Dr. James Geisler, a higher education professional specializing in student mental health, will discuss common mental health challenges on college campuses and share practical insights into how families can support students’ well-being as they transition to college. The program will focus on helping parents understand what to expect during the first year and how to proactively prepare students for both academic and personal challenges.
Parents will also learn about Dr. Geisler’s new book, Thrive Year One: The Essential Mental Health Workbook for First-Year College Students, which offers practical tools and strategies to better prepare high school seniors for the challenges they may face in their first year of college.
Dr. James Geisler serves as an executive director of student mental health in higher education in Fairfield County. He holds a PhD in Counseling from Oregon State University, a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Fairfield University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Connecticut.
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The Westport Library and Staples High School Counseling Department are pleased to present a seminar for families looking to learn more about college payment options and financial aid. Join financial consultant Bill Smith for a discussion on potential eligibility for need- and merit-based aid, how to identify colleges that might meet need and offer merit aid, and creating a plan to pay for college.
This program will be geared toward high school students in grades 9-11 and their families, including those in the early stages of the college exploration process and at varying levels of college readiness. While it may seem early for some, we are mindful of the complexities of the college search process when finances are a consideration, as well as the need for students and families to have realistic college conversations based on accurate information.
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The Staples School Counseling Department is offering an opportunity for parents and guardians to learn how to use its college planning software program, Scoir.
Led by school counselor Tom Brown, this session will provide parents with a tour of the various features of Scoir. Topic areas include: parent portal overview, college search, college profiles, comparison, and other research tools. The goal of this session is to inform parents of the resources available within Scoir in order to help them better support their children in their post-high school planning. Parents may bring their own devices to follow along if they wish.
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The Library is pleased to be able to offer free programs and events through the generous donations of patrons like you. Please consider giving to the Library so that we can continue to offer events like this one. Your donation is tax deductible. Donate Now!
The Westport Library and Staples High School Counseling Department are pleased to present Navigating the College Search, a webinar for junior year high school students and their families. Please join us for an informative discussion and opportunity to pose your questions to a panel of college admission professionals from a range of universities.
Learn valuable insights about the college search, including the importance of individual fit, developing a balanced list of colleges, and how to best approach the process within the current admission landscape.
This event will be recorded.
Julie Savino, associate vice president of student financial assistance at Sacred Heart University, will present to families about the recently redesigned FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), the sources and types of financial aid, the application process, determining eligibility, and useful tips and tools.
The Westport Library and Staples High School Counseling Department are pleased to hold a College Admission Panel Night for sophomores and juniors and their families. Representatives from a range of colleges will share valuable insights, perspectives, and sound advice regarding the college search and application process, what colleges look for, and how to manage the evolving dynamics of college admission. We hope you are able to join us for this engaging and informative event!
The Westport Library and Staples High School Counseling Department are pleased to offer a presentation on College Admission Testing. In the evolving college admission landscape, we recognize that you may have questions about what lies ahead and how to begin forming your testing plan.
Drew Heilpern from Summit Educational Group will offer expert, in-depth information and guidance regarding the SAT and ACT, differences between the tests and how to decide where to focus, timing of taking the tests, test preparation, and understanding the test-optional trend.
No registration necessary; just drop in!
Admissions professionals from a range of visual and performing arts programs will join us to discuss how to identify the right-fit college and arts program. Topics will include the arts application process and timelines, portfolios and auditions, and what students can expect as arts majors in college. The evening will also include a Q&A with recent Staples graduates who pursued visual and performing arts programs.
More and more students are exploring universities outside the United States. There are many reasons for this: a sense of adventure, lower tuition costs, the ability to complete a bachelor’s degree in less time, and relative transparency in the admissions process.
We are excited to have a panel of admissions professionals from several international universities who will join us to discuss differences in the application process, academic expectations, student life, and more. Recent Staples graduates who have pursued their undergraduate degree abroad will be on hand to discuss their experiences and at the end of the presentation there will be a Q&A session with panelists and students.
The transition from high school to college is significant for all students, but for students with disabilities, there are additional considerations and steps to navigate. Although the disability services system is very different from the one they knew in high school, with the proper preparation, students can enjoy success!
Author and university learning consultant Elizabeth C. Hamblet will explain how the system for accommodations works at college, what is commonly available, and share other information to help make sure students are ready.
The Westport Library and Staples High School Counseling Department are pleased to present Understanding College Financial Aid and Paying for College with expert college planning and financial aid consultant Bill Smith.
Smith will discuss assessing potential eligibility for need- and merit-based aid, how to identify colleges that might meet need and offer merit aid, and creating a plan to pay for college.
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The Staples School Counseling Department is offering an opportunity for parents and guardians to learn about how to use its college planning software program, Scoir.
Led by school counselor Tom Brown, parents will be given a tour of various features of Scoir. Topic areas include parent portal overview, college search, college profiles, comparison, and other research tools. The goal is to inform parents of the resources available within Scoir to help them better support their children in their post-high school planning. Parents may bring their own devices to follow along if they wish.
