College Planning and Financial Aid Seminars

Free seminars for students and parents about navigating the college planning process, conducted by Dr. Lou Anne Bulik, college admissions advisor and founder of Red Brick Educational Consulting.

Tuesday, January 15, 2019, 6:30 p.m. College Prep 101: Getting Started on the College Planning Process Middletown Free Library, 21 North Pennell Road, Lima, PA 19037

• A is for Academics: what courses to take in high school

• Test optional trend: should you take standardized tests or not?

• Know thyself: tools to help you get started

Monday, February 11, 2019, 6:15 p.m. College Admissions 101: What Goes on Behind Closed Doors Ridley Township Public Library, 100 East MacDade Blvd., Folsom, PA 19033

• How colleges review an application • Regular decision, early decision, early action – how to choose • How the wait list works Mon day, March 4, 2019, 6:15 p.m. Campus Visits 101: How, What, When, and Where Ridley Township Public Library, 100 East MacDade Blvd., Folsom, PA 19033

• The importance of demonstrated interest or why you need to read your email!

• How and when to plan your campus visit

• What to look for and what kinds of questions to ask on your visit Monday, March 18, 2019, 6:15 p.m. College Financing 101: Myth vs. Reality Ridley Township Public Library, 100 East MacDade Blvd., Folsom, PA 19033

• The ground rules: how financial aid works

• Debunking assumptions about costs, debt, and default

• How to calculate the real cost of college and how to increase chances of merit aid

Red Brick Educational Consulting offers personalized college counseling to help students find a college that fits – academically, socially, philosophically, and financially. Founded by Lou Anne Bulik, PhD, a professional with 30 years of experience at colleges, universities, and the College Board, Red Brick helps students build a firm foundation for college success. www.redbrickedu.com