Get to Know the Events
Parents, Kids, and College
An in-depth informative presentation reviewing the college search and application process, targeted at all parents and students in grades 9 through 12. This presentation is generally offered for specific groups (i.e. freshman and senior parents and students in the fall, sophomore and junior parents and students in the spring) according to the preference of the school, so be certain you check the flier.
Topics covered include:
- What gets you in and what gets you money
- Effects of ACT scores and GPAs
- Finding a college that fits the student
- Financial Aid
College Survival Kits
While there is an online version of the College Survival Kit, KnowHow2GO originally presented these seminars at RESA and several local high schools. The Survival Kit was designed as a hands-on workshop for juniors, seniors and their parents to develop a tool to help organize and demystify the college-going process.
Topics covered include:
- Application process
- Campus visits
- Financial aid and scholarships
- Impact of test scores and GPAs
- Tracking documents for applications, scholarships, etc.
Ask an Expert Series
This series of information sessions, paired with a question and answer period, connects highly qualified experts from various fields with students, parents and counselors to further educate them on the college search and application process.
Sessions include:
- Debbie Merion, Essay Coach, Bring out Your Best in College Admission Essays
- Dr. Brad Bates, Athletic Director - Miami University, Mike Watson, Athletic Director, SVSU, Dale Voss, Athletic Director, SC4: Athletics Beyond High School
- Josephine Cassar - Director of Financial Aid, SC4: Financial Aid - Beyond the Basics
- Admission Panel: Panel includes Admissions directors from various universities
