Workshops

Cohort hosts weekly workshops for our broader community. Create a free account to receive weekly updates on our workshops.

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Successful Application Review: Learn What Makes a Strong Application
Apr
28

Successful Application Review: Learn What Makes a Strong Application

See what makes a winning college application as Cohort HQ walks through real examples, breaking down essays, activities, and strategies to help you stand out.

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Letters of Rec: When and how to ask
May
19

Letters of Rec: When and how to ask

Letters of recommendation are a key part of the college application that is often overlooked. Cohort will walk through who, how, and when to ask for letters of recommendation.

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Turning Summer Breaks into College Wins: How to maximize your summers
Apr
21

Turning Summer Breaks into College Wins: How to maximize your summers

Not sure how you should be spending this summer? Cohort HQ will walk through common (and uncommon) activities students can pursue over the summer to explore interests and strengthen college applications.

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Last-minute Activities: Exploring your interests in quick, efficient ways
Apr
14

Last-minute Activities: Exploring your interests in quick, efficient ways

Colleges want to see students pursue their interests. But what if you don't have time? What if you're not sure? Join Cohort to learn about quick, efficient ways to pursue your genuine interests, even if it's at the last minute.

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Passion Projects: What are they, how they strengthen college apps, and how to start
Apr
7

Passion Projects: What are they, how they strengthen college apps, and how to start

In this workshop, we will discuss what a passion project is, how it can strengthen a college application, and how you can get started on your own.

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Successful Application Review: Learn What Makes a Strong Application
Mar
31

Successful Application Review: Learn What Makes a Strong Application

See what makes a winning college application as Cohort HQ walks through real examples, breaking down essays, activities, and strategies to help you stand out.

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Beyond Rankings: How to Create Your Right College List
Mar
24

Beyond Rankings: How to Create Your Right College List

Learn the basics of building a strong and balanced college list!

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College Admissions Timeline for Freshmen
Mar
17

College Admissions Timeline for Freshmen

Learn what freshmen should focus on now to build a foundation for a great high school experience with an eye toward college admissions.

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Successful Application Review: Learn What Makes a Strong Application
Mar
10

Successful Application Review: Learn What Makes a Strong Application

See what makes a winning college application as Cohort HQ walks through real examples, breaking down essays, activities, and strategies to help you stand out.

You can view and sign up for all future Cohort events here.

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Successful Application Review: Learn What Makes a Strong Application
Feb
24

Successful Application Review: Learn What Makes a Strong Application

See what makes a winning college application as Cohort HQ walks through real Yale application, breaking down essays, activities, and strategies to help you stand out.

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How to Research Colleges: Finding the Information That Actually Matters
Feb
17

How to Research Colleges: Finding the Information That Actually Matters

Discover the tools and strategies to cut through the noise and focus on what truly counts when researching colleges—because the right fit makes all the difference.

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Research, Sports, Service: How to build a strong activities list
Feb
10

Research, Sports, Service: How to build a strong activities list

What does a strong activities list look like? Do you need research? Sports? Community Service? Hear from Cohort's experts on how to build an activities list and create a meaningful high school experience.

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Successful Application Review: Learn What Makes a Strong Application
Feb
3

Successful Application Review: Learn What Makes a Strong Application

See what makes a winning college application as Cohort HQ walks through real examples, breaking down essays, activities, and strategies to help you stand out.

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Crushing Your Standardized Tests: How to study for the SAT/ACT
Jan
27

Crushing Your Standardized Tests: How to study for the SAT/ACT

Learn the basics of preparing for the SAT/ACT. Much of it comes down to the right preparation!

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Turning Summer Breaks into College Wins: How to maximize your summers
Jan
20

Turning Summer Breaks into College Wins: How to maximize your summers

Not sure how you should be spending this summer? Cohort HQ will walk through common (and uncommon) activities students can pursue over the summer to explore interests and strengthen college applications.

You can view and sign up for all future Cohort events here.

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Beyond Rankings: How to Create Your Right College List
Dec
16

Beyond Rankings: How to Create Your Right College List

Learn the basics of building a strong and balanced college list!

You can view and sign up for all future Cohort events here.

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Crushing your standardized tests: How to study for the SAT/ACT
Dec
9

Crushing your standardized tests: How to study for the SAT/ACT

Learn the basics of preparing for the SAT/ACT. Much of it comes down to the right preparation!

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Research, Sports, Service: How to build a strong activities list
Dec
2

Research, Sports, Service: How to build a strong activities list

What does a strong activities list look like? Do you need research? Sports? Community Service? Hear from Cohort's experts on how to build an activities list and create a meaningful high school experience.

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Activities & Honors Lists
Nov
25

Activities & Honors Lists

Want to learn all the ins and outs of the Common App Activities & Honors Lists? Join Cohort as we walk through how to make your activities and honors shine through the Common App.

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Turning Summer Breaks into College Wins: How to maximize your summers
Nov
18

Turning Summer Breaks into College Wins: How to maximize your summers

Not sure how you should be spending this summer? Cohort HQ will walk through common (and uncommon) activities students can pursue over the summer to explore interests and strengthen college applications.

You can view and sign up for all future Cohort events here.

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No College is Worth $300K in Debt: Strategies to Limit Student Loans
Nov
11

No College is Worth $300K in Debt: Strategies to Limit Student Loans

Cohort HQ will walk through efficient strategies to find affordable schools and avoid accruing massive debt for college. Come ready with questions!

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Full Application Review: Learn What Makes a Strong Application
Nov
4

Full Application Review: Learn What Makes a Strong Application

See what makes a winning college application as Cohort HQ walks through real examples, breaking down essays, activities, and strategies to help you stand out.

You can view and sign up for all future Cohort events here.

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Activities & Honors Lists
Oct
28

Activities & Honors Lists

Want to learn all the ins and outs of the Common App Activities & Honors Lists? Join Cohort as we walk through how to make your activities and honors shine through the Common App.

You can view and sign up for all future Cohort events here.

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Supplemental Essays: The art and the science
Oct
21

Supplemental Essays: The art and the science

Learn the best strategies for writing compelling supplemental essays that tell your unique story.

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TIKTOK LIVE: Common App questions
Oct
14

TIKTOK LIVE: Common App questions

Join us live on TikTok (@collegebycohort) where we'll answer your Common App questions! Use the button below to get a reminder an hour before our TikTok live.

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Common App 101
Oct
7

Common App 101

Get a full walkthrough of the Common App, including tips on how to make each section work to your advantage.

Your host is Kian Simpson, co-founder of Cohort and Harvard graduate.

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Common App Essay 101: Strategies for standout essays
Sep
30

Common App Essay 101: Strategies for standout essays

Want to learn the basics of what makes a strong Common App essay/Personal Statement? We’ll walk through the basic principles of what makes a strong Common App essay and how to go about writing one.

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How to apply to the UCs
Sep
23

How to apply to the UCs

Want to know how the UC application process is different? Join Cohort’s experts as we discuss the ins and outs of the UC application.

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Full Application Review: Learn What Makes a Strong Application
Sep
16

Full Application Review: Learn What Makes a Strong Application

See what makes a winning college application as Cohort HQ walks through real examples, breaking down essays, activities, and strategies to help you stand out.

You can view and sign up for all future Cohort events here.

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Early Application Strategy: When you should (and shouldn’t) apply to college early
Sep
2

Early Application Strategy: When you should (and shouldn’t) apply to college early

We’ll break down the pros, cons, and myths of applying early so you can craft a timeline that works in your favor.

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Crushing your standardized tests: How to study for the SAT/ACT
Aug
26

Crushing your standardized tests: How to study for the SAT/ACT

Learn the basics of preparing for the SAT/ACT. Much of it comes down to the right preparation!

You can view and sign up for all future Cohort events here.

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Passion Projects: What are they, how they strengthen college apps, and how to start
Aug
19

Passion Projects: What are they, how they strengthen college apps, and how to start

In this workshop, we will discuss what a passion project is, how it can strengthen a college application, and how you can get started on your own.

You can view and sign up for all future Cohort events here.

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