STEPS to the College Admission Process
Parent Presentations for the Class of 2017 and 2018
Sponsored by Prepare U Clubs at Georgetown High School and East View High School
Presented by Patricia Nehme, college counselor, board certified member of the American Institute of Certified Educational Planners, and professional member of the National Association of College Admissions Counseling and the Texas Association of College Admission Counseling. Pat is also a proud parent of a Georgetown High School graduate.
Funded through a grant from Seeds of Strength....Next Generation program .
All Programs will be held at John Thomas Lecture Hall off the front corridor of GHS.
Thursday: January 14,2016 @ 7:00PM
The Early Bird Gets the Worm
Looking ahead and planning really pays off. In this step, you will understand how to determine which college entrance exams your child should take and the optimal time for scheduling tests. You’ll see how creating a testing strategy can strengthen your child’s application and save you money. You will receive an overview of standardized testing requirements and how these exams can impact ‘college cost of attendance’.
Thursday: February 11, 2016 @ 7:00 PM
Alternative Paths to College
More than ever before, new alternative paths to college are emerging. This step introduces parents to some of the numerous alternative paths to colleges, as well as the many new career options opening up for students right here in Texas. Learn how House Bill 5 and House Bill 505 are real game changers for many students seeking careers without acquiring the traditional 4-year degree, and for those families seeking to save ‘university tuition dollars’ through AP, Dual and Concurrent college credit coursework.
Thursday, March 3, 2016 @ 7:00 PM
READY – SET – GO
Summer is almost here and soon your child will be completing and submitting college applications. Learn how to navigate and manage the process. You will understand the various components of the application process including filing for financial aid. Leave with a step-by-step ‘TO DO’ list for summer through your child’s graduation, as well as an awareness of new college admission trends.
Other dates to note:
Explore Texas Day at the University of Texas, Austin, March 5, 2016, Activities all day!
National College Fair, Austin Convention Center April 7, 2016, 5:30-8:30 PM