College Planning 101: Expert Webinar Series

College Click is a private college counseling company dedicated to providing clear and informed guidance for college admissions planning. With a network of experts, we are offering a free series on key topics so you and your family can be prepare for college.

Navigate Your College Journey with Confidence!

Join us for College Click 101, a comprehensive webinar series designed to empower high school students and their families during the college admissions process. Our expert panelists will provide essential insights and strategies, ensuring you’re well-prepared for every step of this exciting journey.

Webinar Series Schedule

All sessions are on Wednesday evenings from 5:00 - 6:30 PM PST.

Wed
20
Aug 2025
College Planning Overview

Speakers: Donna Siegel, CEP and CEO of College Click

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Wed
3
Sep 2025
Using the Common Application & Essay Brainstorming

Speakers: Donna Siegel, Cristine Butler – College Click;  Christine Colton AP Lang Teacher/Hart High School & Lemonade Education

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Wed
15
Oct 2025
Mastering the UC & Cal State University Apps

Speakers: Donna Siegel – College Click, Angela Harris – College of the Canyons & College Click, Christine Colton – AP Lang Teacher/Hart High School & Lemonade Education

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Wed
11
Feb 2026
College Athletic Recruiting

Speakers: The Student Athlete Advisors

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Wed
11
Mar 2026
College Admissions for Visual & Performing Arts Majors

Speakers: Janet Reccia, Syracuse University; Ed Schoenberg – College Click (former VP of Otis College of Art and Design)

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Wed
15
Apr 2026
How to Manage Higher Ed Costs – Financial Aid, Scholarships and the Western Undergraduate Exchange

Speakers: Gary Bednorz – College Click; Josh Nowak – Head Counselor Hart High School; Angela Harris – College of the Canyons and College Click

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Why attend?

Expert Insights:

Learn from top professionals in college admissions and planning.

Peace of Mind:

Gain confidence in navigating the college application process.

Tailored Advice:

Get specific strategies for your unique college goals.

Ready to take the next step in your college journey?

Don’t miss out on this invaluable opportunity! Register now for each webinar to ensure your family is equipped with the knowledge needed for a successful college admission experience.

Your future awaits - Let's make it shine!

FAQs

What are the benefits of educational planning?

If students and families are truly staging to have a successful pathway to college and beyond, a comprehensive educational planning process can include helping clarify a student’s early interest, curriculum planning in high school, and a variety of summer and research opportunities to define and show increasing interest well prior to beginning their admissions.

With certified educational planners (CEP) on staff, College Click can help a few years before college lists, essays, and applications start. The CEP certification is the top professional designation in the field.

Engaging during their early high school years, students can ensure they have a directed process to clarity, greater success and significantly raise the odds of a successful university admissions to highly selective majors and schools.

What does college admissions counseling provide?

Expert college counselors are trained professionals, certified by national associations, who can guide students and families to have a clear, effective admissions process to get accepted to a best fit college.

College choice is a combination of academic, social, and economic decisions. Often, parents and students use inaccurate word-of-mouth or outdated knowledge and a non-strategic approach to applying to schools.

College Click professionals help walk students and their families through how college admissions really works with insights gleaned from top experts in the field and accurate data about admissions and college programs.

If you care about getting good counsel and have the benefit of top educational planners then college counseling may be right for you.

What does college admissions counseling typically cover?

College counseling usually covers the most important admissions topics with a clear, guided process informed by both data on admissions and knowledge from the field.

Areas credentialed college counselors can guide students and families include:
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College Admissions Overview 
- SAT and ACT Test Approach
- Building a Well-Balanced College List
- How to Apply using The Common App
- Preparing College Essays
- COA (cost of attendance) and Financial Aid overview

Other special topics College Click experts cover include:
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Athletic Recruitment
- Visual and Performing Arts: BFA vs. BA programs
- Performing Arts Portfolio & Audition Preparation
- Pre-med programs and best practices for planning
- Cal State, UC and Canadian School Admissions
- College Essay Advisory and Brainstorming
- Resume Building
- Strategies and admissions counseling for Ivy League and other Highly-Selective Schools

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Who is the team behind College Click?

College Click is a team of top college counselors, ex-admission officers, and education planners who have pooled their knowledge and experience from helping over 1,000 families navigate and plan for college admissions. College Click includes professionals who are certified education planners (CEP) - the highest professional certification available. 

College Click also has a large partner network that can bring in the right expertise for any special or unique circumstances.

Learn more about the team here