Events
Upcoming
Date: Tuesday, June 9th
Housebound High Schoolers:
Making the most of a strange summer
If you’re like most families, coronavirus has thrown a major wrench in your plans. Teenagers are now stuck at home, with no summer camps, no extracurricular activities, and no jobs or internships to look forward to. If you’re a parent, you may be wondering how to approach this summer so that your teenager stays productive, stimulated, and competitive for college admissions.
In this free webinar, we will be discussing ways to keep your teenager active throughout a summer that promises to be non-traditional. While colleges understand the unique challenges of a housebound summer, they are also expecting students to come up with creative ways to stay involved, either academically or through their community. We will be discussing activities, projects, and methods for helping your teenager, whether they are an underclassman or a rising senior.
Moreover, we will be helping parents understand the avenues that they can take to help keep their teenager accountable. With so many parents assuming the roles of teacher and now guidance counselor, things can get complicated. But don’t worry, we’re here to help.
Join us for a webinar followed by a question and answer session, wherein you can ask questions related to your unique situation. We can’t wait to see you there!
Zoom Webinar (invitation only)
4:00 - 5:15 PM (EST)
Date: TBA
The College Roadmap: (***POSTPONED***)
Tools to organize an effective admissions strategy
Are you the parent of a college-bound high school student? With college admissions more competitive than ever before, applicants need an admissions strategy to help them stand out. Join us to learn about what top colleges are looking for in an applicant. Learn how to organize your student’s admissions profile with a cohesive Admissions Angle strategy and how to leverage spikeview to help organize all relevant admissions data.
Fremont, Centerville Community Center 1:00 - 2:15 PM
Palo Alto, Mitchell Park Community Center 4:00 - 5:15 PM
College Admissions Services
Schedule a Free Consultation
Meet with Alex one-on-one via video chat to talk about your son/daughter’s admissions plan. Afterwards, receive a no-obligation Customized College Roadmap (CCR) with advice on courses, extracurricular activities, standardized tests, and Admissions Angle strategy.
Past Events
Date: Tuesday, June 2nd
Extracurricular Activities and
College Admissions
We at The Admissions Angle have years of experience helping students gain admission to top colleges including Stanford, Penn, Caltech, Johns Hopkins, and many more. Through this experience, we have developed a list of what we believe to be the most valuable extracurricular activities for admissions. Join us to learn more about how athletics, the arts, student research, community service, etc. work (or don’t work!) to bolster an admissions strategy.
Zoom Webinar (invitation only) 4:00 - 5:15 PM (EST)
Date: Thursday, May 21st
Extracurricular Activities:
What are top colleges looking for?
We at The Admissions Angle have years of experience helping students gain admission to top colleges including Stanford, Penn, Caltech, Johns Hopkins, and many more. Through this experience, we have developed a list of what we believe to be the most valuable extracurricular activities for admissions. Join us to learn more about how athletics, the arts, student research, community service, etc. work (or don’t work!) to bolster an admissions strategy.
Zoom Webinar (invitation only) 4:00 - 5:15 PM (EST)
Date: Thursday, May 14th
The College Essay Workshop
With the added complication of Coronavirus, the Class of 2021 is in for a stressful senior year. Top colleges will expect to see excellent grades, and cancelled tests will need to be made up. It is therefore more important than ever for students to get a jump on college admissions essays as early as possible, so that they can save their energy this fall.
Join The Admissions Angle’s Academic Director Noelle Compton, as she shares her expertise on college essays. This workshop will include information on:
- The Essay Archetypes (the extracurricular essay, the community essay, the “Why Us” essay, etc.)
- Planning the perfect personal statement
- Strategizing a plan of attack, including a calendar for completion
($100) General Admission Students will receive:
- A recording of the presentation for later reference
- The Admissions Angle Personal Statement Manual (PDF)
- The Admissions Angle Application Profile Brainstorming Questionnaire (PDF)
- The Admissions Angle Essay Workbook (PDF)
($250) Premium Admission Students will also receive:
- 1:1 personal statement brainstorm session with Noelle (60 minutes)
- Supplemental essay list for up to ten schools of the student’s choice
- One voucher for a round of personal statement feedback and edits, to be redeemed before early applications (mid-October)
Zoom Webinar (invitation only) 6:00 - 8:00 PM (EST)
Date: Thursday, May 7th
College Applications from Quarantine
College applications are difficult under normal circumstances, but coronavirus has significantly complicated the process. It’s more important than ever to get a head start on college applications, and we’re here to help!
We’ll be sharing:
- The perfect timeline for completing each step of the process including essays, tests, letters of recommendation, and more
- How to cultivate an application strategy
- How to research colleges from home
- A preliminary outline on how to choose which colleges to apply to
- Updates on how Coronavirus is expected to impact the admissions process for rising seniors
We look forward to a Q&A session at the conclusion of our webinar, so come equipped with all of your pressing questions!
Zoom Webinar (invitation only) 4:00 - 5:15 PM (EST)
Date: Wednesday, April 29th
College Applications from Quarantine
College applications are difficult under normal circumstances, but coronavirus has significantly complicated the process. It’s more important than ever to get a head start on college applications, and we’re here to help!
We’ll be sharing:
- The perfect timeline for completing each step of the process including essays, tests, letters of recommendation, and more
- How to cultivate an application strategy
- How to research colleges from home
- A preliminary outline on how to choose which colleges to apply to
- Updates on how Coronavirus is expected to impact the admissions process for rising seniors
We look forward to a Q&A session at the conclusion of our webinar, so come equipped with all of your pressing questions!
Zoom Webinar (invitation only) 4:00 - 5:15 PM (EST)
Date: Wednesday, April 15th
The College Essay Workshop
With the added complication of Coronavirus, the Class of 2021 is in for a stressful senior year. Top colleges will expect to see excellent grades, and cancelled tests will need to be made up. It is therefore more important than ever for students to get a jump on college admissions essays as early as possible, so that they can save their energy this fall.
Join The Admissions Angle’s Academic Director Noelle Compton, as she shares her expertise on college essays. This workshop will include information on:
- The Essay Archetypes (the extracurricular essay, the community essay, the “Why Us” essay, etc.)
- Planning the perfect personal statement
- Strategizing a plan of attack, including a calendar for completion
($100) General Admission Students will receive:
- A recording of the presentation for later reference
- The Admissions Angle Personal Statement Manual (PDF)
- The Admissions Angle Application Profile Brainstorming Questionnaire (PDF)
- The Admissions Angle Essay Workbook (PDF)
($250) Premium Admission Students will also receive:
- 1:1 personal statement brainstorm session with Noelle (60 minutes)
- Supplemental essay list for up to ten schools of the student’s choice
- One voucher for a round of personal statement feedback and edits, to be redeemed before early applications (mid-October)
Zoom Webinar (invitation only) 6:00 - 8:00 PM (EST)
Date: Wednesday, April 9th
Planning for College Admissions During Covid-19 (Updated)
Zoom Webinar (invitation only) 4:00 - 5:15 PM (EST)
Date: Wednesday, April 1st
Planning for College Admissions During Covid-19
Zoom Webinar (invitation only) 4:00 - 5:15 PM (EST)
Date: Sunday, March 22nd
The College Roadmap:
Tools to organize an effective admissions strategy
Are you the parent of a college-bound high school student? With college admissions more competitive than ever before, applicants need an admissions strategy to help them stand out. Join us to learn about what top colleges are looking for in an applicant. Learn how to organize your student’s admissions profile with a cohesive Admissions Angle strategy and how to leverage spikeview to help organize all relevant admissions data.
Thank you to all the participants for tuning in!
Date: February 12th, 2020
Transfer Application Essay Workshop Westchester Community College
Join us in Valhalla for a free information seminar on how to craft an Admissions Angle strategy and use it to write effective transfer application essays. We’ll talk about the all-important Common App personal statement, the “why transfer” essay, and the “why us” essay.
Congratulations to all our 2020 TAA Transfer Scholars!
We’re committed to the mission of equal access to education and hope to continue working in our community to help others on their path to higher education. Community Colleges and other public educational institutes like Westchester Community College provide a valuable service to those who take alternative paths to a four year degree.
