9:00-9:30 AM Opening Session Begins
Hosted by: Craig Wittgrove
9:40-10:40 AM Breakout sessions
Fine Arts Theater - Admissions Unplugged: The Process at CU, CSU, UNC, and DU
Kevin MacLennan, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management and Executive Director of Admissions at University of Colorado Boulder, Sean Broghammer, Director of Admissions at University of Northern Colorado, Heather Daniels, Director of Admissions at Colorado State University, and Todd Rinehart, Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management at University of Denver.
CU, CSU, UNC, DU - these are the in-state schools our students apply to most often. Learn how each college reads and processes applications, and what they want to know about you.
CU, CSU, UNC, DU - these are the in-state schools our students apply to most often. Learn how each college reads and processes applications, and what they want to know about you.
Vocal Room 643 - Applying to Highly Selective Colleges
Will Schifflebein, Senior Assistant Director at Colorado College
As the number of students applying to highly selective colleges continues to climb, students and families need to understand the intricacies of the selection process. Join this session for a frank discussion about academic, extracurricular, and emotional factors that need to be in place to become a strong applicant to highly selective schools.
As the number of students applying to highly selective colleges continues to climb, students and families need to understand the intricacies of the selection process. Join this session for a frank discussion about academic, extracurricular, and emotional factors that need to be in place to become a strong applicant to highly selective schools.
Vocal Room 642 - Transition from High School to Higher Education
Mellisa Cermak, Disability Coordinator Access Center at Metro State University of Denver
What common problems face students with learning style differences: What support systems and accommodations can be provided for students with physical disabilities? Learn how colleges provide resources so that all students can have access to a college education.
What common problems face students with learning style differences: What support systems and accommodations can be provided for students with physical disabilities? Learn how colleges provide resources so that all students can have access to a college education.
Shillinglaw - What is Engineering and How do I Pursue it as a Career?
Kim Medina, Director of Admissions at Colorado Schools of Mines
Kenya Johnson, Recruiting Coordinator, College of Engineering at the University of Wyoming
There are many different engineering professions. Learn about different undergraduate experiences and what it may look like should you choose to major in engineering and what you should be doing in high school to prepare.
Kenya Johnson, Recruiting Coordinator, College of Engineering at the University of Wyoming
There are many different engineering professions. Learn about different undergraduate experiences and what it may look like should you choose to major in engineering and what you should be doing in high school to prepare.
10:50-11:20 AM Mini College Fair
Fine Arts Lobby
Meet with the colleges below that are presenting throughout the day to learn more about their institution and get specific questions answered.
- Colorado College
- Colorado School of Mines
- Colorado State University
- Cornell College
- Hastings College
- Illinois Wesleyan University
- Luther College
- Metro State University of Denver
- University of Colorado Boulder
- University of Denver
- University of Northern Colorado
- University of Wyoming
- Compass Education Group
- Raise Me
11:30-12:30 PM Breakout Sessions
Fine Arts Theater - ACT/SAT/Standardized Tests - Oh My!
Adam Ingersoll, Founder and Principal of Compass Education Group (CA)
The standardized testing landscape is changing constantly. Join this session to learn more about standardized exams (ACT/SAT/PSAT/AP/Subject Tests)' which test(s) to take and why, when to take the exams, and how colleges use the different exams in the admission process.
The standardized testing landscape is changing constantly. Join this session to learn more about standardized exams (ACT/SAT/PSAT/AP/Subject Tests)' which test(s) to take and why, when to take the exams, and how colleges use the different exams in the admission process.
Vocal Room 643 - Communication, Media, and Technology in the 21st Century
Shelby Javernick, Student Recruitment and Outreach Manager at the University of Colorado Boulder College of Media, Communication, and Information
We live in times of revolutionary change in the way people communicate, the tools they use to do it and the impact that change has on society. Come learn how colleges are helping students embrace this new world and careers in the field.
We live in times of revolutionary change in the way people communicate, the tools they use to do it and the impact that change has on society. Come learn how colleges are helping students embrace this new world and careers in the field.
Vocal Room 642 - A Liberal Arts Education - Who, What, & Why
Brian Zaun, Associate Director of Admissions at Cornell College
Jon Mires, Associate Director of Admissions at Hastings College
Nicki Chlebek, Regional Admissions Counselor at Illinois Wesleyan University
Anndi Russell, Admissions Counselor at Luther College
This session will help families understand the great opportunities in a liberal arts college education and underline the differences between liberal arts colleges and others. Families will learn about the advantages of a liberal arts education and career opportunities after college.
Jon Mires, Associate Director of Admissions at Hastings College
Nicki Chlebek, Regional Admissions Counselor at Illinois Wesleyan University
Anndi Russell, Admissions Counselor at Luther College
This session will help families understand the great opportunities in a liberal arts college education and underline the differences between liberal arts colleges and others. Families will learn about the advantages of a liberal arts education and career opportunities after college.
Shillinglaw - College Essay 2.0 - Providing a Voice to Your College Application
Yael Abrahamsson, English Faculty at Cherry Creek High School
Is it hard to narrow down what to write about for a college essay and what makes a strong college essay? Join this session to understand what colleges look for in a college essay, how to add your voice and authenticity to your essay, and to get tips on how to start.
Is it hard to narrow down what to write about for a college essay and what makes a strong college essay? Join this session to understand what colleges look for in a college essay, how to add your voice and authenticity to your essay, and to get tips on how to start.
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