Learn from this conversation with experienced individuals answering the questions asked by students and parents related to making the most of high school, the college search, and college. There are different perspectives, different experiences, and common understandings shared. The information is important and good!
Panelists-
Bobby Browning, College Admissions Counselor
Angie Bustillos, College Sophomore
Sawyer Earwood, College Counselor/Coach.
Barb Norrbom, High School Counselor
Ashley Temm, Student Services Coordinator
Host: Margaret Meek
Close: Mary Peterson, Board of Directors President
Technical Director: Jaryd Meek - https://twitter.com/JarydMeek
All Music by Approaching Nirvana
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--Intro Song--
Song: Awake To Find
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Timestamps –
00:00:00 - Welcome
00:01:29 - Panel introductions
00:04:14 - Do I have to know my major right when I enter college?
00:05:53 - As a first-generation student, what is the most important thing for me to know about college?
00:08:21 - What out-of-school activities are college admissions counselors looking for? Jobs, music classes, dance classes, art classes, volunteer activities.
00:12:45 - What kind of access do I have to various counseling services once I am in college?
00:16:13 - Can you give some tips on how to get the most out of financial aid?
00:22:39 - How important is the SAT score for a “good school” if you have above a 4.0 average?
00:28:52 - How much debt is too much for college?
00:35:45 - What is the biggest difference between high school and college classes?
00:47:14 - Is financial aid available for trade school?
00:50:07 - How important is being in the Honor Society? Most honor societies acquire 30+ hours of volunteering. Is that important?
00:55:00 - What is the most important thing to do in high school for me to be attractive to colleges?
01:03:45 - Description of how From Nest to Wings can be helpful to you.
01:06:18 - Words of Wisdom from each panel member.
01:16:40 - Words of inspiration from Mary Peterson, From Nest to Wings Board President
