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We've Got to Talk
About paying for college. More on that below. But first, congratulations to all you Idaho juniors for making it through the SAT! I look forward to talking to you more about the ACT, but that can wait until next time. Second, have you seniors got college all figured out? If you are still struggling don't forget, our last newsletter has a bunch of good advice about financial aid awards, wait lists, etc. Third and fourth, I really hope to see you at our two events this coming weekend. We've got psychologists and philosophers who will share the meaning of happiness with you are our Spark session Saturday, and admissions representatives from MIT, Swarthmore, Yale and (maybe) Harvard who will share admissions tips with you at our Selective College Workshop Sunday. You are ALL welcome. See more below! |
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But Before We Go Any Further
Humor me for a second. Through my college admissions courses I have learned there are definite strategies families can use to find schools they can afford. There are strategies for a low and moderate income families, and different strategies for families who are better off financially who won't qualify for need-based aid.... A lot of this stuff might contradict stuff you think you already know (e.g.,the myth that state schools are aways a better bargain). I really really want to share this information, so students can find great schools that their families can afford that won't require a lot (or any) student debt. That's why I present free affording college presentations. BUT It's very hard to get people to show up. Parents need to know this stuff, students need to know this stuff. Juniors need this information when they are doing their college search, since different schools provide radically different aid. Sophomore families need this information since the window of time for determining eligibility for need-based aid runs from January Sophomore Year to December Junior Year! See? That's good to know, right? Want to know other good stuff like that? Please fill out this Doodle Poll and let me know the best date/time for you to attend an affording college presentation. It will be the last of of this season. Thanks!! End of rant.
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spark starts april 21!!!!
Our spark session April 21 is open to all high schoolers who want to explore ideas and learn from experts about what it means to be happy!
- There will be interactive presentations from UI Psychology Professor Jamie Derrick, WSU Psychology Professor Paul Kwon, and WSU Philosophy Professor Trish Glazebrook. They'll all studied subjects related to happiness.
- This is great for students interested in the subject and also for students wanting to know how manage stress and cultivate positive emotions.
- Those students attending the WSU sneak peek event, which ends about 3:30 can come right over and not worry about being late.
- We'd like folks to bring refreshments if possible! Email palouse pathways@gmail.com if you can help.
- We hope this is the first of many events, and we'd love student feedback about what they'd like to explore next!
- Bring yours friends (and/or make new ones there!)
- April 21 from 3:30-5 pm Neill Public Library in Pullman.
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SELECTIVE COLLEGE WORKSHOP APRIL 22
This will be our most prestigious selective college workshop yet!
- We'll have video presentations from admissions representatives from MIT, Swarthmore and maybe Harvard. We'll also have Luisa Graden, MHS Student now attending Yale. They'll tell you about selective college admissions and answer your questions.
- We will also have a presentation from Maria Furtado, the Director of the Colleges that Change Lives Consortium. CTCL schools are small liberal arts schools that are rigorous, well regarded and student centered. And the bonus is that they are a lot more admissions friendly. You should learn about them and put them on your college list!
- If you are a strong student and you are NOT considering a selective college, you should come to the event anyway, because you might not want to rule selective schools out.
- We will also have discussion groups with local alums from Harvard, Stanford, Amherst, the Naval Academy and more... These are a great time.
- The event is open to students in grades 8-12.
- We could also use snacks! Send us an email if you can bring something!
- April 22 from 3-5 pm in the Federal Building Conference Room in Moscow.
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FACEBOOK HIGHLIGHTS
Palouse Pathways maintains two facebook groups: a general Information group and a group focused on scholarship information. We'd love for you to join, if you haven't already and to invite your friends with middle and high school students to join too. The Palouse Pathways Group has great information for college bound families. It is suitable for both parents and high-schoolers. Here are some of the articles posted on the Palouse Pathways group this week! |
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