Senior year is here, and application deadlines are approaching fast! In this live panel, admissions counselors from Coalition member colleges will share practical advice on finalizing your applications, polishing your essays and supplemental responses, choosing the right application rounds, requesting recommendations, and avoiding common last-minute mistakes. You’ll leave with a clear checklist to help you submit with confidence.

Featuring admissions counselors from: Binghamton University, Brandeis University, Gettysburg College, and Wheaton College - Massachusetts

If you’re unsure how to get started with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or feel overwhelmed by the process, you’re not alone. In this session, admissions and financial aid experts from Coalition member schools will break it all down—covering key terms, essential steps, and common mistakes to avoid. Bring your questions and leave ready to complete your FAFSA with confidence!

Featuring admissions and financial aid counselors from: Assumption University, California Lutheran University, University of Richmond, and York College of Pennsylvania.

Some colleges on your list may require the CSS Profile in addition to the FAFSA to apply for financial aid. In this panel, admissions and financial aid officers from Coalition member colleges will explain what the CSS Profile is, how schools use it, and tips for completing it successfully. Bring your questions and leave equipped to take this important step in applying for financial aid.

Featuring admissions and financial aid counselors from: Brandeis University, Colby College, Columbia University, and University of Richmond