Online Courses for Students
College Applications Essay Writing Workshop
Enrollments start in April
Three 2-week intensive sessions offered each summer. Nomad Ed’s most popular service
Workshops and Webinars for Parents, Schools and Students
Dr. Lauren Steed is available for live or virtual workshops designed to meet the needs of families at your school or post. Send an inquiry to lauren@nomad-ed.com to discuss options (Currently, live workshops are limited to posts or schools in mainland China). Some workshops are also offered as an annual free webinar, follow Nomad on Facebook to find out when the next webinar will be offered.
Recent workshops have included:
Why do higher income families get better aid packages? How can you reduce your reliance on loans when paying for college? My most popular workshop explains how financial aid is awarded and how to choose schools to maximize your aid offers.
60-90 minutes
Are standardized admissions tests still important to IB students? How will test-optional policies affect international school applicants? What is the difference between the SAT and ACT? My standardized testing workshop explains how schools use tests in admissions and how to navigate limited opportunities for testing in your country.
60-90 minutes
What impact does growing up as a TCK have on your college applications? How can I explain what’s unique about me and my identity? How can I compare myself and my achievements to domestic students? This workshop helps TCKs learn to talk about their experiences confidently and authentically.
60-90 minutes
A formal presentation on the details of applying to US universities from an international school. Describes the differences between citizen and international applicants, document management, deadlines, and differences between US and international university systems.
60 minutes
A fun presentation for high school students in the process of writing their application essays. Offers writing tips and insights into the ways that students can avoid sabotaging their applications through inadvertently humorous or contentious writing choices.
60 minutes