BSAP College and Career Opportunities Night, Nov. 7

August 23rd, 2024

Thursday, Nov. 7, 6-8:00 PM, Long Reach High School (6101 Old Dobbin Ln., Columbia)

The Howard County Public School System’s Black Student Achievement Program (BSAP) invites all students in grades 8-12 and their families to attend the upcoming BSAP College and Career Opportunities Night, the theme of which is “Building a Legacy of Excellence.” Attendees will explore post-secondary opportunities, connect with representatives from colleges and universities across the nation, network with businesses and community organizations, and learn more about HCPSS pathways. Additionally, students and families can participate in a variety of college and career workshops. The schedule for the evening is as follows:

Pre-event (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM):

HCPSS-Focused Workshops

JumpStart Dual Enrollment Program: How to Get a JumpStart on College…for FREE!
Career and Technical Education and Apprenticeships
GT Advanced Research Program and Internships
College and Career Readiness: How CCR Advisors Support Students and Families with Post-Secondary Opportunities

College and Career One-on-One Counseling

Main Event (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM):

Networking Café with Colleges/Universities from Across the Nation
Networking Café with Businesses and Organizations
College and Career Workshops including Financial Aid, Scholarships, and College Admissions

Diary of an Admissions Representative: Things to Know When Choosing a College
The HBCU Experience
How to Go to College for Free
Standardized Testing and the Changing College Admissions Landscape
Scholarship 101
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory ASPIRE Program
College Preparation: FAFSA, Admissions, and MORE!

Special Performances
Food Vendors

Registration is encouraged, not required.