Albert Wisner Public Library hosts college programs for teens during October

| 04 Oct 2018 | 05:27

    WARWICK — The Albert Wisner Public Library will offer a series of college readiness programs for teens during October.
    Registration is required for each event. Register in person or by phone at (845) 986-1047 ext. 3.
    Online registration is available for “All About College Admissions & Financial Aid” and “How to Write an Outstanding College Application Essay” only.
    Admission is free.
    All About College Admissions and Financial Aid
    Wednesday, Oct. 10
    6:30 to 7:45 p.m.
    Demystify the daunting college admissions and financial aid processes and gain insight to this complex and stressful experience.
    Some of the topics covered: College search and the importance of finding the right fit, the application process, managing deadlines, and more.
    Presented by Elizabeth Levine from Signature College Counseling of Central Valley. Open to high school students and parents.
    How to Write an Outstanding College Application Essay
    Tuesday, Oct. 16
    6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
    Stuck on what to write about? Learn the tips and tricks you need to write your best application essay ever in this one hour lecture with Jill Mante. No rough draft required!
    College Application Essay Workshop: One-on One Help
    Tuesdays, Oct. 23 and 30
    Sign up at the Help Desk or call to make your appointment.
    Get one-on-one help with one of the toughest steps in the college application process. Bring your rough draft with you to the first session and Jill Mante will help you shape it into an essay you can be proud of. In the second session, you’ll fine tune your edited draft to finish your essay.
    For more information, contact Albert Wisner Library Teen Librarian Dianne Aimone at daimone@rcls.org or (845) 986-1047 ext. 3.