The college application process can be confusing and stressful, particularly for students from low-income families and those who would be the first in their family to attend college. By joining the American College Application Campaign, high schools can take steps to ensure every senior gets the opportunity to apply to college. This webinar will introduce the campaign, discuss what it means to be a host site, and provide guidance on how to host a college application event this year with COVID-19 limitations, if necessary.

Join ACAC staff and educators from across the country to:

• learn about the American College Application Campaign,
• what it means to be a host site,
• how to adjust for possible in-person limitations due to COVID-19, and
• why you should consider hosting a campaign event.

Katherine Pastor, 2016 National School Counselor of the Year and counseling department chair at Flagstaff High School and Bryan Contreras, vice president of K12 & education partnerships for myOptions® will outline the critical components counselors and college advisors need to know that help students build a balanced college list in preparation for your school’s American College Application Campaign Event. Presenters will also shine a light on best practices educators can adopt to support students when helping them research colleges – whether that support is in person or virtual.

In this session, attendees will learn key insights each student should consider as they research the variety of postsecondary options available and identify the institutions that best align with their academic profile, personal preferences, and family budget.

ACAC’s framework for successful college selection includes using myOptions® for college match, college research and self-awareness; ACAC and myOptions’ College Match and Fit Worksheet; and an event where all seniors apply to college during a designated event – whether in person or online.

The free myOptions student and educator tools will be highlighted in a detailed session on how to utilize them to support your college application event and overall management of the process will be conducted during this September 22nd webinar.