MSA Academic/College Counseling 

College Visits- Do's and Dont's

• When: Sunday, December 4th, 2016 from 6: 30-7: 30p.m.​

  • ​How to distinguish among different types of “college visits” available to you

  •  Why “demonstrated interest” can be used as a strategy to improve acceptance odds

  • How to create a strategic campus visit plan R Campus visit do’s and don’ts

  • Questions to ask students, faculty, staff, etc.  and more…

  • ​Visiting a college campus is a necessary component of the college planning process. You will never get a true sense of campus life from web sites, brochures, virtual tours, your friends, or crazy uncle Louie. Each college has a unique personality.

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The Great MSA PSEO vs. AP Debate

• When: Sunday, January 8th, 2017 from 6: 30- 7: 30 p.m. 

  • ​Lincoln - Douglass. Kennedy - Nixon. Packers - Vikings. Apple - Android. Deep Dish - Thin Crust. Enjoy a great debate? The gloves are coming off for the GREAT MSA DEBATE - AP versus PSEO. Emily (AP) Graveen and Jeff (PSEO) Bria will be vying for your vote as they discuss, deliberate, dazzle, and debate the relative merits of the Advance Placement (AP) and Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) programs. Which is better for your family?​

    • Learn more about PSEO and AP courses and how these two options can play a part in your MSA students' post-secondary planning. 

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I've Been Admitted.  Help!  How Do I Choose?

• When: Sunday, February 5th, 2017 from 6: 30- 7: 30 p.m.

  • ​You’ve received acceptance offers. Awesome. Are you having difficulty deciding which college to attend? Don’t worry about choosing that one perfect college — there’s no such thing. Whether you are having difficulty choosing between multiple schools or you have already decided where to attend – your ultimate goal is to graduate.

    • ​Strategies to help you decide between colleges

    • Evaluating Financial Aid after you have been accepted.

    • Negotiating a better financial aid package. 

    • Should I consider a gap year?

    • Strategies for a smooth college transition. 

    • Strategies to help you graduate in four years or less.

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**MSA has partnered with Independent Education Consultant (and MSA parent) Jeff Bria to assist the MSA community with the college planning process. Jeff has spent 25+ years working in higher education as a Registrar and Director of Student/Academic Services. As an educational consultant, he uses his experience and insights to identify "good match" colleges to fit your academic, social and financial needs and guide you through college graduation. Learn more by visiting www.goalisgraduation.com