Portland St. Patrick Catholic School

122 West Street, Portland, Michigan 48875 Phone (517) 647-7551

College 101

COLLEGE PLANNING 101
Workshop for Parents and Students
"College is a match to be made, not a prize to be won."

Portland St. Patrick Parish Hall
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Cost:  FREE

Pre-Registration is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
 Families who do not pre-register will not be guaranteed an information packet.
Phone the school office (517) 647-7551 or use the form below to register.

This seminar is open to all families who wants to get a head start on college planning.
Middle school families will learn how to make the most of their high school years.
You do not need to be a St. Patrick family to attend.

Workshop Goal:
  • To help families understand and successfully manage the college planning processes, so they can confidently find, be admitted to, and afford one or more "good fit" colleges.
Main Topics:
  • High School Preparation
  1. The Six Steps of College Planning
  2. Sample Internet Links to College Planning
  3. College Planning Guide--Grades 9-12
  • Finding a Good College
  1. "Leverage" -- How to Recognize and Use it Effectively
  2. Ten Factors Colleges Look For
  3. Admissions Guidelines -- Academic and Non-Academic
  4. Preparing for the ACT, SAT, and PSAT tests
  5. College Planning Mistakes to Avoid
  • Scholarship Searches and Financial Aid
  • Designing Your College Plan
  • High School to College Transition
Presenter:
  • Frank Bernier, PhD
  • Dr. Bernier has 30 years experience as a high school college planning advisor, and as a college and medical school director of admissions and financial aid.  He received MSU's prestigious Crystal Apple Award for his "innovative and outstanding contributions to the field of education."
  • For more information about Dr. Bernier, go to www.lansingcatholic.org and click on Parents>Career College Placement.
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This Week at St. Pat's

March  7

9:00 AM  Athletic Association Meeting

March 9

10:30 AM  PFCU Student Branch

12:50 PM  5th Grade - School Choir Rehearsal

2:15 PM  St. Patrick Drama Club - Play Practice

6:45 PM  School Commission Meeting

6:00 PM  Girls Basketball Regionals at Alma HS

March 10

6:00 PM  Boys Basketball Districts at Morrice HS

March 11

2:15 PM  St. Patrick Drama Club - Play Practice

6:30 PM  Winter Sports Banquet

March 12

12:55 PM  Stations of the Cross

2:15 PM  St. Patrick Drama Club - Play Practice


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