College Essay Workshop
Virtual
Counseling Department Programming
The College Essay
Common Application, SRAR, Naviance Summer Workshop
- View the Common App presentation - August 2023
2023-24 Programs
LOCATION DETAILS WILL BE SENT OUT PRIOR TO EACH EVENT.
When looking at the schedule, you will notice that most of the presentations are designed with a particular grade level in mind. Regardless of which school a student attends or their grade level, families are encouraged to virtually attend any sessions they wish. It is our desire, that regardless of the host school, you feel welcomed. While we have two high schools, three middle schools and six elementary schools, we are one Lower Merion family. Students are welcomed and encouraged to be part of all sessions. When presentations are virtual, links will be sent out prior to each event.
SRAR/Common Application Workshop
Virtual
Post-Secondary Planning Process (For Harriton 12th Grade Students & Families)
HHS Auditorium
This presentation will be devoted to the nuts and bolts of the application process, the Common Application, Naviance, recommendations, and deadlines. This is a MUST for seniors, parents and guardians
Post-Secondary Planning Process (For LMHS 12th Grade Students & Families)
LMHS Auditorium
This presentation will be devoted to the nuts and bolts of the application process, the Common Application, Naviance, recommendations, and deadlines. This is a MUST for seniors, parents and guardians
Financial Aid Overview
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Virtual
A financial aid expert from the area will provide an overview of the financial aid process for students and their families. While this will be particularly relevant to senior families, all students and their families are welcome. Zoom link will be sent via email.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/94190023938?pwd=cHFOTXpycjI2OFI1V0Rjb1NZaEFhZz09
Post-Secondary Planning Process, HHS (Junior Families)
HHS Auditorium
The presentation will cover all aspects of post-high school planning. It will focus on the range and types of colleges, campus visits, timeline, and how to find the right fit and plan. Designed for juniors and their families.
Post-Secondary Planning Process, LMHS (Junior Families)
LMHS Auditorium
The presentation will cover all aspects of post-high school planning. It will focus on the range and types of colleges, campus visits, timeline, and how to find the right fit and plan. Designed for juniors and their families.
College Admissions Roundtable
Virtual
This evening will be a round-robin event for sophomores, juniors and their families. Hear from college representatives from different types of institutions speak about their type of school and requirements to gain admission.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/92060724706?pwd=L2pERWtSYXE1UGh2dnBQTXBibHk0QT09
Post-Secondary Planning: College & Career Readiness for 10th Grade
Virtual
This presentation will explore the options for life after high school.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/94352967730?pwd=a3FBZmE0T1R1a2JSbDdQWUp6REtYQT09
FAFSA Completion Night
Virtual
This evening will be a step-by-step review of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, aka FAFSA. The director of financial aid from a local university will help you with each question on the form so you can be ready to submit to colleges. For seniors and their families. Zoom link will be sent via email.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/99209076988?pwd=SWNtSDFEdld0WlNOWEdINi9zWnQyUT09
Navigating High School and Planning for the Future for 9th Grade
Virtual
For freshmen and their families. Now that you are well on your way, lets discuss plans for the next few years. It's time to plan for the future! Zoom link will be sent via email.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/96957161017?pwd=K285cXo1blhJS3VFZDhaVjU3TmFFUT09
Special Interests Select a Session
Virtual
This evening will be an event for Juniors, Seniors and their families to select 2 of the 4 topics to join us live on zoom - with the option of seeing the recorded version of all 4 at your leisure.
Zoom link will be sent before event.
Career Symposium
TBD
This event will be held sometime in March or April. Actual date TBD.
Financial Planning for College - K-8 Families
Virtual
For parents of ELEMENTARY and MIDDLE SCHOOL students. It is never too early to start planning and saving for college. Please come and hear how to make saving for college a reality.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/96171830633?pwd=TTczdHh5Q1A4TVkvUnQ4Ri9xT2NQUT09
Post-Secondary Planning: College & Career Readiness for 8th Grade
Virtual
Career and college is important to consider as early as 9th grade so come and hear how your student may be best prepared for the next four years and beyond. Welcome to high school!
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/94342975744?pwd=c3B5WXNXbFJwK0Mydmp0YnpOQmkzQT09