{"id":4004,"date":"2020-07-01T19:56:47","date_gmt":"2020-07-01T19:56:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/admissions\/?page_id=4004"},"modified":"2026-04-16T20:53:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T20:53:49","slug":"workshop-wednesdays","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/admissions\/workshop-wednesdays\/","title":{"rendered":"Workshop Wednesdays"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Apply to college with confidence with our FREE, virtual workshops<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>How can I really nail my college essay? Is the Common App easy to fill out? How can my family afford college? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you dive into your college search, the questions start piling up. So it&#8217;s time to find the answers in our free, online <strong>Workshop Wednesdays<\/strong> series. We&#8217;ll cover the topics that rise to the top for students planning for college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get advice from college admissions counselors and financial aid experts. Registration for summer sessions opens in May. Sign up and then watch for live sessions every week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"193\" src=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/190\/2021\/05\/Workshop-Wednesdays-Page-Header.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/190\/2021\/05\/Workshop-Wednesdays-Page-Header.jpg 770w,  https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/190\/2021\/05\/Workshop-Wednesdays-Page-Header-300x75.jpg 300w,  https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/190\/2021\/05\/Workshop-Wednesdays-Page-Header-768x192.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<section class=\"collection-deadlines block-container\" >\n    <div class=\"collection-deadlines__inner\">\n        <div class=\"collection-deadlines__content\">\n                            <h2 class=\"collection-deadlines__heading\">Writing a College Essay Part 1: Brainstorm &amp; Begin<\/h2>\n                                        <h3 class=\"collection-deadlines__subheading\">July 15<\/h3>\n                                    <p>In our most interactive workshop, we\u2019ll lay out the DOs and DON&#8217;Ts of starting a college essay. Discover the ways to represent yourself in a genuine way to stand out among a sea of applicants.<\/p>\n                                <ul class=\"collection-deadlines__deadline-group\">\n                                    <\/ul>\n                                    <div class=\"statistic-group__cta-container\">\n                        <div class=\"statistic-group__cta-inner\">\n                            <div class=\"statistic-group__cta\">\n                                <a class=\"base-cta-primary\" href=\"\" target=\"_self\">Registration Opens in May<\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<section class=\"collection-deadlines block-container\" >\n    <div class=\"collection-deadlines__inner\">\n        <div class=\"collection-deadlines__content\">\n                            <h2 class=\"collection-deadlines__heading\">Unpacking the Liberal Arts<\/h2>\n                                        <h3 class=\"collection-deadlines__subheading\">July 22<\/h3>\n                                    <p>Discover all the unique ways a liberal arts education can prepare you for life after college. With a vast choice of majors, liberal arts and sciences students learn skills that help them throughout their careers. We\u2019ll also take a look at different types of higher education settings to help you decide which one might be best for you.<\/p>\n                                <ul class=\"collection-deadlines__deadline-group\">\n                                    <\/ul>\n                                    <div class=\"statistic-group__cta-container\">\n                        <div class=\"statistic-group__cta-inner\">\n                            <div class=\"statistic-group__cta\">\n                                <a class=\"base-cta-primary\" href=\"\" target=\"_self\">Registration Opens in May<\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<section class=\"collection-deadlines block-container\" >\n    <div class=\"collection-deadlines__inner\">\n        <div class=\"collection-deadlines__content\">\n                            <h2 class=\"collection-deadlines__heading\">Writing a College Essay Part 2: Revise &amp; Refine<\/h2>\n                                        <h3 class=\"collection-deadlines__subheading\">July 29<\/h3>\n                                    <p>In our second interactive essay workshop, we\u2019ll discuss the editing and fine-tuning of your college essay. Discover the ways to represent yourself in an authentic way to stand out among a sea of applicants. Note: previous attendance at the first essay workshop is not required!<\/p>\n                                <ul class=\"collection-deadlines__deadline-group\">\n                                    <\/ul>\n                                    <div class=\"statistic-group__cta-container\">\n                        <div class=\"statistic-group__cta-inner\">\n                            <div class=\"statistic-group__cta\">\n                                <a class=\"base-cta-primary\" href=\"\" target=\"_self\">Registration Opens in May<\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<section class=\"collection-deadlines block-container\" >\n    <div class=\"collection-deadlines__inner\">\n        <div class=\"collection-deadlines__content\">\n                            <h2 class=\"collection-deadlines__heading\">Filling Out the Common Application<\/h2>\n                                        <h3 class=\"collection-deadlines__subheading\">August 5<\/h3>\n                                    <p>Let us be your guide as you make the leap into the Common App. This step-by-step tutorial from counselors who read Common Apps every year will give you the motivation to move from section to section with confidence. Get the tips that will help you make the most of your talents, energy, and academic achievements.<\/p>\n                                <ul class=\"collection-deadlines__deadline-group\">\n                                    <\/ul>\n                                    <div class=\"statistic-group__cta-container\">\n                        <div class=\"statistic-group__cta-inner\">\n                            <div class=\"statistic-group__cta\">\n                                <a class=\"base-cta-primary\" href=\"\" target=\"_self\">Registration Opens in May<\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<section class=\"collection-deadlines block-container\" >\n    <div class=\"collection-deadlines__inner\">\n        <div class=\"collection-deadlines__content\">\n                            <h2 class=\"collection-deadlines__heading\">Optimizing a Purposeful College List<\/h2>\n                                        <h3 class=\"collection-deadlines__subheading\">August 12<\/h3>\n                                <ul class=\"collection-deadlines__deadline-group\">\n                                    <\/ul>\n                                    <div class=\"statistic-group__cta-container\">\n                        <div class=\"statistic-group__cta-inner\">\n                            <div class=\"statistic-group__cta\">\n                                <a class=\"base-cta-primary\" href=\"\" target=\"_self\">Registration Opens in May<\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<section class=\"collection-deadlines block-container\" >\n    <div class=\"collection-deadlines__inner\">\n        <div class=\"collection-deadlines__content\">\n                            <h2 class=\"collection-deadlines__heading\">International Admissions and Financial Aid Deep Dive<\/h2>\n                                        <h3 class=\"collection-deadlines__subheading\">August 19<\/h3>\n                                    <p>For international and overseas students who are starting to get serious about U.S. universities, this is the perfect workshop. Get an insider\u2019s look into how we read applications, how you can afford the top-ranked Macalester education, and how to navigate the current college admissions landscape. Plus, get answers to questions in real time from experienced admissions representatives.<\/p>\n                                <ul class=\"collection-deadlines__deadline-group\">\n                                    <\/ul>\n                                    <div class=\"statistic-group__cta-container\">\n                        <div class=\"statistic-group__cta-inner\">\n                            <div class=\"statistic-group__cta\">\n                                <a class=\"base-cta-primary\" href=\"\" target=\"_self\">Registration Opens in May<\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<section class=\"collection-deadlines block-container\" >\n    <div class=\"collection-deadlines__inner\">\n        <div class=\"collection-deadlines__content\">\n                            <h2 class=\"collection-deadlines__heading\">Financial Aid 101<\/h2>\n                                        <h3 class=\"collection-deadlines__subheading\">August 19<\/h3>\n                                    <p>Affording college is one of the top reasons students stress about the search. Don\u2019t let fear of the unknown slow you down. We\u2019ll lay out all the tools and resources available, and explain how the financial aid office is really friend not foe. Along the way, we\u2019ll decode the financial aid lingo.<\/p>\n                                <ul class=\"collection-deadlines__deadline-group\">\n                                    <\/ul>\n                                    <div class=\"statistic-group__cta-container\">\n                        <div class=\"statistic-group__cta-inner\">\n                            <div class=\"statistic-group__cta\">\n                                <a class=\"base-cta-primary\" href=\"\" target=\"_self\">Registration Opens in May<\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<section class=\"collection-deadlines block-container\" >\n    <div class=\"collection-deadlines__inner\">\n        <div class=\"collection-deadlines__content\">\n                            <h2 class=\"collection-deadlines__heading\">Getting Your Letters of Recommendation<\/h2>\n                                        <h3 class=\"collection-deadlines__subheading\">August 26<\/h3>\n                                    <p>Getting into college is not a solo effort! In this interactive workshop, we\u2019ll discuss the best ways to partner with your VIP supporters as they build letters of recommendation that truly highlight the academic strengths and personal characteristics that say you are college-ready.<\/p>\n                                <ul class=\"collection-deadlines__deadline-group\">\n                                    <\/ul>\n                                    <div class=\"statistic-group__cta-container\">\n                        <div class=\"statistic-group__cta-inner\">\n                            <div class=\"statistic-group__cta\">\n                                <a class=\"base-cta-primary\" href=\"\" target=\"_self\">Registration Opens in May<\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:61px\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"link-group block-container\" >\n            <div class=\"link-group__heading-row\">\n            <div class=\"link-group__heading-container\">\n                <h2 class=\"base-lockup__heading\">Past Workshops Recorded in 2025<\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"link-group__featured-row\">\n        <div class=\"link-group__featured-inner\">\n            <div class=\"link-group__featured-inner-inner\">\n                <ul class=\"link-group__featured-link\">\n                                            <li class=\"link-group__link-item\">\n                            <a class=\"base-cta-featured\" href=\"https:\/\/macalester.zoom.us\/rec\/share\/uyjqALj3cREbLN1oz3Yg7CMKfw29DKRP_v23m5h0jYqvCzPa18HfrC_C4oUmPtHJ.ymua4ftKfJp8_uAi?startTime=1753300838000\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    Unpacking the Liberal Arts\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"base-symbol base-cta-featured__arrow\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/macalester-2020\/dist\/svgs\/symbol-arrow.svg#icon\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n                        <\/li>\n                                            <li class=\"link-group__link-item\">\n                            <a class=\"base-cta-featured\" href=\"https:\/\/macalester.zoom.us\/rec\/share\/bUNDoQtptjUVvVIVuNpgKC7xk3CZ1BTqyPfdjsYKsQACcxArXUG3xd-YMlGjWfBI.LaFOwLYdX8W3JSbx?startTime=1753905621000\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    Financial Aid 101\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"base-symbol base-cta-featured__arrow\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/macalester-2020\/dist\/svgs\/symbol-arrow.svg#icon\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n                        <\/li>\n                                            <li class=\"link-group__link-item\">\n                            <a class=\"base-cta-featured\" href=\"https:\/\/macalester.zoom.us\/rec\/share\/VG5Mi99cNH8mESE8yLdpseY6sTJPx6ru8gLMKqgHrhYHPetk5wabbhGHIjlH42jp.OA3W6yxlLxQ58wh8?startTime=1752695962000\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    Writing a College Essay: Brainstorm &amp; Begin\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"base-symbol base-cta-featured__arrow\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/macalester-2020\/dist\/svgs\/symbol-arrow.svg#icon\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n                        <\/li>\n                                            <li class=\"link-group__link-item\">\n                            <a class=\"base-cta-featured\" href=\"https:\/\/macalester.zoom.us\/rec\/share\/ESlrnrhWx45lc6LeDRJqNrXhrNFehUh-x_tPZ1cDIg2n8bmQZvVRWNbEXH0XqLu3.3EtNKVJXL2l2M8zB?startTime=1754510383000\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    Filling Out the Common App\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"base-symbol base-cta-featured__arrow\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/macalester-2020\/dist\/svgs\/symbol-arrow.svg#icon\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n                        <\/li>\n                                            <li class=\"link-group__link-item\">\n                            <a class=\"base-cta-featured\" href=\"https:\/\/macalester.zoom.us\/rec\/share\/6oQfB1mfS4gbGcanNWSqgDtVobGDU_EBS2FTObUEUv-UHzu2tJ358ilj_cqzRF2t.33KXdAYorqxqDA82?startTime=1753880424000\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    International Admissions and Financial Aid Deep Dive\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"base-symbol base-cta-featured__arrow\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/macalester-2020\/dist\/svgs\/symbol-arrow.svg#icon\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n                        <\/li>\n                                            <li class=\"link-group__link-item\">\n                            <a class=\"base-cta-featured\" href=\"https:\/\/macalester.zoom.us\/rec\/share\/gtbfWi5fr6ry-zR9OEISqqzGACcaeUUIuzW0QpOJn66IaYSbkGsVrJAP7P8mFlNn.hadaMUVkGiNsNCMi\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    Getting Your Letters of Recommendation\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"base-symbol base-cta-featured__arrow\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/macalester-2020\/dist\/svgs\/symbol-arrow.svg#icon\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n                        <\/li>\n                                            <li class=\"link-group__link-item\">\n                            <a class=\"base-cta-featured\" href=\"https:\/\/macalester.zoom.us\/rec\/share\/GUZTkohH5nA8gZ26HHIBmT_w0bHXQnQX1fHvcwpjb44D9kiXAv3ZEJ8mLVdggfVW.UMWfZBJ0XdmgCK-1?startTime=1755720025000\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    Writing a College Essay: Refine &amp; 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TOUR<\/h2>\n\t\t\t    \t\t\t    \t\t\t        <p class=\"base-lockup__copy\">In addition to Workshop Wednesdays, you&#8217;re always invited to learn more about Macalester in our Online Info Session. 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