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SAS Work/Life partnered with Advantage College Planning to present the 2021 College Series to SAS employees, and I could not be more pleased. Each of the three presenters was not only a content expert – but they were poised, confident, engaging, and more than willing to answer individual questions. I have received overwhelming positive feedback from employees, and I look forward to continuing this collaboration.
— Kim Hale Andreaus, SAS Work/Life and EAP Center

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College Planning Simplified

In this one hour workshop, we'll cover:

  • College affordability: how to determine which colleges will be most generous with need-based and merit-based aid

  • Ways to recognize a good fit college for your student: academically, socially and financially

  • What matters most on a campus visit: what to look for and what questions to ask

  • The college application timeline

  • The most important factors in the college admission process and how to make your student stand out


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Finding the Right College For You

In this one hour workshop, we'll show you:

  • Ways to recognize a good fit college: academically, socially, and financially

  • Why almost 40% of college students end up transferring schools*

  • How to turn the daunting task of choosing from over 2,500 colleges into a manageable one

  • The tips and tricks of successful campus visits

    *Source: National Student Clearinghouse Research Center


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Navigating the Maze of College Admissions

In this one hour workshop, we'll discuss:

  • Common myths around high school course selection, standardized test scores, and the college application process

  • The most important (and unimportant) factors in a successful college application

  • Planning meaningful extra curricular activities

  • How college essays can help your student stand out


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10 Keys to College Affordability

Don't miss an opportunity to learn the keys to maximize scholarship money and make an affordable college choice. We'll cover:

  • How the financial aid and scholarship processes work (hint: even middle to upper-middle class families may qualify for financial aid!)

  • What students and families can do to maximize financial aid and scholarships

  • The financial aid timeline and how to apply

  • How to assess affordability in the college search process


College Planning: Using the Summer Wisely

Take advantage of your student's summer schedule and get a jump start on college plans! In this one hour seminar you'll learn:

  • Why summers matter as part of the college admissions process

  • Meaningful ways students can spend their summers during each year of high school

  • What students should avoid when it comes to summer planning

  • Real examples of how students have spent their summers wisely

 


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College Planning Tips for Parents of 8th Graders

Tip #1: It’s not too soon! The transition to high school can be stressful for parents and students, but the college planning process doesn’t need to be! Learning about the college planning process early results in more options for students and less stress for everyone. In this one-hour seminar, experienced college consultants will discuss:

  • How the freshman year of high school can impact the college admission process

  • The importance of well-thought-out course selection

  • How high school students can spend their time wisely (and not so wisely)

  • The most critical factors in the college admission process and what you can focus on now to help your student be successful


We've presented at the following locations and would love to add yours to the list!

  • Millbrook High School

  • National Charity League

  • National Charity League - Cardinal

  • National Charity League - Carolina Lily

  • North Raleigh Christian Academy

  • North Raleigh Church of Christ

  • North Regional Library

  • Our Lady of Lourdes Church

  • Pullen Memorial Baptist Church

  • Raleigh Christian Academy

  • Richard B. Harrison Community Library

  • Richland Creek Community Church

  • Sanderson High School

  • SAS Institute

  • Southeast Regional Library

  • Sovereign Grace Church

  • St. Andrew the Apostle

  • St. Francis of Assisi

  • St. Luke the Evangelist

  • St. Mary Magdalene

  • St. Michael the Archangel

  • St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church

  • Teleflex Inc.

  • The Franciscan School

  • The Magellan Charter School

  • Triangle Aquatic Center

  • Wake STEM Early College High School

  • Wakefield High School

  • Wakefield Plantation Country Club

  • Wendell Community Library

  • West Regional Library

  • White Plains United Methodist

  • YMCA - Taylor Family

  • Young Men’s Service League - Wake West

  • 12 Oaks Country Club

  • Apex High School PTSA

  • Apex Middle School

  • Apex Systems

  • Athens Drive Community Library

  • Athens Drive High School

  • Bay Leaf Baptist Church

  • boys team charity - Oak City

  • Broughton High School

  • Cameron Village Public Library

  • Carroll Middle Magnet School

  • Cary Chamber of Commerce

  • Cary Innovation Center

  • Duraleigh Road Community Library

  • Durant Road Middle School

  • East Regional Library

  • Eva H. Perry Regional Library

  • First Baptist Church of Cary

  • First United Methodist Church

  • First United Methodist Church Cary

  • Forest Hills Baptist Church

  • Franklin Academy

  • Gator Club (Green Level High School)

  • Girl Scouts of NC: GIRL Quest

  • Greater Raleigh Area Korean Association

  • Green Road Community Library

  • Hasentree Country Club

  • Hayes Barton United Methodist Church

  • Heritage High School

  • Hilburn Academy

  • Holly Ridge Middle School

  • Holly Springs Community Library

  • ICL Academy

  • Leesville Middle School

  • Leesville Road Community Library

  • Leesville Road High School PTSA

  • Leesville Road Middle School

  • Ligon Magnet Middle School