EducationUSA Webinar Series

Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, PA is excited to offer a monthly webinar series on the college application cycle — from the initial search to writing the college essay to interactions with regional alumni and admission officers, each webinar will offer timely insight for the fall application process and the opportunity to ask questions in a live chat format.

Each of these webinars is specifically geared to meet the guidelines of the EducationUSA Centers we visit each year: the presentation will only briefly describe F&M, instead focusing on the larger picture of the title topic within general college admission.  If you are a REAC, please do forward this registration information to any of your regional advisors who would have an interest in sharing with advisees.  The registration link is not recipient-specific, so please feel free to forward it to anyone who might be interested in attending.

Any questions can be directed via email to Carly Mankus, Sr. Assistant Dean of International Admission.

Starting Points: The College Search – August 22, 2018 at 6pm EST
Starting Points: The College Search – September 3, 2018 at 10am EST
Our first webinar of the Fall will cater to international students beginning from the foundational level of the search: how to stay organized, identify your resources, and develop a strategy in your college search and application process.

Starting Points: Studying in the Liberal Arts – September 16, 2018 at 7am EST
Starting Points: Studying in the Liberal Arts – September 24, 2018 at 11am EST
This webinar will highlight Liberal Arts colleges and their strengths-- what they offer and
how they differ from other institutions. How is applying to a Liberal Arts college different
from public universities or international higher ed? Find out here!

Writing the College Essay – September 16, 2018 at 8am EST
Writing the College Essay – October 7, 2018 at 10am EST
This webinar will share specific examples of especially poignant and unique essays — real glimpses of the type of writing that "shows" rather than "tells," shares the charisma of the applicant behind the writing, and highlights the strengths of an international student in particular.

The College Interview: Online – October 30, 2018 at 4pm EST
If evaluative interviews weren't stressful enough, add in major time zone differences and
cantankerous technology! This webinar will offer tips for how to conduct the best
evaluative interview via popular online channels: from how to best prepare for any
question you might be asked to how to follow up!

The Holistic Application Process: How Selective Schools Evaluate Applications – November 1, 2018 at 7am EST
This webinar will discuss some of the specifics behind applying to selective colleges
and universities - those that admit fewer than 40% of their applicant pool, for example.
Part of this discussion will also cover how to proceed from a Wait List decision -
something most students who apply to a batch of selective or highly selective
institutions will face in at least one case.

The Gap Year - Planning Your Gap Year or Applying Post-Gap – November 1, 2018 at 5pm EST
Even with the help of mentors and American education centers like EdUSA, applying
after a Gap Year can be intimidating. This webinar will discuss ways to positively share
your learning experiences, or plan for them.

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