​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. " 

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 independent college counselor, Mary Pat O'Neil and guest speaker Matt Steiner of Compass Test Prep for an upcoming webinar:

​Learn how test scores are used in the admission process, the differences between the two tests and strategies behind submitting or not submitting test scores. Free to attend, only prior registration required!

Standardized Testing - What Now?
*NEW DATE* Tuesday, January 26 from 7pm-8pm 

**To all who registered for January 13th's webinar that was cancelled due to power outages, there is no need to register again for January 26. Please only register to attend if you haven't already done so. Thank you!**
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​Other Find your fit webinars!

College 101 WEBINAR

Join Mary Pat O'Neil of Find Your Fit to learn 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: 
  • What a college may look for in a college application
  • How to create a balanced college list
  • ​Different types of colleges
  • Costs
  • College majors
  • Additional resources
and more!

helping your teen navigate the college process Webinar

Join 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!

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

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
  • How to discover what interests you
  • What parents can do to help their teens discover what interests them
  • What happens if a student changes their mind
  • 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)
  • Suggested resources
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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