2027 Upcoming Workshops
Small Group Classes.
Interactive.
Results Driven.
Registration requires membership and is a benefit for families working with Access College America.
January
About this Workshop:
Summer activities are some of the most powerful tools students can use to stand out in college admissions — it’s where curiosity meets action. In this Summer Planning Workshop, students will learn how to design a summer that blends academic enrichment, hands-on experience, and personal growth. From research and internships to independent projects and wellness balance, this session equips students to plan it, do it, and document it for maximum impact.
*For All Grade Levels
February
About this Workshop:
In this workshop, we will discuss in detail all elements of college fit: Social, Financial and Academic. Although we offer a College Research Workshop, this workshop is designed as a precursor to that, and is positioned before it so students can determine what types of colleges they are looking for. We will also take a look at student learning styles and values, and how these can relate to college selection and fit. Some common sources of anxiety about college in general will also be presented.
*For All Grade Levels
About this Workshop:
The Common Application Activity List is often used in place of a resume within the college application. Students can include up to 10 activities that reflect their involvement, accomplishments, interests, and talents throughout high school. With only 150 characters per entry, strategy is essential.
In this hands-on workshop, scholars will use our template to narrow their Activity List to their strongest 10 entries. We will discuss how to organize and rank activities, strengthen descriptions, use effective action verbs, and revise entries for maximum impact.
*For Class of 2028
March
About this Workshop:
This College Research workshop is an introduction to researching colleges for your Dynamic and Balanced college lists.
Topics include:
-
Resources for determining academic, social and financial fit
-
College visit tips and advice
-
What to ask when talking to a college rep
-
Recommendations and timelines for college list building
*For All Grade Levels
About this Workshop:
The Common Application Activity List is often used in place of a resume within the college application. Students can include up to 10 activities that reflect their involvement, accomplishments, interests, and talents throughout high school. With only 150 characters per entry, strategy is essential.
In this hands-on workshop, scholars will use our template to narrow their Activity List to their strongest 10 entries. We will discuss how to organize and rank activities, strengthen descriptions, use effective action verbs, and revise entries for maximum impact.
*For Class of 2028
About this Workshop:
The Common Application is the platform students use to submit most, if not all, of their college applications. In this interactive workshop, scholars will learn what is required in each section of the Common App and how to complete their applications efficiently and accurately.
The presenter will walk through each section step by step, and scholars will have time to complete portions of the application during the workshop. This is a hands-on working lab, so all attendees are expected to participate with camera and audio on.
*For Class of 2028
April
About this Workshop:
Summer activities are some of the most powerful tools students can use to stand out in college admissions — it’s where curiosity meets action. In this Summer Planning Workshop, students will learn how to design a summer that blends academic enrichment, hands-on experience, and personal growth. From research and internships to independent projects and wellness balance, this session equips students to plan it, do it, and document it for maximum impact.
*For All Grade Levels
About this Workshop:
Crafting a competitive Main Essay, also known as the personal statement, is one of the most important parts of the college application process. Since this essay is reviewed by every college a student applies to, choosing the right topic and building a strong structure are essential.
In this workshop, scholars will learn what colleges are looking for in a strong Main Essay. The presenter will guide students through self-reflection exercises, introduce the four cornerstones of a great college essay, and help them begin shaping their topic and outline. Scholars are expected to arrive with all prerequisites completed.
*For Class of 2028
About this Workshop:
The Common Application Activity List is often used in place of a resume within the college application. Students can include up to 10 activities that reflect their involvement, accomplishments, interests, and talents throughout high school. With only 150 characters per entry, strategy is essential.
In this hands-on workshop, scholars will use our template to narrow their Activity List to their strongest 10 entries. We will discuss how to organize and rank activities, strengthen descriptions, use effective action verbs, and revise entries for maximum impact.
*For Class of 2028
About this Workshop:
The Common Application is the platform students use to submit most, if not all, of their college applications. In this interactive workshop, scholars will learn what is required in each section of the Common App and how to complete their applications efficiently and accurately.
The presenter will walk through each section step by step, and scholars will have time to complete portions of the application during the workshop. This is a hands-on working lab, so all attendees are expected to participate with camera and audio on.
*For Class of 2028
May
About this Workshop:
Crafting a competitive Main Essay, also known as the personal statement, is one of the most important parts of the college application process. Since this essay is reviewed by every college a student applies to, choosing the right topic and building a strong structure are essential.
In this workshop, scholars will learn what colleges are looking for in a strong Main Essay. The presenter will guide students through self-reflection exercises, introduce the four cornerstones of a great college essay, and help them begin shaping their topic and outline. Scholars are expected to arrive with all prerequisites completed.
*For Class of 2028
About this Workshop:
The Common Application Activity List is often used in place of a resume within the college application. Students can include up to 10 activities that reflect their involvement, accomplishments, interests, and talents throughout high school. With only 150 characters per entry, strategy is essential.
In this hands-on workshop, scholars will use our template to narrow their Activity List to their strongest 10 entries. We will discuss how to organize and rank activities, strengthen descriptions, use effective action verbs, and revise entries for maximum impact.
*For Class of 2028
About this Workshop:
The Common Application is the platform students use to submit most, if not all, of their college applications. In this interactive workshop, scholars will learn what is required in each section of the Common App and how to complete their applications efficiently and accurately.
The presenter will walk through each section step by step, and scholars will have time to complete portions of the application during the workshop. This is a hands-on working lab, so all attendees are expected to participate with camera and audio on.
*For Class of 2028
June
About this Workshop:
This workshop is designed to assist scholars in finding their WHY for going to college and is meant as an introduction to researching colleges for your Dynamic and Balanced college lists.
Topics include:
-
Exploring career values
-
Learning how to research careers
-
Completing an interest inventory
-
Discussing how to choose a college major.
*For All Grade Levels
About this Workshop:
Crafting a competitive Main Essay, also known as the personal statement, is one of the most important parts of the college application process. Since this essay is reviewed by every college a student applies to, choosing the right topic and building a strong structure are essential.
In this workshop, scholars will learn what colleges are looking for in a strong Main Essay. The presenter will guide students through self-reflection exercises, introduce the four cornerstones of a great college essay, and help them begin shaping their topic and outline. Scholars are expected to arrive with all prerequisites completed.
*For Class of 2028
About this Workshop:
The Common Application Activity List is often used in place of a resume within the college application. Students can include up to 10 activities that reflect their involvement, accomplishments, interests, and talents throughout high school. With only 150 characters per entry, strategy is essential.
In this hands-on workshop, scholars will use our template to narrow their Activity List to their strongest 10 entries. We will discuss how to organize and rank activities, strengthen descriptions, use effective action verbs, and revise entries for maximum impact.
*For Class of 2028
About this Workshop:
The Common Application is the platform students use to submit most, if not all, of their college applications. In this interactive workshop, scholars will learn what is required in each section of the Common App and how to complete their applications efficiently and accurately.
The presenter will walk through each section step by step, and scholars will have time to complete portions of the application during the workshop. This is a hands-on working lab, so all attendees are expected to participate with camera and audio on.
*For Class of 2028
July
About this Workshop:
Short Answer Questions are specific to each college and can vary widely in topic, purpose, and style. These responses give students another opportunity to show fit, personality, experience, and depth beyond the main essay.
In this workshop, scholars will learn what colleges are looking for in strong short-answer responses. We will guide students through exercises designed to help them approach the most common types of short-answer questions with strategy, clarity, and purpose.
*For Class of 2028
About this Workshop:
Crafting a competitive Main Essay, also known as the personal statement, is one of the most important parts of the college application process. Since this essay is reviewed by every college a student applies to, choosing the right topic and building a strong structure are essential.
In this workshop, scholars will learn what colleges are looking for in a strong Main Essay. The presenter will guide students through self-reflection exercises, introduce the four cornerstones of a great college essay, and help them begin shaping their topic and outline. Scholars are expected to arrive with all prerequisites completed.
*For Class of 2028
About this Workshop:
The Common Application Activity List is often used in place of a resume within the college application. Students can include up to 10 activities that reflect their involvement, accomplishments, interests, and talents throughout high school. With only 150 characters per entry, strategy is essential.
In this hands-on workshop, scholars will use our template to narrow their Activity List to their strongest 10 entries. We will discuss how to organize and rank activities, strengthen descriptions, use effective action verbs, and revise entries for maximum impact.
*For Class of 2028
About this Workshop:
The Common Application is the platform students use to submit most, if not all, of their college applications. In this interactive workshop, scholars will learn what is required in each section of the Common App and how to complete their applications efficiently and accurately.
The presenter will walk through each section step by step, and scholars will have time to complete portions of the application during the workshop. This is a hands-on working lab, so all attendees are expected to participate with camera and audio on.
*For Class of 2028
August
About this Workshop:
This College Research workshop is an introduction to researching colleges for your Dynamic and Balanced college lists.
Topics include:
-
Resources for determining academic, social and financial fit
-
College visit tips and advice
-
What to ask when talking to a college rep
-
Recommendations and timelines for college list building
*For All Grade Levels
About this Workshop:
Short Answer Questions are specific to each college and can vary widely in topic, purpose, and style. These responses give students another opportunity to show fit, personality, experience, and depth beyond the main essay.
In this workshop, scholars will learn what colleges are looking for in strong short-answer responses. We will guide students through exercises designed to help them approach the most common types of short-answer questions with strategy, clarity, and purpose.
*For Class of 2028
About this Workshop:
Crafting a competitive Main Essay, also known as the personal statement, is one of the most important parts of the college application process. Since this essay is reviewed by every college a student applies to, choosing the right topic and building a strong structure are essential.
In this workshop, scholars will learn what colleges are looking for in a strong Main Essay. The presenter will guide students through self-reflection exercises, introduce the four cornerstones of a great college essay, and help them begin shaping their topic and outline. Scholars are expected to arrive with all prerequisites completed.
*For Class of 2028
About this Workshop:
The Common Application Activity List is often used in place of a resume within the college application. Students can include up to 10 activities that reflect their involvement, accomplishments, interests, and talents throughout high school. With only 150 characters per entry, strategy is essential.
In this hands-on workshop, scholars will use our template to narrow their Activity List to their strongest 10 entries. We will discuss how to organize and rank activities, strengthen descriptions, use effective action verbs, and revise entries for maximum impact.
*For Class of 2028
About this Workshop:
The Common Application is the platform students use to submit most, if not all, of their college applications. In this interactive workshop, scholars will learn what is required in each section of the Common App and how to complete their applications efficiently and accurately.
The presenter will walk through each section step by step, and scholars will have time to complete portions of the application during the workshop. This is a hands-on working lab, so all attendees are expected to participate with camera and audio on.
*For Class of 2028
October
About this Workshop:
This workshop is designed to assist scholars in finding their WHY for going to college and is meant as an introduction to researching colleges for your Dynamic and Balanced college lists.
Topics include:
-
Exploring career values
-
Learning how to research careers
-
Completing an interest inventory
-
Discussing how to choose a college major.
*For All Grade Levels