COLLEGE ADVISING FREE WEBINARS
Learn How to Navigate the College Admissions Process
Join us for an exclusive webinar series featuring highly respected industry insiders and education strategists. Gain valuable perspectives from professionals with years of experience in guiding parents and students through the admissions journey. These webinars are a unique opportunity to connect with experts and deepen your understanding of the ever-evolving college admissions landscape.
The Summer Advantage: Crafting a Standout College Essay
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
7:00–8:00 pm ET
Most students don't start their college essay until September. By then, they're buried in schoolwork, scrambling on supplements, and writing under pressure. The students who stand out start in June.
In this webinar, our college admissions experts walk you through how to use your summer strategically to: find your story, avoid the most common essay traps, and draft something that feels genuine rather than polished to the point of being forgettable. We'll share the brainstorming approaches we use with our own students, the topics that tend to fall flat, and a realistic timeline for getting a strong draft done before senior year picks up speed.
If you're a rising senior, this is the head start that makes the difference between an essay you're proud of and one you settled for.
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Hosted By
Cortney Flint
Kaplan’s Head of College Counseling
Cortney Flint is a higher education expert with more than 15 years of experience demystifying the complexities of college admissions for students worldwide. She spent a decade immersed in the admissions offices of Boston universities, where she honed her expertise by reviewing thousands of applications, leading admissions committees, managing high-performing teams, and spearheading international recruitment strategies.
A visionary leader, Cortney is passionate about transforming the college advising experience. She champions a student-centric philosophy, guiding students to approach the admissions process with confidence and a sense of purpose. As head of college counseling at Kaplan, she is driven to create a more insightful and supportive admissions experience, prioritizing authenticity, personal growth, and individual aspirations as the perfect strategy to ensure each student has the edge they deserve in today’s competitive admissions landscape.
Upcoming College Admissions Webinars
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Kaplan College Advising offers guidance from a seasoned college admissions consultant who can take the stress out of the journey on the road to college acceptance. Our experts can provide assistance with developing an action plan based on your student’s goals, interests, strengths, and target schools. They can provide assistance with testing strategies and essay writing. Our advising experts can also help you make sense of financing for college.
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