View on YouTube:  Write & Ready Workshop Kickoff 6.9.2021

For students participating in our annual College Essay & Application Workshop and their families. We went over the format of the workshop, introduced several of our mentors, and answered questions. 

View on YouTube:  The Role of the Essay in College Admissions 6.15.2021

Presenter:  Senior Director of Admissions Nichole Reynolds, Mount Holyoke College

Director Reynolds is known for illuminating the essay and the evaluation process for students. She discusses what admissions officers seek when they read and how they consider the essay in the context of your application.

Recording on YouTube:  A Glimpse Inside UW Seattle Admissions 6.21.2021

UW Seattle Admissions Counselor KaeBee Burns discusses how holistic review works and answers questions about applications, majors, essays, and more. 

View on YouTube:  How to Connect with Colleges 6.22.2021

Presenters:  Lisa Hanson, Seton Hall University Assistant Director of Admissions, West Coast 

Kaleena Chiddick, University of San Francisco Assistant Director of Admission 

Unsure who to reach out to when you have a question about a specific university? Confused about the term “demonstrated interest”? Hear about strategies for effective fact-finding and making a connection that will benefit you and quite possibly boost your chances of admission. 

View on YouTube:  Financial Aid Basics 6.22.2021

Presenters  

Larissa Marple Miami University of Ohio Assistant Director for Regional Recruitment

Gary Bednorz, University of New Mexico Student Recruitment Specialist  

The Financial Aid process sometimes feels daunting, but this session can help ease your fears! This session is geared towards both students and families to help you navigate all things financial aid including FAFSA basics; what the difference is between loans, grants, scholarships; and other important deadlines, terminology, and things to know. Links that came up during the session:  

WUE (Washington Undergraduate Exchange) 

theWashBoard.org Washington State scholarship search

View on YouTube:  How College Decisions Are Made 6.23.2021

Presenter: Anna Aegerter, University of Redlands Director of Pacific Northwest Recruitment Admissions

While no college makes decisions exactly the same way, there are some significant similarities that can help you understand what colleges are looking for once an application is submitted. The increase in Test Optional policies has resulted in more questions about the role of and absence of test scores. Find out how this shift has affected colleges’ practices. 

The presentation was enhanced by many great questions from the Shorewood Class of 2022. 

June 23 2021

Recording:  Out of the Box Future Options 1:  Possibilities 3.24.2021

Wondering about the array of after-high school possibilities? Hear about apprenticeships, career training, professional/ technical certifications, and more. Guests from ANEW Pre-Apprenticeship, Job Corps, Shoreline Community College Professional/ Technical Programs, Washington Aerospace Training & Research Center, and YearUp career internships. These are all amazing programs and run the gamut from hands-on construction work to high-tech internships. 

3.24.2021 GUESTS

• Apprenticeships    Simone Bullinger simone@anewaop.org, ANEW 
• Job Corps    Molly Rhodes Rhodes.Molly@jobcorps.org
• Professional/ Technical Programs    Amy Stapleton astapleton@shoreline.edu  Shoreline CC
• Shoreline Fire    Michelle Pidduck MPidduck@shorelinefire.com
• WATR/ Washington Aerospace Training & Research                           Cindy Fisher cindy.fisher@edmonds.edu & Brianna Karle 
• Year Up  Joana Borges JBorges@YearUp.org 

Recording:  Out of the Box 2 Career Training 3.31.2021

When people learn learn more about Job Corps and YearUp, they often think that these programs are too good to be true. Watch to learn more about what each has to offer, how to get involved, and what careers you can aim for via these programs. Guests:  Molly Rhodes from Job Corps Cascades and Margarita Elias from Year Up Seattle. 

Recording:  Out of the Box 3 Apprenticeships 4.7.2021

Most people know the basics about apprenticeships—you learn a job under someone else—but there is so much more to it! Learn about free pre-apprenticeship programs, the high demand & very good salaries, and what you can expect in the construction industry. Guests will include the ANEW Pre-Apprenticeship program and people working in apprenticeships or the industry. 

Apprenticeship Links shared during the presentation:  

• ANEW anewaop.org
• Simone Bullinger, ANEW Outreach 
• Getting Started in Washington:  Become an Apprentice Dept of Labor & Industries site
• 2020 Apprenticeship Guidebook 
• Find an Apprenticeship Program in Washington L&I Program Search
• additional information on the Apprenticeships page of this site

Recording:  Out of the Box 4 Professional/ Technical Programs 4.14.2021

Our local community colleges offer a wide array of certification programs where you receive specialized training in a 6 month - 2 year program, and come out ready for an in-demand, well-paying career in major industries. Learn how these programs work and how they differ from academic programs. Shoreline alone has 20+ programs in everything from health care to manufacturing, and other local colleges like Renton Technical College, Edmonds College, Bellevue College, and Lake Washington Institute of Technology expand your options to literally hundreds of programs. Guests from each of these colleges will present a few of their highlights. 

Renton Technical College RTC College Options slides

Shoreline Automotive Training Center slide

Recording:  Shorewood Financial Aid Night 10.20.2020

Seattle University Financial Aid Specialist Kimberly Shephard offers an overview of the aid process and answers questions from Shorewood families. 

View slides from the Fall 2019 Financial Aid Night. 

Recording:  What's Next After High School:  Choices & Opportunities for Students with IEPs and 504s

Shorecrest event 3.10.2021

Three experts talk about an array of options for students with IEPs and 504s. Organized by Shorecrest High School’s College & Career Center, this 90-minute webinar features after-high school employment programs through Shoreline Schools’ Transition program and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), plus a college options presentation by Amy Guatelli, a former Eastside special education teacher, current special education consultant and mom of a special needs child in college.

For excellent general information on how 504 in college differs from in high school, see: 

Transitioning from High School to College:  A Spotlight on Secton 504 from the George Washington Graduate School of Education and Human Development

This article has some key takeaways: 

• Colleges have their own eligibility criteria for determining whether students have a disability that can be accommodated within their classrooms.
• At the postsecondary level, you are responsible for seeking out disability services.
• While you are responsible for your academic success in college, you do have support to make sure your civil rights as a student are being met. Schools should have staff responsible for assisting students with disabilities.
• Under Section 504, colleges are required by law to provide reasonable accommodations to students who they determine to have disabilities.
• Self-advocacy is the name of the game.

Recording:  Shorewood Running Start Information Night 2021

Running Start Counselor Ms. Gina Engle offers a virtual overview of the popular Dual Enrollment program. Current Running Start students participate as guest panelists. 

Videos on many topics, including writing the UC Personal Insight Questions, preparing for college interviews, and more.