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December 2025 – College Coaching Program

by | Dec 21, 2025

Dear College Channel members,

We are so proud of the hard work you are all putting in to achieve your goals. Keep up the good work and let’s finish off this year with positive energy to stay strong. Check out these things to keep you on track!       

HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS:

  • Ten Tips for making the most of December 2025
  • Stay organized. Send your SAT & ACT scores to colleges that require them. Have your guidance counselor send your transcript and letters of recommendation to colleges. Check deadlines!
  • Set up your Student Portal– After a college receives your application, they will send you an email with instructions to set up your student portal on their website. Check it frequently for additional requirements. Set up a College Portal Spreadsheet.  Some colleges may require a Self-Reported Academic Record (STARS).  You may also want to send the 1st-quarter and midyear grades, if you’ve performed well or as required.
  • Financial Aid forms are required to receive most scholarships, grants, loans, and work study. Please contact Tony@collegechannel.net to help you complete these. They should not be completed by the student on their own.
  • Send us the final list of colleges to which you have applied and any early deadlines for financial aid.


HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS:

  • Ten Tips for making the most of December 2025
  • Here are the top 12 things that colleges look forin high school students
  • Prepare for SAT & ACT exams – Check out the upcoming test dates and send us your PSAT scores.
  • College search– Sign into Naviance, go to the colleges tab, then do the  SuperMatch College Search to do an advanced college search. Platinum members: Jan will be speaking with you after the new year to do a personalized college search.
  • Next Year’s courses – Make sure you plan to take the most challenging courses you can handle. Contact Jan to review your plan.

    ALL STUDENTS:

  • Visit colleges in person or virtually– register online for an information session and campus tour and request a virtual meeting. Use the College Questionnaire Worksheet to ask all the important questions.
  • Research College’s Merit Based Scholarships– Go to each college’s website and research which scholarships you may qualify for.  Enter the scholarship dollar amount on your College Choices Worksheet. 
  • Check your library and guidance office for local scholarships. Sign up at Me for micro-scholarships from colleges. Visit Fastweb for a national scholarship database.
  • Use social media wisely – check out these social media tips!
  • Read our review of our featured college this month: Stony Brook University. We recently visited this college and learned about all the exciting programs they offer. And it’s in our own backyard!

Congratulations to our high school seniors who have already been accepted to colleges. We are so proud of you! Check out the list!

As always, let us know if you have any questions.

We wish you a warm and wonderful holiday season!

Jan and Tony Esposito