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Bright Horizons College Coach
Live events and more to support your family through educational transitions
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San Mateo County partners with Bright Horizons College Coach to provide webinars and educational counseling services to all County and Court employees. All are on County time with supervisor approval.
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Recommended for Families with 9th - 12th Grade Students
Is your high school student unsure about what career to pursue or what to study in college? Do you want to better understand their options, such as choosing a major for college, exploring alternatives to a 4-year degree, or directly entering the workforce? With so many paths available in a time of rapid technological change, it’s important to determine a good fit for your student. In this webinar, you’ll learn:
- What academic and career pathways exist for high school graduates, ranging from apprenticeships and technical training to specialized bachelor’s degrees
- What a major involves, how it fits into a bachelor’s degree, and how it may impact a student’s career and graduate school opportunities
- How students can begin to assess their interests, explore fitting options, and determine next steps
- Resources to better understand the potential impact of AI on your student’s careers and industries of interest
The webinar will run for approximately 60 minutes including Q&A.
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Webinar Information
Thursday, April 16, 2026
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
New User? Sign up with:
Employer: County of San Mateo
Employer Password: Benefits4You
Returning User? Sign in with your existing login and password.
Recording will be available in the Bright Horizons portal.
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Selecting Best Fit Colleges
Recommended for Families with 11th Grade Students
Wondering how to help your student through the college selection process? With close to 4,000 schools in the U.S., where should you even begin? The goal of this workshop is to help you and your student understand how to narrow the options and select their best-fit colleges. In this workshop you’ll learn how to:
- Identify your student’s strengths and interests
- Put together the strongest possible college list
- Match your student with a college that meets their needs and will help them reach their goals
The webinar will run for approximately 60 minutes including Q&A.
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Webinar Information
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
12 - 1 p.m.
New User? Sign up with:
Employer: County of San Mateo
Employer Password: Benefits4You
Returning User? Sign in with your existing login and password.
Recording will be available in the Bright Horizons portal.
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Recommended for Families with 9th Grade – 11th Grade Students
The profiles of students accepted to highly selective institutions (including the Ivy League) are as varied and diverse as the institutions themselves. Selection is nuanced and complex, extending beyond top grades in a rigorous curriculum and high standardized test scores. Our team of experts aim to illuminate the highly selective admission process, providing tips and recommendations to guide students towards becoming a compelling applicant and to navigate an unpredictable admission process. Join our webinar to learn:
- What “highly selective” really means
- How holistic application review works at highly selective colleges and universities
- Which factors influence the admission decision
- How students can maximize their impact throughout high school
This Spotlight Series webinar will run for about 45 minutes with time after for questions. Please note: there are a limited number of seats available for this program which will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Webinar Information
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
12 – 1 p.m.
New User? Sign up with:
Employer: County of San Mateo
Employer Password: Benefits4You
Returning User? Sign in with your existing login and password.
Recording will be available in the Bright Horizons portal.
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Open to all County and Court employees on County time with supervisor approval.
College Coach provides a variety of services at no cost through the Bright Horizons College Coach portal: Live Events, a Learning Center, Expert Guidance, Essay Review, and Quick Questions.
New Users sign up with:
Employer: County of San Mateo and Employer
Password: Benefits4You
Returning Users sign in with your existing login and password.
Need Help? Submit your question directly to the Bright Horizons Support Team and they will respond via email to assist you.
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