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Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022
9 a.m. EDT
REGISTER FOR OUR 2022 VIRTUAL COLLEGE SYMPOSIUM
Join the First Baptist Church of Glenarden Education Ministry on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, for the Virtual College Planning Symposium! Our goal for this event is to provide parents, guardians and high school students with knowledge and information about the necessary steps to pursue and pay for a college education. If you’re ready to step in a new direction for your future, register for the 2022 Virtual College Planning Symposium today!
The sessions will be available for replay for 30 days.
Opening Session | 9 a.m.
Session 1 | 9:15 a.m.
High School Freshmen and Sophomores
This session is designed to help high school freshmen and sophmores understand how their choices will help them step toward going to college. They will learn how to determine their purpose, how to prepare for college and how choices impact finances.
High School Juniors and Seniors
This session is designed to help high school juniors and seniors understand the steps (checklist) needed to select and get into the college of their choosing. Session topics include understanding their purpose and passion, choosing the right college, and the process to get into college.
Parents
This session is designed to help parents understand the preparation steps and the requirements to get into college.
Session 2 | 10:30 a.m.
Student Panel Discussion
This session offers students transparent insight from current college students and recent graduates about their experiences and strategies for college success. They will share information about the steps they took for their unique paths.
Parent Panel Discussion
This session offers knowledge and insight about how other parents financed education, navigated the process, and managed the emotions of applying to schools. Parents will also gain a greater understanding of the resources available to students in college.
Session 3 | 11:30 a.m.
Financial Security
This session provides students and parents with a basic understanding of college financial acumen and financial processes. Topics may include FAFSA, “How To’s” that lead to a debt-free degree including, doing your part, and what you need to know to be empowered to have a debt-free education.
Closing Session | 12:30 p.m.
All times are in EDT.