College Admissions
The college search and application process can be overwhelming. This webinar will help you establish a personalized admissions road map by addressing topics such as current trends in admissions, building a balanced list of colleges, and the different components of the college application including transcripts, essays, and interviews.
College Admissions (SPANISH)
This webinar in SPANISH helps families establish a personalized admissions road map by addressing topics like current trends in admissions, building a balanced list of colleges, and factors that impact the admissions decision such as transcripts, essays, and interviews.
Q&A with College Admissions Experts
In this webinar hear from a panel of college admissions experts as they share their advice on how to launch a college search. Bring all your questions about the college admissions process, including those focused on campus visits, standardized tests, college fairs, and applications.
What to Know about the Digital SAT
The SAT, offered by College Board, is changing. The paper SAT that students used to take is being replaced by a digital test. We break down everything you need to know, including what’s new on the test and how to best prepare, in our short video. And to learn more about the digital SAT, visit https://www.mefa.org/blog/digital-sat
What to Know about College Fit
When you’re just beginning to search for colleges, every one you look at can feel like an exciting possibility. Learn how to narrow your search to the right group of schools and find the one that fits you best by considering size, location, campus culture, academics, and cost. To learn more about applying to college, visit https://www.mefa.org/admissions
Six Keys to Finding a Good College Fit
This webinar, presented by Dr. Amanda Sterk, Director of Accelerated Programs at Florida Southwestern State College and Dr. Timothy Poynton, Associate Professor at the University of Massachusetts Boston, two experienced educators with a passion for helping students realize their full potential, provide you with a roadmap for the college admissions process. With all of the information available, it can be difficult to begin your college search and narrow down what’s most important. This webinar introduces a systematic approach for the college search and information-gathering process, as well as explain the six keys to finding a good college fit.
Athletics in College Admissions
This webinar, presented by Dr. Mike Janicki, Ed.D, School Counselor at Old Rochester Regional, discuss athletics in college admissions. Topics include sports divisions, eligibility, the college search process, and issue to consider.
Why to Consider Community College
Are you thinking about attending a community college? Community colleges are two-year schools where you can earn an associate degree. They have many benefits, including costing less than 4-year institutions, allowing you to utilize MassTransfer, having open enrollment and rolling admissions, and offering career training and apprenticeship programs.
Standardized Tests
Students often take standardized tests, such as the SAT® and ACT®, as part of the college admissions process. Learn about the differences between the two, if they are required for admission, and how many times you can take them.
Letters of Recommendation
Letters of recommendation are an important part of the college application process. Learn who should write them, when students should request them, and how many letters students will need.