“COLLEGE PLANNING 101” WORKSHOP

FOR PARENTS

Lumen Christi Catholic High School Library

Wednesday, December 3.  6:30-8:30pm.   Free.

Workshop Goal:  To Help Families Understand and Successfully Manage the College Admission and Financial Aid Processes, so they are Able to Find a “Good Fit” College.

Main Topics: 

*High School Preparation
         The Six Steps of College Planning
         Sample Internet Links to College Planning
         College Planning Guide -- Grades 9-12

*Finding a Good Fit College
         “Leverage” – How to Recognize and Use It Effectively
         Ten Factors Colleges Look For
         Admissions Guidelines -- Academic and Nonacademic
         Preparing for the ACT, SAT and PSAT
         Admission and Financial Aid Deadlines
         College Planning Mistakes to Avoid

*Scholarship Searches and Financial Aid
* Designing Your College Plan
* High School to College Transition

Presenter:

*Frank Bernier, Ph.D.  www.lcchs.org/cp_index.html
            Ph.D. – Higher Education Administration;  MA – Guidance and Counseling
            Former college and medical school Director of Admissions and Financial Aid
            College Advisor at Lansing Catholic High School and for families throughout Michigan

COLLEGE IS A MATCH TO BE MADE, NOT A PRIZE TO BE WON