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Blueprint:College is a collaboration led by The Ohio State University's Office of Undergraduate Admissions and First Year Experience with assistance from other campus partners, including the Economic Access Initiative, the P-12 Project, and Columbus City Schools. Aimed at helping elementary school parents learn how to turn their children’s dreams for college into a reality, this six-week college planning program kicked off on Thursday April 24th, 2008.
At the kick-off, Dr. Mabel Freeman, Assistant Vice President of Undergraduate Admissions and First Year Experience and Dr. Gene Harris, Superintendent of Columbus City Schools, welcomed approximately 50 families to the program. OSU Senior Yaves Ellis delivered an inspiration message on the college experience which left the 80 kindergarten to 5th graders excited about their futures! The program includes weekly success workshops for parents throughout the month of May, a campus exploration day, and a program graduation ceremony. Children attend 'College Camp,' led by an outstanding group of current undergraduate students, while parents are participating in the workshops.
Session One: College Planning Starts Now
Benefits of a College Education
Parental Involvement
Session Two: Academic Fundamentals
Educational Foundations and College Preparatory Curriculum
Degree Offerings and Careers
Session Three: College Admissions and Financing 101
Applying to College
Forms of Financial Aid
College Costs and Budgets
Session Four: College Financing and Savings Strategies
Funding a College Education
Financial Mistakes to Avoid
Session Five: Make College Happen
Preparing for Success in College
Supporting My Child through Educational Transitions
Adult Education: What if I want to go to back to school?
For more information, contact Amy Wade, wade.203@osu.edu
