IBM Corporation, The Ivy Community Center, Inc. &
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Alpha Zeta Omega Chapter
present
Prepped for Success: Getting To and Through College
Has your high-school senior completed his/her college applications?
Do you know what types of financial aid are available for college?
Does your student know what he/she wants to major in?
Do you know what the most competitive majors are?
This workshop for high-school students and parents present the key steps to the college admissions process and what to accomplish at each grade level to prepare for this important process. Topics discussed include financial aid, selecting classes, identifying potential majors and careers of interest, standardized tests, extracurricular activities, and how to maximize resources such as the Internet, mentors, counselors, and community organizations. The workshop will also present the various opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) that students can pursue in college, and how to begin preparing for these now.
Saturday, November 19, 2011
10:00AM– 12:00PM
Speaker: Dr. A. Nicki Washington
Associate Professor, Howard University Department of Systems and Computer Science, and Author of “Prepped for Success: What Every Parent Should Know About the College Application Process.” (www.preppedforsuccess.com)
Ivy Community Center (ICC)
4222 Fayetteville Street, Durham, NC 27713
