Upcoming Events
Strategic College & Application Preparation
Webinar Series
Current high school juniors (Class of 2027): The spring of junior year is an important planning period in the college admissions process.
Aim’s small-group strategy sessions are designed to help students organize their college search, plan a productive summer, and begin developing the personal narrative that will anchor their applications.
Each interactive session is limited to 20 students to allow for individualized guidance, discussion, and strategic planning. Students need to attend only one session. Each session is three hours long and will cover the topics displayed on the right. Click on the + each topic to view details.
Session Dates:
Wednesday, March 25 | 4PM - 7PM (MT)
Saturday, March 28 | 9AM - 12PM (MT)
Wednesday, April 1 | 4PM– 7PM (MT)
Saturday, April 4 | 9AM - 12PM (MT)
Wednesday, April 15 | 4PM–7PM (MT)
Saturday, April 18 | 9AM - 12PM (MT)
Fee: $350 per session
Session Topic Details
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● Current admissions trends and expectations
● What selective colleges evaluate in applications
● How academic, extracurricular, and personal factors interact
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● How to research colleges
● Evaluating academic programs and departments
● Understanding institutional mission, culture, and student experience
● Identifying potential majors and academic interests
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● Reach, target, and likely schools
● Factors to consider: academic fit, social fit, financial fit
● Strategic list building to maximize opportunity
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● Summer programs, internships, work, and independent projects
● Aligning summer experiences with intellectual and personal interests
● Demonstrating initiative and depth of engagement
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● Evaluating impact, leadership, and commitment
● Positioning activities effectively in applications
● Identifying opportunities for growth and initiative before senior year
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● What colleges look for in personal statements
● Brainstorming meaningful experiences and themes
● Beginning the personal narrative and essay development process
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● Junior spring checklist
● Summer timeline for essays, activities, and applications
● Key milestones leading into senior fall