During this 60-minute information and Q&A session, the admissions counselor will be joined by a recent Swarthmore alum, who will shed light on their time on campus, the skills they learned, the connections they made, and how they apply the experiences they had at Swarthmore every day in the real world.
Location: Enoch Pratt Central Library, Creative Arts Center, 400 Cathedral St.. Baltimore, MD 21201
This virtual event is for Juniors, the Class of 2026, and their parents/caregivers. This event is an introduction to the Bryn Mawr College Counseling program for junior students and families. We will provide information about the college search process, relieve anxiety, and help you get excited about what lies ahead.
Attendance for juniors and their parents/caregivers is strongly recommended.Registration is required to attend.
Overview of the college financial aid process from Mr. Kevin D. Lamb, Associate Dean of Admission and Financial Aid, Director of Financial Aid, at Centre College. Topics include applying for aid, how colleges determine the family contribution for tuition/fees and the difference between grants, scholarships and need-based aid.
The event will be on Zoom and will be recorded. Open to all students and families from AIMS schools. Register HERE
Potomac & Chesapeake Association For College Admission Counseling will be hosting the PCACAC Fall College Fair. Counselors and students in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C., and West Virginia are invited to attend. Registration will be shared closer to the event.
Discover what makes UChicago a place of fearless inquiry, intellectual curiosity, and free expression all in the heart of a liberal arts college. This information session offers an hour-long presentation. Register Here
Join Nathan Lamb from the University of Cambridge for a presentation on all things Cambridge admissions: • What it is like to study at the University of Cambridge? • What grades do you need? • How do you apply? • What programmes are on offer? • How much will it cost?
All guests must Register. 6.45pm arrival for 7pm start.
In the junior year, the PSAT (Preliminary SAT) is also the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, an academic competition for recognition and college scholarships. All juniors are registered by BMS for the PSAT/NMSQT.
This webinar targets the parents/caregivers in the Class of 2025. Please join the Baltimore Independent Schools college counseling offices and Paul Martin, Founder and CEO of College Money Method for a one hour virtual workshop for a comprehensive overview of the need-based and merit-based financial aid application process. You’ll receive expert guidance to complete the FAFSA and CSS Profile and advocate for your unique financial situation. You’ll also understand how to research, track and apply for merit aid.
This workshop will help you stay informed and get answers to your questions, including
What are the deadlines for financial aid and merit applications?
What can we do to prepare for the process?
How do we complete the FAFSA and CSS Profile to ensure the most financial aid?
How can we take the most advantage of merit scholarship opportunities?
The registration information can be found under the College Counseling page on Parent Portal.
Find out what it means to be a student at Towson University's Department of Electronic Media and Film. Topics may include: — Lighting the Set - A Crash Course in Lighting a Dramatic Scene — Grab Them and Don’t Let Them Go! - Story Development for Screenwriters — The Art of Framing the Shot - Aesthetics in Film and Media Arts — Capturing the Beat - Music Recording Studio Sessions — Sound Design - Building a Scene's Sound From Scratch — Green Screens and Virtual Sets - HDTV Station Operations — Blood and Screams - An Introduction to Horror Cinema — Hands On! - A Stop Motion Animation Workshop
Hear from the experts at Compass Education Group as they lead a thoughtful and pragmatic discussion about navigating the current testing landscape. This program is open to Tri-School families and will be held in person at RPCS.
Presentation topics will include:
College Admissions and the Modern Testing Dilemma
Latest Developments in SAT/ACT Digital Transitions
Choosing Wisely Between Tests and Formats
Crafting A Personalized Testing and Prep Timeline
When To Submit Scores in a Test-Optional Era
Test Prep Strategies: Cost, Format, Schedule, and Realistic Goals
Alfred Street Baptist Church invites you to the country's most exciting and largest HBCU Festival on November 8th & 9th, 9am-4pm. Top 5 Reasons Students Should Attend The ASBC HBCU Festival:
Apply onsite and receive same-day admissions decisions!
Several opportunities to receive scholarships!
Fun & informative HBCU seminars!
Engage with HBCU reps and find out why you should attend an HBCU!
This webinar targets the parents/caregivers in the Class of 2027 & 2028. Please join the tri-school college counseling offices and Paul Martin, Founder and CEO of College Money Method for a one hour virtual workshop. This workshop will take an in-depth overview of today’s financial aid system and how need-based and merit-based aid policies work. You’ll receive tools to understand your eligibility, options for financial aid, and actions you can take today to be ready.
The registration information can be found under the College Counseling page on Parent Portal.
This webinar targets the parents/caregivers in the Class of 2026 & 2027. Please join the Baltimore Independent Schools college counseling offices and Paul Martin, Founder and CEO of College Money Method for a one hour virtual workshop. This workshop will go behind the desk of the financial aid office and get an insider view of the rules and formulas for aid eligibility. You’ll take away actionable steps you may consider to increase your eligibility, with specific guidance for the FAFSA and CSS Profile.
The registration information can be found under the College Counseling page on Parent Portal.
All juniors and parents/caregivers are strongly encouraged to attend. You become the admissions committee! We provide three mock applications ahead of the program for review. Students and parents/caregivers are paired with current college admissions officers to decide which of the three mock applicants to admit, deny and waitlist. Through the process, attendees gain insight into what colleges are looking for in applicants and how decisions are made at the admissions committee table. This program is interactive and not to be missed! Registration will be shared closer to the event.
This webinar targets the parents/caregivers in the Class of 2025 & 2026. Please join the tri-school college counseling offices and Paul Martin, Founder and CEO of College Money Method for a one hour virtual workshop. During this workshop, you’ll learn how to right-size the amount you borrow and evaluate all loan options available to students and parents. You’ll receive guidance and resources to research the best options for your needs.
The registration information can be found under the College Counseling page on Parent Portal.
This event is for freshman and sophomore parents/caregivers. Parents will learn about the BMS College Counseling program and hear a keynote address from college admissions. All 9th and 10th parents/caregivers are strongly encouraged to attend. Students are welcome to attend if their schedules allow.
The digital PSAT 10 (preliminary test for the SAT) is purely a practice. This is the same test that the juniors took in the fall (the PSAT/NMSQT). It is the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test when taken as a junior (only juniors are eligible for National Merit Recognition). Our hope is that by administering the PSAT 10 in the spring, sophomores will be able to test under more “normal” testing conditions to practice for future standardized testing.
This webinar targets the parents/caregivers in the Class of 2025. Please join the Baltimore Independent Schools college counseling offices and Paul Martin, Founder and CEO of College Money Method for a one hour virtual workshop. This workshop will look at how to calculate and compare your four-year costs across colleges. You’ll learn under what circumstances to appeal your offers and how to build the best case to increase your award.
The registration information can be found under the College Counseling page on Parent Portal.
Class of 2027 Parents/Caregivers are invited to join the Bryn Mawr School college counselors and Phil Pine, Director and Founder of Capital Educators, LLC, to learn how to interpret the PSAT 10 and Mock ACT scores reports and hear updates on college admission testing.
This webinar targets the parents/caregivers in the Class of 2026. Please join the tri-school college counseling offices and Paul Martin, Founder and CEO of College Money Method for a one hour virtual workshop. Find out how to evaluate colleges’ generosity for need-based aid and merit scholarships and calculate the prices you’ll be expected to pay the colleges on your list. You’ll get guidance on the resources and tools available to evaluate colleges on their generosity to your student.
The registration information can be found under the College Counseling page on Parent Portal.
Multiple session college application workshop for rising seniors only. Students will create their Common Application account, learn about how to effectively answer supplemental college essays and participate in a college essay writing workshop.
Multiple session college application workshop for rising seniors only. Students will create their Common Application account, learn about how to effectively answer supplemental college essays and participate in a college essay writing workshop.
Multiple session college application workshop for rising seniors only. Students will create their Common Application account, learn about how to effectively answer supplemental college essays and participate in a college essay writing workshop.
Camp College 2.0 is the August booster to our Camp College program. We will continue completing college applications, discuss the 2025-2026 supplemental essay prompts, and review the more technical elements of the college process (requesting transcripts, signing up for college representative visits, and requesting teacher recommendations). Students should choose the one session that works best with their schedule.
Camp College 2.0 is the August booster to our Camp College program. We will continue completing college applications, discuss the 2025-2026 supplemental essay prompts, and review the more technical elements of the college process (requesting transcripts, signing up for college representative visits, and requesting teacher recommendations). Students should choose the one session that works best with their schedule.