A High School Junior's Roadmap for the Year Ahead

Join Great Expectations College Prep college counselors Taylor Bauer, Maxine Dimalanta, and Christine Lim for this webinar on putting your best foot forward in supplements.

Join Great Expectations College Prep college counselors Maxine Dimalanta and Oscar Martinez III for this webinar on how students with 2.5-3.5 GPAs can navigate the college application process.

Join GE College Prep college counselors Laura Schadler and Helena Fang for this webinar on how to get into business programs.

You’ve done the work, your applications are finished, and you've been accepted to college — now what? Learn more about what to expect after graduation, the key skills you will need for a smooth transition, and what you can start doing right now to set yourself up for success as a college student.

Join Great Expectations College Prep college counselor Ashley Cole for this webinar on how students can put their best foot forward in the college interview process.

College may feel like a lifetime away, but many of the choices you make in 9th and 10th grade will impact your college options. Learn what colleges value in an applicant and what you can do now - and in the years to come - to have a fulfilling high school experience and become the best possible candidate.

Overwhelmed by the seemingly countless essays and applications? Unsure what to write in your essays or how to stand out on your application? Unclear on the timelines for financial aid, scholarships, and interviews? Ensure that you are on track for one of the most important years of your life!

There are thousands of colleges and universities to choose from, many of which you have never heard of before. Discover schools around the country that offer unique approaches to academics and the college experience, broadening your college search and introducing you to new and interesting options.

Applying for financial aid isn't rocket science, but it does require a clear understanding of what forms need to be completed, what information those forms are asking for, and what colleges do with your information. Learn the difference between the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and the College Profile, and what expected family contribution, demonstrated need, and cost of attendance really mean.

People often use words like "safeties," "likelies," "targets," and "reaches" when discussing colleges, but what do they really mean, and how do you ensure that you have enough of each on your list? Learn to gauge the likelihood of acceptance at various colleges and how to be both optimistic and realistic while building your college list.

At a loss for how to sum up the entirety of your identity in a single essay? Discover how to tackle the personal statement in this session - how to brainstorm most effectively, pick the ideal prompt, minimize essay overlap, and make the mundane mare analytical in crafting a unique personal statement.

Wondering what makes a competitive application for the future working artist? Understand the process of applying to colleges, universities, and conservatory programs for Acting/Drama, Musical Theatre, Dance, or Film. Discover how to choose programs that are right for you, what to prepare for your auditions, typical deadlines for each stage of the process, and why you should start preparing now.

A business degree can open up a host of professional doors for students upon graduation. But beyond finance, accounting, and marketing know-how, what additional value can an undergraduate business program provide? Learn more about the merits of top programs and why one of them might be a great fit for you.

Understand how and when to appropriately disclose a student’s learning style and the various types of support services offered at colleges. Learn which colleges and universities have the strongest services and how to find what works best for you!

The stress of applying to college can take a toll on everyone in the family. Gain tips on how to be supportive, ensure your child's productivity, and maintain a happy household!

Athletic recruitment is a complicated process that has far less glitz and glamor than ESPN makes it seem. This session will break down the typical recruiting process, talk about timelines, and help students understand how to make their dream of playing college sports a reality.

Explore the similarities and differences between the ACT and SAT in their current forms, as well as the changes the College Board will soon be rolling out. Which might play to your strengths instead of your weaknesses? Who should pursue standardized testing in this test-optional world — and when?

Learn what it takes to become a doctor, the myriad of options for pre-med programs, how to have a fulfilling college experience as a pre-med student, other pre-professional health care programs, and the questions to ask yourself before applying to medical school.