Parenting Teens Through College Planning

783 Thousand Oaks Boulevard,Thousand Oaks CA 91360

17 May, 2023

Description

This is an in-person event where parents raising teens gather, learn and contribute as we navigate the parenting journey while honoring our sense if self. We explore different options after high school for our teens, ensuring that we keep wellness and wellbeing as our priority at all times. Each session comes with a guide with action steps and resources. 5/17: College Affordability "Beyond the financial aid process, what else can we do to get closer to affording college, especially if we don't qualify for aid?" 5/31: The UC and CSU's Finicky Systems & The Academic Profile "What does a rigorous course load mean for my teen? What are the college entrance exams that my teen should care about?" "Why does it seem like no one is getting admitted to our CA public systems?" 6/7: Assessments, Majors and Professions "How can I get my teen to learn about the different majors and professions out there? Shoot, I don't even know what's out there!" 6/21: College Visits "Why is it important to take college tours? What should we do beyond taking the tour? What's the alternative if we don't have the time or money?" Future Summer Dates and Topics will be determined by our group in June! About Sonja: Sonja Montiel (MA in Education) has served more than 22 years in the profession of college admissions, having extensive experience in the areas of freshman, transfer, and international admissions. She was an admissions officer for the University of California system, a director of college counseling at a private preparatory school in California, and an educational consultant representing students and families worldwide. Married for 25 years and a mother of two daughters ages 22 and 14, she founded College Confidence and cofounded The DH (Decided Heart) Effect with a mission to create trust and belonging within families. Sonja is also a contributor to AwareNow Magazine as the Ambassador of Education and a Positive Intelligence mental fitness coach. Growing up as a soccer athlete, Sonja also coached youth teams for over 13 years embracing the philosophies that team sports bring - unity, belonging, strategy, joy and boundaries (she's pretty familiar with the "off-sides" call!).