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Join Fulfillment Fund’s College Counseling team on Saturday, December 2 for a day of workshops to launch your postsecondary journey at the Robert F. Kennedy Community Schools. Bring your family and learn how to pick the right school for you, how to apply, and help pay for your degree!
WORKSHOPS AND SESSIONS
9:00AM – 9:30AM: Breakfast
9:30AM – 10:15AM: Welcome Session (College Student Panel)
10:30AM- 11:15AM: SESSION 1
- Get Organized for College Applications!
Ready, Set, Let’s Go! College process organization and mindset: researching schools, thinking about fit, building your list of activities, and learning how to tell your story. You’ll come away with practical guidelines and useful templates to frame your thinking, get started, and stay organized. - Prepping for College: Interviews, Resumes, and Brag Sheet
Colleges and employers want to know about all the great activities you have done in high school. Come learn more about how to write a great resume and brag sheet to show off what you do. - Understanding the 4 Systems of Education in California and the US
Oh, the places you will go! Learn more about UCs, CSUs, Community Colleges, and Private Universities. In this session, we will cover the many opportunities available within the different systems, as well as the eligibility requirements for each. - Paying for College and Understanding Financial Aid
The cost of education can be intimidating- What is financial aid and how can it help you apply for college. - Be Active! Summer Activities, Extracurriculars, & Community College Opportunities
Get involved! Colleges and universities like to see well-rounded applicants who have diverse experiences, skills, and qualities. Learn how participating in summer activities, extracurriculars, dual enrollment, and more can make you more competitive for college and career opportunities. - How to Write a Great College Essay
Your college essay is the place where you get to shine! In this session, you will learn what makes a successful college essay so you can stand out!
11:25 AM-12:10PM: SESSION 2
- Get Organized for College Applications!
Ready, Set, Let’s Go! College process organization and mindset: researching schools, thinking about fit, building your list of activities, and learning how to tell your story. You’ll come away with practical guidelines and useful templates to frame your thinking, get started, and stay organized. - Prepping for College: Interviews, Resumes, and Brag Sheet
Colleges and employers want to know about all the great activities you have done in high school. Come learn more about how to write a great resume and brag sheet to show off what you do. - Understanding the 4 Systems of Education in California and the US
Oh, the places you will go! Learn more about UCs, CSUs, Community Colleges, and Private Universities. In this session, we will cover the many opportunities available within the different systems, as well as the eligibility requirements for each. - Paying for College and Understanding Financial Aid
The cost of education can be intimidating- What is financial aid and how can it help you apply for college. - Be Active! Summer Activities, Extracurriculars, & Community College Opportunities
Get involved! Colleges and universities like to see well-rounded applicants who have diverse experiences, skills, and qualities. Learn how participating in summer activities, extracurriculars, dual enrollment, and more can make you more competitive for college and career opportunities. - How to Write a Great College Essay
Your college essay is the place where you get to shine! In this session, you will learn what makes a successful college essay so you can stand out!
12:20PM- 1:05PM: SESSION 3
- Prepping for College: Interviews, Resumes, and Brag Sheet
Colleges and employers want to know about all the great activities you have done in high school. Come learn more about how to write a great resume and brag sheet to show off what you do. - Understanding the 4 Systems of Education in California and the US
Oh, the places you will go! Learn more about UCs, CSUs, Community Colleges, and Private Universities. In this session, we will cover the many opportunities available within the different systems, as well as the eligibility requirements for each. - Paying for College and Understanding Financial Aid
The cost of education can be intimidating- What is financial aid and how can it help you apply for college. - How to Write a Great College Essay
Your college essay is the place where you get to shine! In this session, you will learn what makes a successful college essay so you can stand out! - Selective Colleges and Scholarships: What You Need to Know
What are they? What are they looking for? How to stand out. Taking a look at competitive colleges and what they are looking for in students other than grades.
1:05PM- 2:00PM: Lunch and Resource Fair
Register today and enter to win scholarships, gift cards, college swag, and more!*
* Prizes are only available to Fulfillment Fund students.