May 2026
VIRTUAL EVENTS (MT)
May 13 | 1-2 PM | 10th Grade Roadmap: Stay on Track with College Prep: This IvyWise webinar will discuss course selection, standardized testing timelines, extracurricular development and college list research, so that students can hit the ground running before 11th grade.
May 13 | 6-7 PM | Virtual Access and Affordability Session: Featuring admissions representatives from Brown, Columbia, UChicago, and Vanderbilt.
May 18 | 5-6 PM | Gaining an Edge in Highly Selective Admissions: What really happens behind the scenes in selective admissions and what helps students rise above a crowded field? Learn more at this Collegewise webinar.
May 19 | 5-6 PM | Maximizing Extracurriculars Over the Summer: Learn how students can use the summer strategically to build stronger extracurriculars and enhance their overall applicant profile.
May 20 | 6-7 PM | Financial Aid for Families: In this Coalition for College: In this Coalition for College webinar, Berea College, Mount Holyoke College, and Reed College will share actionable tips for how student supporters can guide conversations about cost, stay organized with requirements, and help students make informed choices.
May 27 | 5-6 PM | Conquering the Common App: Top Mistakes to Avoid: Counselors and parents are invited to join Collegewise for actionable advice to help support teens as they build stronger applications while keeping timeline and workload manageable.
Jun 2 | 6-7 PM | STARS Virtual Panel: College to Career (Humanities): From art therapy to graphic design to writing, and everything in between, colleges have programs to set their students up for success in hundreds of careers using their humanities degrees. Join Brown, Notre Dame, Amherst, and the University of Maryland and learn more!
Jul 7 | 6-7 PM | STARS Virtual Panel: College to Career (STEM): From astronauts to engineers to zoologists, and everything in between, colleges have programs to set their students up for success in hundreds of different STEM careers. Explore the wide variety of resources and opportunities available with representatives from Caltech, MIT, University of Arizona, and the University of Iowa.
ONLINE RESOURCES
Free resources from the College Essay Guy: The College Essay Guy’s website offers help with all parts of the application process, including supplemental essays, the University of California application, and the activities section. They also have resources for counselors, 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.
Free Common App Guide: This CollegeWise guide includes the latest updates and advice from experts to help you navigate the Common App confidently.
Niche School Counselor: Free resources for school counselors, by school counselors.
Ivywise: Peruse this library of recorded webinars as you plan your college counseling curriculum for next year. Of particular interest might be Intentional College Visits: What Matters Most and Using AI Responsibly in the College Admissions Process.
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.
