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Ossining Public Library - Conference Room 53 Croton Ave, Ossining, NY 10562 - from 6:30-8:00 pm |
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 Workshop 1: "Ready… Set… Go!" Thursday, October 8, 2009 6:30-8:00pm | $35 per family Workshop description: 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 SchoolTranscript credentials appealingto 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!" Wednesday, December 9, 2009 6:30-8:00pm | $35 per family Workshop description: 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" Thursday, November 5, 2009 6:30-8:00pm | $35 per family Workshop description: 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? |
Workshop 4: "How It All Adds Up" Wednesday, January 13, 2010 6:30-8:00pm | $35 per family Workshop description: 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 Gayle Marchica at Eduscape Associates 914.941.4148 |
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