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Workshops are free-of-charge and will take place in the theatre at
The Ossining Public Library,
53 Croton Avenue, Ossining, NY 10562, from 6:30-8:30 pm
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Workshop 1: "Ready… Set… Go!"
Monday, September 15, 2008
6:30-8:30pm | Register now!
Career Exploration, High School Transcripts & Course Selection, College Planning and Visits, Using
the Web
Discussion Topics:
· The Career Interest Inventory:
A gateway to the
College
Exploration process
· What are they looking for? How to
make you and
your High School
Transcript credentials appealing
to colleges
· Make a "real" list of prospective
colleges based
on personality,
interest, GPA and Test Scores
· Pack your bags and prepare for the
Campus Tour
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Workshop 3: "Paperwork... Get on It!"
Monday, November 3, 2008
6:30-8:30pm | Register now!
The College Essay, Resume, Admissions and
Application Process
Discussion Topics:
· Write a College Essay that stands out
and
enhances the application
· Create a knock-out resume of
interests, awards,
skills, work
experience & community service
· The Application: Who does what?:
Parents, Students, Teachers and
the Counselor
· Get a "head-start" and greater comfort
level
with Admissions and Applications
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Workshop 2: "Testing...Testing...1,2,3"
Monday, October 6, 2008
6:30-8:30pm | Register now!
Preparing for the PSAT, SAT, SAT II, PLAN & ACT
Discussion Topics:
· Why and When to take the PSAT, SAT,
SAT II, ACT & PLAN
· The College Board and registering for
the SAT, SAT II
· How much weight do test results hold
in the
application process?
· Test Taking Strategies that Work
· When should we ask for help?
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Workshop 4: "How It All Adds Up"
Monday, December 1, 2008
6:30-8:30pm | Register now!
Financial Planning: Financial Aid Facts, FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), Stafford, 529 College Savings Plan, Scholarships
Discussion Topics:
· Types of Aid and why everyone should
apply
· What's it going to cost?
· How do colleges package financial aid
into loans,
grants, scholarships?
· How much average debt do students
graduate with?
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Questions? Call Cheryl Cohen at OPL 914.941.2416 or
Gayle Marchica at Eduscape Associates 914.941.4148 |
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