The 2016 Bellevue School District College Conference

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1 The 2016 Bellevue School District College Conference Wednesday, February 10th at Newport High School and Thursday, February 11th at Interlake High School Welcome: Keynote: Host Principals: Eva Collins, Deputy Superintendent, Bellevue School District Dr. George Bridges, President, Evergreen College Dion Yahoudy, Principal, Newport High School Maria Frieboes-Gee, Principal, Interlake High School Naviance 101 for Parents - All Sessions Presenters: Bellevue High School and Newport High School Counselors Feb. 10th Interlake High School, Big Picture, International and Sammamish High School Counselors Feb. 11th Naviance, the college search process, your role in the process, and the timelines that are critical to ease the stress of the college application season (October-January) will be discussed. Recommended for 10th and 11th grade families. Public Universities in the State of Washington: Trends and Opportunities All Sessions Moderator: Feb 10: W. Scott Powers, Principal, Bellevue High School, Bellevue School District Feb 11: Dr. Patty Siegwarth, Executive Director of Schools, Bellevue School District Presenters: Sara Buswell, Admission Counselor, Washington State University Dee Dee Orr, Assistant Director of Admission, Evergreen College Brent Bode, Admission Counselor, Western Washington University Andrea Solis, Admission Counselor, Central Washington University Monika Delfierro, Admission Counselor, UW Tacoma Public universities in Washington offer a wide variety of programs. In this session you will learn about new program offerings, trends in admissions practices, and the unique characteristics of each of the public institutions in Washington. Canadian Colleges: Application Process and Opportunities in Canada All Sessions Moderator: Feb 10: Heather Edlund, Executive Director of Special Education, Bellevue School District Feb 11: Tom Duenwald, Principal, Sammamish High School, Bellevue School District Presenters: James P. Smith, International Student Recruiter/Advisor, Simon Fraser University Lauren Stamhuis, International Student Recruiter/Advisor, University of Victoria Christopher Payne, International Student Recruiter/Advisor, University of British Columbia Universities in Canada offer a wide variety of programs. In this session you will learn about the application process, trends in admissions practices, new program offerings and some of the characteristics of the colleges presenting. 1

2 So How DO They Make the Decisions: The Admissions Process at Highly Selective Colleges All Sessions Moderator: John Harrison, Executive Director of Schools, Bellevue School District Presenters: David Blum, Alumnus Interviewer, University of Pennsylvania Esther Weathers, Assistant Director of Admission, Whitman College Cheryl Hammond, Smith College Alumnae Interviewer, Smith College Robert Neate, Alumnus Interviewer, Harvard University Representatives from various selective colleges will provide an overview of how their admissions teams evaluate applications, and will also take questions from students and families regarding the application review process. Recommended for 10th and 11th grade students and families. The Admissions Process at Selective Liberal Arts Colleges - All Sessions Moderators: Feb 10 th : Dr. Jennifer Rose, Principal, International School, Bellevue School District Feb 11 th : TJ Hanify, Assistant Principal, International School & Big Picture School, BSD Presenters: Mike Rottersman, Associate Director of Admission, University of Puget Sound Michael Sass, Assistant Director of Admission, Gonzaga University Katie O Brien, Assistant Director of Admission, Seattle University Cathy Dominguez, Admission Counselor, Seattle Pacific University Representatives from various selective liberal arts colleges will provide an overview of how their admissions teams evaluate applications. They will also take questions from student and parents/guardians regarding the application review process. Recommended for 10th and 11th grade students and their families. Colleges for Artistically Talented, Computer Whiz or Video Gaming Students All Sessions Moderators: Feb 10: Lance Balla, Assistant Principal, Newport High School, Bellevue School District Feb 11: Susan Jarnot-Benthem, Assistant Principal, Interlake High School, Bellevue School District Presenters: Sharon Starling, Director of Admission, Cornish College of the Arts Feb 10: Natalie Grenfell, Admission Outreach Coordinator, DigiPen Feb 11: Amanda Gadian Admission Outreach Coordinator, DigiPen Dean Lastoria, New Student Advisor, School for the Contemporary Arts, Simon Fraser University Laura Knight, High School Representative, Art Institute Learn about the different types of arts programs offered in the U.S. & Canada. Understand the process for admissions, portfolios and auditions. Find out about the future outlook for careers in the arts. Are you interested in designing and constructing video games? Learn about Computer Science and Engineering programs at DigiPen. It s all in this session! Community and Technical Colleges: A Great Way to Start All Sessions Moderator: February 10: Thomas Gangle, Assistant Principal, Newport High School, Bellevue School District February 11: Anecia Grigsby, Assistant Principal, Sammamish High School, Bellevue School District Presenters: Gina Nakamura, Outreach/Recruitment Coordinator, Seattle Central Community College Cathy Thruelsen, Outreach Program Coordinator, Student Services, Bellevue College Jaime Sterio, Program Specialist Outreach & Recruitment, Lake Washington Institute of Technology Starting your college career at a community or technical college can be a good plan. Our community and technical colleges offer strong programs and transferring to a four year university can be done smoothly. Learn about the new 4- year bachelor degrees they now offer! 2

3 Sesión: Planificar para el colegio y la Universidad College Admission Information presented in Spanish This session will run from 6:00 until 8:30, Feb 11 th at IHS only. Do you need more information about navigating the college-going system? Will you be the first person in your family to attend college or attend college in the US? Are you in the College Bound Scholars program? Would you like information about college scholarships? This session will support you in your efforts to enter college after graduating high school. Questions about HB 1079 will be addressed. Moderator: Jessica Proctor, Assistant Principal, Bellevue High School Lourdes Salazar, President, Eastside Latino Leadership Forum Hortensia Moreno, Parent Advocate, Bellevue School District Strengthening the Village: Connection, Information and Education for Preparing our Black Students for College This 3-part session (6:40 8:30) will be held on Feb 10 th at Newport. This session will provide information on what students and parents can do to prepare from grades 9-12 in regards to college selection, applications, financial aid and essays as well as present information about HBCU s (Historically Black Colleges & Universities). Participants will also get information on support systems at the college level and how students can get engaged when they are on their selected college campuses. Lastly, students and parents will learn more about what the Equity Department is doing for students and share information about the BOOM Conference. Presenters: Shomari Jones, Director of Equity, Bellevue School District Krischanna Roberson, Supervisor of Equity, Bellevue School District Rich Brown, Counselor, Bellevue High School Ernesto Bowie, Financial Aid Advisor, Bellevue College Oriana Estrada, Retention Specialist, Bellevue College Henry Amaya, Assistant Director Multicultural Services, Bellevue College Financial Aid Get the Scoop on Financial Aid All Sessions Presenter: Peg Keough, College Financial Planning Consultant, The Scoop on Financial Aid-Don t Pay Full Price Come to this workshop to learn about the nuts and bolts of financing college. We will talk about how the colleges assess your eligibility for aid, the aid application process, the sources of aid (including scholarships and grants) as well as how you figure out if you are eligible for need-based aid. Learn how to go online and research the affordability of the colleges on your child s list. For most families this is one of the largest investments they make. Learn how to make it wisely. Recommended for 9 th, 10 th and 11 th grade parents. Paying for College Without Going Broke All Sessions Presenter: Paula Bishop, Certified Public Accountant, Financial Aid for College Advisor Typical questions that will be answered during this session include: How can we afford private colleges? How can we get scholarships? How does the financial aid system work? Do we qualify for financial aid? How do colleges determine aid? How do 529 plans and the GET program work? We haven t saved enough, what do we do. Recommended for parents/guardians. 3

4 Financial Aid How It Works and How To Qualify All Sessions Presenters: David Aramaki, Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial This session will include information about financial planning for college, the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), scholarships, and grants which can also be part of a financial aid package for qualifying students. Recommended for 10th and 11th grade students and families. College Success for Students with Learning Differences - Special Needs Admissions 3 rd session only Presenter: Rebecca Vena, Special Education Teacher, Bellevue School District If your student has a 504 Plan or an IEP, then this session is a must. You will learn what support is available in college, the documentation you will need to provide, and examples of college services and programs available. Recommended for students in all grades who have special needs. Finding the Right Fit All Sessions Presenter: Claire Nold-Glaser, Independent College Counselor, College Planning Help Strategies to find colleges that match a student s profile and interests will be discussed. Defining student priorities and interests is an essential first step in finding colleges that fit. Starting the College Search: Where to Begin All Sessions Presenter: Mike Willis, Independent College Counselor, Mike Willis and Associates Want to start the college search? Don t know how? Attend this session and learn how to start your college search through networking, on-line search engines and programs, and college fairs. Navigating the NCAA ELIGIBILITY CENTER College For the Athlete Session 1 and 2 only Presenter: Scott Brayton, College Advisor/Mentor, Varsity Student Institute The NCAA process for student athletic eligibility will be covered. Advanced planning is essential. The speaker will also cover ACT and SAT in reference to eligibility. College Entrance Exams: SAT & ACT - Why? When? Which? How Do I Prepare? Sessions 1 and 2 only Presenter: Bob Dannenhold and Robyn Campbell, Independent Counselors, Collegeology Both the ACT and the SAT are used in the college admissions process. You will learn about their differences, as well as which tests are required or recommended and strategies to prepare for these high-stakes exams. Learn about the new SAT test which will be given in spring, Putting Yourself on Paper: Writing the College Essay All Sessions Presenters: Charise Hallberg, English Teacher, International School February 10th Doug Calvert, English Teacher, Interlake High School February 11th The college essay can be a critical part of the college application. Strategies to respond to essay prompts will be reviewed as well as ways to avoid mistakes and how to choose a topic that is appropriate for the essay. Recommended for 10th and 11th grade students. 4

5 BSD College Conference Session Room Assignments February 11, 2016 Interlake HS, Sammamish HS, International and Big Picture Session Room Session # Key Note Speaker Main Gym Welcome Naviance , 2, 3 Public Universities in the State of WA: Trends and Opportunities 2702/2703 1, 2, 3 Canadian Colleges: Application Process and Opportunities in Canada , 2, 3 So How DO They Make Decisions: The Admissions Process at Highly Selective Colleges Library 2nd floor 1, 2, 3 The Admissions Process at Selective Liberal Arts Colleges 1704/1705 1, 2, 3 Colleges for Artistically Talented Students , 2, 3 Community and Technical Colleges: A Great Way to Start , 2, 3 Paying for College Without Going Broke , 2, 3 Financial Aid: How it works and how to qualify , 2, 3 Get the Scoop on Financial Aid , 2, 3 College Success for Students with Learning Differences: Special Needs Admission Finding the Right Fit PAC 1, 2, 3 Starting the College Search: Where to Begin 2706/2707 1, 2, 3 Navigating the NCAA Eligibility Center: College for the Athlete , 2 College Entrance Exams: SAT & ACT: Why? When? Which? How Do I Prepare? Main Gym 1, 2 Putting Yourself on Paper: Writing the Essay 2609/2701 1, 2, 3 Sesion: Planificar para el colegio y la Universidad (presented in Spanish) :30 pm Time Schedule for the Evening Welcome and Keynote Speaker 6-6:30 Session 1 6:40-7:10 Session 2 7:20-7:50 Session 3 8-8:30

6 Main Gym PAC