The College Arena Course. Your family's plan.
Enter the Arena.
The College Arena Course, inside my-arena.app: Christopher Parsons' Entering the Arena playbook as self-paced lessons you can read or listen to, with worksheets for every chapter. Then run the plan with scholarships, internships and service opportunities all in one place.
Free to start. Own the course forever with a one-time purchase. Or take the free quiz first.
Based on Entering the Arena by Christopher Parsons, College Planning Centers
Inside my-arena.app
The College Arena Course
Every chapter of Christopher Parsons' Entering the Arena, as lessons you can read or listen to, with the worksheets to act on them. Orientation and Chapter One are free.
What is inside
The course outline
10 chapters · 44 lessons · 15h 24m of reading or listening
- Orientation: Before You Begin5 lessons28m5 lessons28mFREE
- IThe ReapingUnderstanding the Odds3 lessons1h 9m3 lessons1h 9mFREE
- IICharting Your CourseCrafting a Balanced College List5 lessons1h 52m5 lessons1h 52m The Book
- IIITraining DaysBuilding a Robust Academic Profile4 lessons1h 43m4 lessons1h 43m The Book
- IVThe Gauntlet of TrialsMastering Standardized Testing3 lessons1h 14m3 lessons1h 14m The Book
- VThe CornucopiaExtracurriculars and Leadership3 lessons1h 14m3 lessons1h 14m The Book
- VISurvival SkillsCrafting Your Personal Narrative3 lessons1h 8m3 lessons1h 8m The Book
- VIINavigating The ArenaThe College Application Process5 lessons1h 58m5 lessons1h 58m The Book
- VIIISecuring Your SponsorshipMastering Financial Aid and Scholarships9 lessons3h 39m9 lessons3h 39m The Book
- IXSelecting Your ArenaChoosing the College that's Right for You4 lessons59m4 lessons59m The Book
Orientation and Chapter I are free with any account. The Book ($39.99, one time) opens every chapter, the flip book and the worksheets; Book + Audiobook ($49.99) adds the narration.
Then put the plan to work
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Why families choose College Arena
Strategies. Tools. A Plan You Can Run.
Stand out beyond GPA and test scores. Build a balanced college list. Craft standout essays. Master scholarships and financial aid — one step-by-step game plan inside one app.
What you walk away with
Stand Out Beyond GPA and Test Scores.
College Arena turns self-discovery into a clear plan — quizzes, opportunities, scholarship tracking, and counselor-aligned guidance all in one dashboard.
- Know your next step—no guesswork
- Find scholarships, internships, and service in one place
- Stay organized with deadlines and action buttons
- Get guidance that’s school-aligned and trusted
- Access it anywhere—phone, tablet, or laptop
Free for students. No hidden fees.
“Everything I need is in one place—scholarships, internships, and what I should do next—without feeling overwhelmed.”
“The quizzes helped me figure out what fits me, and then I could actually take action on my next steps.”
“Students come in more prepared, so meetings are more productive and focused.”
Your move
Enter the Arena Today.
Start with the book and the course, then run the plan: scholarships, internships and service opportunities organized in one place. Free to start, on any device.
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