New webinars and "office hours" with Mary Pat O'Neil below!
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!
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. " |
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join us for our upcoming webinars!
College 101 WEBINARLearn about the possible things a college will look for in a college application, how to create a balanced college list, different types of colleges, costs, college majors, and more with Mary Pat O'Neil! This program has been updated to reflect the impact of COVID-19 on college applications and will consist of two parts:
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ESSAY WRITING WEBINAREssays can be an important piece of a college application. Join Mary Pat O'Neil to discuss how to write a college essay and how to discover your unique story!
WHEN: Part 1 - Monday, August 10 from 7pm-8pm Part 2 - Wednesday, August 12 from 7pm-8pm FOR WHO: Rising high school seniors (class of 2021) and parents/guardians Webinars are free to attend; a $5 suggested donation appreciated to support the work of the Lake Washington Schools Foundation. |
Have any questions you would like answered by a college counselor? you're in luck! join mary pat o'neil for weekly "office hours"!
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The Counselor Is In!
High school students and parents, if you have any questions about applying to college - Find Your Fit is here to help by offering weekly "office hours" with independent college counselor and Find Your Fit developer, Mary Pat O'Neil. Depending on the number of people who register for each session, you might have a private session or be in a group discussion. Please join us for any of the upcoming dates:
Thursday, August 6 from 10-11am Thursday, August 13 from 10-11am Thursday, August 20 from 10-11am Thursday, August 27 from 10-11am |
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helping your teen navigate the college process WebinarJoin Mary Pat O'Neil of Find Your Fit to 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! Stay tuned for our next webinar! |
do you have to choose a college major when you apply to college webinarJoin 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.
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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."
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"This was a great workshop! The presentation flowed well and was very well explained."
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"The speaker, Mary Pat O'Neil, was very dynamic and knowledgeable. She also stayed after the presentation and took individual questions."
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"Very informative workshop. It certainly brightened our journey of this college process."
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