Summer Seminar

GEAR UP

SMART Academy for parents & students

Weekend Agenda
Friday, June 21
Bundy Auditorium

Saturday, June 22
Bradley Multipurpose Room

6:30pm.........Sign In & sit a spell

credit you and your student GEAR UP scholarship points.

Be sure to sign-in so we can accurately

9:10am...........Welcome back & raring to go 9:30am........Out of High School & in to College 10:25am.........Whats it really like in college? 11:20am.........Lunch & Learn 12:05pm........Money Matters in College & Beyond 1:00pm...........What do you think? 1:50pm............Which one-ACT or SAT? 2:30pm...........See you later

6:45pm.........Minute with Mike 6:46pm.........Research & Reflection with Reggie 7:00pm........Parent Panel & Student Stories
This is a real treat for parents & students, alike. Our panel is prepared to answer your questions about their experiences with college. These Lancaster County members eagerly agreed to share: Parent Panel David & Linda Blackwell Shiree Car ter Richard Pringle Adrienna Witherspoon Student Panel Kiara Alvarenga, Nor th Greenville University Abbey Faulkenberry, College of Charleston Chris Harris, USC-Lancaster Carly Strickland, College of Charleston

What youll know after this

Out of High School & In to College
Parents & students will hear about the impor tant things to finish up high school and head off to college. Pam Skiles, from AJHS guidance will share what it takes to get out of high school and Rob Dellibovi from Winthrop University will share what it takes to get into college.

Whats it really like in college?

Parents will head to room 120 & find out what pro, Laura Humphries, knows about how students make the transition from teenager to adult. Students will head to room 121 & hear from 2 college students, Kiara Alvarenga, Nor th Greenville University, & Carly Strickland, College of Charleston. They will share how their personal experience about becoming a college student & being more independent.

Lunch & Learn

Well all gather back in the Multipurpose room. As you come in, grab a boxed lunch and find a seat. While finishing up, Reggie Lowery will provide a brief overview of the GEAR UP scholarship disbursement process.

Money Matters in College & Beyond

Charmaine Lewis from South Carolina State Credit Union will share some information parents & students need to know about making healthy financial decisions and even strategies to make it easier.

What do you think?

Parents - Well share some of the hidden costs associated with college. Students - There are lots of different things that happen around town and we want to know what you think.

Which One-ACT or SAT?

Figure out which is the best college entrance test to showcase your strengths. Then sign up & snap your pic...GEAR UP will take care of the rest.

Out of High School

and into College

Out of High School

and into College

Out of High School

and into College

Out of High School

and into College

Out of High School

and into College

Into College
and out of high school

Into College
and out of high school

Into College
and out of high school

Into College
and out of high school

Into College
and out of high school

Into College
and out of high school

Into College
and out of high school

Whats it really like?

Parents

Whats it really like?

Parents

Whats it really like?

Parents

Whats it really like?

Parents

Whats it really like?

Parents

Whats it really like?

Parents

Whats it really like?

Parents

Whats it really like?

Parents

Whats it really like?

Parents

Whats it really like?

Parents

Whats it really like?

Parents

Whats it really like?

Parents

Lunch & Learn

GEAR UP Scholarship Disbursement Overview

Lunch & Learn

GEAR UP Scholarship Disbursement Overview

Lunch & Learn

GEAR UP Scholarship Disbursement Overview

Lunch & Learn

GEAR UP Scholarship Disbursement Overview

Lunch & Learn

GEAR UP Scholarship Disbursement Overview

Lunch & Learn

GEAR UP Scholarship Disbursement Overview

Lunch & Learn

GEAR UP Scholarship Disbursement Overview

Lunch & Learn

GEAR UP Scholarship Disbursement Overview

Money Matters
in College & Beyond

Money Matters
in College & Beyond

Money Matters
in College & Beyond

Money Matters
in College & Beyond

What do you think?

Parents

What do you think?

Parents

What do you think?

Parents

What do you think?

Parents

What do you think?

Parents

What do you think?

Parents

What do you think?

Parents

ACT or SAT
Which is right for you?