Senior High School & Beyond Plan Help Sessions

When: 

During both 1st & 2nd lunch periods

Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Wednesday, February 9,2022

Where: 

College & Career Center, Room 2108
Sign up here 

Contact us: 

e: ihscollegeandcareer@issaquah.wednet.edu
p: (425) 837-6003
w: https://sites.google.com/site/issaquahhsccc/

Upcoming Virtual College Rep Visits for December 8, 2021

 

When: 

Wednesday, December 8, 2021
9:30a - Warner Pacific University

11:30a - Washington State University

Where: 

College & Career Center, Room 2108, or:

Warner Pacific: Join Zoom Call

Washington State University: Join Zoom Call

Contact us: 

e: ihscollegeandcareer@issaquah.wednet.edu
p: (425) 837-6003
w: https://sites.google.com/site/issaquahhsccc/

U.S. Service Academy Liaison Visits

When: 

Tuesday, November 23
1st. Lunch (11:20-11:55am): U.S. Military Academy 
2nd Lunch (12:45-1:20pm): U.S. Naval Academy

Where: 

College & Career Center, Room 2108, or 
Virtually: https://issaquah-wednet-edu.zoom.us/j/85231769188

Contact us: 

e: ihscollegeandcareer@issaquah.wednet.edu
p: (425) 837-6003
w: https://sites.google.com/site/issaquahhsccc/

VIRTUAL VISIT DAYS (UW)

A series of events on Zoom, with live Q&A with faculty, advisors, and current students. Open to prospective undergraduate students of any age and their families, teachers, counselors, and advisors. Learn about UW’s top-ranked undergraduate programs from the faculty leading the charge, hear from academic advisors that support our students along their way, and ask current students why they chose UW Environment and how they’re involved in creative problem-solving. 

Which UW Environment major is right for me?
Join our pre-major advisor Barbara for an overview of undergraduate programs and learn about all the amazing opportunities in our College from current students.
» Wednesday, June 9 – 4-5 PM PT
» Tuesday, June 2 – 5-6 PM PT

Environmental Studies
Sean McDonald and Kristi Straus will introduce you to this highly interdisciplinary major, one of our sustainability classes, and the year-long capstone internship completed by each student in this major. Eli Wheat will take you on a virtual tour of the UW Farm, located right on the UW Seattle campus, where he researches sustainable farming practices alongside current students.
» Thursday, July 8 – 3-4 PM PT

Marine Sciences
Intrigued by the watery world? Join us to learn about marine plastics pollution from Randie Bundy and watch her demonstrate why density matters. Jackie Padilla-Gamiño will show you the lab kits she sent to students’ homes during the pandemic so they could conduct their own experiments on the growth of sea anemones in different conditions. This is a great chance to meet faculty & ask advisors your questions about our #1 ranked Oceanography program, our newest major in Marine Biology as well as our Fisheries major.
» Tuesday, July 13 – 1-2 PM PT

Engineering
Meet faculty and advisors that will answer all your questions about the only engineering degree at UW outside of the College of Engineering. Take a virtual tour of the paper lab with Anthony DiChiara to see how sustainable and renewable products are made. Heidi Gough will take you on a virtual tour of her on-campus research station studying how poplar trees can clean industrial waste from soil and then be turned into biofuel- no fossils required!
» Thursday, July 22 – 3-4 PM PT

Ecology & Conservation
Interested in saving forests and wildlife? How about marine ecosystems and food webs that humans rely on? Join us to meet Monika Moskal and learn about how she’s using lasers to measure forest vegetation. Chelsea Wood will introduce you to parasites, a key part of marine food webs, and offer tips on how to enjoy sushi without getting sick. Academic advisors will be there to answer all your questions about our ecology and conservation-focused undergrad programs.
» Thursday, August 12 – 3-4 PM PT

Earth Sciences
If rocks, geology, weather and climate change are your jam you won’t want to miss this session. You’ll meet Juliet Crider who will show you that Deception Pass’s geology is unexpected upside down. Kat Huybers will give you a sneak peek into the study of atmospheric sciences. Academic advisors will be there to answer all your questions about our earth science-focused undergrad programs.
» Wednesday, August 25 – 3-4 PM PT

For more information and to register click HERE.

WASHINGTON WEDNESDAYS (UW)

A series of live webinars on the application process at the University of Washington.

Meet the UW - Seattle, Tacoma & Bothell campuses

Wednesday, June 30 – 5-6 PM PT
Description: The University of Washington is a multi-campus university in Seattle, Tacoma and Bothell, as well as a world-class academic medical center. Join us to learn more about what each campus has in common including programs, degrees, school spirit and more! We'll also review what makes each campus unique, including our application differences, too.

Maximizing your college search
Wednesday, July 7 – 5-6 PM PT
Description: Not sure where to begin your college search? Let us help. This session will review free college planning tools, share guidance from counseling colleagues on the high school side along with UW admissions counselors.

Writing your UW essays
Wednesday, July 14 – 5-6 PM PT
Description: Learn more about the University of Washington writing section of the application. Get helpful tips on writing your UW essays!

Running Start (and other dual enrollment programs) and the UW application
Wednesday, July 21 – 5-6 PM PT
Description: Join the Office of Admissions, along with advising colleagues as we walk through the application process and how to best prepare for your intended major (if you have one).

Admission to majors
Wednesday, July 28 – 5-6 PM PT
Description: There are three types of majors at the UW. Learn more about admission to each and how you can reflect your academic interests on your Coalition application.

Applying to the UW Honors Program
Wednesday, August 4 – 5-6 PM PT
Description: Learn more about applying to the UW Honors Program. What makes the program unique? What makes the strongest candidates? We'll cover it all and answer your questions.

Presentación de admisión en español
Wednesday, August 11 – 5-6 PM PT
Description: Obtenga más información sobre el proceso de admisión y los recursos de ayuda financiera en la Universidad de Washington, así como los servicios comunitarios y apoyo disponible a través de la Oficina de Asuntos Minoritarios y Diversidad.

Freshman application review at the UW
Wednesday, August 18 – 5-6 PM PT
Description: Join the University of Washington Office of Admissions for a panel discussing the factors we consider for freshman admission and what holistic review means at the UW.

Admissions counselor AMA
Wednesday, August 25 – 5-6 PM PT
Description: Have questions about applying to the University of Washington? Join UW admissions counselors to learn more about how you can become a Husky.

For more information and to register for an event go to https://admit.washington.edu/visit/events/.

SHADES OF PURPLE EVENTS (UW)

Shades of Purple is a one-day student conference for American Indian/Alaska Native and underrepresented minority high school seniors (Class of 2022) in Washington who are interested in attending the University of Washington in Seattle. This includes the following underrepresented minority groups: Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (Melanesian, Micronesian, Polynesian, etc.), and Southeast Asian (Vietnamese, Lao, Khmer, Hmong, Mien, Burmese, etc.).

• Thursday, July 15 – 1:30-4:30 PM PT
• Tuesday, July 20 – 10:00 AM-1:00 PM PT
• Tuesday, August 3 – 10:00 AM-1:00 PM PT
• Thursday, August 5 – 1:30-4:30 PM PT
• Monday, August 9 – 1:30-4:30 PM PT
• Wednesday, August 11 – 1:30-4:30 PM PT
• Friday, August 13 – 10:00 AM-1:00 PM PT

For more information and to register click HERE.

SUIT UP FOR SENIOR YEAR SERIES

Suit Up for Senior Year series  

PLU is offering a webinar series for all rising seniors regardless of college plans on Thursdays throughout June. The webinars will be led by their admission counselor experts and is designed to help you feel confident going into your college search and to make sure you’re putting your best self forward in the application and scholarship process.

Take a look at the topics below – pick the ones that most interest you and save the date. 

The College Search Process: Where do I start?
Thursday, June 3rd from 3:00-4:00pm PST
How do you choose a college? How do you pick the right type of school? What questions should you be asking to narrow down your search and how do you finally decide where to apply? These questions and more are common ones we hear at the beginning of the college search process. This process can be overwhelming and daunting, and our goal is that after you join this webinar you will know where to start!

What is The Difference: Public or Private Universities
Thursday, June 10th from 3:00-4:00 pm PST
We hear “I cannot afford a private school” or “what is the point of a private school” all the time – and there are certainly a lot of myths and truths out there regarding differences between public and private universities! Join this webinar to learn more about the difference between public and private education, why you should consider both, and ask us any questions you have about broadening your college search!

College Applications: Tips & Tricks
Thursday, June 17th from 3:00-4:00pm PST
This webinar will cover everything related to a 4-year university or college application and how it is viewed through the eyes of a college admission professional. We’ll talk about things you can do to stand out from the crowd and help you answer questions like: What classes should I be taking in high school? What experiences are important? Will my bad grade in one class ruin my chances of getting into my dream college? What should I write my essay about and how will I stand out? Join us to learn the ins and outs of your college search process and how to succeed.

Financial Aid & Scholarships: Paying for College
Thursday, June 24th from 3:00-4:00pm PST
Whether or not you have a plan on how to pay for college, this webinar will be helpful for students and families who are nervous or even unsure about paying for college. We will define financial aid terms and talk about the difference in grants, scholarships, and loans. We will also offer up some tips for starting to look for scholarships even before your senior year!

Students and their families can register here!

https://www.plu.edu/admission/important-dates/suit-up/