College Admissions Planning (CAP) process is not well known to many of the NRI parents. Getting into college has never been more competitive. With tens of thousands of qualified candidates, every aspect of an application is critical for success.

North South Foundation in partnership with AcceptU (www.acceptu.org) is offering the following targeted college admission workshops. AcceptU founders and team members have been college admission officers in various Ivy League and other prestigious universities.

College Admissions Planning Workshop Schedule:

Don’t miss out these workshops! There will be a late fee of $15 for registrations after the deadline. Two-thirds of your contribution is tax-deductible. This portion is used towards helping poor children going to college in India.

Please register online by selecting "Register for Online Workshop" from the Online Workshop tab on the Parent Functions page.

All inquiries should be sent to workshops@northsouth.org.

College Admissions Planning Workshop Overview:

High school students have an overwhelming number of options for summer activities – community service engagements, cultural/language immersion opportunities, pre-college programs. And, sometimes, the most differentiated (and interesting) activities are informal, independent and self-driven. In this webinar, join us as we:

• Discuss various summer options and offer recommendations
• Provide an overview of how admissions officers evaluate summer activities
• HIghlight some “under the radar” and differentiated summer activities
• Offer tips on how parents can help their children build engaging summer plans

Setting the foundation for a successful college journey begins early. Planning early ensures families are doing all that they can to make informed decisions and best prepare their children for success in the process. Ultimately, you cannot turn back the clock - and planning early pays dividends many times over. In this webinar, you will learn:

• The importance of building an academic and extracurricular roadmap
• How to explore strategies for academic success and skill-building in early high school
• Ways for your child to discover and pursue activities aligned with passions and strengths
• What you can do to identify an impactful “passion project” for your child

While doctors, dentists and other health practitioners have never been in more demand, pre-med programs and combined BS/MD programs remain some of the most competitive in the United States, making it particularly important for aspiring health professionals to plan early and strategically to realize success. In this webinar you will learn:

• What admissions officers are looking for specifically in pre-med applicants
• How to engage in meaningful pre-med extracurricular and summer activities
• Whether a BS/MD program is the best path for your child
• The importance of academic competitions for pre-med students

Over the last ten years, as North South’s exclusive college counseling partner, AcceptU has successfully supported hundreds of North South Foundation students in the college admissions process. They have gained admission to the most elite institutions to pursue interests in prestigious fields like pre-med, computer science, and many others. In this webinar, you will:

• Meet some of our outstanding past North South students
• Hear about their high school journeys and what led to their success
• Understand the importance of “passion projects” in standing out
• Get a firsthand perspective on how to optimize your child’s outcome

From an admissions standpoint, a strong academic profile alone is not enough to gain admission into highly selective colleges and universities. Applicants must also convey to admissions committees a purposeful commitment to involvement and leadership outside the classroom. In this webinar you and your child will learn:

• Why extracurricular and summer activities matter to admissions officers
• Which activities provide applicants with opportunities to differentiate themselves
• How leadership is evaluated - and what other qualities colleges are looking for
• The most common misconceptions about extracurricular activities

Ivy League and “Ivy peers” are some of the most competitive universities in the United States. Beyond achieving excellent grades and scores, students must set themselves apart on all aspects of the application. Join us as we discuss what it truly takes to get into the Ivy League and similar institutions today. In this webinar you will learn:

• How to build a compelling, differentiated profile that will stand out
• Advice on avoiding overrepresented and clichéd extracurricular activities
• The weight that Ivy+ admissions officers give to each component of the application
• The impact a student’s intended major can have on likelihood of admission

Embarking on the college admissions journey with your child can be both exciting and challenging - for both students and parents. What are recent trends in college admissions and when should you begin planning? What role, as a parent, should you play? How do you empower your child in the process, while still providing input? In this webinar, you will learn:

• What the current college admissions landscape looks like
• Effective ways to support and guide your child without overwhelming him or her
• Strategies to foster independence and responsibility in the college process
• Common mistakes parents make with their children

Is your child passionate about computer science, artificial intelligence, data analytics or a related field? If so, they are in good company. Interest in these fields is booming, making it particularly challenging for students with these intended fields of study to gain admission to top universities. In this webinar, you will learn:

• What top computer science programs are looking for in applicants
• The importance of relevant internships, research, projects and contributions
• The diversity within computer science, from AI to cybersecurity
• How to build strategies for building compelling computer science portfolios