Building Your College List

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Other

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will close on January 28, 2026 @ 4:30pm.

Program Description

Event Details

Beyond the Rankings: Building Your Balanced College List (For High School Students & Parents)

The college list is the foundation of your entire application journey. Join us for a focused, practical workshop where you'll learn how to build a smart, balanced list that maximizes your child's acceptance chances and minimizes financial risk.

In This Workshop, You Will Learn To:

  • Master the 3-Tier Strategy: Build a solid Safety, Target, and Reach college list.
  • Define "Fit": Move past rankings and find the right academic and cultural match.
  • Talk Money: Incorporate financial aid and merit scholarship potential into your research from day one.
  • Demystify Data: Understand how acceptance rates and test scores should truly guide your application decisions.

Meet the Presenter: This workshop is led by Priyanka Shingala of Let's Talk College, LLC. Priyanka is a local college counselor with over 10 years of experience helping families navigate complex college searches, essay writing, financial appeals, and admissions strategy. 

Who Should Attend? Recommended for 9th, 10th, and 11th-grade students and their parents/guardians. Start your list early to reduce senior-year stress!

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