Resources for Students and Families

The Student Guide to College Planning

Knowing what lies ahead—and planning accordingly—can give you a tremendous advantage as you prepare to apply to college. The following is a guide linking to some of our most popular resources to help you move confidently through college planning.

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How to Stand Out On Your College Essays This Fall

Getting ready to start college applications? Our partner, College Essay Guy, has the tips and tricks you need to stand out! 🌟 In this session, Ethan Sawyer (The College Essay Guy himself) provides advice on standing out with this year's new supplemental essays.

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For Parents & Guardians: Back to School with Scoir

Curious how Scoir can support you and your student through the college discovery process, all for free? We’ll show you how you can use Scoir today. You’ll also hear from one parent as he shares his experience using Scoir with his own child, a high school junior.

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The Admission Game

This event with Peter Van Buskirk, a former Dean of Admission, will give you a behind-the-scenes look at the college admission process. You'll become a "pretend" member of an admission committee and make a decision on an example student; you'll learn about the hooks, the hotspots, and what colleges are actually looking for.

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Step-By-Step Guide to Spring For 10th and 11th Graders

In this event with Scoir and Test Innovators, we share all you need to have top of mind during the spring of your sophomore and junior year.

ACT and SAT test prep
Tips on requesting letters of recommendation
College visit and college list building tips
Financial aid must-knows

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5 Things to Do During the Second Half of Senior Year

Wondering what to do with the rest of your senior year? In this episode, Elena from Scoir and Tom from College Essay Guy Team share their top 5 essential checklist items for you!

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Getting to Know Colleges from Campus or the Couch

We're joined by Scoir team member with a background in admissions, Liz McGonigle! We dive into how college fairs and events typically work, how to engage with college reps, and fun ways to explore schools right from your couch.

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Family Bootcamp: Keys to Getting Started with College Planning

Want to guide your student in their college application journey but aren't sure where to start? Check out this first in our Family Bootcamp mini-series. You'll learn about the best practices, mistakes to avoid, and more!

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What You Need to Know About the New FAFSA

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), managed by the Department of Education, will have major changes affecting this year's applicants. Here's what you need to know!

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A Guide for Evaluating College Summer Programs

Getting ready for summer? ☀️ We'll break down the value of summer programs, ways to compare different offerings, and how you can discover programs (for any season) right through Scoir.

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How to Get Started on Scoir as a Parent or Guardian

So, your student invited you to join them on Scoir or you've found Scoir yourself—let's talk about getting started! ⭐ We'll outline the features Scoir offers, what you need to know about each, and how to get started.

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College Planning Checklist for 11th Graders

What’s the point of all that hard work if you don’t have a plan? Let’s review a game plan to follow during your junior year that’ll keep you on track for applying to college!

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College Planning Checklist for 12th Graders

Needless to say, this year is full of important to-dos. Here’s a checklist to help keep you on track for success when it comes time to apply for college.

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Getting Started as a Parent or Guardian

As a parent or guardian, you play an integral role on Scoir, from providing college suggestions to general guidance. Learn how to get started with this helpful guide!

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Test Anxiety Infographic (with Test Innovators)

Learn how to battle test anxiety in this infographic we created with Test Innovators, our test prep partner.

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Resources for Students and Families

The Student Guide to College Planning

Event Replays

How to Stand Out On Your College Essays This Fall

For Parents & Guardians: Back to School with Scoir

The Admission Game

Step-By-Step Guide to Spring For 10th and 11th Graders

Podcast Episodes

5 Things to Do During the Second Half of Senior Year

Getting to Know Colleges from Campus or the Couch

Family Bootcamp: Keys to Getting Started with College Planning

Blog Posts

What You Need to Know About the New FAFSA

A Guide for Evaluating College Summer Programs

How to Get Started on Scoir as a Parent or Guardian

Guides and Checklists

College Planning Checklist for 11th Graders

College Planning Checklist for 12th Graders

Getting Started as a Parent or Guardian

Test Anxiety Infographic (with Test Innovators)

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