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Kristin White, college admissions consultant and author, will discuss "Building the College Application List" at 7 p.m. Thursday. The talk will examine why there is more to picking a college then just finding a good fit academically. Students also should include colleges that are financial fits, a good social match and, most importantly, colleges where they are competitive in the admissions or merit scholarship process.
The presentation will cover:
- How big of a role should the potential college major play in determining the colleges on the list?
- Evaluating campus culture.
- Finding merit scholarships and colleges that are financial fits.
- Consider admissions selectivity: How to rate yourself and determine where you stand.
- How to finalize the college application list.
- Case studies.
The second talk features educational advising and placement expert Michelle Berg on the topic "Finding the Right College for Kids with Learning Differences."
It will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27.
Berg will discuss ‘right fit’ colleges, which includes full consideration of the academic, social and emotional realms of a student's life. It will include:
How to evaluate if a college has an appropriate level of support.
Essential skills that help students who have learning differences be successful in college.
Pros and cons of disclosing a student's disability.
The library is at 1441 Post Road, Darien. Call (203) 655-1234 for more details.
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