Upcoming College Planning Events and Resources
We have announced several valuable college planning events and resources for students and families. These events focus on affordable college options and practical guidance for the admissions process.
Key Upcoming Events
September 28th - Class of 2026 This online session will cover CSU and UC admissions processes, college visit preparation, and current events affecting college admissions. Class of 2027 students (11th graders) are also welcome to attend.
October 11th - Dual Event Day
10:00 AM: Boise State University presentation at the Family Life Center
11:00 AM: Christian College Fair hosted by NACAP (North American Coalition for Admission Professionals) featuring 15-20 Christian schools in the cathedral concourse
October 14th - Lakewood City College Fair Over 70 colleges will be present at this fair in Lakewood, with scholarship opportunities available. No pre-registration required.
October 22nd - Lakewood Workshop A comprehensive workshop covering the college admissions process, costs, Common App, UC applications, FAFSA, and grade-level specific preparation. Topics will include loan forgiveness changes under current administration policies and the digital SAT.
October 25th - College Affordability Presentation This Family Life Center event will address "What will college cost?", "Can I afford college?", and feature discussions on five affordable colleges versus five unaffordable ones, plus FAFSA considerations.
College Tours
Several college visit opportunities are scheduled:
The DC trip is expected to fill quickly, with several signups already confirmed.
How to Get Involved
All events can be found with RSVP options at westa-eep.org under the "Events" section. The organization encourages families to:
Subscribe to ourr YouTube channel
Follow our social media accounts
Attend events to maintain strong community partnerships
Bring friends to expand the program's reach
Program Resources
The website also provides access to:
SAT prep information
College checklists
Homework club and language lab details
Career resources and mentoring opportunities
Alumni resources
We emphasize affordable college options and practical, time-sensitive guidance for families navigating the college admissions process. Events are designed to be informative while addressing current changes in college funding and admissions policies.
For more information and to RSVP for events, visit https://www.westa-eep.org/events
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