Cornwall Public Library: Virtual College Admission and Financial Aid Program

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Event date: June 4, 2020

Event time: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Learn how to organize and make sense of the daunting college admissions process and gain insight into this complex and stressful experience. Presented on Zoom by Elizabeth Levine from Signature College Counseling of Central Valley, NY. Registrants will receive a Zoom link on the day of the presentation. Please register on the Cornwall Public Library website. https://www.cornwallpubliclibrary.org/events/college-admission-and-financial-aid-program-2/

Learn about:

· College Search – The importance of finding the right fit

· The Application Process – It’s more than just completing the application

· The College Essay – Selecting the right topic

· The SAT vs. the ACT – Which one to choose

· How college choice will affect your bottom line

· College sticker prices and what they really mean

· What is Expected Family Contribution and how it will impact your bank account

· Where most of the money comes from

· Real life example of a family’s financial aid picture and how this affects the decision they make

· Making the final choice