DCPS Goes To College
Event Location: Virtual
Date: 05/19/2021 - 05/26/2021 Hours: 5:00pm-7:00pm Save the date for DCPS’s annual college exposure event DCPS Goes To College! Meet with admissions officers from colleges and universities around the country, learn about writing college essays, hear from DCPS graduates about their experiences in college, and find resources to support your college goals and aspirations. We hope to see you there!
DCPS Goes To College At A Glance
Wednesday, May 19
| Time | Session |
| 5:00 – 5:10pm | Welcome/Opening Remarks |
| 5:15 – 6:00pm | Opening Session: Finding the College |
| 6:10 – 7:00pm | The Guide to Graduation, College and Career Options |
Thursday, May 20
| Time | Session |
| 5:10 – 6:00pm | College Exploration 101: Useful tools to help with College Selection. |
| 6:05 – 7:00pm | Concurrent Essay Writing Workshops for 10th and 11th graders |
Friday, May 21
| Time | Session |
| 10:00 – 11:00am | Counselor Programming: College Admissions Lessons Learned during COVID-19 |
| 5:10 – 6:00pm | Understanding the Cost of College: Financial Aid Resources and Options |
| 6:10 – 7:00pm | Alumni Panel on College Selection Experience |
Monday, May 24
| Time | Session |
| 5:00 – 7:45pm | StriveScan College Fair |
Tuesday, May 25
| Time | Session |
| 10:00 – 11:00am | Counselor Programming: Writing Effective Letters of Recommendation |
| 1:00 – 2:00pm | Counselor Programming: Crafting a Strong School Profile |
| 5:10 – 6:00pm | College Fair Panels 1 & 2 |
| 6:10 – 7:00pm | College Fair Panels 3 &4 |
Wednesday, May 26
| Time | Session |
| 5:10 – 6:00pm | College Fair Panels 5 & 6 |
| 6:10 – 7:00pm | College Fair Panels 7 & 8 |