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Making College More Affordable: Everything you need to know about Financial Aid
Join us for Making College More Affordable, a dynamic panel designed to guide families through one of the most important, and often most complex, aspects of the college application journey: Financial Aid.
This in-depth session will bring together experts from different areas of the admissions process to provide families with a 360° perspective on how to make higher education financially attainable without compromising on quality or fit.
Speakers: Bernardo Baños (Marketing and Sales Director), Andrew Dorrance (Application Coaching Director), Elaine Thomas (Application Coaching Associate Director) and Fernando Fuentes (BIC Financial Aid Consultant)
Families will walk away with practical tools, actionable advice, and a clear understanding of the best strategies to secure financial aid while building an efficient and sustainable plan for college applications.
Date: Thuesday October 2, 2025 7:00PM CST.
College Admissions in 2025: What Families Need to Know
Getting into selective universities has never been more competitive and misinformation is everywhere. You’ll leave with practical steps to help your student stand out in today’s competitive admissions process.
During the webinar we’ll share more about:
- The College Cost Crisis: Myths vs. realities of rising tuition
- FAFSA & Financial Aid Reform: New formulas and policy changes
- Admissions Shifts: Affirmative action, SAT/ACT updates, legacy policy changes,
- Elite Admissions Strategies: How top students stand out for Ivy League admission
Speaker: Marcus Dewitt, founder of Blue Ivy Coaching & former Yale Admissions Ambassador
From test scores to extracurriculars, Marcus will reveal how admissions officers actually evaluate applications, the biggest mistakes families make, and the strategies that set successful students apart.
Date: September 24, 2025 8:00PM EDT.
Get Ready for Boarding School: Keys to a Successful Application
Boarding school can give students a huge competitive advantage offering world-class academics, leadership opportunities, and preparation for top universities.
But standing out in the admissions process takes more than good grades. During this webinar, we will walk families through:
- Choosing schools that will bring out your best.
- What top-tier schools look for.
- How to highlight strengths in interviews and essays.
- Common mistakes to avoid.
You’ll leave with tangible strategies to be a strong and confident applicant.
Hosted by London Smith, Program Director for Blue Ivy’s Boarding School Advising, who has guided 100+ students to successful placements at top schools worldwide.
Date: September 23, Miami 9:00PM UTC-5, Mexico City & Central America 7:00PM GMt-6, Houston, Lima and Quito 8:00PM CT
Summer Strategies from the SAT to the Essay. A Free Webinar by Blue Ivy Coaching & Woodlands Test Prep
Two leading college prep teams team up to give you a plan: SAT success, essay excellence, and extracurricular impact—all in one summer session.
Join Blue Ivy Coaching and Woodlands Test Prep for a dynamic webinar that equips high school students and parents with actionable strategies to maximize their summer and boost their college admissions readiness.
- Share last-minute ideas for meaningful summer activities.
- Emphasize the value of building a personalized college roadmap.
- Provide tips for mastering the SAT and understanding recent changes.
- Inspire intellectual curiosity through reading, projects, and exploration.
- Help students start (and strengthen) their college essays.
Speakers:
Marcus DeWitt, Founder of Blue Ivy Coaching, former Yale admissions interviewer with extensive experience in personalized college advising
Susan Powers, Founder of Woodlands Test Prep, SAT/ACT prep expert dedicated to empowering students with the tools and confidence to excel
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Personal Statement and Essays: From Ideas to Impact: Write Essays that reflect your Voice and Purpose
In this workshop, you’ll learn how to plan, structure, and write authentic and strategic personal essays that show who you are beyond your grades.
You’ll discover how to choose topics that truly connect with your story, avoid common mistakes, and use examples, practical tips, and tools to turn your ideas into a strong Personal Statement that helps your application stand out among thousands of candidates.
Speaker: Andrew Dorrance, Academic Director at Blue Ivy Coaching
SAT Masterclass
Listen our SAT Masterclass with our Senior Coach Bart; he shares his expertise to strategize during exams and make the most out of the test time.
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