Choosing U: The Search for the Right Fit University

A Virtual Workshop

Saturday, August 16, 2025 from 12 PM – 4 PM Eastern

Our format is a speed webinar with 15 minutes per subject, 5-10 minutes for questions, and then a 5-minute break to the next topic. Registration is free, and the schedule is at the bottom of the page in case you are not interested in every subject.

Presented by Christopher Chiakulas of Orthodox Christian College Counseling 

Hosted by St. Athanasius College

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TimeTopicSummary
12:00Postsecondary Options OverviewAn overview look at the various options for students after high school
12:30The 6 Ps of the College Search ProcessHow to go about building a personalized college list that is a good fit using the 6 Ps for Orthodox Christians
1:00Creating a Balanced ListIt’s important to build a list of colleges that you want to attend. However, you’ll need some of those colleges to want you back! And, be able to afford some that do! We’ll talk about how to organize your list into safety, match, and reach schools, along with financial fits.
1:30BREAK
2:00Getting Ready to ApplyOrganizing your list in an Application Tracker, knowing key types of applications, ways to apply, and parts of the application
2:30Making the Most of a College VisitHow to make the most of a college visit, including from an Orthodox perspective
3:00Navigating the Next StepsGoing off to college is a big change for students and parents! What are some things to know before you go?
3:30Q&A Panel (Christopher, Fr. Adam, College Admissions rep?)Open panel for any kind of question we didn’t cover