There is a lot that parents need to know about preparing for and helping their children gain admission into college, paying for it, and mounting an effective and productive college search. But it doesn’t need to be overwhelming. This course is focused on parents of students in grades 7-11. Over the course of six hours and three class meetings, you will be better positioned to understand just how much college admission has changed from when you applied yourself. Session 1: Current Trends in College Admission: What’s going on out there and why? We’ll survey the higher education landscape, encompassing more than 3,000 colleges and universities. (Help!) Session 2: Understanding the Elements of “Holistic” Admission Review: What do colleges review for admission and why? How can we afford college? We’ll discuss college financial planning, need-based aid, merit-based scholarships, and more. Session 3: Mock Admission Committee: Each participant will become part of the admission committee for “Coldspring University,” reviewing five applications and deliberating on who gets in, who does not, and why! Mr. Walls is a college counselor at Marist School. He has more than 35 years of experience in selective college admission and financial aid, and is the former dean of admission at Emory University. For more information and online registration, please go to www.marist.com/eveningseries
Contact:
Dan Walls
(404) 904-3987
eveningseries@marist.com
