College and Career Center Update - OODLES of virtual events!

See below for an update on opportunities you do not want to miss from our College and Career Center:

Historically Black Colleges & Universities Virtual College Fair Saturday, April 18, 9:30 am – 1pm

Featuring 16 different HBCU schools from 9:30am-1pm CDT. Many HBCUs have a practice of offering on the spot admissions and sometimes even on the spot scholarships for seniors when these fairs are held in the fall! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-hbcu-college-tour-tickets-102529446334

Strive Virtual College Exploration Week - Monday, April 20 - Thursday, April 23, 2020

• 300+ colleges from 44 states and 10 countries
• 96 sessions over 4 days
• Day and evening options
• Panel presentations on a range of topics for juniors and underclassmen
• Free and open to students nationwide
  

Registration for students and parents is now live: www.strivescan.com/virtual  

The Strive Virtual College Exploration Week provides a robust and diverse schedule of events, with 300+ colleges from around the country. Colleges from our region and nationally will be sharing their expertise and knowledge, and we encourage you to use this platform to embark on your college exploration!

The 96 panel presentations include topics ranging from:

• Finding college fit
• Essay writing
• Visits (on-campus and virtual)
• In-state options vs. Going out of state

Every panel includes the perspectives from at least three different institutions and all presentations are 45 minutes in length. Student Registration: Students should register for each panel that they want to attend. Once they register, they’ll receive a confirmation email with their unique link to join the Zoom webinar. (Students will also receive a barcode, but the barcode is not necessary for this virtual event.)

Coalition for College Virtual College Fair - Thursday, April 23rd, 4 – 6 pm or 6:30 – 8:30 pm (EST)

Hear from admissions officers regarding these topics and more: “Tips on Creating Your College List”

Behind the Scenes: How Admissions Decisions Are Made.” Then visit virtual “rooms” where reps from more than 40 colleges will share an overview of their schools and answer your questions, live. Colleges like Harvey Mudd & Harvard, Tufts & University of Tampa, Cornell & Columbia will be participating! http://coalitionforcollegeaccess.org/april-2020-virtual-fair.html

College Block Party Tuesday & Wednesday, April 28th & 29th, 6 – 9 p.m (EST)

This is a FREE, two-day, after-school online event for high-school students from all grade levels, parents, and counselors. Drop-in, whenever you can, to get your questions answered. Participating Colleges Include: Colgate University, University of California Berkeley, Emory University, Washington University in St. Louis, and Tufts University!  Click Here to Download Schedule & Topics