2025 Summer College Application Workshop 
Seniors - Get a head start on your college applications!

Location: Mater Dei High School
Instructor: Myra Castro  
Registration Fee: $550

Choose 1 of 2 sessions:
Session 1 - July 21-25: 10:30 am to 2:00 pm
Session 2 - August 4-8: 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm

By the end of the week, students should walk away with:
  • A completed Common Application
  • 2–3 essay drafts of their Common App essay
  • A strong activities list/resume
  • A clear plan and timeline for the application season
  • Personalized feedback and answers to all their questions!
The workshop will be led by Ms. Myra Castro, who just completed her 31st year counseling students. She has helped thousands of families navigate the college application process while working at public and private high schools and as an independent college admissions consultant. She was also an application reader for UC Irvine and has served on Counselor Advisory Boards for several colleges around the country. She's even toured over 500 universities around the world!

For more information about Ms. Castro and her background (including recommendations from students, parents, and college reps she's worked with), check out her LinkedIn account.

To reserve your student's spot, please complete the registration form below. Please note that space is limited, and spots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, determined by the receipt of both the completed form AND payment.
The registration fee can be paid by Zelle (castrocollegeconsulting@gmail.com) or Venmo (@counselormyra). Fees must be paid within 7 days after you registered for the workshop. Be sure to include your student's name in the notes/subject so we know who to apply the payment to.

The email address below should be for the parent or guardian. You will receive a copy of the registration form so you know the form has been submitted correctly. 

Please tell your students to look out for an email about a week before the workshop begins. It will include important information about the workshop and some pre-work for them to do.

If you have any questions about the College Application Workshop, please contact Ms. Castro:
Email: castrocollegeconsulting@gmail.com
Text/Call: (562) 704-6972
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Email *
Parent's First Name *
Parent's Last Name *
Parent's cellphone number *
This will only be used for class purposes, if needed.
Parent's Email  *
Student's Legal First Name *
Student's Last Name *
Student's Nickname/Name they prefer
e.g. Their legal name is Daniel but they go by "Danny". Leave blank if they don't have a nickname.
Student's Grade Level *
This workshop is ONLY for rising Senior students (those in Grade 12 in 2025-2026). 
Student's Email Address *
Student's Cellphone Number *
This will only be used for class purposes, if needed. 
Student's Counselor *
Which session will your student be attending? *
Please note: These workshops are for students only.
How confident do you think your student feels about the college application process? *
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