COLLEGECON 2021
Discover, explore & plan your future!
This year COLLEGECON is going virtual!
We invite 9th through 12th Grade Students & Families to engage in interactive workshops about college and career pathways. Learn how to apply and pay for college, plus so much more. Attend for your chance to win a gift card.
Wednesday, March 31, 2021 | 4:00-7:30 p.m.
COLLEGECON Schedule
- 4:00-4:45 p.m. | Student attends Workshop 1
- 4:50-5:35 p.m. | Student attends Workshop 2
- 5:40-6:25 p.m. | Student attends Workshop 3 (their choice)
- 6:30-7:15 p.m. | College Fair
- 7:15-7:30 p.m. | Highline Challenge Winner Announcement
Bound for Highline College?
Attention Seniors Planning to Attend Highline College Next Year!
There is a workshop series just for you to help you prepare for your transition to Highline College.
Interpreters available on request. Please connect with Aileen Velasquez-Soto to request. We will do our best to accommodate families.
- aileen.velasquezsoto@highlineschools.org
- 206-631-3167
Zoom links are linked to the titles of workshops, colleges and career partners. Please see full list below.
9th-grade Track
Workshop |
Time |
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The Digital College and Career Toolbox Naviance |
4:00-4:45 p.m. |
Graduation Requirements: What You Need To Know To Get That Diploma |
4:50-5:35 p.m. |
All Grade Track | Multiple Options |
5:40-6:20 p.m. |
College and Career Fair | 6:30-7:15 p.m. |
Announcement: Highline Challenge Winners | 7:15-7:30 p.m. |
10th-grade Track
Workshop |
Time |
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School Counselor Panel |
4:00-4:45 p.m. |
Know Your Academic Options: Which pathway is is best for you? |
4:50-5:35 p.m. |
All Grade Track | Multiple Options | 5:40-6:20 p.m. |
College and Career Fair | 6:30-7:15 p.m. |
Announcement: Highline Challenge Winners | 7:15-7:30 p.m. |
11th-grade Track
Workshop |
Time |
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Paying for College-- Scholarships, Financial Aid, and Tips In this workshop, we will cover a variety of ways to pay for college -- specifically covering Financial Aid and Scholarships. Participants will learn about different types of aid, how you apply for aid and planning ahead. Participants will leave with a digital 11th grade Financial Aid Toolbox. |
4:00-4:45 p.m. |
College & Career Center Resources and Programs |
4:50-5:35 p.m. |
All Grade Track | Multiple Options | 5:40-6:20 p.m. |
College and Career Fair | 6:30-7:15 p.m. |
Announcement: Highline Challenge Winners | 7:15-7:30 p.m. |
12th-grade Track
Workshop |
Time |
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Understanding your Financial Aid Award Letter As Seniors receive their admissions decisions, you may have some questions about your Financial Aid Offers and what exactly is covered by Financial Aid. In this session we'll go over some of the key terms on award letters and important questions to consider so that you can make the most informed college decision. |
4:00-4:45 p.m. |
Finishing Senior Year Strong! Not sure what to do after being admitted into college? This session focuses on what you need to know for your transition to college. We will outline next steps, to do items and will address your worries and or questions regarding preparation for college. |
4:50-5:35 p.m. |
All Grade Track | Multiple Options |
5:40-6:20 p.m. |
College and Career Fair | 6:30-7:15 p.m. |
Announcement: Highline Challenge Winners | 7:15-7:30 p.m. |
Highline College Track for Seniors Planning to Attend
Workshop |
Time |
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Highline College Financial Aid Seniors Planning to Attend Highline College |
4:00-4:45 p.m. |
Highline College Pathways and Support Programs |
4:50-5:35 p.m. |
Course Placement |
5:40-6:20 p.m. |
College and Career Fair | 6:30-7:15 p.m. |
Announcement: Highline Challenge Winners | 7:15-7:30 p.m. |
All Grades Track
Workshop | Time |
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*Course Placement Seniors Planning to Attend Highline College |
5:40-6:25 p.m. |
Maintaining Family Wellness while in a Pandemic |
5:40-6:25 p.m. |
College Bound Scholarship Re-pledge |
5:40-6:25 p.m. |
Undocumented Student Resources |
5:40-6:25 p.m. |
College Student Panel - Our Experience in Our Words |
5:40-6:25 p.m. |
Career Pathways Panel |
5:40-6:25 p.m. |
Financial Aid Help Drop-in |
5:40-6:25 p.m. |
College and Career Fair
Round 1 - Visit the college fair below to pick who you visit!
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6:30-6:43 p.m. |
Round 2 - Visit the college fair below to pick who you visit!
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6:45-6:58 p.m. |
Round 3 - Visit the college fair below to pick who you visit!
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7:00-7:13 p.m. |
Questions?
Send us an email at collegecon@highlineschools.org.