Break-Out Sessions and Workshops A
(6:15-6:45 PM)
College Calendar (ROOM D-5):
Important dates for students and parents to be aware of including college application deadlines, financial aid deadlines, SAT/ACT tests dates and more!
(Spanish/Mandarin Translation Available)
California College Systems (ROOM D-4):
A general overview of the California UC, CSU, Private and California Community College systems
Getting Middle Schoolers College Ready (ROOM E-2):
This presentation will increase awareness of the college planning process beginning in middle school.
(Spanish Translation Available)
Introduction to Financial Aid (ROOM Hideout):
Students and parents will be given an overview of the financial aid process for college including how to apply, the different types of financial aid and much more. Information will be presented by the Rio Hondo Financial Aid Department.
(Spanish/Mandarin Translation Available)
Break-Out Sessions and Workshops B
(7:00 -7:30 PM)
Community College (ROOM: D-4):
Gateway to Four Year college, Vocational and Technical Careers: An overview of the advantages of enrolling in a community college, from pursuing a vocational or technical career, to transferring to a four-year college or university.
(Spanish/Mandarin Translation Available)
Introduction to Financial Aid (ROOM: Hideout):
Students and parents will be given an overview of the financial aid process for college
Trade School/Technical School Options (ROOM: D-5):
This session will highlight trade and technical opportunities from local college programs.
Writing the College Essay (ROOM E-2):
What do Yale, Stanford and UCLA share in common? Essays and writing prompts! We will cover how to optimize your writing and avoid common pitfalls
(Spanish/Mandarin Translation Available)