RSVP Sept 19: Virtual PrepConnect | Panel Discussions – Admissions Networking Event

The Topics – Panel Discussion

Moderator
Michael McShane
Director of National Research at EdChoice
Editor of New and Better Schools

Private School Admissions – Prep Success Roadmap: Holistic Admissions & Finding the Right Fit

Is your child admissions-ready? Get a clear picture of the private school landscape. In this panel, you will discover what a holistic admissions process is, what to consider in choosing the right fit schools, how to successfully prepare for admissions processes, and information that you may not have thought of which will help you with a preparation success roadmap.

Single Gender vs CoEd Schools ~ Benefits or Limitations?

Many parents wonder if a CoEd or single-gender school is the better option for their child. In this panel, families will hear from CoEd and single-gender private schools, parents, and alumni. Learn the advantages and limitations of each, and what to consider when researching school options and making that decision for your child.

Boarding School Advantages ~ Why it’s worth considering

Many families wonder if a day school or boarding school option is a better fit for their child. Others wonder if their child is ready to be away from home to attend school. In this panel you will hear the advantages of boarding schools and why it’s worth considering, what to consider when exploring boarding school options and answers to some questions you likely already have.

Top 10 Interview Questions for Students & Parents ~ The Insider Scoop

Develop future-forward life skills. Admissions interviews are an important part of the private school application process and one that causes many families a significant amount of stress. How does storytelling, transparency, and self-awareness play a role in relieving anxieties and exploring right fit school options? In this panel, you will hear some of the top questions that private schools ask during the interviews, how character strengths and EQ skills support how students authentically stand out at the interview, and more!

American Prep Schools ~ Pathway to US Colleges?

Some students and families know early on that a US College/University may be in that child’s future and some are entertaining this pathway as a new option. In this panel you will hear from some US Prep schools, learn how these schools prepare students for the transition to a US College /University, and you’ll hear important information to know when considering cross border options.

Financing Private School – Scholarships, Financial Aid and Tax breaks

You’ve narrowed down the schools of interest or are just starting the journey of exploring private school options and you are wondering how to finance your child’s education. Affordability and financing a child’s education often brings many questions but there are also different options to consider. In this panel, you will learn about scholarships, financing, tax breaks, and other funding options.

Joanna Severino

Joanna is the Founder & President of PREPSKILLS and the US College Expo. Joanna has been an educator for over 25 years, helping students to excel in achieving important milestones in education. For many Canadian families, applying to private schools and US colleges can be daunting. PREPSKILLS helps navigate this process by giving families the tools, resources and connections to maximize opportunities. Joanna created the US College Expo in Canada and PrepConnect events to help families explore their educational pathways. Education is really about resourcefulness. As a certified teacher and passionate mom-preneur (mother of 3 boys ages 15, 12, 9), Joanna is always looking for ways to ensure that students connect with these opportunities and get the valuable information they need to make informed decisions about education.

Samantha King

Sam is an Associate Faculty at Lakefield College School. She is a residential don for a house of 21 girls, grades 9-12, and from a large variety of countries around the world. Sam also teach history and geography, and she is a part of the social science faculty! Sam attended Havergal College from grades 7-12, and was a house captain in her final year.

Kevin Tan

Kevin is a recent UCLA Computer Science graduate currently working as a software engineer at the startup Raya. Kevin was given the opportunity to create his own course in 4th year and teach it. It was so popular that there was a waitlist for students to take it. The UCLA faculty were so impressed by the course, they made it a permanent course starting fall 2020. Kevin’s private school journey of “finding the right fit” led him from Pickering College to University of Toronto Schools (UTS) and then he transitioned back to Pickering College until grade 11. He then attended Neuchatel College in Switzerland for grade 12 while taking numerous AP exams offered at the college. Kevin was a previous PrepSkills student for both the SSAT and SAT prep. Outside of work, his hobbies include fitness, piano, and gaming