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Student-Led College Planning Tips for Success

Start Early, Stand Out Later
July 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM ET

College planning can feel far away in grades 6-9, but the skills students build now can make a big difference later. In this student-led webinar, CEP (College Early Planning) by Aigolearning will share practical tips to help students start thinking about their future in a low-pressure, age-appropriate way.

Families will hear directly from students about what has helped them stay organized, explore opportunities, and prepare for future academic goals.

Students With Books

In this webinar, you will learn about:

Why middle school is a great time to build strong academic habits

How students can begin exploring interests, activities, and future goals

Simple ways to develop confidence, independence, and time management skills

Student perspectives on preparing early without feeling overwhelmed

Meet the Speakers:

Featuring NSHSS ambassadors and scholarship winners who turned their passions into meaningful community projects.

Sofia Chambers

NSHSS Ambassador Vice President | Meeting Host

Sofia serves as the NSHSS Ambassador Vice President for the 2026–2027 Ambassador Council. As a student leader, she supports Ambassador engagement, helps represent the Ambassador community, and contributes to the continued growth of student-led initiatives within the program. Sofia has also been involved in creative student projects as the co-producer of Star Dust Animation, a student-led animation studio, where she has helped develop original creative work alongside fellow NSHSS members. In her role as Ambassador Vice President, Sofia brings a thoughtful, collaborative, and creative perspective to supporting student leadership and community-building within NSHSS.

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Gabrielle Fadiora

NSHSS Ambassador | Speaker

Gabrielle is an NSHSS Ambassador and co-founder of CEP, a nonprofit extension of Aigolearning. Through CEP, she helps students build important academic skills in areas such as coding, reading, writing, and college preparation. The program is designed to support students as they develop strong college applications that highlight who they are, what they value, and where they hope to go in the future.

Shishir Dhanapunen

NSHSS Ambassador Advocate | Speaker

Shishir is an NSHSS Ambassador Advocate and student leader within the Ambassador Program. In this role, he helps represent the voice of Ambassadors and supports new student-led initiatives, including NSHSS Ambassador Clubs. He is also a co-founder of CEP, a nonprofit extension of Aigolearning that helps students strengthen their academic skills and prepare thoughtful, authentic college applications that reflect their goals, values, and personal stories.