College Admissions Consulting Resources
A required course in the Independent Educational Consultant Certificate Program.
There are hundreds of books and websites devoted to the college search and planning process. This course focuses on helping you to identify the most reliable resources for college planning, examination of these tools and how to use them in one’s practice. Topics include: identifying personality types, evaluating colleges from afar, college trip planning for you and your clients, dealing with selective college admissions and managing expectations, assessing quality, extracurricular activities, and summer planning. Students will use the suggested resources to create a college list as their final project in this course.
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SPRING 2025
Class Schedule
| Event | Date | Day | Start Time | End Time | Location | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event Start | Date 4/14/2025 | Day MON | Start Time | End Time | Location Online (Access Begins) | Room --- |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 4/17/2025 | Day THU | Start Time 09:00 AM | End Time 10:00 AM | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 4/24/2025 | Day THU | Start Time 09:00 AM | End Time 10:00 AM | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 5/8/2025 | Day THU | Start Time 09:00 AM | End Time 10:00 AM | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 5/22/2025 | Day THU | Start Time 09:00 AM | End Time 10:00 AM | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event End | Date 6/8/2025 | Day SUN | Start Time | End Time | Location Online (Access Ends) | Room --- |
Textbook Information for EDUC X406.21.
Optional Textbook(s):
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Special Notes
This course will host live sessions via Zoom. A device with audio and visual will be needed to participate. Synchronous sessions are highly encouraged for an interactive learning experience, but are optional. Sessions are recorded and available for viewing, allowing learners to engage with the content at their convenience.
SUMMER 2025
Class Schedule
| Event | Date | Day | Start Time | End Time | Location | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event Start | Date 6/30/2025 | Day MON | Start Time | End Time | Location Online (Access Begins) | Room --- |
| Event End | Date 8/24/2025 | Day SUN | Start Time | End Time | Location Online (Access Ends) | Room --- |
Textbook Information for EDUC X406.21.
Optional Textbook(s):
Meet Your Instructor(s)
Special Notes
This course will host live sessions via Zoom. A device with audio and visual will be needed to participate. Synchronous sessions are highly encouraged for an interactive learning experience, but are optional. Sessions are recorded and available for viewing, allowing learners to engage with the content at their convenience.
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