Insider’s Guide to College Research

Join Collegewise’s list-building experts on Monday, October 21 at 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET to learn how students can curate a list of schools that best fit their goals, budget, and career ambitions.

There are over 4,000 colleges and universities in the US! 

This webinar will be most beneficial for families with students in grades 8-12.

In-state or out-of-state? Liberal arts or STEM universities? What’s the best fit for your teen? With countless options available across the U.S., it's no wonder students often feel overwhelmed when searching for the "right" school.

Join us for an informative webinar with former UChicago Academic Advisor, Anita, as she shares her top tips and insights on how to tackle college research with confidence.

By the end of our session, you will discover:

  • Important considerations for researching colleges, including the decision to declare a major or apply undecided
  • Helpful resources to get a full picture of each school so your teen can make informed choices
  • Strategies to confidently narrow your options and create a well-rounded college list, covering likely, target, and reach schools

Let us help put your family at ease around the college research portion of your teen’s journey. Register today.

College Research

Your Speaker

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Anita Doddi Gajula

Former University of Chicago Academic Advisor & Collegewise Counselor

Anita Gajula has spent her entire career in service of students—as a student affairs professional at Macalester, as an academic advisor at UChicago, as a College Admissions Advisor both in her own practice and in other firms, and now as a Collegewise counselor. Anita earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology at Williams College and went on to earn her master’s in student affairs and academic support at the University of Michigan. Anita has a knack for building relationships quickly and making seemingly unrelated connections between people and ideas, which comes in quite handy when she’s helping students identify and apply to their best-fit schools.

About Collegewise

Since 1999, our team of 80+ counselors has dedicated their expertise to creating a worry-free, effortless college application process for students of all levels. 

Collegewise empowers students academically and relieves parents of their project management duties through our personalized counseling and tutoring programs. 

Say goodbye to application stress and welcome a new, streamlined experience with Collegewise. 

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