College Preparation
Come learn everything you need to know about finding the right school, applying for college, and paying for it, too!
Past Workshops
Make it Pop!: Writing the College Essay
The personal statement essay can be one of the most stressful elements of the college application—but it doesn’t need to be! The personal statement is your opportunity to share parts of yourself with college admissions teams that they can’t see through test scores and your resume alone. This 4-part workshop series will provide tips for crafting a compelling essay, effectively telling your story, and proving to admissions teams that you would be a great student at their school!
WE OUT HERE: Exploring Life After High School
We get it—high school is HARD, so how can you even think about life AFTER high school? But don’t worry, we gotchu! Should you go to college? Should you get a job right away? What jobs ARE there? How do you know what the right job is for you? Join us in this 4-part workshop series that helps you answer these questions! We’ll get a chance to explore different options, hear from people who do all kinds of jobs and have all kinds of experiences, and more!
Cracking the College Nut: What is College? A Fair Opportunity Workshop
What IS college? Do you have to go? How much is it gonna cost? If you’ve ever wondered about these questions, we’re here to help in this 4-part workshop series! The Fair Opportunity Project is here to support high school students like you with information, guidance, and support as you learn about and apply to college! We’ll look at the entire college application process from applying for financial aid and scholarships, to finding your college "fit," to learning more about the student body/campus, and more!