Workshops

Last year, we provided workshop sessions which occurred prior to the opening of the fair on Sunday.  We are excited to announce that we are planning them again this year.  If you are interested in helping present a workshop session please contact Linda Schulz in the sidebar.   Session topics will be announced closer to the event dates.   Examples of the topics covered from last year are below.  Please plan to attend these wonderful information sessions!

 

PLEASE NOTE: The below workshops are from the 2010 college fair and are subject to change for the 2011 fair. The complete schedule will be posted closer to the event.

Workshop Sessions for Greenville College Fair
Sunday, October 23
1:00-2:30 PM

TD Convention  Center

“A)  SAT  B) ACT  C) None of the Above” -  College Admissions Tests
– SAT/ACT – Ways to prepare, which test(s) to choose, when to take, and how colleges use them will all be covered in this session lead by two experts in test preparation and college admission.

  • Morrison Giffen, Premier Instructor, The Princeton Review
  • Bill Dingledine, Independent Counselor, President, Southern Association for College Admission Counseling
“You’ve Got Talent!”: Specialty Colleges
– Fine Arts Programs (visual arts, music, theater) – Come find out about what to look for, how to choose, and how to apply if you think you have a special artistic talent you want to develop in college.

  • Alice Meiss, Admission Representative, Savannah College of Art and Design
  • Miles Hoffman, Dean of the Petrie School of Music, Converse College
  • Ashley Pearson, Admission Counselor, Elon University

“To Specialize or Not to Specialize?” — Pre-Professional  vs. Liberal Arts
– How does one decide between the specialized focus of engineering, business, architecture, etc. and the broad opportunities of a liberal arts education?  Come find out the pros and cons of those choices.

  • Tyler Davis, Admission Counselor, Birmingham Southern University
  • Jennifer Summer, Assistant Director of Admission, Clemson University
  • Jim Burns, Associate Dean, University of South Carolina Honors College

“Shaking the Money Tree” — Financial Aid & Scholarships
– Get expert advice from a college financial planner and a college financial aid officer as to how to prepare and apply for financial aid and scholarships and how to manage the expenses.

  • Mike Fox, Vice President, Outreach, SC Student Loan

“Optimize your  Application”
– The college application process can be daunting!  This workshop will give you tips on where, when and how to apply for college.

  • Jennie Harris – Wake Forest University, Assistant Dean of Admissions
  • Liz Phillips – UGA, Assistant Director of Admissions
Session Time Room 1 Room 2 Room 3
A 1:00 – 1:40 SAT/ACT Financial Aid College Applications
B 1:45 – 2:25 SAT/ACT Financial Aid College Applications