As the COVID-19 lockdown continues, many of us find ourselves with more free time than usual. We’ve curated some webinars for that we have come across during lockdown. In case If you want to expand your knowledge during or aren’t sure what to study; these might be useful for you.
Writing the UC Essay
Webinar presented by Brad Horton, former admissions officer from UC Davis, Priyanka, Managing Director of AcceptU on how to write the UC Essay
Stand out from the Pack: Extracurriculars for US & UK University Applicants
Are you a high school student seeking expert knowledge on how to stand out among other international students? Do you have interests but don’t know which extra curricular activities would best impress the college admissions officers?
The Ultimate Guide to the College Interview
Ethan Sawyer answers every question you might have regarding the college interview process, how to prepare weel, and how to stand out.
Applying to the US: An Introduction From The Experts
Applying to the US may seem daunting, but with guidance and tips, you and your students will be ready to hit the ground running! In the second edition of our “Applying to” webinar series, university representatives Mary de Villiers (University of Notre Dame) and Jennifer Hirsch (Claremont McKenna College) take us through the application process for US universities and provide advice to help students stand out.
Admissions Tips: Test Optional Policy – John Hopkins University
What does test optional really mean? And should you send scores if you have them? Admissions Officer Savannah breaks down some of the most common questions we get about the test-optional policy.
Admissions Tips: Supplemental Essay (John Hopkins University)
When reviewing applications, we’re looking for students who would each bring their own unique interests, beliefs, and perspectives to leave a mark on our university legacy. Admissions Officer Ryan Carroll discusses how we use the supplemental essay to learn more about what inspires you and how you’ll engage with our community.
Webinar Replay:
How Students can Write a Stand-Out Personal Statement (Link Here)
Advising on Affordability by Cialfo:
What you might not know about study options in Europe (Link here)
Millie’s Guide to SAT:
Prepping for the SAT is hard — been there, done that.
So, if you’re an IB1 / Sophomore & Junior / Year 11-12 student, why wait until your last year to worry about the SAT?
RISD / Rhode Island School of Design:
Join Mike Cameron, Director of Admissions, for a discussion about what’s new at RISD and how applications are reviewed. (Link Here)
The Essay Writing Masterclass by CollegPass- 31 July 21
How to Brainstorm 7 Different Personal Statement Ideas:
In this series of short exercises, College Essay Guy will help you try to find your personal statement topic. By the end of this video, you should be able to have 7 great personal statement topic ideas that demonstrate your skills, qualities, values, and interests.
GSL Summer of Change – Student Q&A Webinar.
It outlines all that students need to know about the GSL summer experience.
The first session would encompass the experiences of two international students, Dhruva Bhat, Harvard Alumni and Karan Ramrakhani, USC student. They would like to share their secret recipes of writing essays, the challenges they faced in writing essays and how they got into their dream colleges.
- The Purpose of the Personal Statement (i.e., What Colleges Are Looking for)
- Two Fun Ways to Find Your Personal Statement Topic
- How (and Why) to Show Your Core Values
- Two Successful Personal Statement Examples
- Topics to Potentially Avoid
- A Sane College Application Timeline
- The Importance of Finding and Showing Your Core Values (Again)
- The Other Essential Parts of Your College Application
- Tips for Creating a Great Activities List
- How to Make Use of the Additional Info Section
- How (and When) to Address COVID-19 in Your Application
Ever wondered how students get into Harvard, Oxford, Cambridge, and other top colleges in the world? Watch this playlist to hear from students who got accepted into some of the top-ranked colleges in the world. Listen to these students share their experience on a college application, the challenges they faced, and their extracurricular exploits.
- Three brainstorming exercises used for the past 12 years that can lead to great topics
- Topic Selection: How to know if a topic is likely to work (and stand out) or not
- Structuring: Two options for structuring a personal statement
- Ending: Three techniques for finishing strong
- What’s the purpose of the personal statement?
- Why I pretty much tell students to ignore the Common App prompts for the personal statement
- The differences between a personal statement and an English essay
- A brief intro to two possible personal statement structures
- My favorite brainstorming exercises & why I’ve settled on these
- How to brainstorm a narrative
- How these exercises have led to great essays
- A simple assessment tool for helping a student determine if a topic is likely to help them stand out or not
- A list of common personal statement topics students should perhaps steer clear of
- What to do if a student a) has a great topic, or b) doesn’t
- Two ways to help a large group of students choose a topic (relatively) quickly using the Choose Your Own Adventure Tool
- Why you might consider attending college in the UK or Europe
- Four ways the college experience in the UK and Europe differs from the US experience
- An overview of options that include England, Scotland, Ireland, Netherlands and European business schools
- Application timelines
- What your high school will need to do
Useful Resources:
Know more about the role of technology in various disciplines by our expert Speaker Ms. Kanchi Khanna (Sr. Director Outreach and Admissions, Plaksha University | Education Management Expert)
Application Tips: The Supplemental Essay –
“Don’t try to write your essay based on what you think colleges want to hear. We’re building a diverse and dynamic community of students through the admissions process, and are not looking for just one thing or one type of student. So choose something that’s meaningful to you.” —Savannah Miller, Admissions Counselor
Cialfo Session: Applying to Business Schools in Europe
Learn from one of Europe’s top business schools, Bocconi, about aspects of top business schools and how to strengthen your application to them.
Going Dutch: Understanding fit, admissions and more in the Netherlands
Learn how to determine if the Netherlands is a good fit for your students, and how to assist them through their planning and application to Dutch higher educational institutions. The speakers will discuss admissions and application details, and further strategies to understand the Dutch system of higher education.
MEDIC MEETS: Charles University First Faculty of Medicine – Medic Meets with Vice-Dean Professor Eitan Brizman
TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY– Session on B.Sc. Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Dual Degree Liberal Arts | TAU & Columbia University