R2C Insights Academy Live 2023 Headquarters
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A private group for members of our CIA Live community to share stories with each other and ask our experts their questions about the admissions and paying for college journey. Use the password “We’re Ready” when you request to join.
Schedule for CIA Live Monthly Sessions
Zoom Link to Monthly Sessions
Password: CIA2023
Please Note: Class date/time may change. If any changes are made to the class schedule we will update the calendar accordingly.
January
- Early Admissions Results: How They Impact the Class of ’24: Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023 at 8:30pm ET
- How to Kick Off the College Admissions Process: Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023 at 8:30pm ET
- Office Hour: Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023 at 7pm ET
- Searching for Private Scholarships: Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023 at 8:30pm ET
- Google and College Websites: How to Use Them to Your Advantage: Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023 at 8:30pm ET
February
- Office Hour: Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023 at 7pm ET
- Appealing Financial Aid & Merit Scholarships: Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023 at 8:30pm ET
- Planning Summer Activities: Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023 at 7pm ET
- How to Visit a College: Important Tips: Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 at 8:30pm ET
March
- Office Hour: Sunday, March 5, 2023 at 7pm ET
- Making the Final College Decision: Weighing the Pros and Cons: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 8:30pm ET
- Honors Programs & Colleges: Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 7pm ET
- Activities to Build a Better Resume and Standout: Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 8:30pm ET
April
- Office Hour: Sunday, April 2, 2023 at 7pm ET
- How High School Seniors Can Make the Most of College and Be Successful in Life: Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 8:30pm ET
- Test Prep and Test-Optional: What You Should Know: Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 5pm ET
- When to Use a 529 Savings to Pay for College: Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 8pm ET
May
- Letters of Recommendation – May 3 at 8:30pm ET
- Office Hour: Sunday, May 7, 2023 at 7pm ET
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Transitioning to College: Legal Paperwork and Insurance – May 11 at 8pm ET
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Demonstrated Interest: What It Means and Why Colleges Care – May 21 at 7pm ET
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How Colleges Use GPA in the Admissions Process – Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 8:30pm ET
June
- Office Hour: Sunday, June 4, 2023 at 7pm ET
- Brainstorming the Common App Essay Topics & Mistakes to Avoid: Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 8:30pm ET
- How to Visit a College: Important Tips: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 8:30pm ET
- What SAI Means and Other FAFSA Changes: Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 8pm ET
July
- Office Hour: Sunday, July 9, 2023 at 7pm ET
- Unlocking Your Student’s Story: Crafting a Compelling Common App and Personal Essay: Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 7pm ET
- How to Create a List of Affordable Colleges: Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at 8pm ET
- The Secrets to Writing and Editing Compelling Supplemental and “Why Us” Essays: Sunday, July 30, 2023 at 7pm ET
August
- Step by Step: How to Fill out the Common App: Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 8:30pm ET
- Office Hour: Sunday, August 6, 2023 at 7pm ET
- Navigating the Financial Aid Process: Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 8:30pm ET
September
- Office Hour: Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 7pm ET
October
- CSS Profile: Step-by-Step Walkthrough: Sunday, October 1, 2023 at 8:30pm ET
- Office Hour: Sunday, October 8, 2023 at 7pm ET
- Office Hour 2: Tuesday, October 24 at 8:30pm ET
November
- Office Hour: Sunday, November 5, 2023 at 7pm ET
- Taking Demonstrated Interest to a New Level: Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 8:30pm ET
- Financial Aid: Ask Me Anything: Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 8pm ET
December
- Office Hour: Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 7pm ET
- Strategies for ED2 & Regular Decision: Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 8:30pm ET
- Early Admissions Results: How They Impact the Class of ’24 & ’25: Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 8:30pm ET
Additional Resources
Essay Helper
R2C Insights (CI) – A powerful college search tool
Use this tool to search for schools that will offer your student the best merit aid and create college lists.
Road2College R2C Insights Tool Login
If you haven’t set up your account on CI yet, follow the instructions in your welcome email here.
Spreadsheets
College Application Tracker
Federal Student and Parent Plus Loan Calculations
Total College Costs Comparison
