Be sure to also check out the Counseling Calendar.

Senior College/Career Meeting
Friday, August 22, Ac Lab
PCH Theater
Seniors will meet in the theater during Ac Lab.  The first part will be information from Mr. Holland, grade level administrator.  The second part will be information from Mrs. Prange, post-secondary counselor.

Senior Parent College Meeting
Wednesday, September 3, 6:30-7:30 pm
PCH Theater
This event is for Mrs. Prange, post-secondary counselor, to share the information with parents that seniors heard during Ac Lab on Friday, August 23 and to help you feel more prepared to support your senior through the college application process.

College Rep Visits to PCH
Numerous Dates/Times in September, October, and November
PCH Counseling Classroom
College representatives visit our school to meet with interested students to discuss academic programs, campus life, financial aid, and admission procedures.  College rep visit registration is done through SchooLinks (after signing up, students will receive a pass to be excused from class to attend).  Check "Events" in SchooLinks or the Counseling Calendar to see the most up-to-date schedule of colleges who have scheduled a visit.

"Searching for a Good Fit for College? Here Are Tools You Can Use "
Thursday, September 11, 7-7:30 pm
Webinar by Mentor4College
Description and registration information available here.

Military Academy Day
Saturday, September 13, 9:30 am - Noon
Jefferson College Field House (Hillsboro, MO)
If you are interested in receiving a stellar education, obtaining a degree, and serving your country all at once, this event is for you. Connect with representatives from all five United States Service Academies: Air Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine, West Point, and Naval Academies.  ROTC representatives will also be present.  Registration information is on flyer (here).

Parkway HBCU Spring Break College Tour - Family Information Meeting
Wednesday, September 24 at 6:30 pm
Parkway Welcome Center (760 Woods Mill)
Family meeting to discuss the details of the annual Parkway HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) tour during spring break.  Come learn more about this opportunity.  FAQ document also available here.  Meeting details here.

"Tips from Parents: How to Find Affordable Colleges"
Thursday, October 9, Time: 7-7:30 pm
Webinar by Mentor4College
Description and registration information available here.

**National College Fair - St. Louis**
Sunday, October 26, 1:00-4:00 pm
Saint Louis University – Simon Recreation Center
The annual national fair, hosted by the National Association of College Admission Counselors, is a great opportunity to collect materials from multiple colleges and universities in a short period of time while giving students a chance to meet and talk with college admissions representatives in person.  Students will need to register for the college fair before arrival (here). A list of colleges registered to attend is also on that site.  Although college fairs are generally focused on juniors, seniors, and their parents, anyone is welcome to attend.  

"Tips from College Students: Why I chose this university; What is going well; What caught me off guard; What I’d like to share with you as you are going through this college planning process."
Thursday, November 13, 7-7:30 pm
Webinar by Mentor4College
Description and registration information available here.

Junior Parent College/Career Meeting
Tuesday, November 18, 6:30-8:00 pm
PCH Commons
This event is for Mrs. Prange, post-secondary counselor, to share the information with parents that juniors heard during college/career workshops, November 2nd-5th, and to help you feel more prepared to support your student through the college and career research and planning process.

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"How Can We Pay for College? How Can We Afford a College Degree?"
Thursday, January 8, Time: 7-7:30 pm
Webinar by Mentor4College
Description and registration information will be available as the date approaches here.

College Rep Visits to PCH
Various Dates/Times in February & March
PCH Counseling Classroom
College representatives visit our school to meet with interested students to discuss academic programs, campus life, financial aid, and admission procedures.  College rep visit registration is done through SchooLinks (after signing up, students will receive a pass to be excused from class to attend).  Check "Events" in SchooLinks or the Counseling Calendar to see the most up-to-date schedule of colleges who have scheduled a visit.

"Financial Aid 101 & Understanding Financial Award Letters"
Thursday, February 12, 7-7:30 pm
Webinar by Mentor4College
Description and registration information will be available as the date approaches here.

"Essays, Interviews, Testing and Deadlines: Understanding the College Application Process"
Thursday, April 9, 7-7:30 pm
Webinar by Mentor4College
Description and registration information will be available as the date approaches here.

MOACAC Spring Regional College Fair
Sunday, April 19, 1-3 pm
Maryville University
This annual college fair is a great opportunity to collect materials from multiple colleges and universities in a short period of time while giving students a chance to meet and talk with college admissions representatives in person.  Students will need to register online for the college fair before arrival here. Although college fairs are generally focused on juniors, seniors, and their parents, anyone is welcome to attend.  Colleges are still registering for the event, but the most recent list of participants will be posted (here) as the date approaches.

Parkway/Rockwood Regional College Fair
Monday, April 20, 6:00-7:30 pm
Edgar M. Queeny County Park
This annual college fair is a great opportunity to collect materials from multiple colleges and universities in a short period of time while giving students a chance to meet and talk with college admissions representatives in person.  Students will need to register for the college fair before arrival at http://www.strivefair.com/. Although college fairs are generally focused on juniors, seniors, and their parents, anyone is welcome to attend. The list of attending institutions will be posted as the date approaches.