Free Webinar: Conversations with a Consultant - Get College-Ready: 7 Essential Steps for High Schoolers

Parents, the clock is ticking!

Competitive college programs are more selective than ever, your teen can’t afford to wait. In this fast-paced webinar, we’ll reveal the seven must-do steps to help students from Westlake, Vandegrift, Lake Travis, Westwood, Bowie, and other top Austin-area schools stand out, lower stress, and boost their chances at elite colleges and scholarships. From academic planning and leadership building to admissions strategy and financial prep, you’ll leave with a clear, actionable game plan. Perfect for parents of freshmen through seniors who want their teen ready to compete, stand out, and succeed.

PRESENTER:

Melissa Wood, M.Ed.

College Consulting Director

Access College America

Melissa is a licensed school counselor with Bachelor's and Master's of Music Degrees from Sam Houston State University, a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Texas State University, and a School Counselor Certification from Angelo State University. She has worked her entire career in public education, serving her campus community for 23 years in various roles, and has served as a school counselor for the past 5 years. Melissa has a true calling for assisting scholars in finding their chosen career path while also guiding them through the admission process to highly selective schools in Texas and across the country.

Melissa has served in roles ranging from band director to College & Career Transition Coordinator to Academic Guidance Counselor. She has a broad range of experience assisting everyone from those who are undecided in their major to those applying to some of the most selective colleges in the country with the intention of securing a STEM major. As Transition Coordinator & Guidance Counselor, Melissa has successfully assisted scholars through the course selection process for dual credit, Advanced Placement, the International Baccalaureate programs, along with numerous Career & Technical Education programs.

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