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How to Build Your College List Mini-Course

This mini-course is for you if you...

  • want to apply to college but you're feeling a bit overwhelmed and don't know where to start
  • are a high school junior or 1st semester senior
  • want to have a right fit, balanced college list  


This mini-course will help you identify the colleges you should apply to, as well as identify majors to consider.


MODULE 1

Welcome to Your Mini-Course

Within each unit of the 2 modules, you will have video instruction, worksheets and PDFs, links, resources, and helpful hints along the way.


Also, you will be able to comment and ask Arlette questions through the course platform, at the end of each unit.


  • Unit 1: What we will cover in this mini-course
  • Unit 2: Meet Arlette, your instructor 
  • Unit 3: What type of student are you? 


You’ll finish Module 1 understanding what this mini-course covers and who your instructor is.  You will have taken one or more instructive surveys that will help you identify what is important to you when considering which colleges you want to apply to. 


MODULE 2

How to Build Your College List

  • Unit 1: Your Guide to CustomCollegePlan 
  • Unit 2: Your college survey 
  • Unit 3: The importance of majors 
  • Unit 4: How to find colleges for your list
  • Unit 5: How to investigate colleges
  • Unit 6: Campus tours and other ways to connect


At the end of Unit 6, you will be comfortable using your CustomCollegePlan account, you will have created your list of colleges and will be well into fully investigating them all.  You will also understand how to make contact with colleges, and know what to look for during college campus tours. 


This course is part of our Application Autoroute - Mapping Your Way to College Masterclass. This is a full course consisting of 14 Modules which will take you down the road to your ultimate destination of submitting your college applications.  


When you buy this mini-course, you will have a $35 credit towards the masterclass, the contents of which we cover in Unit 7 of the mini-course.


  • Unit 7: What does Application Autoroute masterclass cover?

YOU WILL HAVE ACCESS TO CUSTOM COLLEGE PLAN 

which is a powerful all-in-one college research platform not available to the general public.  Your access will be through June of your senior year.


It will provide you with:

  • Up-to-date admission data including admission rates, average GPA and test scores for admitted students


  • Access to amazing research tools, including the Fiske Guide so you can fully investigate colleges


  • A way to track your application deadlines


And so much more!


This mini-course is a steal at $35 - access to CustomCollegePlan alone is valued at over $50 per month and is not available to the general public.


Don't wait - get started on your college list today 🎓

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ESSAY COURSE

College Essay Writing Course - Common App Personal Statement

THE ESSAY WRITING COURSE IS HERE!

Decoding the personal statement is for you if all you need is Essay Help

To help students prepare their college application essays, we are offering an online essay writing course which can be done at your own pace.  


Grays Hall is excited to provide this course addressing the personal statement (Common App prompt) to help demystify the college essay process.


This course includes video lessons, work sheets, links and resources to help you brainstorm ideas for your personal statement.  At the end of the course, you will have 3-4 detailed ideas for your Common App personal statement. 


This course also includes one hour of time with Arlette, to use however you'd like, including essay review.


Additional time can be purchased if desired.  


BONUS CONTENT!   After you are done with the personal statement portion, you also have access to TWO bonus modules:


  • Supplemental Essays course


  • UC Personal Insight Questions course


This course is used in the Custom Fit Package and Application Autoroute masterclass - it has been very successful. 


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Application Autoroute - mapping your way to college

Aerial view of roads leading to college campus

This masterclass is for you if you want a self-paced road to submitting your best college applicatio

The newest and most affordable program at Grays Hall College Counseling is Application Autoroute - Mapping your Way to College, an affordable version of the best GHCC has to offer.  


It's a self-driven online course designed to provide you with all the information you need to successfully apply to college.  This course is perfect for the students and families who want to be more DIY ("do-it-yourself").


The course includes bite-sized modules and units (lessons) within each module, very carefully crafted to provide the student with a very well-marked "autoroute" to applying for and getting accepted to college.  It includes the following: 


  • Module 1: Welcome to Your Application Autoroute
  • Module 2: How to Build Your College List
  • Module 3: Testing (SAT & ACT) - Latest Updates & Strategies
  • Module 4: College Application Terms You Should Know
  • Module 5: Extracurricular Activities
  • Module 6: Letters of Recommendation
  • Module 7: The Applications (Common App, UC App, Cal State Apply, etc)
  • Module 8: Essays (Personal Statement, Supplemental Essays and UC PIQs)
  • Module 9: All Things Financial Aid (including Scholarships)
  • Module 10: You have hit "submit" - now what?



Within each module, there are video instruction, worksheets and countless links, resources, and helpful tips.  Students can submit questions or comments to Arlette through the course platform.


Both students and parents will have a community they can join to ask more questions. 


YOU WILL HAVE ACCESS TO CUSTOM COLLEGE PLAN 

which is a powerful all-in-one college research platform not available to the general public. 


It will provide you with:

  • Up-to-date admission data including admission rates, average GPA and test scores for admitted students
  • Access to amazing research tools, including the Fiske Guide so you can fully investigate colleges
  • A way to track your application deadlines


REGULAR ONLINE OFFICE HOURS WITH ARLETTE

Arlette will have at least monthly online office hours for students who want to ask her questions in person.  These office hours may be more frequent during peak application season.


We are putting the finishing touches on the course and will let you know the instant it's ready.  Click below to get the email as soon as it's ready to purchase. No purchase obligation - just be notified!

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