Important College Counseling Connections

4/16/2020

The SES College Counseling office has some valuable college admission information for freshmen, sophomores and juniors. Stay tuned to the school calendar and our social media channels for frequent updates on these invaluable opportunities to maximize your chances of finding the best schools for you. These offers are unique to the quarantine status, so make sure you make the most of this information. This list will be updated as events are offered, so keep an eye on the school calendar and our social media channels for updates. Next week's events include: (click headline in eNews to see details)

Friday, April 17, 2020 @ 3-7 p.m.

Verto Virtual College Fair

40 colleges and universities will attend the virtual fair: William & Mary, Temple, Tennessee, Clark, Oregon, Case Western, Butler, Rhodes, Goucher, Lewis & Clark, and many more. Each college will have its own “booth” that students and counselors can enter to engage with colleges and universities, including admission counselors and staff from Verto Education. This free college fair is provided by Verto Education and is recommended for students in grades 9-11.

Sunday, April 19th @ 3 p.m.

Navigating Financial Aid Information and Reconsideration

So much is rapidly changing with financial aid as we learn more about how COVID-19 affects college campuses. The panelists in this session will help students and families with tips and what questions they should be asking at this point. This free session is provided by ACCEPT (Admissions Community Cultivating Equity & Peace Today) and is recommended for students in grades 11 & 12.

Sunday, April 19th @ 8 p.m.

Historically Black Colleges & Universities, Native American Serving Institutions, & Hispanic Serving Institutions

If you are interested in exploring HBCUs, NASIs, or HSIs and why they can be a great fit for many students, please join the panelists here. They will discuss not only the academic opportunities but also the rich cultural traditions of these historic colleges and universities. This free session is provided by ACCEPT (Admissions Community Cultivating Equity & Peace Today) and is recommended for students in grades 9-11.

Monday, April 20 - Thursday, April 23, 2020

Strive Virtual College Exploration Week

Over four full days, choose from 96 different presentations on a variety of important topics to help you explore college opportunities. Topics range from "Choosing a College That Fits" to "Tips for Applying to Arts Colleges" to "Maximizing Aid at Private Universities." Hear from admission officers from hundreds of colleges including UVA, Trinity College Dublin, Claremont McKenna, Delaware, Carnegie Mellon, UC San Diego, Davidson, Colorado, Florida Southern, DePaul, Babson, Macalester, Ithaca, Vermont, and Richmond. These free sessions are provided by Strive Scan and are recommended for students in grades 9-11.

Thursday, April 23, 2020 @ 4 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.

Coalition for College Panels & College Fair

Connect with top schools around the country without needing to leave your house. Drop into virtual rooms where admissions officers from more than 40 schools will share information about their college and answer your questions, live. Tune in to two panel discussions: “Tips on Creating Your College List” and “Behind the Scenes: How Admissions Decisions Are Made.” Learn about Harvey Mudd, Tampa, Emory, UConn, Harvard, Bowdoin, Ohio State, Furman, Rutgers, Chicago, Clemson, Florida State, Denison, and more! This free event is provided by Coalition for Colleges and is recommended for students in grades 9-11.

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