Upcoming Events
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Save the Date: 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.
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.
Save the Date: 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.
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.
Save the date: 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.
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.
Reserve la fecha: 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.
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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Save the Date: 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.
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.
Save the Date: 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.
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.
Save the Date: 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.
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.
Registration
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.
Registration
Please note: Coalition member schools may be in touch with you based on information you share here.
Drexel’s Financial Aid Information Session
Coalition Member Event
Hosted by Drexel University
Join us at Drexel as representatives from our Office of Financial Aid share information about the different types of financial aid, the application process, and the options available for students.
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Oglethorpe’s FAFSA Filing Workshop
Coalition Member Event
Hosted by Oglethorpe University
Join us for this interactive workshop as Oglethorpe's Director of Financial Aid, Chris Summers, explains the changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and what these changes may mean for students and their families. Chris will also share tips and tricks on how and when to file the FAFSA to maximize your financial aid package.
Note: event time in Eastern
Virtual Financial Aid Information Session
Coalition Member Event
Hosted by Drexel University
Join Drexel Financial Aid representatives in this virtual information session to learn more about the importance of financial planning for your college education. This important information session will review deadlines and requirements to receive institutional need-based aid through the CSS Profile as well as federal aid through FAFSA.
Note: event time in Eastern
The New FAFSA
Coalition Member Event
Hosted by Stony Brook University
Join Stony Brook University Admissions and our Office of Financial Aid to learn more about the brand new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and how to apply for financial aid and the different types of aid you may be eligible for.
Note: event time in Eastern
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.
Register
Please note: Coalition schools may be in touch with you based on the information you provide here.
Financial Aid Basics
Coalition Member Event
Hosted by Stony Brook University
This virtual event will be presented by the Stony Brook University's Financial Aid Office to prospective students and current applicants, and is open to the public. After a brief welcome, the session will cover financial aid terms, what to expect in the financial aid application process, and will save time for questions.
Note: event time in Eastern
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.
Register
Please note: Coalition schools may be in touch with you based on the information you provide here.
Affording College: Financial Aid Session
Coalition Member Event
Hosted by Colby College
Prospective students and families are invited to join us for our financial aid webinar that will provide detailed information about the aid application process. We will cover all required materials and offer tips on comparing financial aid offers. You will also have the chance to ask questions during this live webinar.
Note: event time in Eastern
Financing Your Education
Coalition Member Event
Hosted by Stockton University
Hosted by our financial aid staff, this session will go over the financial aid process. Learn about aid opportunities, including free tuition & fees programs, changes to the 24-25 FAFSA, how to apply, and more!
Note: event time in Eastern
Wheaton College Spotlight Series: Admission and Financial Aid
Coalition Member Event
Hosted by Wheaton College
Get the inside perspective on the Admission and Financial Aid process at Wheaton. Join us virtually for an overview of the admission application process, requirements, and deadlines, while you also learn the ins and outs of financial aid at Wheaton College. Questions will be answered by our Admission and Financial Aid Counselors throughout the program.
Note: event time in Eastern
5th Annual Federal Financial Aid Virtual Bootcamp
Coalition Member Event
Hosted by the Department of Education with members from The College of New Jersey
Representatives from the Department of Education will be hosting a free Federal Financial Aid Virtual Bootcamp on Oct. 25th and 26th, 2023 with representatives from The College of New Jersey.
The sessions are geared toward students, parents, borrowers, and college access professionals, providing
a preview of the new 2024–25 FAFSA® form highlighting key changes,
a guide to return to repayment featuring the new SAVE repayment plan,
best strategies for federal student loan default prevention, and
tools and resources to compare schools utilizing the College Scorecard.
Note: event time in Eastern
Navigating Financial Aid & Scholarships
Coalition Member Event
Hosted by Colby College
Event in Partnership with Schoolhouse.world Join Heather Megill from Colby College for a virtual workshop on navigating the financial aid and scholarship landscape. Heather will share tips and advice as you consider applying for aid. There will also be space for a Q&A.
Note: event time in Eastern
Washington and Lee Admissions Information Session
Coalition Member Event
Hosted by Washington and Lee University
Throughout the fall, we will host virtual Admissions Programs for prospective students of any class year and their families. W&L Admissions Officers will present general information about the college and invite participation from current student guests. There will be time at the end for audience Q&A.
Note: event time in Eastern
Discovering UVM
Coalition Member Event
Hosted by University of Vermont
Discovering UVM is an overnight program geared toward prospective students who are traditionally underrepresented in higher education in the United States.
Note: event time in Eastern
Virtual Financial Aid Session (Spanish)
Coalition Member Event
Hosted by Columbia University
Join us for an information session with members of the Financial Aid staff as students and families are walked through the process of applying for financial aid.
Note: event time in Eastern
Virtual Financial Aid Session
Coalition Member Event
Hosted by Columbia University
Join us for an information session with members of the Financial Aid staff as students and families are walked through the process of applying for financial aid.
Note: event time in Eastern
Up Close Virtual Session: Affordability & Financial Aid
Coalition Member Event
Hosted by Yale University
This special session will feature a panel of financial aid officers who will discuss the basics of Yale's need-based financial aid awards, the process of applying for aid, how to estimate and understand your family's cost of attendance, Yale's Safety Net emergency hardship funding, and more.
Note: event time in Eastern
Oglethorpe’s Writing Workshop
Coalition Member Event
Hosted by Oglethorpe University
Writing your admission essay can be one of the most nerve-wracking parts of applying to college. Take control of the process and let us help!
Our on-campus college essay writing workshop will help students identify potential topics, define a clear structure, create an engaging opening, and communicate their unique story to an admission committee. This 90-min interactive session will be packed with useful tips you won't want to miss. Students and parents welcome!
Note: event time in Eastern
Washington and Lee Admissions Information Session
Coalition Member Event
Hosted by Washington and Lee University
Throughout the fall, we will host virtual Admissions Programs for prospective students of any class year and their families. W&L Admissions Officers will present general information about the college and invite participation from current student guests. There will be time at the end for audience Q&A.
Note: event time in Eastern
Transferology 101
Coalition Member Event
Hosted by Illinois Institute of Technology
Are you a transfer student eager to maximize your academic journey by seamlessly transferring credits? Join us for "Transferology 101," an illuminating Illinois Tech Talk designed to empower you with the knowledge and skills to navigate the intricate landscape of credit transfers with confidence and ease.
Note: event time in Eastern
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.
Register
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.
Registration
Note: event time is Eastern.
Washington and Lee Admissions Information Session
Coalition Member Event
Hosted by Washington and Lee University
Throughout the fall, we will host virtual Admissions Programs for prospective students of any class year and their families. W&L Admissions Officers will present general information about the college and invite participation from current student guests. There will be time at the end for audience Q&A.
Note: event time in Eastern
Admissions Academy: The “Center” of it All
Coalition Member Event
Hosted by Washington and Lee University
This Admissions Academy session is tailored to high school seniors and will feature three academic centers that provide unique programming and support students of all majors in their coursework, research, and professional endeavors — the Houston H. Harte Center for Teaching and Learning, the Roger Mudd Center for Ethics, and the Shepherd Program for Poverty and Human Capability Studies. Learn about how these centers and programs support W&L's mission of preparing students to be engaged citizens in a global and diverse society.
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Get Application Ready!
Coalition Member Event
Hosted by Illinois Institute of Technology
Ready to embark on an electrifying journey through the first-year application process at Illinois Tech? Join our expert first-year admissions team as they guide you through each step of the checklist, empowering you with the knowledge and tools to build a standout application.
Note: event time in 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.
Registration
Note: event time is Eastern.