2022 BSD College Conference Draws Record Numbers of Attendees
Hundreds of BSD high school students and their families attend the largest College Conference event ever held by the BSD. Read More
2022 BSD Virtual College Conference
Wednesday, February 9, 2022 6 – 8:30 p.m.
The 2022 Virtual College Conference is a great opportunity for high school families to listen to professionals about the ins and outs of preparing for college. Students and families from all BSD high schools are welcome to join for live virtual sessions.
Watch this page for College Conference information including schedule, session descriptions and links to join the sessions.
- Download the Conference Program (PDF)
- Download the Poster: English (PDF) / Español (PDF) / 简体中文(PDF)
- BSD Virtual College Conference Feedback
Conference Schedule
- Welcome and Keynote Speech: 6:00 – 6:30 p.m.
- Welcome by Dr. Art Jarvis.
- Keynote Speaker: Dr. Alvin Sturdivant, Vice Provost for Student Development, Seattle University
- 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*
All BSD High Schools
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. and 7:20 p.m.
Admission Process at Private Colleges and Universities
Sessions begin at 6:40 p.m. and 7:20 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.
Career and Technical Education (CTE)- Connecting Students to Post-Secondary Options
Marilyn Henselman, BSD Director of Career and Technical Education Programs
Sessions begin at 6:40 p.m. and 7:20 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
View the session presentation (PDF)
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
View the session presentation (PDF)
Download the Student Checklist
Sessions begin at 7:20 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Military Options in College Education
Troy Niehaus, Advisor, Varsity Student Institute
Sessions begin at 7:20 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Sports Recruiting in a Covid World
Larry Judd, Advisor, Varsity Student Institute
Sessions begin at 7:20 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid from the College and University Perspective
Arlene Scott, Consultant
View the session presentation (PDF)
Sessions begin at 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. and 7:20 p.m.
Paying for College Without Going Broke
Paula Bishop, CPA, Financial Aid Advisor
Sessions begin at 6:40 p.m. and 7:20 p.m.
Save Thousands on the Cost of College
Peg Keough, Financial Advisor Way to the Quad
View the session presentation (PDF)
Sessions begin at 7:20 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Materials and videos from the 2021 Virtual College Conference can be found at www.bsd405.org/cc2021