• Lunch & Learn College Workshop - ''How to Avoid Three Massive Mistakes When Preparing for College''

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    Name: Lunch & Learn College Workshop - ''How to Avoid Three Massive Mistakes When Preparing for College''
    Date: May 19, 2014
    Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
    Event Description:

    A FREE presentation at the Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce

     

    Monday, May 19, 11:30 am

     

    Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce

    34 Miracle Strip Pkwy, SE

    Fort Walton Beach, FL   32548

    We'll cover the following topics, with two experts on the process:

    • Barbara Britt, retired Fort Walton Beach High School teacher of 37 years with specialty in Leadership and College Preparation
    • Joe Nelson, College Financial Planning Specialist - Independent Financial Advisor for 28 years specializing in Conservative and Tax Advantaged Investments. 
    1.     Waiting too long to start the process

     

    a.  Takes time to fulfill scholarship requirements

    b.  Takes time to fulfill community service

    c.   Takes time to research college

     

     

    2.      Student not prepared for college experience

     

    a.  Lack of building a personal portfolio

    b.  Lack of career direction

    c.  Lack of applying for internships

    3.      Lack of knowledge of the college financial process

     

    a.  Improper completion of FAFSA

    b.  Too high of an EFC - Improper title of assets

    c.  Not negotiating with the college financial department

      

    Location:
    Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber Of Commerce 34 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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