Scheduling Virtual Countdown to College Workshops NOW!
8th - 12th grade teens and parents invited
Daytime and evening workshops scheduled Aug - Nov and Jan – Mar
Potential Magazine is committed to helping teens reach their full potential.
The Countdown-to-College Workshop is a moderated panel format with representatives from 3-5 colleges and universities. Attendees leave this 90-minute workshop with:
• Insight into the College Admissions Process
• Scholarship opportunities for students
• 10 Tips to earn Scholarships
• Full understanding of the 3 areas that ACT scores impact
• ACT/SAT tips for improving scores
• Encouragement that practice and studying produces results
• Impacts of different real-life scenarios (missing deadlines, changing your mind, etc)
• Benefits of Community College attendance and dual-enrollment
• Importance of FAFSA and ways you can maximize your awards
What PARENTS are saying:
“Loved all the information—This event has us going in the right direction! My son is in 10th
grade, so the more I know, the better off we are going to be.”– Kristi Bise, Brewtech Magnet
School, 3 teens
“I enjoyed the informal feeling of the seminar and the recruiters being able to speak at a personal level. Very informative—especially the scholarship requirements.” – Alabama Christian Academy parent, 11th grader
“This was my first one—Bravo!” – Prattville High School parent, 8th grader
What SCHOOLS are saying:
“The two ‘Countdown to College’ workshops were so informative and as parents spread the
word, the attendance numbers grew—Potential Magazine has proven to be an invaluable
resource for me as a School Counselor. I highly recommend it for every educator and every
parent!”- Ms. Lydia Thigpen, Prattville High School Counselor
“My kids were blown away! This workshop helped our parents and students see more options
and get excited about them.” – Principal Chris Gambrill, Fairview High School
What’s Involved:
• College and university panelists, program coordination, and facilitation
• Media and press promotion of the event
• Event promotion in weekly eNewsletter
• Door prizes such as a 7” tablet and Starbucks Gift Cards
• Promotional kit with announcement suggestions
PROMOTIONAL KIT:
• Posters and Fliers
• Magazines
• College Organizers
• Promotional Announcements and Tips
WORKSHOP FEE IS $350 – GRANTS ARE AVAILABLE
Contact (334) 578-7810 or savanna@exploremedia.org for more information!