Lowell PTSA supports our College & Career Readiness Programs
Upcoming College Center Events
Please mark your calendar for these upcoming workshops for juniors and their families that I will be hosting, sponsored by the Lowell PTSA and Lowell College Center!
Also, if juniors would like to chat with a volunteer college counselor at the College Center, appointments can be made HERE.
1) College Application Kickoff for Juniors (VIRTUAL)
Thursday, May 28th at 6:00-7:00pm
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84551973299
This webinar, hosted by a Lowell parent, college consultant, and former UC Berkeley undergraduate/Stanford pre-college admissions reader, will give you a roadmap to help you get ahead on your college admissions journey. We’ll cover strategies for brainstorming and drafting your personal statement, tips for creating a strong activity list, and a summer timeline of to do’s that will help you begin senior year with a head start and less stress.
2) How to Stand Out on Your UC Application: Advice from a Former UC Berkeley Admissions Reader (VIRTUAL)
Thursday, June 4th at 6:00-7:00pm
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83455676050
This workshop will cover:
-Navigating the UC application process
-Insights into what admissions officers are really looking for
-Tips for writing effective Personal Insight Questions (essays)
-Strategies to strengthen your application
The presentation slides will be available after each workshop.
3) College Q&A Drop-In at the College Center with Ms. Aguirre & Jen - IN PERSON
Date: Friday, May 29th from 11:00am-1:45pm
Students and families are invited to drop into the College Center (Rm. 116) for a casual Q&A session with Lowell College Counselor Maria Aguirre and former UC Berkeley Admissions Reader/Lowell parent Jen Wana, as well as other College Center volunteers. No appointments needed - just pull up a chair and ask your questions!
The Lowell College Counseling Center
The Lowell College Counseling Center, run by college counselor Ms. Aguirre, can be found in room 116 on the first floor, just past the Book to Book store (but before the main office). Check out their website page here.
In addition to Ms. Aguirre, the College Counseling Center is also staffed by a dozen or so parents and alumni called the VICCI (Volunteers in the College and Career center) Volunteers.
Programming in the College Center includes scheduled visits from over 90+ colleges and universities (you can find the schedule on the Google Calendar on the College Center Webpage), general assistance in finding schools, applying, reviewing essays, financial aid workshops and much more.
Lowell PTSA Programming
The Lowell PTSA provides financial support for programs run by the Lowell Counseling Center and coordinates additional workshops and webinars on topics requested by Lowell Families.
Please let us know if you see any needed corrections, additions or links that don't work at [email protected]
Please mark your calendar for these upcoming workshops for juniors and their families that I will be hosting, sponsored by the Lowell PTSA and Lowell College Center!
Also, if juniors would like to chat with a volunteer college counselor at the College Center, appointments can be made HERE.
1) College Application Kickoff for Juniors (VIRTUAL)
Thursday, May 28th at 6:00-7:00pm
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84551973299
This webinar, hosted by a Lowell parent, college consultant, and former UC Berkeley undergraduate/Stanford pre-college admissions reader, will give you a roadmap to help you get ahead on your college admissions journey. We’ll cover strategies for brainstorming and drafting your personal statement, tips for creating a strong activity list, and a summer timeline of to do’s that will help you begin senior year with a head start and less stress.
2) How to Stand Out on Your UC Application: Advice from a Former UC Berkeley Admissions Reader (VIRTUAL)
Thursday, June 4th at 6:00-7:00pm
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83455676050
This workshop will cover:
-Navigating the UC application process
-Insights into what admissions officers are really looking for
-Tips for writing effective Personal Insight Questions (essays)
-Strategies to strengthen your application
The presentation slides will be available after each workshop.
3) College Q&A Drop-In at the College Center with Ms. Aguirre & Jen - IN PERSON
Date: Friday, May 29th from 11:00am-1:45pm
Students and families are invited to drop into the College Center (Rm. 116) for a casual Q&A session with Lowell College Counselor Maria Aguirre and former UC Berkeley Admissions Reader/Lowell parent Jen Wana, as well as other College Center volunteers. No appointments needed - just pull up a chair and ask your questions!
The Lowell College Counseling Center
The Lowell College Counseling Center, run by college counselor Ms. Aguirre, can be found in room 116 on the first floor, just past the Book to Book store (but before the main office). Check out their website page here.
In addition to Ms. Aguirre, the College Counseling Center is also staffed by a dozen or so parents and alumni called the VICCI (Volunteers in the College and Career center) Volunteers.
Programming in the College Center includes scheduled visits from over 90+ colleges and universities (you can find the schedule on the Google Calendar on the College Center Webpage), general assistance in finding schools, applying, reviewing essays, financial aid workshops and much more.
Lowell PTSA Programming
The Lowell PTSA provides financial support for programs run by the Lowell Counseling Center and coordinates additional workshops and webinars on topics requested by Lowell Families.
Please let us know if you see any needed corrections, additions or links that don't work at [email protected]
