Welcome to College Summit

FAQ

What is a workshop?

When are workshops held?

How do I get assigned to a particular workshop and how do I get there?

Is there any expense reimbursement for Writing Coaches?

Where will workshops be held?

What is the summer 2008 workshop schedule?

What are the volunteer roles at College Summit?

If I’m a Writing Coach, how long will I be at the workshop?

Where will I stay?

How will I get meals?

What should I bring?

What should I wear?

How many high school students will I be working with?

Will I be trained?

How can I register to volunteer?

Do I need to be a writer to be a Writing Coach?

I have friends I think would be perfect for this. What do I do?

Q: What is a workshop?

A: Please click here for a description of the workshop.

Q: When are workshops held?

A: Workshops are held during the summer months, June through mid-August; however, specific dates depend on location.

Q: How do I get assigned to a particular workshop and how do I get there?

A: College Summit will be launching a new volunteer recruiting system in late winter/early spring to allow you to sign up for a local workshop in your area. If your application is accepted and you are assigned to a workshop, College Summit will provide you with all the necessary details about that workshop.

Q: Is there any expense reimbursement for Writing Coaches?

A: All room and board at workshops is covered for all participants. We encourage all interested writing coaches to sign up for workshops in their local area in order to minimize additional expenses. Although this is a volunteer role, and as such is not paid, writing coaches can apply for a limited stipend to cover travel and incidentals incurred as a result of the workshop.

Q: Where will workshops be held?

A: Workshops are held on college campuses; typically, they are in the general area of College Summit’s regional offices in: Northern California, Southern California, Colorado, Missouri, New York, South Carolina, Washington, DC metro area, and West Virginia. Workshops may be held in other areas to be announced.

Q: What is the summer 2008 workshop schedule?

A: Arrangements for the 2008 summer workshops are being finalized and a schedule will be posted in late winter / early spring 2008.

Q: What are the volunteer roles at College Summit?

A: Please click on Volunteer Opportunities to see the Alumni Leader, College Counselor and Writing Coach roles.

Q: If I’m a Writing Coach, how long will I be at the workshop?

A: Writing Coaches stay on campus for four days, Thursday afternoon through Sunday afternoon.

Q: Where will I stay?

A: All volunteers will be provided their own dorm room on campus.

Q: How will I get meals?

A: All meals are provided.

Q: What should I bring?

A: Please pack a light bag with clothes (including dressier clothes for our Saturday night banquet), toiletries, shower shoes, and personal effects for a four day, three night stay. All workshop-related materials will be provided.

Q: What should I wear?

A: Please dress comfortably, but modestly. Jeans or shorts are fine. Please bring one dressier outfit for the Saturday night Banquet honoring Peer Leaders.

Q: How many high school students will I be working with?

A: It will depend on your role. Writing Coaches typically work with a group of 4-6 students. College Counselors typically work with a group of 10-15 students. Alumni Leaders typically work with a cross-section of the total 40-50 students.

Q: Will I be trained?

A: Yes, all volunteers will receive training and orientation for their role at the workshop, as well as receiving support throughout the entire course of the workshop.

Q: How can I register to volunteer?

A: Online registration will begin in late winter / early spring 2008.

Q: Do I need to be a writer to be a Writing Coach?

A: Absolutely not! Our curriculum was designed so that students who may or may not be familiar to the writing process can find their voice. Our Writing Coaches simply provide a space for this voice to be heard.

Q: I have friends I think would be perfect for this. What do I do?

A: First, direct them to our website, then have them fill out our inquiry form (or fill it out for them). We will let you both know as soon as our final workshop schedule is posted.