COLLEGE PREPARATION SERIES AT THE SANTA MONICA PUBLIC LIBRARY
 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date:       September 19, 2007
Contact:  Erica Cuyugan, Young Adult Librarian, (310) 458-8799, Ext. 5664
 

The Santa Monica Public Library invites students in grades 9 through 12 and their parents to attend a series devoted to college preparation and admissions at the Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Boulevard, this Fall between September 26 and October 13.

• College Essay-Writing Workshop—Join us on Wednesday, September 26 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library’s multipurpose room for a discussion on brainstorming and writing effective college essays with journalist and independent college counselor, Tiiu Lukk.
   

• Library Resources for the College-Bound—This two-part computer class, which will take place on Saturday, September 29 and Saturday, October 13 at 2:00 p.m. in the Main Library’s computer classroom, will focus on free college-related resources available to you through the Library. Seating is limited and will be first come, first served.
   

• Financial Aid Workshop—On Tuesday, October 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library’s multipurpose room, a representative from the University of Southern California will talk about the financial aid process and the basics of federal and state aid.

      All programs are free and open to high school students in grades 9 through 12 and their parents. For more information, please call the Youth Reference Desk at (310) 458-8621 or visit our website at www.smplteens.org.

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This page was last updated on 09/19/07.