Monday, March 9 — 7:00 PM
College Planning in 9th and 10th Grades
This session will help parents of 9th and 10th grade students understand the application process, expectations, and timing so students can make smart decisions now that will keep options open later. We’ll address how colleges evaluate applicants and review the admissions timeline. We’ll also discuss academic planning during high school, extracurricular and summer activities, how to think about finding the right college fit, standardized testing, and touch on financial aid.
Presented by: Jamie Gossels of J. Gossels College Consulting
Tuesday, March 10 — 7:00 PM
Behind the Scenes: College Admissions
Two seasoned admissions professionals will lead a live exercise where you, the audience, will participate as members of a mock admissions committee for a fictitious university. The purpose of this session is to help students understand what is most important to an admissions committee when making decisions.
Presented By:
Kate Guertin, Director of Northeast Recruitment for Dickinson College
Karen Gerrior-Mariani, Associate Director of Regional Admissions for High Point University based in Massachusetts
Wednesday, March 11 — 7:00 PM
Smart Strategies to Make College More Affordable
Do you have questions about how college financial aid ACTUALLY works? Do you want strategies for how best to pay for college when your family might not quality for aid? Join us for an open “Ask Me Anything” session where you can ask YOUR questions about paying for a college education. Send your most pressing question in advance or ask during the webinar. Don’t miss out—register now!
Presented by: Jack Wang from the Innovative Advisory Group
Jack works with families throughout the US to answer two main questions about paying for college: (1) how to maximize aid, even if you are “too rich”; and (2) how to pay for college efficiently without wrecking your finances. He has been quoted in publications such as Forbes, Wall Street Journal, US News and World Report, CBS News, CNN, Business Insider, Investopedia, and many others. He is also a regular guest on various personal finance podcasts, and has written articles for or spoken to organizations such as the Boston Bar Association and MA Society of Enrolled Agents. He is also the host of the Smart College Buyer podcast.
Thursday, March 12 — 7:00 PM
College Planning for Students who Learn Differently
Join Kirsten Behling from Tufts University and Lisa Bibeau from Salem State University in learning how to support your student as they transition to and begin college. Kirsten and Lisa are both disability service professionals who manage their institutions’ office of disability services. They are also co-authors of the recent book “Disability Services in Higher Education: An Insider’s Guide.” They will share information on the differences between high school and college, the importance of self-advocacy for your student, different collegiate services and resources and key questions to ask when visiting a college.
Presented By:
Kirsten Behling, Associate Dean of Student Accessibility & Academic Resources at Tufts University
Lisa Bibeau, Assistant Dean for Student Success and the Center for Accessible Academic Resources at Salem State University
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