On Saturday, June 15, SEEDS hosted its annual College Day. Rising College Scholars seniors attended, as did nearly 50 SEEDS graduates and their families. Each year, this day is an opportunity for our families to learn more about the college admissions process through a panel and series of smaller discussions, as well as meet representatives from institutions across the country. Thanks to the more than 50 schools who were represented at the event, as well as to the following individuals for hosting breakout sessions for students and families.
Paying for College: Financial Aid 101
Brian Berry, Director of Financial Aid – Rutgers University
Ariel Matos, Assistant Director Multicultural Admissions – College of New Jersey
Parent Knows Best: Providing Support During the Admissions Process
Yajaira Pons, Asst. Director of Diversity Initiative – Stevens Institute of Technology
Courtney Vaughn, Director of Diversity Recruitment – Elon University
Parent Perspective: What’s in a Student’s Application?
Howard Singer, Associate Director of Admissions – Boston College
Thriving at a “PWI” as a Student of Color
Windsor Jordan, Sr. Asst. Dean and Dir of Multicultural Recruitment– Swarthmore College
Courting Your College: How to Demonstrate Interest
Mike Mansuy, Senior Assistant Dean – Davidson College
Behind the Scenes of the College Admissions Process
Jody Gore, Asst. Director of Admissions – University of Michigan
Yulia Korovikov, Asst. Director of Undergraduate Admissions – Columbia University
Making College Affordable: Financial Aid Wisdom
Natalie Fischer, Admissions Counselor – Johns Hopkins University
Colby McCarthy, Director of Financial Aid – Drew University
Writing a Stellar College Essay
Kayon Ellis, Admissions Counselor, MIT
Tara Kalinisan, Assistant Director of Admissions – Smith College
Testing: More than a Number
Ryan Walsh – Sr. Asst. Director of Admission – Colorado College
