2021 Virtual College Conference
Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021 6 to 8:30 p.m.
The 2021 Virtual College Conference is a great opportunity for high school families to listen to professionals about the ins and outs of preparing for college. Our presenters come from colleges and businesses from across the country and are available to answer your questions. Students and Families from all BSD high schools are welcome to join the live virtual sessions.
Conference Schedule
- Welcome and Keynote Speech: 6:00 – 6:30 p.m.
- Welcome by Dr. Ivan Duran.
- Keynote Speaker: Paul Seegert, Director of Admissions, University of Washington
- Watch the Welcome and Keynote Speech on YouTube
- Session A: 6:40-7:10 p.m.
- Session B: 7:20 – 7:50 p.m.
- Session C: 8:00 – 8:30 p.m.
- For an optimal technology experience, parents are encouraged to join sessions using their student’s BSD account.
- Sessions marked with an * are available with closed captions in the following languages: Español, 简体中文 (Simplified Chinese), 傳統漢 (Traditional Chinese), हिंदी (Hindi), 한국어 (Korean) and Việt (Vietnamese).
- All sessions will be recorded and posted on this page.
College Application Process 101 – For Parents
Bellevue High School
Sessions begin at 6:40 p.m., 7:20 p.m., and 8:00 p.m.
Interlake High School
Sessions begin at 6:40 p.m., 7:20 p.m., and 8:00 p.m.
Newport High School
Sessions begin at 6:40 p.m., 7:20 p.m., and 8:00 p.m.
Sammamish High School
Sessions begin at 6:40 p.m., 7:20 p.m., and 8:00 p.m.
Sesión presentada en español
Sessions begin at 6:40 p.m., 7:20 p.m., and 8:00 p.m.
PANEL Sessions
Public Universities in the State of Washington *
Sessions begin at 6:40 p.m., 7:20 p.m., and 8:00 p.m.
Canadian Colleges
Sessions begin at 6:40 p.m., 7:20 p.m., and 8:00 p.m.
Black Excellence- Get Your College On!
Sessions begin at 6:40 p.m., 7:20 p.m., and 8:00 p.m.
Fine and Performing Arts Colleges and Universities
Sessions begin at 6:40 p.m., 7:20 p.m., and 8:00 p.m.
Admission Process at Private Colleges and Universities *
Sessions begin at 6:40 p.m., 7:20 p.m., and 8:00 p.m.
Transfer, Tech and Two-year programs
Sessions begin at 6:40 p.m., 7:20 p.m., and 8:00 p.m.
College Application Topics
Finding the Right Fit *
Claire Nold-Glaser, Independent College Counselor
Sessions begin at 6:40 p.m., 7:20 p.m., and 8:00 p.m.
Putting Yourself on Paper: Writing the College Essay *
Jennifer Townsend, Bellevue HS teacher
Sessions begin at 6:40 p.m., 7:20 p.m., and 8:00 p.m.
College Entrance Exams: SAT & ACT *
Molly Metz, Independent College Counselor
Sessions begin at 6:40 p.m., 7:20 p.m., and 8:00 p.m.
College Success for Students with Learning Differences
Amy Stay, Bellevue HS teacher
Sessions begin at 6:40 p.m., 7:20 p.m., and 8:00 p.m.
Military Options in College Education
Troy Niehaus, Advisor, Varsity Student Institute
Sessions begin at 6:40 p.m., 7:20 p.m., and 8:00 p.m.
Navigating the NCAA Eligibility Center
Larry Judd, Advisor, Varsity Student Institute
Sessions begin at 6:40 p.m., 7:20 p.m., and 8:00 p.m.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid from the College and University Perspective *
James Flowers, Financial Aid Office (UW)
Sessions begin at 6:40 p.m., 7:20 p.m., and 8:00 p.m.
Financial Aid – How it Works and How to Qualify
David Aramaki, Financial Advisor Ameriprise Financial
Sessions begin at 6:40 p.m., 7:20 p.m., and 8:00 p.m.
Paying for College Without Going Broke
Paula Bishop, CPA, Financial Aid Advisor
Sessions begin at 6:40 p.m., 7:20 p.m., and 8:00 p.m.
Save Thousands on the Cost of College
Peg Keough, Financial Advisor Way to the Quad
Sessions begin at 6:40 p.m., 7:20 p.m., and 8:00 p.m.