The Madison PTSA is proud to highlight the following webinars hosted by one of our academic booster partners, Educational Connections.
College Insider Insights: What Your 11th Grader Should Do Now to Stand Out in the Admissions Process
Oct. 1, 2024 7 PM ET
It’s go time for high school juniors! This is an important year ahead for boosting success with college admissions. And if you’ve ever wondered how college admissions offices decide who should move forward, you’re in luck!
During this free workshop for students and parents, you will learn:
- The application strategy your student needs to set themselves apart from the crowded (and highly qualified!) applicant pool
- How juniors can maximize this school year by building a memorable narrative to share with colleges
Common questions about the Common App, essays, and the pros and cons of applying early - The changing role of the SAT and ACT in the admissions cycle (and important changes to both tests that your child needs to know about)
Register here.
Roadmap to College: What Your Student Should Do Now to Stand Out Later
Oct. 22, 2024 7 PM ET
College admissions offices across the country are overflowing with applications as more students cast a wider net in their pursuit of the perfect school. As the process gets more competitive, finding ways to stand out is a must. But how can your teen do that when there are so many qualified applicants? You will gain insight on:
- How the college admissions landscape is continually changing and what it means for your family
- How starting the process early ( in 8th -10th grades) can move a “dream school” into the “target” range
- The most significant factors that now determine whether a student will be admitted to their dream school
- How students can use their interests and accomplishments to craft a narrative throughout high school to help their future applications stand out
- Ways to know if and when your child should prep for the ACT/SAT— or if they should skip the tests altogether
Register here.
