WiSH WEBINAR WEDNESDAYS

A Year-Round Series for the College Bound Student

Created by WiSH Director Donna Siegel, Certified College Counselor, CEO College Click, Co-founder Lemonade Education, and Professional Member HECA, IECA, NACAC and WACAC. Guest speakers will be listed below; check back for continually updated information.

More detailed information on each webinar can be found at https://www.wisheducationfoundation.org/wish-webinar-wednesday/

All webinars held 5:00 – 6:30 pm
Interactive; Q&A will be moderated through chat

Live Webinars are FREE to capacity; register, including recordings, for $35 at:

https://www.wisheducationfoundation.org/wish-webinar-wednesday/

1. 8/20/25  General College Overview Process | College Click

This overview has helped thousands of families achieve greater peace of mind and success in approaching college admissions. This webinar will cover an overview of the college planning process, including how to build a college list, the application process, financial aid, standard definitions, and many practical insights from experienced industry professionals, including elite private counselors, educational planners, and admissions officers.

2.  9/3/25 Using the Common Application, AXS Companion, and Common App Essay Brainstorming | Marilyn O’Toole, The College Consortium; Jessica Chermak and Sawyer Earwood, Virtual College Counselors.

This webinar helps parents and students understand and use the Common App, the most frequently used college application program. We will cover supplemental essays and how to access and address them. It also describes the various college deadlines, including early decision, early action, restricted early action, rolling, and regular decisions.

3. 10/15/25 Mastering the UC & Cal State University Apps and Personal Insight Questions (PIQs) |  College Click NOTE DATE CHANGE FROM 10/8

This webinar will demystify the UC and California State applications. This session will help parents and students understand the California UC and state system application requirements with a special spotlight on the required UC personal insight questions (PIQs).

4.  2/11/26 College Athletic Recruiting | The Student-Athlete Advisors

Led by the team from Student Athlete Advisors, this webinar will demystify the recruitment process for student-athletes. It will include the different types of athletic college opportunities, what special considerations athletes should have, and how students can reach out to relevant coaches. They will also cover new important updates on NCAA rules and regulations.

5.  3/11/26 College Admissions for Visual & Performing Arts Majors | Janet Reccia, Syracuse University; Ed Schoenberg, Masters in Education, College Click  

This session is a must-see for any student pursuing theater, visual arts, acting, film, music, design, and other creative college majors. Speakers include admissions officers Janet Reccia (Syracuse University) and Ed Schoenberg (prior Otis College of Art and Design, Gonzaga University),  who will share valuable insights collected from evaluating student auditions and portfolios at leading creative schools nationwide.

6.  4/15/26 How to Manage Higher Ed Costs – Financial Aid, Scholarships and the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) | Josh Nowak, Hart High School; Angela Harris, College of the Canyons; Gary Bednorz, College Click

Learn the ins and outs of need-based and merit-based financial aid. Expert advice on searching for scholarships and learning about the fantastic benefits and pricing of the Western Undergraduate Exchange for students living in the Western US.

To learn more about WiSH visit www.wisheducationfoundation.org.  Recordings are included.

Learn more and register for Webinars at:
https://www.wisheducationfoundation.org/wish-webinar-wednesday/

If you have any questions contact wish@hartdistrict.org