February 2026
UPCOMING EVENTS (MT)
Mar 14 | 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)
Mar 3 | 6-7 PM | STARS Virtual Panel: Essay Writing: Join representatives from Yale University, University of South Carolina, University of Arizona, and Auburn University to learn about how to approach writing your college essays.
Mar 4 | 10-11 AM | The Real Cost of College: Join Appily in conversation with a financial aid expert for a practical session that moves beyond basic FAFSA guidance and focuses on affordability literacy: how students and families interpret cost, what they misunderstand, and how counselors can respond with clarity and confidence.
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 this recent session about essay coaching amidst AI and current admission trends.
Coalition for College Financial Aid Award Webinars: In Feb 2026, the Coalition offered two events for school counselors and college access advisors to learn about and deepen their understanding of financial aid. You can watch the recordings of both sessions.
Free Common App Guide: This CollegeWise guide includes the latest updates and advice from experts to help you navigate the Common App confidently.
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.
