IH PTSA College & Career Planning Webinars 
 

Issaquah High PTSA partners with outstanding college application advisors and business leaders to provide guidance on college applications and career pursuits.  

Specifically, on this web page, you will find taped recordings, slides, and useful links from our COLLEGE Webinars on Essay Writing, College Decisions and Applications Guidance, and Paying for College, as well as CAREER Webinars on Resume and Interview Skills, and Starting and Growing a Business or Non-Profit.  Questions, email Tracie Kinsley, at IHPTSACCP@gmail.com.

College Planning 101 Webinar (June 2023)
What is FAFSA?  Should your student take the SATs?  If so, when?  All these and more are covered by IH PTSA Guest Presenter Edana Peacock at our College Planning 101 Webinar.  
 
Click HERE for the Recorded Webinar.  The passcode is 4b4cH+$2 
Running Start Informational Webinar (March 2023)
Running Start is an optional program where 11th and 12th grade students can drive to a local college and take college courses during school hours (in place of AP courses).   Speakers: Jane Berry from Bellevue College (0-22:30 min), IHS Counselors Rachel Auffant & Hilde Tzemos (22:30 min to 48:30), and our student panel, Sienna, Rama, and  Madi (48:30 to 1:14:41).
 
Click HERE for the Recorded Webinar  The passcode is @Rja!LU9 
Trade, Technical, and Career Running Start - Recorded Webinar (Winter 2022)

College Planning Webinar - Trade, Technical Careers, & Running Start. Featured Speakers: Renton Tech College, Lake Washington Tech College, Bellevue College, discussing certifications, AA and AAS-T degrees, work/internship opportunities, including culinary, medical tech, automotive, welding. Slide Show.

Applying to Colleges 2022 - Recorded Webinar (Fall 2021)

While the webinar is from Fall 2021, the advice by Cynthia Seidel, with On Course College Consulting, about applying for colleges remains the same this year, except for the first section "Covid-19 Impact." Watch this webinar to learn what Colleges care about, Building a college list, Selecting a major, Affordability, and Junior/Senior Year timelines.

Included in webinar: Recorded Webinar,  PDF Slides and Additional Webinar Resources. 

ESSAY WRITING Webinars:
 
Seven Secrets for a Great College Essay - Advice from College Consultant: Taped Webinar (Spring 2022)
    • Watch an okay essay evolve into a stand-out essay, and in the process learn the stages of essay writing, from idea generation to final product 
    • Presented by Barak Rosenbloom, founder of Issaquah-based Essay Mentors

Essay Writing Advice from Admissions Counselors (Spring 2021): Taped Webinar and Slides. 

    • Insight and advice on how to write essays for college applications
    • Presented by ARROW Admissions Counselors
      • Lisa Hanson, Seton Hall University
      • Nhien Quach, University of New Hampshire
      • Ruth Schauble, Whitworth University 

Useful Links on Essay Writing (open links in separate tab) 

PAYING FOR COLLEGE Webinar:

Paying For College Without Going Broke: Taped Webinar and Slides.

  • Key information on financial aid, scholarships, the student/family expected contribution, and other financial considerations for families with college-bound students.
  • Presented by Paula Bishop, CPA.
  • Visit Paula’s web site: PaulaBishop.com. 

COLLEGE DECISIONS and APPLICATION GUIDANCE 

College Application Orientation-Parent Information Session (June 2020):

  • Advice on where and how many colleges to apply to, how to prepare for the application process, how to apply for financial aid and scholarships, and other important college-related topics.
  • Presented by Sally Fouché, former College Consultant.
  • Useful links to Junior/Senior Timeline, SAT/ACT test dates, College List Builder, etc. 

 Note: Video runs1 hour, 45 minutes; here’s a viewing guide / time marker:

Topic

Slide #

Time marker

Introduction

0

0:00-5:50

Overview and Resources

1-6

5:50

Timeline

7

10:15

Deadlines/ Application Pools

8

12:47

The College Search (finding schools to apply to)

11

25:05

College App Package

42

1:02:56

SAT/ACT Testing

47

1:11:19

Financial Aid Overview

65

1:26:54

RESUME AND INTERVIEW SKILLS PRESENTED BY MICROSOFT RECRUITERS 

START AND GROW A BUSINESS OR NON-PROFIT: Taped Webinar and Slides.

  • Advice for entrepreneurs interested in starting a new business or non-profit or growing an existing one.
  • Also great for those considering pursuing a major or career in business.
  • Presented by Kim Guarino Bulgar. Kim is a successful entrepreneur, marketing consultant to both businesses and non-profits, and adjunct professor at Georgetown University, Johns Hopkins University, and George Mason University.

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