Programming Archive

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!

View a recording of this program here.

Join us on Tuesday, February 25th for our annual Select-A-Session for Special Interests in Post-High School Planning! Our schedule of sessions is included below. Please click the session you would like to join at the appropriate time to be connected to Zoom.

7:00 - 7:45 - Choose from one of the following 2 sessions:

• Session 1:
  • Gap Year Programs - View a recording of this session here.
  • Presenter: Maddie Melton, Where There Be Dragons
• Session 2:
  • College Admissions Without the Stress: Preserving Your Teen's Mental Health - View a recording of this session here.
  • Presenter: Jared Epler, Lower Merion High School

7:45 - 8:30 - Choose from one of the following 2 sessions:

• Session 1:
  • More Than a Major: Guiding Students Toward Meaningful College & Career Choices - View a recording of this session here.
  • Presenter: Jared Epler, Lower Merion High School

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.

View a recording of this presentation here.

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!

View a recording of this presentation here.

This presentation will explore the options for life after high school.

To view a recording of this program, click here.

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.

Click here to view a recording of this program.

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.

To view a recording of this program, click here.

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.

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.

To view a recording of this presentation, click here.

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.

View a copy of the slide show here.

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.

To view a recording of this presentation, click here.

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!

View a recording of this presentation here.

Join us on Thursday, February 22nd, for our annual Select-A-Session for Special Interests in Post-High School Planning! Our schedule of sessions is included below. Please click the session you would like to join at the appropriate time to be connected to the Zoom.

Click the session name below to view a recording from the presentation.

7:00 - 7:45 - Choose from one of the following two sessions:

• Session 1: The NCAA Recruiting Process: Information for Student Athletes
  Presenter: Rahsaan Carlton, Director of Athletics, PSU Harrisburg
• Session 2: Navigating Art, Music, & Theatre Admissions
  Presenters:
  Alaina Bailey, Admissions Counselor - Moore College of Art & Design
  Brittany Knoieczny Grason - Associate Director of Music Admission - West Chester University
  Rebecca Ryan - Director of Admissions - The Theatre School, DePaul University

7:45 - 8:30 - Choose from one of the following two sessions:

• Session 1: Navigating College for Students Who Learn Differently
  Presenter: Maryellen Guardino, Director for the Office of Accommodations & Accessibility - Marist College
• Session 2: Studying Internationally for Your Entire College Experience
  Presenter: Eimear Griffin, University of Limerick, Ireland

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.

View a recording of this presentation here.

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.

View a recording of this presentation here.

This presentation will explore the options for life after high school.

To view a recording of this program, click here.

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.

To view a recording of this presentation, click here.

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.

To view a recording of this presentation, click here.

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.

To view a recording on this presentation, click here.

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.

Click here to view a recording of this presentation.

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

Click here to view a recording of this presentation.

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

Click here to view a recording of this presentation.

Career and college is important to consider as early as 9^th grade so come and hear how your student may be best prepared for the next four years and beyond. Welcome to high school!

The emphasis of this C and C will be on the final steps within the college process, financial aid packages and appeals, making the final decision and students' responsibilities within the process.

This event is held on conference night, and will be a Q and A about financial aid, college decisions, deadlines and visits to campus and any other topics raised by families.

This event is held on conference night, and will be a Q and A about financial aid, college decisions, deadlines and visits to campus and any other topics raised by families.

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.

The exact Date, Time and Location of this event is TBD

The Annual Career Symposium will take place for all Sophomores and Juniors. Students will engage with a wide variety of speakers representing many different careers and professions.

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.

Click the links below to watch video playbacks of each of the programs.

• Gap Year
• College Planning for Students Who Learn Differently
• Options for International Students who want to study in the US or US Students who want to Apply to Colleges Abroad
• Athletics in College, we will cover NCAA Divisions 1,11,111 and Club and Intramural

This conversation will revolve around parts of the college admission process including recommendation letters, testing, and the essay along with other topics of interest.

The participants will learn the many functions of the Naviance Application System. This program is open to parents and guardians of students from grades 9-12 and is held prior to course selection night.

The participants will learn the many functions of the Naviance Application System. This program is open to parents and guardians of students from grades 9-12 and is held prior to course selection night.

This event occurs during the first hour of Parent Conference Night at each high school and will be a Q and A with counselors about financial aid, post-high school planning, college application deadlines and any other topics raised by families.

https://zoom.us/j/95345209154?pwd=NHcyWEtxQUFPdkMzdnFjV3U3TDBuUT09

This event occurs during the first hour of Parent Conference Night at each high school and will be a Q and A with counselors about financial aid, post-high school planning, college application deadlines and any other topics raised by families.

https://zoom.us/j/96118540970?pwd=YnVRT0RCYWpaVHR6VGw3L0RUZ3ltZz09

This session will be a Q and A with the Career and College Access Counselor and a School Counselor about post-high school planning and timeline. Zoom link will be sent via email and available on the district calendar.

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.

• View a copy of the PowerPoint presentation here.
• View a recording of this presentation.

This program will be devoted to understanding the PSAT results and what students can do to prepare for the SAT and ACT for sophomores and their families. Zoom link will be sent via email.

• Click here to view a recording of this session.
• SAT & ACT Resources

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.

Click here to view a recording of this session.

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.

View a copy of the PowerPoint presentation here.

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.

View a copy of the Canva presentation here.

This event occurs during the first hour of Parent Conference Night at each high school and will be a Q and A with the Career and College Access Counselor and a School Counselor about post-high school planning and timeline.

This event occurs during the first hour of Parent Conference Night at each high school and will be a Q and A with the Career and College Access Counselor and a School Counselor about post-high school planning and timeline.

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.

Download a PDF copy of the slideshow from this presentation here.

To view a recording of this presentation, click here.

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.

To view a recording of this presentation, click here.

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.

Click here to view a copy of the PowerPoint presentation from this event.

The first C and C of the year will be a question and answer session with the Career and College Access counselor and a school counselor about the start of the year and transitioning. Parents and guardians of students from all grades are welcome to attend.

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.

Click here to view the presentation from this event.

• Download a copy of the presentation slideshow here.

The exact date of this event is TBD.

• Join the Lower Merion HS Zoom
• Join the Harriton HS Zoom

• Download a copy of the 'Special Interest Roundtable: International Admission' slideshow.
• Download a copy of the 'College Planning For Students with Learning Differences' slideshow.
• View the Financial Planning for College presentation
• View the International Studies presentation
• View the Gap Year presentation
• View the Learning Differences presentation
• View the Military Options presentation