La Salle’s College Forum will be held virtually next Wednesday, April 6th starting at 5:30 pm. This is our largest college-planning event of the year for 9th to 11th grade students and their parents. The forum will consist of speakers from a variety of colleges/organizations who will present on current college topics. This is a great opportunity for students and parents to learn more about the college admission process and how to research and identify the best-fit options.

Below are the planned sessions for this year. Zoom links will be forthcoming.

5:30 to 6:15 pm

• Understanding UC Admission
• Selecting a Major for Your College Search
• ROTC and Service Academies
• Cialfo Basics

6:15 to 7pm

• College Costs & Paying for It!! Financial Aid, Scholarships & WUE
• Standardized Testing in the Test-Optional Environment
• Choosing a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Major and a University
• Understanding Nursing Programs

7 pm to 7:45pm

• The NCAA, the Student-Athlete & Admission
• The Arts: Application Process, Auditions & Portfolios
• Beyond Grades, What is Considered in Selective Admission Decisions
• How To Survive Being a Science Major and Pursuing a Career in the Allied Health Sciences