The endless clatter of keys deafens your ears. After what seems like hours, you finally finish typing up your college admissions essay. As you scroll through your application to check for mistakes, your stomach drops and you let out a defeated sigh as you realize you have done the whole thing wrong.
Fortunately for you, FISD’s College Events is prepared to help you combat this scenario.
From Sept. 14 to Nov. 14, FISD is hosting a series of college events for prospective first-year students. Events covering different types of colleges, application processes, and more are highlighted.
Texas Universities Night
On Sept. 14, FISD is introducing an event discussing information about 61 Texas colleges and universities.
The event covers school programs, application details, and answers any questions or concerns students and parents might have. Additionally, representatives from each of these colleges are available to speak with you about their schools. The event takes place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Panther Creek High School.
Out-of-State College Night
On Sept. 19 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Reedy High School is hosting a seminar talking about 80 out-of-state colleges and universities.
Information about each college is provided, and questions ranging from tuition, campus life, and more are covered.
Big Ten Colleges featuring guest speaker Rob Franek
For people looking for an opportunity to talk to admission representatives and have a more in-depth look at the admissions process, Memorial High School is hosting an event from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 26.
The specific universities highlighted during this night are Northwestern University, Pennsylvania State University, Purdue University, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of Iowa, University of Maryland, University of Michigan, University of Minnesota, and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
The night is led by Editor-in-Chief of the Princeton Review, Robert Franek, and focuses on addressing Grade Point Average (GPA), college misconceptions, and high school in general. In order to attend the event make sure to register at princetonreview.com.
Military Academies, Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), and Recruiting Night
From 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., on Nov. 9, Lebanon Trail High School is holding an informational seminar for students looking to apply to and learn more about military academies. ROTC is specifically highlighted during this event.
Financial Aid Night
On Nov. 14 the University of North Texas (UNT) is holding an informational meeting from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. about all things financial aid related.
The seminar talks about the Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA), Texas Application for Student Financial Aid (TASFA), scholarship opportunities, and any financial-related questions people may have. To register for the event visit secure.force.com
In order to prepare for this day, students can come with specific questions in mind, and particular colleges they are interested in, and bring their parents to help guide them through the process. Additionally, bringing a notebook or recording device to properly note down the information covered could also be beneficial.
Overall, for students who are struggling through the process of college applications or for people who simply wish to learn more information about schools, FISD’s College Events can serve as a viable resource.
