College Application & Admission Planning Online

Fall Workshop Series

Announcing –

Admissions Sense with The Best U College Application & Admission Planning Online Workshop Series Fall 2021

Join Our Fall Workshops

Below is our Fall 2021 workshop series for students and parents.

At The Best U, we know the college application process can be stressful and overwhelming for students and families alike. Through years of experience as college admission officers and high school counselors we’ve developed tried and true strategies for a well-planned college process.

Workshops are open to students and parents of any high school grade.

  • Our Application Series is most helpful to 12th grade students or parents
  • Our Admissions Planning Series will be valuable to 9th-11th grade students or parents.

Our team of expert advisors is committed to providing the knowledge, resources & tools to support students in making sense of college admissions & sharing their best selves with the world

Fall Application Online Workshop Series #1

Making Sense of College Application Requirements Online Workshop

Day: Sunday, September 12, 2021

Time: 5:00 p.m. MDT, 7:00 p.m. EDT, 6:00 p.m. CDT, 4:00 p.m. PDT USA

Cost: $36.00 USD

Our college admissions experts will walk you through the actions 12th-grade students and parents can take this fall to ensure a smooth process.

In this live session we will cover:

  • All the pieces that surround the completion of strong college applications including: requesting letters of recommendations, transcripts, test scores, unpacking optional opportunities & planning a strong application timeline
  • How to plan your college application timeline
  • Key time-sensitive pieces you need to know
  • A live Q&A with our expert advisors

See this workshop as a way to draft your “College Application To-Do List.”

Timeframe: We will dedicate 60-minutes to this interactive workshop with 30 to 45-minutes for the presentation and 15 to 30-minutes of Q&A.

Video Recording: All participants will receive a video recording after the workshop.

Can’t make it to the session? Register to receive a video of the full webinar.

Join Us Here!

Sign-up available up until 15 minutes prior to the event.

Fall Application Online Workshop Series #2

College Interview Prep Online Workshop

Day: Sunday, September 19, 2021

Time: 5:00 p.m. MDT, 7:00 p.m. EDT, 6:00 p.m. CDT, 4:00 p.m. PDT USA

Cost: $36.00 USD

Our college admissions experts will walk 11th and 12th-grade students and parents through the college admissions interview process.

In this live session we will cover:

  • What to expect in the college admissions interview
  • How the interview process works
  • What to do to prepare for the interview
  • When college admissions interviews happen
  • A live Q&A with our expert advisors

See this workshop as a way to plan out your college interview timeline and be prepared ahead of time.

Timeframe: We will dedicate 60-minutes to this interactive workshop with 30 to 45-minutes for the presentation and 15 to 30-minutes of Q&A.

Video Recording: All participants will receive a video recording after the workshop.

Can’t make it to the session? Register to receive a video of the full webinar.

Join Us Here!

Sign-up available up until 15 minutes prior to the event.

Fall College Admissions Planning Online Workshop Series #1

College Exploration & Relationship Building Online Workshop

Day: Sunday, September 19, 2021

Time: 6:30 p.m. MDT, 8:30 p.m. EDT, 7:30 p.m. CDT, 5:30 p.m. PDT USA

Cost: $36.00 USD

Our college admissions experts will walk 9th – 11th-grade students and parents through the process of exploring colleges.

In this live session we will cover:

  • Learn ways to explore colleges so you can start to create your college list
  • What relationship building with colleges looks like
  • What demonstrated interest is and why it is important in college admission
  • Why the fall is a great time to explore colleges
  • A live Q&A with our expert advisors

Timeframe: We will dedicate 60-minutes to this interactive workshop with 30 to 45-minutes for the presentation and 15 to 30-minutes of Q&A.

Video Recording: All participants will receive a video recording after the workshop.

Can’t make it to the session? Register to receive a video of the full webinar.

Join Us Here!

Sign-up available up until 15 minutes prior to the event.

Fall Application Online Workshop Series #3

Common Application Live Q&A Online Workshop

Day: Sunday, September 26, 2021

Time: 5:00 p.m. MDT, 7:00 p.m. EDT, 6:00 p.m. CDT, 4:00 p.m. PDT USA

Cost: $36.00 USD

Our college admissions experts will help 12th-grade students and parents walk you through the Common Application.

In this live session we will cover:

  • The questions you have about the Common Application
  • Discuss the key pieces you need to know to help you stand out more in the Common Application
  • A live Q&A with our expert advisors

Timeframe: We will dedicate 30 to 45-minutes to presenting and 15 to 30-minutes of Q&A, so students can get their questions answered.

Video Recording: All participants will receive a video recording after the workshop.

Can’t make it to the session? Register to receive a video of the full webinar.

Join Us Here!

Sign-up available up until 15 minutes prior to the event.

Fall Application Online Workshop Series #4

University of California Application Live Q&A Online Workshop

Day: Sunday, October 3, 2021

Time: 5:00 p.m. MDT, 7:00 p.m. EDT, 6:00 p.m. CDT, 4:00 p.m. PDT USA

Cost: $36.00 USD

Our college admissions experts will help 12th-grade students and parents walk you through the University of California Application.

In this live session we will cover:

  • The questions you have about the University of California application
  • Discuss the key pieces you need to know to help you stand out more in the University of California application
  • A live Q&A with our expert advisors

Timeframe: We will dedicate 45 to 60-minutes to Q&A, so students can get their questions answered.

Video Recording: All participants will receive a video recording after the workshop.

Can’t make it to the session? Register to receive a video of the full webinar.

Join Us Here!

Sign-up available up until 15 minutes prior to the event.

Fall College Admissions Planning Online Workshop Series #2

College Entrance Exams — The ACT, SAT, and more — Online Workshop

Day: Sunday, October 17, 2021

Time: 5:00 p.m. MDT, 7:00 p.m. EDT, 6:00 p.m. CDT, 4:00 p.m. PDT USA

Cost: $36.00 USD

Our college admissions experts will walk 9th – 11th-grade students and parents through the role that testing plays in college admission.

In this live session we will cover:

  • Learn the difference between the ACT, SAT, PSAT, and more
  • Discover the roles of the AP and IB exams in the application decision process
  • Discuss the various testing policies including test-optional, test-blind, test-flexible, and more
  • Learn the best times to prepare for and take official testing
  • A live Q&A with our expert advisors

Timeframe: We will dedicate 60-minutes to this interactive workshop with 30 to 45-minutes for the presentation and 15 to 30-minutes of Q&A.

Video Recording: All participants will receive a video recording after the workshop.

Can’t make it to the session? Register to receive a video of the full webinar.

Join Us Here!

Sign-up available up until 15 minutes prior to the event.

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