Group Education

Starr & Chapman, Inc. has developed a wide variety of group education programs geared towards the college process in the interests of making educational consulting services available to all, regardless of a family's budget. We believe that good college guidance should be accessible to all, and not only to those families of means.

Starr & Chapman, Inc. offers large group presentations at local venues and has also offered large group presentations for various different organizations and corporations who have been in touch to tailor programming to their own organization's needs. We also offer small group workshops pertaining to both the college process and the scholarship search out of our office location (no more than 4-5 students per group.)

In addition to workshops and programming geared towards the college process, we also offer reading groups, writing classes and workshops, and offer one-on-one and small group tutoring services for students who are in need of tutoring in writing, reading, literature, and history out of our office location.

Our sample presentation and workshop and our scholarship search and application assistance program descriptions are included here.

Workshops & Presentation

Where are workshops and presentations held?

All Workshops and Presentations are held at the Starr & Chapman Inc. office location 
at 1073 Long Pond Road, Plymouth, MA 02360 unless otherwise indicated.

Who conducts the presentations and workshops?
Christine Chapman began her work as an educational consultant in 1995 and has since worked with hundreds of families, developing strong relationships with admission counselors and other educators at more than 200 schools and colleges in the U.S. and Canada. Mrs. Chapman has presented at conferences sponsored by:

• Independent Educational Consultants Association
• New England Association of College Admissions Counselors
• Secondary Schools Admissions Test Board
• The Association of Boarding Schools
• Small Boarding Schools Association
• Western Boarding Schools Association

How do I enroll?

Email (1) the title of the session you'd like to attend (2) your name and (3) your telephone number to: christine@starrandchapman.com - or call Starr & Chapman at 774-413-7227 with this information.

We'll get in touch with you promptly and take care of the rest!

Spring/Summer 2010 Workshops & Presentations

CLICK HERE for workshop/presentation event listings and dates.

Student Workshop: The Common Application

Fee: $60
Duration: single 2.5 hour session
Enrollment: Minimum 2 / Maximum 5

This workshop introduces students to the Common Application ("CA") and gives them the opportunity to understand how it fits into the college admissions process. Students will set up a CA account and enter their general information during this intensive workshop, with two short breaks. Students have the opportunity to ask questions about the CA and admissions process. We'll discuss college requirements, standardized testing, selecting a major, athletic and art supplements, college-specific supplements, and how to manage CA submission.

Student Orientation: College Application Essays

Fee: $60
Duration: single 2.5 hour session
Enrollment: Minimum 2 / Maximum 5

This workshop introduces students to college application essays. Students are often required to write several short statements, in addition to a longer essay or personal statement. How should a student approach the main essay? What are supplemental essays? Which essays are most important, and what strategy makes them successful? Join Christine Chapman for a 2.5 hour session to get you started on the actual writing process before submission deadlines are upon you!

Student Workshop: Writing the College Application Essay

Fee: $170
Duration: Four 1.5-hour sessions
Enrollment: Minimum 2 / Maximum 4

In this 4-session workshop, students will tackle the main college application essay (personal statement). Students will be asked to read sample essays, talk about their own experiences and goals, and brainstorm ideas together. Students will workshop their essays with their peers and end the series with a solid draft. Christine will discuss short statements, supplemental essays and how to respond to shorter essays as well.

Presentation: When Did Applying to College Get So Complicated? (TBA)

Fee: $35 / person
Duration: 2 hours
Enrollment: Minimum 10 / Maximum 30

This session covers key admissions vocabulary, a typical timeline for the college application process beginning in the spring of junior year, admission requirements and application options, and tips for utilizing and reinforcing in-school services and support. Questions and discussion will follow the presentation.

Financial Aid 101 (TBA)

Fee: $25 / person
Duration: 1.5 hours
Enrollment: Minimum 10 / Maximum 30
This session will introduce students and parents to the financial aid process. We will define key terms, identify different types of aid, review the application process, offer tips to help families navigate the process, and offer some recommendations for those interested in pursuing scholarship searches. Following the presentation, the floor will be opened to questions and discussion, moderated by the presenter. Attendees will receive handouts and other resources.

Scholarships 101: Searching for Money & Managing Applications (TBA)

Fee: $45 / person
Duration: 2 hours
Enrollment: Minimum 10 / Maximum 30

This session begins with a presentation that covers search and application tactics for students and parents. Learn strategies that make finding and applying for dollars more efficient.