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College Admissions 101" at Darien Library

This spring, Darien Library will host a new series for students of all ages and their families: "College Admissions 101: Resources for Families," a two-part panel series during the month of April.

There are so many things to consider during the college application process -- the essay, the interview, SATs, and finding ways to stand out among all the rest. The panel discussions will offer many tips to help with preparation.

The Admissions Process

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Thursday, April 1 at 7 p.m.

Learn tips and tricks for mastering the college application process, get ideas for gap year options, and hear ideas about using social media marketing to enhance applications.

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Featuring:

Lindsay Slattum, Associate Director of Undergraduate Admission, Fairfield University

Paul Ribeiro, Director of Guidance, Darien High School

Kristin White, author of "The Complete Guide to the Gap Year"

Stephanie Klein Wassink, Principal, Winning Applications, LLC

Advice for Student Athletes

Thursday, April 22 at 7 p.m.

Find out about how the highlight reel works, what student athletes need to know before sending in their applications, and what advice current college athletes have for high school students.

Featuring:

John Keleher, Director of Athletics, Darien Public Schools

Mo Minicus, Darien High School Boys Field Hockey Coach

Kelly Vegliante, Darien High School assistant coach and parent of a college athlete

Mary Bennett, parent of college athletes

Stephanie Janasiewicz, varsity soccer player, Purchase College

James Wyper, varsity runner, Yale University

Both programs will be held in the Library's Community Room. A question-and-answer period will follow each panel presentation. Refreshments will be served.

For questions, please call 203-669-5225.

Darien Library is located at 1441 Post Road, Darien, Conn.

For more information, visit darienlibrary.org or 203-655-1234.

 

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