| SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS
A variety of seminars and workshops are offered each year to keep parents
and students informed. Watch for the dates and times to be listed in the
newsletters, in the daily announcements and in the Steamboat Pilot
Happenings. These workshops are open to all students and parents, regardless
of grade level. Most events are held in the Career/College Center.
The College Application Process-An overview of the college application
process deadlines and expectations are critical to gain successful
acceptance into the college of your choice. Additionally, the colleges are
all going high–tech and if you do not understand the on-line college process
you could put yourself at a disadvantage for acceptance. Excellent for
juniors and underclassmen, as well as seniors
Narrowing Down Your College Choice and The Actual Application- It is
recommended that students apply to 5 to 6 colleges at the most. With over
3,000 two and four year colleges nation wide to choose from, how do you
target the school that is the best fit for you? Discover the critical
factors in finding a school. The SAT website is explored to help narrow
college choices. This seminar should be attended after attending the first
seminar and is offered several times in Sept. and Oct.
Selecting a College Major - This seminar will explore if having a declared
major is important to begin college, and what are some things that students
should do who are undecided. It is recommended for juniors and seniors and
their parents, and is offered in the fall.
Finding Scholarship Dollars - Tuition, room and board will cost between
$8,000 to $114,000 annually for a public Colorado college and up to $42,000
for a private or out-of-state school. Learn the overall approach to
financial aid, the different sources for financial aid and how to research
and apply for scholarships This seminar is offered in Nov and it is ideal
to attend this seminar before attending the Financial Aid Workshop.
Financial Aid Workshop (First Monday in Dec, 2008) - Learn all about
financial aid including loans, scholarships, grants, and student earned
funds. Given jointly by financial aid experts from Colorado colleges,
College Invest representative and the Career/College Counselor. A great deal
of specific information is available at this time.
Athletic Scholarships – True or False If you think an athletic scholarship
is in your future, this workshop is important to attend for early in your
high school career. It is presented by students who have attended college on
athletic scholarships, high school coaches, and parents of college athletes.
There are many rules and tricks to be aware of in this area. Also, it is
important to understand what is expected of students who are playing college
sports. It is not the same as high school sports!
Local Scholarships (Beginning January during 4th and 8th hours) All seniors
interested in applying for any of the 40 to 50 local scholarships must
attend one of these workshops to be competitive and to find out which
scholarships they are eligible for. This is a student only workshop—parents
are encouraged to communicate directly with their senior on local
scholarships.
Planning For Your Future (Oct.) Designed for freshmen and sophomore
students and parents to get a handle on possible career pathways and what
you need to be thinking about during your high school years. The BRIDGES
software program is presented and used.
I want to go to College – what classes should I take now? (Feb.) Offered
before registration in February to help students make wise selections for
the coming years. Explores the idea that students need to plan ahead in
order to give themselves the widest choice of options following graduation.
College Night (September 6, 2008 1:30 -2:30) - Each year the Colorado
Council of High School/College Relations sponsors a College Fair. The
location of the main evening fair alternates yearly between Steamboat
Springs High School and Moffat County High School in Craig. The college fair
will be Steamboat this year. A number of colleges from Colorado and
surrounding states meet with students and parents in an arena format to
gather information.
OTHER WORKSHOPS WILL BE ADDED AS NEEDED. PLEASE CHECK THE DATES FOR
ADDITIONAL WORKSHOPS, OR TO VERIFY DATES AND TIMES
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