Glenbard West College Night

Welcome to Glenbard West’s College Night 2026!

 This event is designed to support students and families as they begin or continue the college planning process. College Night offers an overview of key topics - including admissions timelines, financial aid basics, and next steps in planning - presented during the main session and more focused breakout sessions. 

College Night is an annual opportunity for juniors, seniors, and their families to learn about the college search and application process, financial aid basics, and how to navigate post-secondary planning. Whether you’re just starting or are well into the process, this event aims to provide practical information and resources to support your decision-making.

Materials from the event are provided below so you can review or revisit any part of the evening at your convenience. 

In the main session video below, our presenters walked through timelines, key considerations for college planning, and how to get the most out of this year’s process.

Main session - Julie Nelson, Xavier University

(previously recorded February 2025)

College Night Breakout Sessions Slide Deck (February 2026)

The Breakout sessions dive deeper into specific areas of the college planning process - from financial aid strategies to application timelines and tools.