MEADVILLE, Pa. — June 30, 2008 — Allegheny College will present a free one-day workshop on Friday, July 11 for college-bound students and their families. Through interactive sessions the workshop, titled “Charting the Course to College,” offers professional insight into conducting a thorough and effective college search.
An opportunity to share ideas and questions and gather practical information, “Charting the Course to College” will help individuals who are just beginning to navigate the college search and others whose journey is well under way.
“The program is ideal for rising sophomores and juniors and their families,” said Jennifer Winge, director of admissions. “The sessions are designed to take away the ‘mystique' of the college search process. We hope to ease anxieties and motivate families to take the process step-by-step.”
Workshop topics include: Preparing for the College Interview, Connecting with Your Counselor, Paying for College, The College Admissions Essay, Ask the Experts: Student Activities, Athletics & Recreation, Residence Life and Student Perspectives: “What's College Life Really Like?”
All students involved in the college search process are welcome to attend, not just those interested in Allegheny. Participants are invited to tour the campus and attend an optional Allegheny presentation to learn more about the college.
“We've been very pleased with the success of this program over the years and the feedback from families we receive concerning its impact on the search process,” Winge said. “Our attendance has doubled in just the last several years.”
Registrations for the workshop must be received by Monday, July 7. The workshop is designed for rising high school juniors and may be particularly well suited for those families with rising sophomores who want to get a head start on the college selection process.
For more information call toll free 1-800-521-5293.
