Contact Pamela to purchase the series of workshops for your school! 303-956-1202 or email
College Admissions Workshops
These one-of-a-kind workshops are unlike anything else out there! I have yet to see workshops as thorough as these, especially with the depth of information packed into the 80-page guidebooks. Much of the content I share is not widely available to the public, making these sessions a unique and invaluable resource.
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Each workshop is designed with PowerPoint presentations for both in-person and online formats, complemented by downloadable guidebooks and handouts for every session. These materials are truly the heart and soul of the workshops, offering parents essential tools to navigate the college admissions process.
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The workshops are 90 minutes long, followed by a 30-minute Q&A session (with the option to extend if the school prefers). The series, titled "The Road to the Fat Envelope," consists of 10 workshops tailored for parents of middle and high school students. I recommend starting the process as early as 7th or 8th grade, but it’s especially helpful for students before their junior year.
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School counselors also find these workshops incredibly useful, as I ensure that all information is up-to-date, including the latest details on financial aid, scholarships, free online resources, and admissions trends.
College Planning Workshop Modules
Perfect for Parents, Counselors & Students
Module #1 – Planning Your Journey
Introduction - Laying The Foundation for College 101
Module #2 – Road Map For The Trip
Detailed Directions: A 5 year to do list for college planning. Divided up into segments starting with 8th - 12th grade.
Module #3 – Financing Your Adventure
Financial Aid, FAFSA, CCS Profile, Application Fees, Institutional Aid & Merit Scholarships, Finding Outside Scholarships & Keeping Them
Module #4 – Preparation To Enhance Your Endeavor
ACT/SAT, AP Tests, Essays and Free Resources for Boning Up
Module #5 – Choosing Your Destination
How to Build Your College List & Visit the right schools
Module #6 – Paving The Road To Acceptance
Student Branding, Personal Websites, Standout Factors or Hooks, Summer Activities, Leadership, Community Service Projects at home/abroad, and Interviews
Module #7 – Navigating The Detours & Road Blocks
Gap Year, College Readiness, 4 year College Alternatives, Low GPA’s & Test scores, Low & Middle Income Issues
Module #8 – Destination Choices: Dream to Safety School
Accepted: Handling Multiple Offers, Rejections, Appeals, Wait Listed, Final College Decisions & Visits
Module #9 – Arriving at Your Destination
Adjusting to College Life, Homesick Remedies, Cars on Campus, Dorms or Off Campus Living, and Much More
Module #10 – Saying Good Bye - Now What?
Life With & Without Your New Co-ed, “Confessions of an Empty Nester”, What to Expect When They Come Home.
Special Modules not included in the Series:
Module #11 – GT Students & Highly Selective Universities
Module #12 – Module for Home/Online Schooled Students
Module #13 – Module for Special Needs Students
Module #1 – Planning Your Journey
Introduction - Laying The Foundation for College 101
Module #2– Road Map For The Trip
Detailed Directions: A 5 Year To Do List For College Planning
