2026 Puerto Rico College Admission Workshop

Description

Saint John's School, in collaboration with SACAC, invites you to a hands-on workshop designed to demystify the colege admission and financial aid process and expand clear, practical guidance for all students. This free, bilingual in-person college access event is open to students, families, and counselors. 

What students & families will learn: 

• How to research and identify best fit colleges 
• How colleges evaluate applications 
• How to build a balanced college list 
• How to approach essays and applications with confidence 
• How to navigate financial aid and scholarships 
• How to plan academically for the rest of high school

Counselor session focus areas:

• Supporting first-gen & underrepresented students 
• Admission trends, platforms, & evaluations updates 
• School profile fundamentals 
• Recommendation letter writing 
• Academic & extracurricular optimization 
• Personal statement & supplemental essay strategies 
• Financial aid basics, scholarships & family resources 
• College-going culture & counselor/community networking