Step Into College Conference 2022 - March 12th

723 S 43rd St,Philadelphia PA 19104

12 March, 2022

Description

A conference for students and families to engage with speakers, workshops, and discussions geared toward the college process. Steppingstone Scholars, the University of the Sciences, the School District of Philadelphia, and Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson are proud to present the 9th Annual Step into College: Philadelphia's Pre-College Conference. Step into College is open to all Greater Philadelphia 8th-12th grade students and families who would like to hear from current college professionals and experts about areas such as college and career planning, the college application process, how to pay for college, and the college experience. Free parking is available on campus for the event. Tentative Schedule 9:00 a.m. Registration and check-in 9:30 a.m. Welcome and Keynote Speaker 10:00 a.m. Workshop I: Finding Your College FitUnderstanding College Costs and AffordabilityDivine 9 Student Panel: Attending College During COVID-19Telling Your Story: Writing Your College EssaySpanish Workshop - Applying to College 101Understanding the Financial Aid Award Letter11:00 a.m. Break 11:10 a.m. Workshops II: Transitioning to CollegeFinding Your Greatness: Developing & Showcasing Your Professional SkillsDemystifying Standardized Testing (Should I Take the SAT?)Understanding College Costs and AffordabilityFinding Your College FitTelling Your Story: Writing Your College Essay12:00pm College and Resource Fair 1:00 p.m. Lunch Masks are required for all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, indoors on campus. Cloth masks are no longer considered sufficient to protect against transmission from highly contagious virus variants; higher quality masks that are acceptable include surgical masks and KN95/N95 masks. The Step into College Conference does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. By submitting this registration you consent to your likeness being used without compensation for advertising and publicity purposes or any other use Steppingstone Scholars and Step Into College partners intend, which may include billboards, print and broadcast advertisements, catalog and schedule covers or fillers, or other publicity or advertising purposes.