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SPA offers annual in-person college nights for seniors and juniors plus a variety of special topic information programs to help students and families understand the college planning process. Where available, program recordings and slides are posted below for ease of access.
In-Person Grade Level College Events
September 2, 2026 - 6:30-7:30 p.m. Senior College Night for students and parents/guardians: Advice, perspective, and practical information on the college application season. Dinner available 5:30-6:30 p.m. Download 2025 slideshow here. Download 2025 video here.
January 11, 2027 - 6:30-7:30 p.m. Junior College Night for students and parents/guardians: We expect every junior and ask at least one parent/guardian to attend, to hear the same information and advice together to set the tone for juniors' college search process. Dinner available 5:30-6:30 p.m. Download 2026 slideshow here. Download 2026 video recording here.
Financial Aid and Paying for College
Learn more about the College Money Method workshops for SPA families held on Zoom throughout the school year.
2026 TCP College Fair
October 4, 2026 - 1:00-3:00PM: The 2025 Twin Cities Partnership Fair (TCP College Fair) will be held in-person at Mounds Park Academy. The annual TCP College Fair invites students from six member schools and three college access organizations to meet with admission representatives from more than 100 colleges and universities to learn more about campus programs and the admission process. Juniors and seniors are strongly encouraged to participate. Here is a list of colleges and universities participating in the fair, and schools continue to register in the weeks leading up to the event. Students are encouraged to check their CC Google Classroom for more guidance.
College Knowledge Zoom Sessions and Special Topics
Held from 12:00-1:00 p.m. for families. We also welcome any interested students to listen to the recordings. These events will be held virtually on Zoom using this link.
September 11, 2026 - Juniors in the Fall, Grade 11. Download 2025 video recording here. Download 2025 presentation slides here.
September 18, 2026 - Q & A session for Junior Families, Grade 11
October 2, 2026 - Q & A session on College Applications, Grade 12
November 13, 2026 - Q & A session for Sophomore Families, Grade 10
January 29, 2027 - Sophomore Family College Introduction, Grade 10. Download 2026 slideshow here. Download 2026 video recording here.
February 19, 2027 - Building Your College List, Grade 11
May 4, 2027 - Trends in College Admissions, Grades 10-11 Download 2026 video here. Download 2026 presentation slides here.
May 11, 2027 - Looking Ahead to Your College Search, Grade 10 Download 2026 Video here. Download 2026 presentation slides here.
Library of recent recordings
College Athletic Recruitment Download 2022 Video here.
College Athletic Recognition Event Download 2026 Video here.
Seeking Accommodations in College (with Emily King, SPA learning specialist, and Clare Roney, SPA Upper School counselor), Grades 10-12 Download 2025 Video here. Download presentation slides here.
What Matters to Me in My College Search, Grade 11 Download 2025 video here. Download 2025 presentation slides here.
Seniors and College Admission Decisions, Grade 12 Download 2025 Video here. Download 2025 presentation slides here.
Understanding What Matters to Colleges in the Admissions Process, Grade 11 Download 2026 video here. Download 2026 presentation slides here.
Finding Joy in the Process, Grades 10-11 Download 2026 video here. Download 2025 presentation slides here.
Understanding Options in US Higher Education, Grade 11 Download 2022 video here. Download 2022 presentation slides here.
Options in International Higher Education, Grade 11 Download 2022 video here. Download 2022 audio here. Download 2022 presentation slides here.
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