Feeling lost in the maze of college planning?
Join our October Crash Course!
CAP's Free webinar series to help you gain the knowledge and tools your family needs to navigate this journey with confidence.
WHEN YOU REGISTER YOU'LL GET:
Free Gift: We'll email you our FAFSA & CSS Profile Cheat Sheet - our way of saying thank you!
Recordings: If you can't attend live, don't worry! Just register and you'll receive the recordings.
This free, 4-part crash course is designed to take the guesswork out of college planning. In just two days, our experts will walk you through the essentials—from maximizing financial aid to writing a standout college essay. We’ll cover everything you need to know, step by step.
Date: Tuesday October 1st & Wednesday October 2nd
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm ET
Location: Online (Join from anywhere!)
Session Breakdown
Day 1 Tuesday October 1st
How to Maximize Financial Aid & Scholarships (Even If You Are Not Eligible)
Matt Carpenter & Peg Keough walk you through the do's and don'ts of financial aid and scholarships.
Learn:
How this whole “black box” works
Which college will give your family discounts
How to reduce your SAI
How to leverage colleges against one another for more money
Day 2 Wednesday October 2nd
Navigating the CSS Profile & FAFSA
Matt & Peg will walk end to end through the BEAST that is the CSS Profile and prepare you for completing the FAFSA like a pro.
Learn:
Who requires the CSS Profile?
Divorced/Separated household strategies
How to value real estate; most CSS Profile schools consider this
How to value your business
What questions NOT to answer
Making Your Mark: Writing College Essays that Truly Represent You
Former Director of Financial Aid at USC and College Planning Expert J.P. Schmidt share how to make your essay stand out from the crowd.
Learn:
What topics resonate
How to construct a compelling hook
Why the essay is more important than ever
Tying the essay to your overall body of work
The Common App:
Uncommon Tips For Success
Brian Ford, former BU Admissions officer (60,000+ apps read!) and Matt Carpenter talk about how to make YOUR application stand out.Learn:
Why the order of your activities/extracurriculars matter
How to stand out on your application
The do's and don'ts that can make or break an application
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