ACT My Journey

Free Virtual Events for College and Career Planning

Spring Forward: Strategic Planning for College and Career Success from Junior to Senior Year

February 12, 2025 | 6:30 p.m. CT

Your junior year is the time to start seriously planning your college applications — the decisions you make now will set the stage for your senior year and beyond.

Join Kevin McMullin, Collegewise Founder and Chief Education Officer, and Julie Brasseaux, former Tulane Regional Senior Assistant Director of Admission & Collegewise Counselor, for a webinar that will help you navigate the process. While you may not have everything figured out yet, now is the perfect time to explore potential college majors and career paths that align with your strengths and interests.  

In this webinar, you’ll discover: 

  • The steps to start building your college application profile now. 
  • Understanding the college application timeline and key deadlines. 
  • How to explore and narrow down your college major based on your interests. 
  • Live Q&A session to answer your questions. 

Register now to start planning for your college journey and get a jumpstart on your future!

Meet Our Speakers
 

 

After earning a Master’s in Counselor Education at UT Austin, Julie joined the admissions office at Tulane University (her own undergraduate alma mater), where she spent the next seven years evaluating more than 10,000 applications for admissions. During her tenure, Julie also personally led the Community Service Fellowship scholarship team, trained a dozen new members of the school’s admissions team, created the Spring Scholars January Admit abroad program, and managed the application process for Tulane’s accelerated BS/MD combined medical program. 

Julie Brasseaux
Former Tulane Regional Senior Assistant Director of Admission & Collegewise Counselor 

 

Kevin McMullin is the founder and Chief Education Officer at Collegewise. He has delivered over 500 presentations to discuss college admissions planning, employee engagement, and small business success. As long as the speeches don’t require Kevin to solve any math problems, he always does a bang-up job. Kevin graduated from UC Irvine with majors in English and history, and he has a college admissions counseling certificate from UCLA. 

Kevin McMullin
Founder and Chief Education Officer, Collegewise 

For over 25 years, Collegewise has been at the forefront of college counseling and tutoring, ensuring that families, schools, and nonprofits have the most up-to-date, honest information about admissions. Collegewise is committed to helping communities around the world understand that applying to university should be an exciting time, not a stressful, anxiety-ridden rite of passage. 

With 500+ years of combined experience, Collegewise’s expert counselors have guided 30,000 students from all walks of life. From navigating high school to finding their students’ ideal university matches and securing acceptances, Collegewise counselors infuse the process with a sense of calm and joy, giving families the confidence they need to succeed.  

Collegewise also partners with schools and independent counselors to enhance the college application experience within their communities. The company develops an array of free events, guides, podcasts, and blog posts, so every family can embark on a less stressful and more successful journey to college. 

If you are interested in learning about Collegewise’s 1:1 services, please visit collegewise.com to schedule a free one-on-one consultation with an expert program advisor. During your meeting, your advisor will answer all of your pressing questions and gain a deep understanding of your family’s goals. Then, they’ll develop a personalized program, which may include: college counseling support, development of success skills, extracurricular and leadership guidance, athletic recruitment support, and/or financial aid & scholarship support. 

2025 My Journey Event Schedule

February 12: Spring Forward: Strategic Planning for College Success

April 16: Building Skills in Middle School for Success in High School, College, and Beyond

July 8: Highly Selective College Admissions

August 27: College Knowledge Night for Parents of 9th-11th Graders

September 9: College for Students With Learning Differences

September 16: College Options for Fine and Perforning Arts

September 17: College Pathways for Athletes

October 15: College Admissions 101:Your Ultimate College Roadmap to Success

My Journey Recorded Sessions

Check out the on demand sessions from previous My Journey events and get insights from recent graduates and admissions experts about preparing for college and career. 

Closed captions are available by hovering over each video and clicking the CC icon in the lower-right corner. 

Finding Your Fit: Researching & Choosing the Right College

In this webinar, Collegewise admission experts share top tips on how to effectively conduct college research and solidify a well-rounded list of schools. We want every student to be thrilled about their options.   

College research doesn't have to be so complicated, and with Collegewise expert advice, you'll be all set to approach it with a greater sense of confidence. 

College Admissions 101: Keep Calm and Ace Your Application Process

Join us to take a deep dive into what admission officers are really looking for. Our expert speakers will guide you through every step of the college admissions journey, from making the most of high school to researching universities and ultimately crafting successful applications, all while maintaining your sanity.

The Roadmap to Success: Preparing Early for Your Best College Experience

Feeling a whirlwind of emotions as you think about navigating the leap from high school to college? Don’t panic! Preparing for college starts with developing beneficial habits and strategically planning your high school journey. In this webinar, Collegewise admission experts will give you tips to effectively prepare for a fulfilling and successful college experience from day one. Whether you’re a freshman, a senior, or somewhere in between, you should feel confident and equipped to set yourself up for an exceptional college adventure. 

 

Invest in Your Future: Expert Tips on Scholarships, Financial Aid, and Paying for College

Tune in as Collegewise experts share key tips to help you make sense of the confusing and challenging process that is financial aid and paying for college. Discover the key strategies that will unlock the doors to higher education without breaking the bank. From need-based aid to scholarships, Collegewise’s expert panelists will demystify the complex world of financial aid, offering practical tips to help you navigate the application process with confidence. 

 

College Admissions from A to Z: Ace Your Application Process (And Stay Stress Free)

Navigating college admissions can be overwhelming and full of questions, but we’ve got answers! From making the most of your high school experience to researching colleges and ultimately crafting your best application, watch as Collegewise’s expert college application counselors (some of whom are former admission officers) guide you through every step of the college admissions journey - all while keeping you feeling confident and stress-free through the process.

View More from My Journey

My Journey Youtube Playlist

Check out more content from previous My Journey events and get insights from recent graduates and admissions experts about preparing for college and career.