College Planning Without The Panic
Transform college stress into strategic success
with guidance from the only Cornell Engineer with 25 years of industry experience who's a college strategist and admissions counselor.
TIME: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EST Daily
Join Us Live Online
DATE: October 21 - 23, 2025
Hosted by:
cornell engineer & college strategist
Tamara Baptiste
Here's What You'll Learn:
Practical strategies from the unique perspective of someone who's been on both sides of the hiring and college admissions equation.
Master Strategic Junior Year Planning
Learn the systematic approach that positions your student for acceptance and merit aid, based on engineering project management principles that actually work.
Navigate Financial Aid and Scholarships
Understand how merit aid really works and discover scholarship opportunities that families earning $150K-$400K can realistically secure.
Build Realistic Application Timelines
Create systematic timelines that prevent last-minute scrambling while ensuring your student applies to programs where they'll actually thrive.
Understand AI's Role in College Admissions
Get a clear picture of how artificial intelligence is changing college applications and what this means for your family's strategy.
Know What Employers Actually Value
Learn what hiring managers look for in new graduates, based on 25+ years of recruiting and hiring experience in competitive technical fields.
Make College Financially Strategic
Develop a clear approach to college costs that reduces financial stress while ensuring your student gets quality education that leads to career success.
Stop the College Planning Chaos
Before: Stressed & Scattered
After: Strategic & Confident
Googling "best colleges" at midnight (we've all been there)
Clear strategy for finding colleges where your student will actually thrive
Wondering if expensive programs are worth the investment
Engineering mindset applied to understanding which programs deliver results
Worried about college costs while earning "too much" for aid
Realistic approach to college costs with proven merit aid strategies
Battling with your teenager about deadlines
Organized family approach that reduces stress for everyone
Getting generic advice that doesn't fit your family's situation
Expert guidance from someone who understands both sides of the equation
Meet Your Guide
Tamara Baptiste is the only Cornell-educated engineer who's also a college strategist and admissions counselor - a combination that gives families access to perspectives no other counselor can provide.
As founder of The College Application Specialist, she's helped hundreds of families navigate college planning while securing over $25 million in merit aid. Her engineering background and 25 years of federal contracting experience enable her to answer questions that matter most to analytical families: Which programs actually prepare students for employment? What do hiring managers really look for? How can families make strategic college investments without breaking the bank?
Tamara approaches college planning the same way she approached engineering projects—systematically, strategically, and with clear metrics for success. This methodical approach helps families avoid costly mistakes while ensuring students find programs where they'll genuinely thrive.
She's a contributor to "Mastering Wealth Vol. 1" alongside Master P, sharing expertise on "The Power of Higher Education," and has received multiple awards for leadership and community service throughout her career.
College Planning Without The Panic
3-Day Summit
TIME: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EST
DATE: October 21, 2025
Master the critical junior year strategies that set your student apart. Learn the systematic approach that turns college planning from overwhelming to strategic, giving your family the advantage you need to succeed.
1
The Junior Year Success Blueprint: Your Strategic Advantage
TIME: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EST
DATE: October 22, 2025
Decode the complex world of financial aid and unlock merit scholarship opportunities. Get proven strategies that have secured millions in aid for families, making college affordable without compromising quality.
2
Show Me the Money: Understanding Financial Aid & Scholarships
TIME: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EST
DATE: October 23, 2025
Navigate the evolving college admissions landscape where AI is changing everything. Learn how to leverage technology while avoiding pitfalls that could derail your student's applications.
3
AI & College Admissions: Understanding the New Landscape
While the live sessions are FREE, you can unlock additional value by going VIP.
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During the summit, you'll learn about our Say Yes to College Academy
- where you'll find guidance, courses, conversation, and support for the journey.
Summit attendees receive special access to program details and enrollment opportunities.
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