FSYF Annual College Workshop for Parents and Teens (Grades 9 - 12)

When
Saturday, October 15, 2016
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location
Oakwood Falls Church - State Room
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FSYF Member Registration Fee – $15.00
Non-Member Registration Fee – $30.00

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FSYF Annual College Workshop for Parents and Teens (Grades 9 - 12)

Date: Saturday, October 15, 2016

Time: 10 am - 2 pm

Location: Oakwood Falls Church: State Room

Address: 501 Roosevelt Blvd, Falls Church VA, 22044

Fee: (fee includes lunch;pricing is per-person)

FSYF Members: $15 per person

Non-Members: $30 per person

Speakers:

Rebecca Grappo, International Educational Consultant, Veteran of Foreign Service Life and founder of RNG International.

Find out more about Becky at www.rnginternational.com

Description:

The annual workshop is for parents and teens in grades 9 - 12. This workshop addresses the essay writing process, issues that arise from experiencing an international childhood,and how students can incorporate their overseas experiences as they prepare for the college search & application process. This is a rare opportunity to speak with Becky Grappo and have your questions answered in person!

Topics to include:

How to incorporate Foreign Service experiences into an effective essay
What are admissions officers looking for
How important is the essay?
Can a student use an essay for multiple applications?
Interrupted curriculum & extra-curriculars
teacher recommendations
essay topics
IB vs AP
Planning college visits from overseas
Testing
When to apply early decision
State residency
Planning a gap year, and more....

Come with Questions and Leave with Answers!

This event is very popular and will fill quickly. Register Soon!

Foreign Service Youth Foundation (FSYF)

PO Box 50663 Arlington, VA 22205

703.731.2960

Foreign Service Youth Foundation

P.O. Box 50663

Arlington, VA 22205

703.731.2960

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