Readying Students & Families for College Application Completion after the Winter Break 

Webinar with Amy Christie

This will serve as the landing page for the webinar to be held on December 5, 2pm cst. All resources will be linked here including the webinar recording and presentation.

The college application work doesn’t stop at submission. After the break, families and students need a plan to keep up momentum—especially when it comes to financial aid, application completion confirmations, and important spring deadlines. This webinar is designed to help counselors prepare students and families for the critical steps they'll need to take in January to ensure all applications are on track and complete. Learn actionable strategies to guide families through financial aid steps, “confirming complete” on submitted applications, and reviewing key college communications to stay on top of important deadlines.

In this webinar, we’ll cover:

✅ Financial Aid Steps in January: How to stay on top of FAFSA/CA Dream Act, CSS Profile, and any required institutional forms.

✅ Confirming Application Completion: Teaching students how to contact college admissions offices to verify that their applications are complete and confirm any missing materials.

✅ Effective Communication Review: Helping families understand how to check college portals and emails to avoid missing essential next steps.

✅ Spring Checkpoints & Follow-Up Plans: Setting clear dates and reminders for students to check in on waitlists, scholarships, and admissions responses.

Join us to build a roadmap for students and families to stay engaged and ready, ensuring they’re well-positioned for decisions, financial aid notifications, and next steps this spring.

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