May 20, 2025
7:30 PM ET
June 10, 2025
7:00 PM ET
September 16, 2025 @ 7PM ET
Learn the keys to maximize scholarship money and make an affordable college choice. We'll cover:
How the financial aid and scholarship processes work (hint: even middle to upper-middle class families may qualify for financial aid!)
What students and families can do to maximize financial aid and scholarships
The financial aid timeline and how to apply
How to assess affordability in the college search process
February 17, 2026 @ 7PM ET
Tip #1: It’s not too soon! The transition to high school can be stressful for parents and students, but the college planning process doesn’t need to be! Learning about the college planning process early results in more options for students and less stress for everyone. We will discuss:
How the freshman year of high school can impact the college admission process
The importance of well-thought-out course selection
How high school students can spend their time wisely (and not so wisely)
The most critical factors in the college admission process and what you can focus on now to help your student be successful
August 12, 2025 @ 7PM ET
The college essay writing experts at Advantage College Planning discuss common mistakes students make when writing their college essays. Topics include:
Topics to avoid when writing your essay
How to not sound like everyone else
Why you shouldn't list your accomplishments in your essay
November 18, 2025 @ 7PM ET
In this one hour workshop, we'll cover:
College affordability: how to determine which colleges will be most generous with need-based and merit-based aid
Ways to recognize a good fit college for your student: academically, socially and financially
What matters most on a campus visit: what to look for and what questions to ask
The college application timeline
The most important factors in the college admission process and how to make your student stand out
