The College Playbook
Support for college and scholarship application process
Class Options (meets once/week)
(Tues-1) 8:45- 10:05 (Fall)
Pre-Requisites
None
One-Time Class Fee
None
Course Description
The college application process can be intimidating, overwhelming, and confusing. This comprehensive, step-by-step course guides high school seniors through every stage of the college and scholarship application process, reducing stress for families and ensuring that no important detail is overlooked. Designed with a clear timeline and built-in accountability, the class helps students stay organized, meet deadlines, and submit strong, complete applications with confidence.
Students will receive structured support as they research colleges, finalize balanced application lists, prepare application materials, write and revise essays, request letters of recommendation, and complete applications accurately and on time. The course also provides dedicated instruction on finding, prioritizing, and applying for scholarships.
Parents can expect a well-managed process with clear milestones, regular progress checks, and realistic expectations that respect students’ academic workloads. Rather than leaving families to navigate a complex system on their own, this course offers expert guidance, practical tools, and consistent accountability in order to help students move through the college and scholarship application season in a focused, organized, and confident way.
Homework
2-3 hours per week. Some weeks may have more homework and other weeks may have less due depending on individual deadlines.
Graduation Requirements
Notes
This class is best suited for students who are planning to apply to college in the late fall or early winter of the school year.
Contact the instructor with questions.
Required Books & Materials
(Students are responsible for purchasing textbooks unless stated otherwise.)
Students will need to bring a laptop to class each week.