at 8 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. CT | 6 p.m. MT | 5 p.m PT
Can’t make this time? We’ll send a recording of the event to all who register. Our event recordings include Spanish captions.
Starting Your College Application: How to Apply Coalition with Scoir
Seniors, join us to learn more about the steps you'll need to take this fall to successfully apply to college, from deciding when and how you'll apply, to building a list of smart college choices, to getting started on Scoir. Come with your questions and leave with actionable steps to take in the weeks ahead.
Featuring admissions counselors from:
Clark University
Occidental College
University of Chicago
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Please note: Coalition schools may be in touch with you based on information you share here.
Time zone translator: This event begins at 8 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. CT | 6 p.m. MT | 5 p.m PT
Can’t make this time? We’ll send a recording of the event to all who register. Our event recordings include Spanish captions.
Application Workshop: Letters of Recommendation
Letters of recommendation provide a chance for admissions officers to learn how others see you. In this session, learn more about who to ask for a letter, when and how to ask them, and what you might provide to help your teacher, counselor, or other mentor with writing their letter.
Featuring admissions counselors from:
Caltech
Quinnipiac University
University of Pennsylvania
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Please note: Coalition schools may be in touch with you based on information you share here.
Time zone translator: This event begins at 2 p.m. ET | 1 p.m. CT | Noon MT | 11 a.m PT
Can’t make this time? We’ll send a recording of the event to all who register. Our event recordings include Spanish captions.
Application Workshop: Activities & Experiences
What you do outside of the classroom is an important part of your story. In this session, we’ll dive into the Activities and Experiences section of the Application Profile. Learn how to complete this section that is required by many Coalition schools and hear from admissions professionals about how they review the information you provide.
Featuring admissions counselors from:
Harvard University
Stony Brook University
University of South Carolina
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Please note: Coalition schools may be in touch with you based on information you share here.
Time zone translator: This event begins at 2 p.m. ET | 1 p.m. CT | Noon MT | 11 a.m PT
Can’t make this time? We’ll send a recording of the event to all who register. Our event recordings include Spanish captions.
Application Workshop: The College Essay
You’ve heard that the essay, or personal statement, is an important component of many schools’ applications. But what should you write about and what are admissions officers looking for when reading? Join us for answers to these questions, as well as tips on beginning and revising your essays.
Featuring admissions counselors from:
Colby College
Stanford University
University of Delaware
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Please note: Coalition schools may be in touch with you based on information you share here.
Time zone translator: This event begins at 2 p.m. ET | 1 p.m. CT | Noon MT | 11 a.m PT
Can’t make this time? We’ll send a recording of the event to all who register. Our event recordings include Spanish captions.
Scoir + Coalition Presents: Decoding the Admissions Process
The college admissions process can be complicated with different institutions having different deadlines, requirements, and selection processes. We’re here to help! Please join Scoir and Coalition member colleges for a look behind the curtain into how various colleges read and evaluate applications.
Featuring admissions counselors from: University of Arizona, University of Pennsylvania, Williams College
Time zone translator: This event begins at 8 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. CT | 6 p.m. MT | 5 p.m PT