Kent State University at Stark is preparing high school juniors and seniors and their parents on how to choose the right college. Get Started: A Crash Course in College Planning, a free information session designed to facilitate a smooth transition from high school to college, will be held Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 6 p.m. in Kent State Stark’s Main Hall Auditorium, 6000 Frank Avenue NW in Jackson Township. This event is intended for students preparing to attend any higher education institution and is not limited to Kent State Stark.
Get Started: A Crash Course in College Planning will guide the process of choosing the right college by breaking down preferences, needs, resources, academic program offerings, athletics, scholarships and other aspects that give the student the best chance for a successful college career. Session topics include how to choose a major; the typical college class; the right time to apply for college; what to look for in a college; and how to get scholarships, among others. Light refreshments will be served.
This informative program will equip high school students with the correct questions to ask when they attend the upcoming Stark County College Fair, to be held on Tuesday, Oct. 4, from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Canton Memorial Civic Center.
To make a reservation for Get Started: A Crash Course in College Planning, visit www.kent.edu/stark/get-started or contact Kristin Hill at 330-244-3289 or khill11@kent.edu.