3 Steps to College & Career Planning



Add to Calendar 7:00 PM 3/21/20198:30 PM America/Chicago 3 Steps to College & Career Planning

This 90 minute workshop is designed to educate families about the best practices and key deadlines of the college planning process by covering the following topics and questions:

Step I
Student Assessment
What do colleges look for and how do you enhance your child's positioning?

School Selection
How do you create a good school list and why is it one of the most important aspects of the college planning process?

College Admissions 
What goes into writing a great essay and submitting a strong application?
Step II
Paying for College
What are your options - savings, loans, scholarships - and how do you minimize your potential out-of-pocket costs? 
Financial Aid Overview & Process 
How is your Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) determined on the FAFSA, what other forms need to be completed and how does the financial aid process really work?

Award Package Review
How do you evaluate your financial aid award packages and can you appeal them to try to get more money from the schools?
Step III
College Transition
How will your child make a smooth transition from high school to prepare for academic success in college?
Professional Development
What strategies will help your child build a solid resume and land a good internship?
Career Planning
What skills and experience does your child need to have a job when they graduate?
Northbrook Public Library
1201 Cedar Ln
Pollak Room A&B
Northbrook, IL 60062

Date and Time
Thu, March 21 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Location
Northbrook Public Library
1201 Cedar Ln
Pollak Room A&B
Northbrook, IL 60062
Website

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Description

This 90 minute workshop is designed to educate families about the best practices and key deadlines of the college planning process by covering the following topics and questions:

Step I
Student Assessment
What do colleges look for and how do you enhance your child's positioning?

School Selection
How do you create a good school list and why is it one of the most important aspects of the college planning process?

College Admissions 
What goes into writing a great essay and submitting a strong application?
Step II
Paying for College
What are your options - savings, loans, scholarships - and how do you minimize your potential out-of-pocket costs? 
Financial Aid Overview & Process 
How is your Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) determined on the FAFSA, what other forms need to be completed and how does the financial aid process really work?

Award Package Review
How do you evaluate your financial aid award packages and can you appeal them to try to get more money from the schools?
Step III
College Transition
How will your child make a smooth transition from high school to prepare for academic success in college?
Professional Development
What strategies will help your child build a solid resume and land a good internship?
Career Planning
What skills and experience does your child need to have a job when they graduate?


Contact Info
630.730.8825
  • Event Type
    Conference
  • Intended Audiences
    Parent Student/Learner

3 Steps to College & Career Planning
at
Northbrook Public Library

Thu, March 21 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

1201 Cedar Ln
Pollak Room A&B
Northbrook, IL 60062


Add to Calendar 7:00 PM 3/21/20198:30 PM America/Chicago 3 Steps to College & Career Planning

This 90 minute workshop is designed to educate families about the best practices and key deadlines of the college planning process by covering the following topics and questions:

Step I
Student Assessment
What do colleges look for and how do you enhance your child's positioning?

School Selection
How do you create a good school list and why is it one of the most important aspects of the college planning process?

College Admissions 
What goes into writing a great essay and submitting a strong application?
Step II
Paying for College
What are your options - savings, loans, scholarships - and how do you minimize your potential out-of-pocket costs? 
Financial Aid Overview & Process 
How is your Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) determined on the FAFSA, what other forms need to be completed and how does the financial aid process really work?

Award Package Review
How do you evaluate your financial aid award packages and can you appeal them to try to get more money from the schools?
Step III
College Transition
How will your child make a smooth transition from high school to prepare for academic success in college?
Professional Development
What strategies will help your child build a solid resume and land a good internship?
Career Planning
What skills and experience does your child need to have a job when they graduate?
Northbrook Public Library
1201 Cedar Ln
Pollak Room A&B
Northbrook, IL 60062