Case Study of a Successful College Application Process (And What You Can Learn from it)
Hosted by the College Essay Guy
Monday, October 5 | 5:00 - 6:00 pm PT/8:00 9:00 pm ET
Join us for a free live webinar where Ethan Sawyer (College Essay Guy) and former admissions officer Tom Campbell deconstruct a real, successful college application from start to finish — sharing the strategies, essay insights, and insider feedback that can help you craft your own standout application.
Topics covered:
-Deconstructing a real, successful application from start to finish.
-Why certain choices (in list, essays, and extracurriculars) led to success.
-Analyzing the “strategy” behind a balanced and effective application
-Learning how to apply these successful patterns to your own journey.
-Dispelling myths about what a “perfect” applicant looks like.
7th Annual California College Affordability Summit
Hosted by the California Student Aid Commission
Tuesday, October 6 | 8:30 am - 3:30 pm PT/ 11:30 am - 6:30 pm ET
The 7th Annual California College Affordability Summit will take place virtually on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. This event brings together K-12 educators, high school counselors, college financial aid administrators, student advocates, and policy leaders to share updates, resources, and tools for the 2027-28 application cycle. Find the full agenda and learn more: csac.ca.gov/summit
10 Ways to Level Up Your College Application Before You Click "Submit"
Hosted by the College Essay Guy
Thursday, October 15 | 4:00 - 5:00 pm PT / 7:00 - 8:00 pm ET
Your student’s college application is almost ready to go, but before you hit “Submit,” let’s make sure it’s putting your best foot forward. Join us for a practical, last-minute look at the small (and not-so-small) changes that can make your student’s application stronger, more cohesive, and more compelling to admissions officers. We’ll share actionable strategies, walk through a standout application, and leave plenty of time for questions.
Topics covered:
-Four ways to know if your student’s application is doing its job (and what that actually is)
-Three ways to improve students’ activities list
-Two qualities supplemental essays should demonstrate
-One analysis of an outstanding application
-We’ll rock the Q&A ’til the clock runs out"
Protecting Educational Access and Economic Prosperity for Undocumented Students and Immigrant Families
Hosted By the California Student Aid Commission
Thursday, October 15 | 9:00 - 10:00 am PT / 12:00 - 3:00 pm ET
The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) is driven by its mission to promote educational equity by making postsecondary education affordable for all Californians. CSAC is proud to host monthly webinars to share expertise and best practices on financial aid applications completion and meet the goals of the "CSAC Student Success Blueprint."
These webinars provide a platform to convene as a community, to:
- Hear the latest federal and state updates on financial aid
- Learn about CSAC’s tools and resources
- Listen to experts and partners in the field
- Address state emergencies and urgent access and success barriers
Admissions Unlocked LIVE! (Hosted by Ivy Dreams)
Wednesday, October 21 | 4:00 - 5:00 pm PT / 7:00 - 8:00 pm ET
A FREE Webinar Series for Rising Seniors and Families
🎓 Admissions Unlocked LIVE is a monthly webinar series for parents and students who are rising seniors. Many families wait too long to start preparing for the college admissions process. By senior year, missed deadlines, weak essays, and poor planning can create unnecessary stress. If you’re overwhelmed, unsure where to start, or tired of conflicting advice, this webinar is for you.
Each session is built around the PACE Framework:
• Plan
• Advocate
• Create
• Execute
You’ll leave with a better understanding of how to navigate the college admissions process step by step.
