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From the start to the end of the university search process, we are here to support you! The workshops that we have shared here are part of our efforts to provide students with information and resources that can help to guide them through their university search and application process.
Global Options
Summary: This workshop offers students a broad overview of the key differences in approaches to higher education around the world, both in terms of educational philosophy as well as how the application processes differ.
Here is a recording of the workshop
Here are the slides from the workshop
Designing Your Life - Part 1: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life
Summary: This workshop introduces the idea that you do not need to have a career plan for the rest of your life before going to university. Instead, students learn an overview of how to build a well-lived, joyful life using concrete steps from the "Designing Your Life" framework created at Stanford University by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans. Students also learn about Odyssey Plans and have to create three radically different 5-year plans for their life for the next workshop.
Here is a recording of the workshop
Here are the slides from the workshop
Intro to Applying in the UK
Summary: A guest presenter from the University of Nottingham will help you to learn about how to choose and apply to UK unis.
Here is a recording of the workshop.
Here are the slides from the workshop.
US College Rankings: How to Get Into a 'Good' College
Summary: What do the rankings tell us about a college or university? How are the rankings made? Are there other factors to consider when looking for a "good" college? In this video we'll explore these questions and look at resources to help you find colleges where you can get a great education that will help you build a great life.
Here is a recording of the workshop.
Here are the slides from the workshop.
How to Write an Outstanding Resume or CV
Summary: Learn why resumes are an important part of applying to universities, how to write a resume that will help you to shine in the application process, what types of experiences are included on a resume and more.
Here is a recording of the workshop
Here are the slides from the workshop
Here is a guide to writing an outstanding resume or CV
How to Research Colleges (Without Visiting in Person)
Summary: Learn and practice various methods for researching universities in a way that helps get beyond their marketing.
Here is a recording of the workshop
Here are the slides from the workshop
Here is a guide to researching colleges without visiting
How to Write a University Admissions "Personal Statement" for the UK, Europe, Canada, Asia, etc. (not the U.S.)
Summary: Learn about writing a UK personal statement, a European style 'Letter of Motivation' and other university admissions essays that focus on what course you want to study. Learn what the admissions tutors are looking for, changes for the 2026 cycle and top resources.
Here is a recording of the workshop
Here are the slides from the workshop
How to Write a U.S. 'Common App' Style Admissions Essay – Part 1 – Do’s and Don’ts
Summary: Learn what U.S. colleges and universities are looking for in a Common App essay; how to identify strengths and weaknesses in these essays; and keys to a successful essay.
Here is a recording of the workshop
Here are the slides from the workshop
How to Write a U.S. 'Common App' Style Admissions Essay – Part 2 – Drafting Your Essay
Summary: Learn and implement the steps for drafting your essay -- from brainstorming ideas to completing your first draft -- this workshop will walk you through the steps to help you craft an essay that helps U.S. colleges learn what type of person you are and how you would contribute to the college's community.
Here is a recording of the workshop
Here are the slides from the workshop
Here is the Common App Essay Brainstorm and Drafting Guide
A Deep Dive into the Davis UWC Partner Colleges & Universities
Summary: This is a workshop to help UWC students learn more about the Davis UWC Scholars program and how you can dig deeper into available information to help you research the colleges and unis that are part of the partnership.
Here is a recording of the workshop
Here are the slides from the workshop (**slide 22 has resources to help you research partner colleges)
An Intro to the Common App
Summary: This workshop will help students (and families) learn about how the Common App works. This is the primary application used for applying to colleges and universities in the U.S.
Here is a recording of the workshop
Here are the slides from the workshop
Requesting Teacher Letters of Recommendation
Summary: This workshop will help students all about recommendation letters including: what types of recommendation letters exist; what colleges and universities require them; how to ask for them; how to make sure they get written.
Here is a recording of the workshop
Here are the slides from the workshop
Supplemental Essays in U.S. College Admissions: Student Guide
Summary: This workshop will help students learn about "supplemental essays" that are a part of applying to colleges in the U.S. including: what they are; why they matter; common essay prompts; examples of strong supplements; how to find them; resources for writing them; and more.
Here is a recording of the workshop
Here are the slides from the workshop
Balanced Lists and Choosing How to Apply: Prep for U.S. Admissions
Summary: This workshop will help students learn the difference between a reach, match and likely school in U.S. admissions; about the various ways to apply including the advantage of applying Early Decision; and will help UWCEA D1 students know what to prioritize over the June/July break for their university applications.
Here is a recording of the workshop
Here are the slides from the workshop
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