Workshop Wednesdays
Free, virtual workshops to help simplify your college search process
How can I really nail my college essay? Is the Common App easy to fill out? How can my family afford college?
When you dive into your college search, the questions start piling up. So it’s time to find the answers in our Workshop Wednesdays series. We’ll cover the topics that rise to the top for students planning for college.
Apply to college with confidence
Register for one or all workshops. Get advice from college admissions counselors and financial aid experts. Parents and families are also invited to join us.
Writing a College Essay: Brainstorm & Begin
Wednesday, July 16th | 3:00 PM Central Time
In our most interactive workshop, we’ll lay out the do’s and don’ts of starting a college essay. Discover the ways to represent yourself in a genuine way to stand out among a sea of applicants.
Unpacking the Liberal Arts
Wednesday, July 23rd | 3:00 PM Central Time
Discover all the unique ways a liberal arts education can prepare you for life after college. With a vast choice of majors, liberal arts and sciences students learn skills that help them throughout their careers. We’ll also take a look at different types of higher education settings, to help you decide which one might be best for you.
International Admissions and Financial Aid Deep Dive
Wednesday, July 30th | 8:00 AM Central Time
For international and overseas students who are starting to get serious about U.S. universities, this is the perfect workshop. Get an insider’s look into how we read applications, how you can afford the top-ranked Macalester education, and how to navigate the current college admissions landscape. Plus, get answers to questions in real time from experienced admissions representatives.
Financial Aid 101
Wednesday, July 30 | 3:00 PM Central Time
Affording college is one of the top reasons students stress about the search. Don’t let fear of the unknown slow you down. We’ll lay out all the tools and resources available, and explain how the financial aid office is really friend not foe. Along the way, we’ll decode the financial aid lingo.
Filling Out the Common Application
Wednesday, August 6 | 3:00 PM Central Time
Let us be your guide as you make the leap into the Common App. This step-by-step tutorial from counselors who read Common Apps every year will give you the motivation to move from section to section with confidence. Get the tips that will help you make the most of your talents, energy, and academic achievements.
Getting Your Letters of Recommendation
Wednesday, August 13 | 3:00 PM Central Time
Getting into college is not a solo effort! In this interactive workshop, we’ll discuss the best ways to partner with your VIP supporters, as they build letters of recommendations which truly highlight the academic strengths and personal characteristics that say you are college-ready.
Writing a College Essay: Revise and Refine
Wednesday, August 20 | 3:00 PM Central Time
In our second interactive essay workshop, we’ll discuss the editing and fine-tuning of your college essay. Discover the ways to represent yourself in an authentic way to stand out among a sea of applicants. Note: previous attendance at the first essay workshop is not required!
Past Workshops Recorded in 2024
INFORMATION SESSION & TOUR
In addition to Workshop Wednesdays, you’re always invited to learn more about Macalester in our Online Info Session & Tour. Hear about a variety of opportunities, classes, and pathways to graduation. Then join current students to explore the campus from their perspective. The 30-minute information session is followed by a 30-minute live tour.