Admissions Deadlines are Closer Than You Think. Is Your Family Ready?
The college admissions process is moving fast, and for rising seniors, the pressure is about to ramp up. From building a balanced college list to essays, testing, and deadlines, it’s easy for families to feel overwhelmed.
Join Educational Connections for a FREE four-day event packed with expert guidance to help you navigate the process with more clarity, strategy, and less stress. While designed for parents of rising seniors, families with younger students will also walk away with valuable college planning insights.
Meet Your Host: Renee Minnich
Renee Minnich is a College Consultant at Educational Connections with more than three decades of experience in college admissions, including 28 years in senior admissions leadership at the Rochester Institute of Technology. She brings deep insider knowledge and a parent’s perspective to her work, helping students and families find colleges that are truly the right fit.
Register Now to Secure Your Spot!
You must register in advance to attend this free event. Register once to get access to each event. Can’t attend live? No worries! We’ll send you the recordings for each event.
Why Attend?
Insider knowledge from top admissions experts to give your teen an edge
Proven strategies to help your student stand out, whether applying to selective schools or focusing on finding the right fit
Step-by-step guidance for each stage of the college admissions journey
Actionable tips to maximize summer opportunities, craft a compelling application, and navigate test-optional policies
A chance to avoid common mistakes that cost students their dream acceptances
Daily giveaways, including our grade-by-grade college prep checklists and ACT eBook
Who Should Attend?
This free event is designed for parents of rising 12th graders navigating the college admissions process, but families with students in any grade are welcome. Students are encouraged to attend alongside their parents.
You’ll leave with practical strategies, expert guidance, and helpful insights to support your child’s path to college, whether you’re planning ahead or preparing for senior year right now. Feel free to share this event with friends, your school community, or PTA groups
Meet Our Speakers
Jen Foldvary, M.Ed.
College Consultant at Educational Connections,
Former High School Teacher, and
Former Assoc. Dir. of Admissions at the University of Toledo
Pete Pecoraro
SAT & ACT Test Prep Tutor
at Educational Connections
and Former High School Teacher
Event Schedule & Topics
Day 1: Monday, June 8
Building a Balanced List: Helping Your Teen Find Their Best-Fit Schools
Featuring: Jen Foldvary, M.Ed. and Renee Minnich
Day 2: Tuesday, June 9
Standout Stories: Helping Your Teen Build a Compelling Essay and College Narrative
Featuring: Renee Minnich
Day 3: Wednesday, June 10
Testing Demystified: What Parents Need to Know About the SAT and ACT in 2026
Featuring: Pete Pecoraro and Renee Minnich
Day 4: Thursday, June 11
Ask the Experts: Real Answers to Your Biggest College Admissions and Testing Questions
Featuring: Jen Foldvary, M.Ed., Renee Minnich, and Pete Pecoraro
Don’t Miss This Exclusive Event. Reserve Your Spot Today!
Each session is completely FREE, but spots are limited.
Reserve your seat today and get expert guidance to help your teen navigate the college admissions process with greater clarity and less stress.
