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The College Planning Playbook for Middle School Parents & Students (Sept. 2026)

The College Planning Playbook for Middle School Parents & Students

September 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET

Many families believe college planning starts in junior year of high school, but the reality is that the foundation is built much earlier. In this engaging workshop designed for NSHSS middle school families, we’ll explore how early academic choices, executive functioning skills, extracurricular involvement, and long-term planning can shape future college opportunities.

Families will learn how colleges evaluate students, what “fit” really means, and how to help students build confidence, independence, and strong habits before high school begins. We’ll also discuss course rigor, GPA, testing, financial aid realities, scholarships, applications, and timelines so your family can approach the future with clarity instead of stress.

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What you will learn:

Understand today’s changing college admissions landscape

Discover how middle school course choices can impact future opportunities

Learn what colleges actually look for beyond grades and test scores

Explore executive functioning skills that help students succeed in high school and college

Understand timelines for testing, applications, scholarships, and financial aid

Learn how students can begin building a compelling story now

At HelloCollege’s 60-minute workshops, our experts empower your family with the knowledge to take control of college planning, from class and activity choices to tutoring to essays and college applications.

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Meet the speaker:

Kevin Krebs

Founder and Managing Director

Kevin Krebs is the Founder and Managing Director of HelloCollege and a nationally recognized college admissions expert with more than two decades of experience. Kevin has mentored tens of thousands of families and leads workshops reaching students nationwide. He is the creator of the proprietary S.A.F.E. framework, which helps students evaluate colleges beyond prestige alone, and his insights have been featured on NPR’s The 1A, PBS, CEOWORLD Magazine, Authority Magazine, and American Entrepreneur with Kevin Harrington, an original Shark on Shark Tank.