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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.
Intro to Applying in Europe
Summary: This workshop is an overview of studying in and applying to universities in Europe. The workshop includes information about why to consider studying in Europe, things to consider while researching universities in Europe, practical information about applying in Europe and resources to help students get started. There is also information about select destinations in Europe relevant to our students.
Here is a recording of the workshop.
Here are the slides from the workshop.
Values-First: Hacking the College Game
Summary: This workshop encourages students to look beyond traditional rankings and rethink what makes a college “good.” It highlights the limits of prestige-driven metrics and emphasizes that long-term success and well-being depend more on engagement, mentorship, and meaningful experiences than on a school’s name. Ultimately, the goal is to help students choose institutions aligned with their values and take ownership of who they become—not just where they enroll.
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 unis in the UK, Europe, Canada, Asia, Africa, etc. (not the U.S.)
Summary: Many universities around the world (e.g. various unis in Asia, Africa, Latin America, Europe, the UK, some Canadian unis, etc.) all require the same style of essay when you apply -- the "what do you want to study and how are you qualified" essay. This is essentially the same as the UCAS Personal Statement.
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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