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College Readiness Events - Workshop Wednesday's

The variety of our college access events and services will be delivered virtually through Zoom and Webex platforms this year. The office is orchestrating a number of student workshops for the purpose of exposing students' to college access information that will assist with matriculation to college, employment, or enlisted military service. This particular day throughout the weeks to come is designated as Workshop Wednesdays. These sessions would begin in the month of October.

  • The college readiness events will be held live as well as pre-recorded. In the event students and parents are unable to join any of the live sessions they would be directed to review on demand the information they have missed by clicking on that particular session under the registration link.
  • Students and parents will continue to receive notifications regarding events through social media by our communications office as many of the events will be shared periodically through the PGCPS website. Also, professional school counselors will receive ongoing updates from our office to ensure all resources and information is shared and current. 
  • Students and parents will also click on the registration link for the workshop session below pertaining to the session of interest. Once we capture your registration information an email will be sent with virtual instructions. All students and parents must adhere to the instructions on how to access the online platform (Webex/Zoom) link along with administrative procedures pertaining to technology usage and what is inappropriate and/or appropriate conduct while online.

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Dates/Times

College Readiness Workshops

Facilitator

Partnership

Registration Link/Recording

Wednesday September 28th

5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Understanding the College Application Process: Using Virtual Platforms in Today’s World:

Understanding the application process in a virtual world filled with alternative entrance requirements and online platforms.

The University of Maryland, College Park Admission Office

Mr. Albert Clark
Senior Coordinator of Admissions


Registration Link

https://bit.ly/2022CollegeApplication

Tuesday
October 4th

5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Dual Enrollment/
Accuplacer  Information Session:

Understanding the Dual Enrollment process and the new adjusted eligibility requirements and application process for the Spring 2023 semester

Prince George’s Community College

PGCPS

Bowie State University



Wednesday
October 19th

5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Writing Workshop: Telling Your Story, College Entrance Essay:

students can develop well-crafted entrance essays that will capture their skills, talents, and personality as it relates to matriculating into the college/university of their choice.

University of Maryland College Park, Admissions Office

 

Mr. Albert Clark
Senior Coordinator of Admissions

Registration Link

https://bit.ly/2022Writing_WorkshopSession

Wednesday, October 26th

6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

2022 FAFSA/MSFAA Scholarship Night

The workshop sessions will be an opportunity for families to complete the FAFSA and hear from experts about the financial aid process

The Office of College Readiness

PGCPS and Community Partners



Registration Link:

https://bit.ly/2022FAF

Thursday, November 10th

6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

2022 College Application Night

Including FAFSA Completion and

MSFAA

Workshops

 

The Office of College Readiness

PGCPS and Community Partners



Registration link:

https://bit.ly/2022CollegeApplicationNight

Wednesday, November 16th

5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Virtual 2022 Dual Enrollment Question and Answer Session

Prince George’s Community College

PGCPS

Bowie State University






Registration

bit.ly/VirtualDualEnrollmentQ_A

Wednesday
February 15th
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

2023 Virtual FAFSA/MSFAA Scholarship Session



The Office of College Readiness will host our virtual session with Mr. Joel Solosranzon & Kendall Cook

 

Maryland Higher Education Commission


2023 Virtual FAFSA/MSFAA Workshop

Recorded Link below:

2023 Virtual FAFSA/MSFAA Session

Wednesday
March 2nd
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Understanding NCAA Rules & Regulations Compliance Session



The Office of College Readiness and the University of Maryland Athletic Department will host the 

NCAA Rules and Regulations Compliance Session

 

NCAA Rules and Regulations Updates

Recorded Link:

NCAA Rules & Regulations Updates

Wednesday
March 8th

5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Dual Enrollment/

Accuplacer  Information Session:

Understanding the Dual Enrollment process and the new adjusted eligibility requirements and application process for the Summer/Fall 2023 semesters

Prince George’s Community College

PGCPS

Bowie State University



Recorded Link:


Dual Enrollment Information Session 2023 Summer/Fall Registration