1. It’s All About You: How to Write a Personal Statement
What is a personal statement? Will you even need one? Most universities require it as part of their admissions application. This is also a key component to determining your eligibility for many scholarships. Come find out how to write one!
Presented by: Karen Wong, Co-Coordinator, Puente Program at Skyline College

2. Free $$ the FAFSFA Way
With the cost of higher education continuing to rise, the ability to continue education beyond high school may seem beyond your reach. Despite what you may have heard, the process of applying for financial aid is not difficult! Join us in taking your first steps on the journey to financial assistance.
Presented by: Luanne Buchman, Edfund

3. Choosing a Career Path
Information will be given to access resources such as the Skyline College Career Center in picking a major. Hear from various students from different career paths and how they decided to follow their goal. Presentations will be given from departments such as: Respiratory Therapy, Nursing, Business, Cosmetology, Automotive, and Athletics.
Presented by: Virginia Padron, Career Center

4. Can You See Yourself at a UC such as UC Berkeley or UCLA?
Learn how to explore your academic interests, prepare academically for
college, apply to schools, and finance your education. Decide which colleges best fit your academic goals.
Presented by: Erica Quintor, Regional Admissions Office, UC San Diego

5. Overcoming Fears in Math
Have you ever heard that some people “just aren’t good at math?” Do you have “mathphobia”? Come and hear from others who felt just like you and how they overcame this fear.
Presented by: Skyline College MESA Program

6. Skyline Shines
Skyline College provides a strong foundation for students looking to progress to advanced academic degrees and also offers vocational training and certificates in many different and much-needed areas of employment. To find out more about our college, please join our information session.
Presented by: Linda Van Sciver, Counseling Department

7 . San Francisco State University - The City’s University
“San Francisco State University is one of the nation’s leading public urban universities. Promoting respect for scholarship, freedom, and human diversity, the University’s faculty and administration encourage students to ignore traditional barriers. Here students can design their own majors take part in research projects with senior faculty, collaborate with classmates, and learn by helping people solve real-life problems.” - SFSU.
Presented by: Dr. Frieda Lee, Director, San Francisco State University Outreach

8. Transfer Power
Learn all about what it takes to transfer from a community college to any California State University, University of California, or independent college. Find out about Guaranteed Transfer Programs, scholarships and financial aid for transfer students. Taught by the Transfer Center Coordinator, this course will help you discover great transfer opportunities, take the right courses, and pick the university that will be best for you.
Presented by: Linda-Rosa Corazon, Transfer Center at Skyline College

9. Transitioning From High School to College
Transitioning from the high school environment to college is one of the biggest challenges you’ll have to face. Students will leave with an awareness and understanding of the importance of a sense of self, respect, and acceptance.
Presented by: Silvia Cervantes, Sarah Figueroa, Dan Radovich, Danny Robles, Leo Rosales, and Javier Valencia, Skyline College students

10. Parents Workshop
Presented by:
Sherri Hancock, Dean of Student Services
Pablo Gonzales, EOPS/CARE/CalWORKs Services Coordinator

11. The Transformational Power of Dreams: What Will You Become?
Everybody has dreams; dreams of becoming famous, rich and successful. In this workshop, you will learn the tools that can help you lay the foundation upon which you can build your life. Remember that when you choose to pursue your dreams, it is not what you may achieve, or what you may conquer that will give meaning and significance to your life, but what you will become in the process. Great workshop for students and parents to attend.
Presented by: Pablo Gonzales, EOPS/CARE/CalWORKs Services Coordinator

12. Cash for College
Specifically geared for high school seniors, this session will inform you on how to apply for financial aid so you can fund your educational goal. During this session you will learn about the FAFSA, the deadlines associated with the Cal Grants, and other financial aid sources. Participants will have the opportunity to win a $1000 scholarship from the Cash for College campaign.
Presented by: Luanne Buchman, Edfund