Moxie’s webinar series covers common topics and questions regarding the admissions process, from high school course selection to letters of recommendation to college visits. These recorded webinars are shared as a free resource for our community. If you would like to stay up to date with all things Moxie – including new webinar offerings that you can tune in to live – please sign up for our mailing list. As we move forward into unknown territory, the best we can do is come together and learn from one another. And our team of experts is here for you every step of the way.
College Admissions 101
Director of Counseling Services Sierra Leickert and Counselor Kim Heffernan tackle common topics and questions about the admissions process, including…
- Course Selection + Grades
- Standardized Testing
- Extracurricular Activities + Summer Planning
- College Applications + Essays
- Demonstrated Interest
Dig in to learn from the experts!
All Things Essays
Director of Counseling Services Sierra Leickert and Essay Specialist Katherine Coleman tackle…
- The importance of students’ written materials as a part of their application package
- The Common App essay prompts
- Supplemental essays across various universities
- The goals of admissions officers when it comes to evaluating student applications
- The role of editors
- And common pitfalls to avoid
Tune in, get your typing fingers ready, and learn how to write your best essay yet!
The College Interview
Director of Counseling Services Sierra Leickert and Counselor Rocket Claman cover the current landscape of college admission interviews. They discuss the types of interviews offered by undergraduate admissions offices, schools that offer each kind of interview and why, interviewer backgrounds, how to schedule interviews, and so much more.
Common Application Chat
Director of Counseling Services Sierra Leickert and Counselor Melissa Harrington discuss the Common Application. They provide their expert opinions on how to optimize each section of your Common App experience so that you can be sure you’re putting your best foot forward.
Early Applications
Director of Counseling Services Sierra Leickert and Counselor Jen Ewing cover everything you need to know about navigating the early application process. They discuss the various types of early application opportunities, the role that demonstrated interest plays in the early application process, the strategy of applying in “waves,” and even waitlist considerations.
Standardized Test Calendar
Director of Counseling Services Sierra Leickert and Counselor Josh Rauguth address how to plan a standardized test calendar in the U.S. admissions landscape. They discuss the SAT and ACT, the viability of subject tests, AP/IB exams, and the ever-present question of what to do when applying to universities that have a test-optional policy.
Extracurriculars and Summer Programs
Director of Counseling Services Sierra Leickert and Counselor Melissa Harrington cover the ins and outs of extracurriculars and summer programs. They discuss university-sponsored programs for students in addition to internships, summer jobs, service opportunities, and independent projects. Moxie recommends centering authenticity in a student’s journey to develop their interests. Sierra and Melissa expand on this ideal in the context of planning out the summer.
Course Selection
Director of Counseling Services Sierra Leickert and Counselor Melissa Harrington cover everything you need to know about high school course selection. They discuss what courses make sense in light of a student’s academic direction, how time management factors into the course selection process, the balance between rigor and performance, and the importance of AP/IB classes. They also go over a number of case studies to illustrate examples of their insights.
