Applying to College
Applying to College
We are offering these seminars because of the complexity of the college application process. Students who wish to pursue other pathways such as community or technical college, trade school, apprenticeships, military, study abroad, service, or work are encouraged to contact Lara Lindersmith directly with questions. llinders@tahomasd.us.
Dates for most seminars have not been set yet.
Basics of Applying to College
September 1, PH B
September 2, PH A
What’s the Common App? Do I need to take the SAT? What are rolling admissions? We’ll get down to the basics about applying to college.
How & When to Apply
Many students don’t really know where to start when it comes to college admissions. We’ll go over the process and do some individual research so you are prepared to start your applications in August and September.
Four Year College Checklist for Seniors
One Minute Video about Applying to College
Finding the Right Fit - The College Search Process
Searching for the right college sounds intimidating, but there are many things you can do to find a college that’s the best fit for you! Join Navia Winderling from UW Tacoma to go over important things to consider as you start the college search process.
One Minute Video about the College Search Process
College Application Essays
Even the best writers can get stressed out about college application essays. Your admission could depend on that one essay to make you stand out from your peers. Join PLU Assistant Director of Admissions Cassandra Kopriva to learn about the pitfalls and strengths of college essays. Learn what to write about and what to avoid, while thinking about what type of essay you want to write and how to stand out.
One minute video about College Application Essays
Applying to Elite Colleges - Freshman, Sophomores, and Juniors encouraged to attend this one
What will increase your chances of getting noticed by an admissions counselor at a top school? Ms. Lindersmith will help you come up with a strategy for your applications and answer your questions.
Four Year College Checklist for Seniors
Applying to Four-Year Colleges - Information from the counseling department to help you complete your applications
Why Go Out of State and WUE Scholarships
Learn about some of the benefits of going to an out of state college, as well as the details of Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) and how it works. WUE scholarships help many students get in-state tuition at out-of-state public universities in the West
Morning Presenters: Lisa Hanson, Seton Hall University; Roosevelt Mendez, University of Idaho; Savannah Allmett, Boise State University
Afternoon Presenters: Sarah Faulk, San Diego State University; Jarrod Larse, Oregon State University; Tiffany Viggiano, University of Alaska Anchorage
How College Decisions Are Made
While no college makes decisions exactly the same way, there are some significant similarities that can help you understand what colleges are looking for once an application is submitted. This session will help you better understand what this process looks like on the college side.
Morning Presenters: Amy Pham, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Tiffany Viggiano, University of Alaska Anchorage
Afternoon Presenters: Ruth Schauble, Whitworth University; Anna Aegerter, University of Redlands; Lisa Hanson, Seton Hall University
Scholarships
Finding and applying for scholarships can be a confusing and complicated process. We’ll talk about strategies to maximize the time you spend to earn money for college. This is a repeat of a seminar that was offered earlier this year.