Workshop Schedule
June 8-13, 2026 · Lawrence S. Ting School · UC Prompts #6 & #8
Lecture
Coaching
Essay
Parent
1
Mon, June 8
Admissions Strategy & Essays
Mon, June 8
Admissions Strategy & Essays
9:00 - 11:30
US College Admissions Overview, Application Strategies, & Resume Workshop
Lunch · 11:30-13:00
13:00 - 16:00
College Essays and Short Answer Group Activity
2
Tue, June 9
Why College & Personal Statement
Tue, June 9
Why College & Personal Statement
9:00 - 11:30
Why College Workshop Group Activity
Lunch · 11:30-13:00
13:00 - 16:00
Personal Statement Group Activity and Workshop
3
Wed, June 10
Why Major & Coaching
Wed, June 10
Why Major & Coaching
9:00-11:30
Why Major Group Activity
Lunch · 11:30-13:00
13:00-16:00
1-on-1 Coaching Session
16:30-18:00
Essay Review
Available revised essay review
4
Thu, June 11
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Thu, June 11
Financial Aid & Scholarships
9:00-11:30
Topic 4: Financial Aid and Scholarships
Need-based aid, merit scholarships, and financial aid appeal strategy
Lunch · 11:30-13:00
13:00-16:00
Financial Aid Planning & 1-on-1 Coaching
16:30-18:00
Essay Review
Available revised essay review
5
Fri, June 12
Interviewing & Communication
Fri, June 12
Interviewing & Communication
9:00-11:30
Topic 5: Interviewing and Communication
Etiquette, conversation, negotiation, demo interviews, and practice
Lunch · 11:30-13:00
13:00-16:00
Demo Interviews, Discussion & 1-on-1 Coaching
16:30-18:00
Essay Review
Available revised essay review
6
Sat, June 13
Parent Workshop
Sat, June 13
Parent Workshop
9:00-11:00
Smart University Planning
Scholarships, Strategies & Pathways to Top Universities
Scholarship strategies · EA/ED/RD timing · Emerging majors · Cost-saving pathways (CC transfers, dual enrollment)