​Applying to college can be confusing, lengthy, and an unforgiving process. Make sure you're ready for the college application season by joining Mary Pat O’Neil of True Fit College Counseling at these free and interactive Find Your Fit workshops!
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Meet mary pat:

Mother of two.
​Certificate in College Counseling from UCLA.
​Member of NACAC and PNACAC.
Active volunteer in the school community.
Passionate about helping teens discover their college path as she knows there is no "one size fits all" approach to college counseling.
​Everyone's path is different.

"I think it is important for students to take control of the college application process and know what they need in a college in order to have a better chance of success.  Students need to own the process – I am here to guide them. " 

Understanding What college costs
​& how to pay less
WEBINAR

Please join independent college counselor Mary Pat O'Neil and college financial planning consultant Peg Keough on Tuesday, March 30 from 7-8pm.

This program is designed for parents/guardians only.

What will be covered:
  • Cost of college
  • Common myths about paying for college
  • Understanding the timeline for applying to college
  • What are the FAFSA and CSS Profile
  • What families can do to pay less for college


​Other Find your fit programs!

helping your teen navigate the college process

Learn tips, tools, and time-tested advice on how to support and guide your teen through this stressful time!

The college process has changed a lot over the years. Some parents did not attend college in the United States.  Many teens and parents feel anxious and worry that they will make the wrong decision.  This workshop will provide answers to parents’ questions and concerns.

Topics covered:
  • College application timeline
  • How to create a college list
  • Overview of paying for college
  • What you need to know about highly selective (Ivy League) schools
  • Test-optional and test-blind colleges
  • What parents can do to help their teen take control of the process
          and more!

do you have to choose a college major when you apply to college?

Join Mary Pat O'Neil of Find Your Fit for a conversation about college majors. Many teens and parents are worried that they don't have any idea about what they want to study in college. 

Topics covered:
  • Does a student have to pick a major on the college application
  • Direct admit programs like engineering, nursing, and computer science
  • What parents can do to help their teens discover what interests them
  • ​The importance of a student's activities in learning about themselves
  • How do you advise an "undecided" student
  • Pre-professional advising (medical school, law school, physical therapy)
         and more!​
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Standardized Testing - what Now?

A common source of stress and anxiety for students is standardized testing (ACT and SAT). COVID-19 had many colleges go test-optional or test-blind this year. Parents and high school students are welcome to join to learn all about standardized testing.

Topics covered:
  • ​How test scores are used in the admission process
  • The differences between the two tests
  • Strategies behind submitting or not submitting test scores
          and more!


​the counselor is in!
Q&A Session

Have any questions about the college application process? College Essays? What to do next?
Independent College Counselor, Mary Pat O'Neil is happy to answer them!
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College 101

Learn all about the college application process!

This webinar welcomes all high school students and parents. This has also been updated to reflect the impact of COVID-19 on college applications.

Topics covered:
  • Learn five possible things a college will be looking at in a college application
  • How COVID-19 has impacted the college application process
  • Three types of colleges and how these impact a student's admissibility
  • how to create a college list and why it needs to be balanced
  • Paying for college
          and more!
What do parents and students say after attending a Find Your Fit workshop?
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"​Mary Pat did an excellent job of breaking down the information without making it seem overwhelming."
"​This was a great workshop! The presentation flowed well and was very well explained."
"The speaker, Mary Pat O'Neil, was very dynamic and knowledgeable.  She also stayed after the presentation and took individual questions."
"​Very informative workshop. It certainly brightened our journey of this college process."

Become college ready and Sign up for a find your fit workshop today!

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