December 2025
UPCOMING EVENTS (MT)
Feb 16 | 9 AM-4 PM | NMSU Aggie Experience | Corbett Center Student Union, International Mall, Las Cruces: See what the day in the life of an Aggie looks like!
VIRTUAL EVENTS (MT)
Dec 16 | 10-11 AM | NACAC + CGN Counselor Webinar: Moving on from Disappointment: Early applications not landing the way students hoped? You’re not alone, and neither are they. If your office is currently filled with big feelings, tough conversations, and “So what do I do now?” moments, this session is for you.
Dec 17 | 5-6 PM | Collegewise Webinar: 2026 Admissions Data Revealed: Be among the first to understand what this year’s early admissions results are revealing about future trends. Session geared toward counselors and parents of students in grades 8-11.
Jan 6 | 5-6 PM | Collegewise Webinar: How to Help Your Teen Find a College Major that Fits: Led by an Academic Advisor from UChicago, this session will talk through what it means to be “undecided” and how a student’s choice of major might be viewed in their college application.
Jan 6 | 6-7 PM | STARS Virtual Panel: Pre-College Summer and Fly-in Programs: This session spotlights growth opportunities for high school students on college campuses so they can “test drive” the college experience at little or no cost.
ONLINE RESOURCES
Free resources from the College Essay Guy: The College Essay Guy’s website offers help with supplemental essays, the University of California application, the activities section, and has resources for counselors, too, like this notes doc from NACAC in September. You can also check out their youtube channel where you will find resources like this Common App Walkthrough video, as well as these recent sessions about how students can improve their Common App in time for Regular Decision (part 1) (part 2).
Free Common App Guide: This CollegeWise guide includes the latest updates and advice from experts to help you navigate the Common App confidently.
College Advising Essentials: A free, ready-to-use resource collection created for counselors.
Schoolhouse.world: Access to free tutoring and courses for students seeking additional academic challenge.
Bilingual College Admission and Financial Aid Glossary: Developed in-house by ROCA and Davis New Mexico Scholarship staff. Covers admissions, financial aid, and scholarship terms in both English and Spanish.
