Please Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all Destination College Workshops will be held at the Spring Creek Campus Conference Center (SCC), 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway, in Plano.
Additional workshops may be added to the schedule. Please check back periodically for updates.
Spring 2010 Programs
Exploring Majors: How to Choose
***Thank you for your interest. Due to an overwhelming response, capacity has been reached for this program.***
What do you plan to major in? Do you know what your choices are? When it comes to selecting a major, many students are uncertain about how to make the right decision. This workshop will provide you with a plan on how to match majors with your interests and career plans, and how to find the best colleges for those majors.
Destination College: The Parent Workshop
***Thank you for your interest. Due to an overwhelming response, capacity has been reached for this program.***
This popular workshop will provide parents with the essentials of planning and preparing for their students’ college experience. The fast-paced sessions, presented by a variety of speakers, will cover topics such as timelines, choosing colleges, applying to college, and paying for college. Join us for an entertaining and informative evening. Dinner will be provided. Attendees will receive a copy of the 2010 Parent Resource Guide.
Princeton Review: SAT/ACT Mini-Assessment
10 a.m. – noon, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010
Preston Ridge Campus (PRC) Event Center,
9700 Wade Blvd., Frisco
Take the Princeton Review Assessment which is a combination of questions representing the SAT and ACT. By using this tool, students can determine which test is better suited for them. Princeton Review representatives will explain the differences between the tests.
Collin College Pre-admission Partnerships: Transferring to Universities
6:00-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Representatives from each of Collin's pre-admission partner colleges/universities will provide information about their program's benefits, the application process, financial aid, scholarships, and ways to prepare for college. The partners will meet parents and students during individual breakout sessions and host browsing/information tables. Collin will also host advising and admission browsing/information tables.
From High School to College: A Time of Transition for Students and Parents
6:30-8 p.m., Tuesday, March 9, 2010
The transition from high school to college represents a new road in your child's life. For many students, this significant milestone symbolizes the beginning of independence as they separate from their parents and begin their journey into adulthood. As is true with any change, this passage will require adjustment on the part of the college bound student as well as their parents. Join Collin College's Counseling staff as they take you along this path and show you some tools to use in navigating the terrain.
How to Apply for Financial Aid
6:30-8 p.m., Thursday, March 25, 2010
Central Park Campus (CPC) Conference Center,
2200 W. University Drive, McKinney
How do I apply? Am I eligible? Get help in sorting out the facts from the myths. This workshop will introduce you to financial aid concepts such as the different types of aid, eligibility, the application process, and more.
SAT Practice Test: Part I of II of National Testing Day
9:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Saturday, March 27, 2010
Central Park Campus (CPC) Conference Center,
2200 W. University Drive, McKinney
Hosted by Princeton Review-Join thousands of students across the country and take a practice SAT with us on National Testing Day. Students will need to bring pencils and a calculator. This practice test is FREE!
Getting Started at Collin College: For New Collin Students
6:30-8:00 p.m., Thursday, April 8, 2010
Are you planning on attending Collin College in the summer or fall 2010? If so, this workshop walks you through each step of the process to get started, from admissions to testing to advising. Representatives from various student services departments will be available to answer your individual questions.
***If you are viewing a printed Destination College brochure, there is an error listing this workshop as being held on Tuesday, April 8. The actual event will take place on Thursday, April 8. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.***
Scores Back Session: Part II of II of National Testing Day
10 a.m. -noon, Saturday, April 10, 2010
Central Park Campus (CPC) Conference Center,
2200 W. University Drive, McKinney
Hosted by Princeton Review-Come pick up your results and learn about the test you took. We’ll also show you some of our proven test-taking strategies. Parents and Students welcome. Students do not have to attend Part I to attend Part II.
There is no fee to attend, but registration is required for all events.
Please email destinationcollege@collin.edu or call 972.377.1772.
Would you like to have college-readiness workshops presented at your school or organization?
If you work with high school students and/or parents who would benefit from learning about how to plan and prepare for college, contact Destination College to arrange for a workshop to be presented at your site.
