EVENTS

The College and Career Access Center (CCAC) hosts a variety of events throughout the year. These include College Table Talks, Virtual College Exploration sessions, and more. Additional information about all of the CCAC events can be found below.

EVENTS

The CCAC plans events throughout the year. Event presentation materials can be found below for any previously held events. Any questions, please contact Diane Fallows at 610-359-4240 or dfallows@mnsd.org

Virtual College Exploration Opportunities

Delaware County College Fair - April 22, 2021

College Planning Event for Juniors - April 20, 2021

College Board Big Future Days Virtual College Fairs

https://pages.collegeboard.org/big-future-days?SFMC_cid=EM424052-&rid=47352368. These are terrific opportunities for your student to connect with college reps and learn more about possible college options. Each session will feature colleges from a given region of the country. This could be a good opportunity to "get your feet wet", ask specific questions if you have them, and learn a bit more about schools that may have piqued your interests.

Colleges Visiting MNHS

Colleges are offering personalized virtual visits to MNHS daily. The list of current visits/dates are in Naviance. More college sessions are being added weekly so be sure to check back regularly. Students must sign up for visits through their Naviance account in order to receive the link to participate. Instructions for signing up are in Naviance on the student's home page. Students are responsible for emailing their teacher(s) in the event a college visit conflicts with their class time.

FAFSA Completion Workshop

PHEAA April Webinars

PHEAA January Webinars

PHEAA is offering webinars throughout January: "Understanding the Financial Offer/Award Letters" and "Understanding Student Loan Differences." Many students and families have or will be receiving their financial aid offers and want to understand options for paying their balances. Both of these webinars will address those questions. While these topics can be confusing, families can receive some comfort in understanding the process and deciphering the information by joining PHEAA for these webinars. Please see the attached flyer and/or click here to register.

College Financial Workshop - February 11, 2021, 6:30 p.m.

A+ College Financial Solutions is offering a free online College Financial Workshop. Financial aid stands to be one of the best available resources in making college affordable. The federal form you submit to colleges, that unleash your financial aid, will look at your tax returns from 2 years prior to your child’s graduation. In today’s changing economy, those comparative numbers are constantly in flux, so you want to understand how this system works. During our workshop, we will explain to you how to navigate the Financial Aid process, how to lower your Expected Family Contribution, which is what you are expected to pay for your child's education, and ultimately how to make your money work for you and your child while working through this process.

Please see the attached flyer, and click here to pre-register. You will be sent a Zoom link to take you to the workshop online on Thursday, February 11 at 6:30 p.m.

Any questions, please email bsumma@apluscfs.com or 484-254-4089

College Fairs

College Table Talk Sessions

College Table Talk sessions are the 2nd Thursday of the month at 8:00 AM and will be held virtually on the following dates below.

Any questions, please contact Diane Fallows at 610-359-4240 or dfallows@mnsd.org

College Table Talk Virtual Session - May 13, 2021

College Table Talk Virtual Session - April 8 2021 - Understanding and Utilizing Naviance - 8:00 a.m.

Do you want to learn more about Naviance? Naviance allows students to learn about their strengths and reflect on their interests. Assessments provide suggestions on how to apply personality traits and learning styles in class, in addition to helping students discover career options based on their interests and strengths. Armed with this information, students can plan courses to complement their career pathway. At each grade level, counselors and students work together to explore and use the different features of Naviance. Please join us to find out more. Zoom link will be provided closer to the event.

College Table Talk Virtual Session - March 11, 2021 - NCAA and College Athletics - 8:00 a.m.

If your child plans to, or is thinking about, playing a sport in college then this session is packed with information for you. The college admissions process can be overwhelming enough and having an athlete can make the process even more daunting. We can help! At this College Table Talk, we will walk you through the recruitment process, including timeline , talking to coaches, NCAA Clearinghouse, etc. Special guests, Bobbi Caprice, an Athletic Director at Penn State, along with her colleague Dre Butler, will be here to help answer your questions. We look forward to seeing you on the 11^th. Zoom link will be provided closer to the event.

College Table Talk Virtual Session - February 16, 2021 - Understanding Scholarship Opportunities - 8:00 a.m.

As the college search process unfolds, many parents find themselves asking, “How will we pay for college?” The list of college choices may be clear or not - but ultimately we want colleges to “show me the money!” We will guide parents through a summary of the different types of scholarships, where to look for them and how to apply as well as how to compare "apples to apples" when deciphering your student's financial aid award letters from various colleges. A member of the CCAC team will cover both local and private scholarships, as well as a brief Naviance overview.

Please use this Zoom link to join us:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3106430645?pwd=R3VrdlVXNVB3bDY1OEdpUzQ3eklQZz09

College Table Talk Virtual Session - January 14, 2021: Dual Enrollment

This College Table Talk session shared new and exciting information regarding dual enrollment opportunities for our MNHS students in 2021! Representatives from Delaware County Community College brought you up to date information on dual enrollment opportunities for your son/daughter. Dual Enrollment is an opportunity that is currently open to our high school students and offers additional and affordable options for students of all levels to earn college credit while still in high school.

CLICK HERE for January 14th presentation!

College Table Talk Virtual Session - December 10, 2020: The College Search for Juniors

This College Table Talk session was designed for parents of juniors. The college search process can often be overwhelming and confusing. During this session, important information, timelines, resources and offer tips for organization and strategy was shared as you support your son or daughter in a successful college search.

CLICK HERE for December 10th presentation!

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