College Application Prep Series for Teens & Parents

Adults, Archive, Teens

Prepare for the college application process with these free, virtual workshops. Separate registration is required for each program.

Financial Aid Jumpstart

Wednesday, June 29 at 7 pm – Register

For students entering grades 9-12 and/or their parents and guardians. 

During this program, students and parents will learn how to apply for financial aid for college, what types of financial aid are available, and what happens after you apply. 

Presenter Frances McKeown, of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Program (https://www.pheaa.org/), has worked in the financial aid field for over 40 years. She has been with PHEAA for over 15 years, and prior to that was the Director of Financial Aid at Bucks County Community College. 

Registration is required. This program will be held virtually via Zoom. Please register using the email address to which you would like the Zoom invite to be sent on the day of the event. 

ACT vs. SAT

Wednesday, July 20 at 7 pm – Register

For students entering grades 9-12 and/or their parents and guardians.

The SAT and ACT are the two primary exams used in the college admissions process. This workshop will explore the differences between the tests to help you decide which test is better for you or your student. The workshop will also cover how the SAT and ACT are currently used in the college admissions process, dispel common myths about the tests, and discuss ideal timelines for preparing for the SAT or ACT. A recording will be sent to participants after the event.

Presenter Eric Hahn is the founder of Premier College Prep (https://premiercollegeprep.com/) and a graduate of Upper Dublin High School and Dartmouth College.

Registration is required. This program will be held virtually via Zoom. Please register using the email address to which you would like the Zoom invite to be sent on the day of the event. 

Surviving the College Application Process Parent Workshop

Thursday, August 25 at 6:30 pm – Register

For parents and guardians of students entering grades 9-12. 

Want to learn ways to help support your child through the college application process? Discover tips for writing a resume, as well as pointers for creating concise, original, and insightful essays that impress admission counselors.

Instructor Linda George is a professional writing coach, award-winning writer, and President of Instant English. 

Registration is required. This program will be held virtually via Zoom. Please register using the email address to which you would like the Zoom invite to be sent on the day of the event. 

Sponsored by the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library.