Through lecture, discussion, and independent activities, students will 
1. Know and understand what is required for each section of the Common App/college application.
2. Prepare a college application that effectively communicates their high school experiences and portrays best version of who they are.
3. With exception of the essay, have a complete draft of all application sections of the Common App/college application.

As an independent college counselor and education consultant for federal and state granted-funded programs, I have developed award-winning college and career readiness programs that have been scaled and replicated in several schools and districts. In these capacities, as well as my formed district and building roles, I have helped thousands of students of varied socioeconomic and academic programs succeed in getting accepted into the colleges, universities, and post-secondary institutions of their choice. Ninety-five percent (95%) of Pinnacle Prep scholars get into one or more of their top three choices. I consider my own two children’s success my greatest college counseling accomplishments because both graduated valedictorian (two years apart), were accepted to Stanford, MIT, five-six Ivy League universities, and several Top 20 colleges, and earned $2.5 million in merit scholarships together. Both of my children and many of my Pinnacle Prep scholars have received handwritten notes from college admissions officers commending them on the content and quality of their essays and expressing how impressed or touched they were with their stories.

We will reference the Common App website over the course of this class. Depending on their needs, scholars may be directed to use public and FREE websites to support their understanding and research on the selected topic (e.g., colleges of interest, College Board, etc.).