College Series Events 23-24

College Series: Upcoming Dates for 2023-2024

Tuesday - Friday,  August 29 - September 8, 2023
Parkway North High School English Classes (During Class)
"Applying to College 101"
Ms. Meyer will visit each senior English class to go over the basics of the college process. Students will learn more about Naviance, creating a college list, application types, transcript requests, letters of recommendations, and other tips and tricks to make the application process seamless. 

Monday, September 11, 2023 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Edgar M. Queeny County Park
** Parkway School District College Fair**
This annual college fair is a great opportunity to collect materials from multiple colleges and universities in a short period of time while giving students a chance to meet and talk with college admissions representatives in person. Students will need to register for the college fair prior to arrival at http://www.strivefair.com/. Although college fairs are generally focused towards juniors, seniors, and their parents, anyone is welcome to attend. As the date approaches, we will email a list of colleges and universities sending representatives to the fair, as well as suggestions on how to maximize your time at the college fair.

Starting on September 12 - March 15, 2023
Parkway North High School Counseling Office
"College Rep Visits"
Colleges will come visit in-person with juniors/seniors that are interested in learning more about their colleges. Sign up in Naviance to receive a pass to come visit and speak to the representative. Visits last between 30-45 minutes. Students are responsible for all work missed in class and should not come if there is a time sensitive event happening in class (quiz, test, etc.) Want to learn how to sign up or who is coming? Visit Naviance or follow these Rep Visit Instructions.

Saturday, September 23, 2023 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Harris Stowe State University - Emerson Performing Arts Building

** HBCU College Fair**
This annual college fair sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated Omicron Theta Omega Chapter. Gather information, network with peers and discover diverse educational opportunities available at Historically Black Colleges & Universities across the country.  Admission to the fair is free and no registration is required. You are encouraged to come prepared with questions and an open mind, ready to explore the possibilities.  Registration is not required to attend. 

Saturday, September 23, 2023 9:00am - 4:00 pm

McCluer North High School

** 6th Annual Scholarship Summit**
The purpose of the scholarship summit is to educate and equip St. Louis metropolitan high school students and their families with the knowledge and resources to obtain scholarships to attend an HBCU. The summit will consist of educational workshops for both students and parents, a lunchtime rally with prizes, an HBCU Experience panel, and a community fair with vendors and HBCU tables. See the summit schedule below. Register HERE.

Tuesday, October 24, 2023 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Parkway Central Commons
**Parkway School District Financial Aid 101"
Furthering your education is a major investment of time, effort and money.  With so much at stake, it is important to identify the best resources for planning and paying for college.  To help facilitate this event, a representative from the Student Financial Services office at Saint Louis University will provide an overview of the scholarship and aid process. Topics include information on types of aid, how to apply, and how to cover the remaining balance. They will also offer a timeline for students who don't know where to start in the financial aid process. 

Link to livestream

Link to recording (after the event concludes)

Sunday, October 29, 2023 1:00-4:00 pm
Saint Louis University – Simon Recreation Center
**National College Fair - St. Louis**
The annual national fair, hosted by the National Association of College Admission Counselors, is a great opportunity to collect materials from multiple colleges and universities in a short period of time while giving students a chance to meet and talk with college admissions representatives in person.  Students will need to register for the college fair prior to arrival here. A list of colleges registered to attend is available on the site, as well.  Please note that registration is still active, so the list of schools will grow in length as the date approaches.  Although college fairs are generally focused towards juniors, seniors, and their parents, anyone is welcome to attend.  

Wednesday, December 13, 2023 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Parkway Central High School Theater
**Parkway School District FAFSA Presentation - Senior Parents**
Similar to the "Financial Aid 101" presentation on October 24, this session also provides a brief overview of the scholarship and aid process, but will include specific information about filing the FAFSA. Families will walk away from this presentation prepared to file the FAFSA which is on track to launch in December.
- - - (This in-person event will also be livestreamed. A recording will be posted after the event)