College Planning Symposium

Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022

The First Baptist Church of Glenarden’s College Planning Symposium is back to help ensure that parents, guardians and high school students have the knowledge and information needed to pursue and pay for a college education. This year’s virtual platform gives you access to general sessions and workshops on topics such as the preparation, requirements, options, financial aid resources and application processes for college. Whether you are a freshman or a senior, now is the perfect time to create a roadmap for your future.

These recordings will be available until Nov. 25, 2022.

Session Recordings

SESSION 1
High School Freshmen and Sophomores

This session is designed to help high school freshmen and sophomores understand how their choices will help them step toward going to college. They will learn how to determine their purpose, how to prepare for college and how choices impact finances.

High School Juniors and Seniors

This session is designed to help high school juniors and seniors understand the steps (checklist) needed to select and get into the college of their choosing. Session topics include understanding their purpose and passion, choosing the right college and the process to get into college.

Parents

This session is designed to help parents understand the preparation steps and the requirements to get into college.

SESSION 2

Student Panel Discussion

This session offers students transparent insight from current college students and recent graduates about their experiences and strategies for college success. They will share information about the steps they took for their unique paths.

Parent Panel Discussion

This session offers knowledge and insight into how other parents financed education, navigated the process and managed the emotions of applying to schools. Parents will also gain a greater understanding of the resources available to students in college.

SESSION 3

Financial Security

This session provides students and parents with a basic understanding of college financial acumen and financial processes. Topics may include FAFSA, “How To’s” that lead to a debt free degree including, doing your part, and what you need to know to be empowered to have a debt-free education.

Student Advice

Hear advice from current students on how to navigate college.