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Mentors 4 College Webinars

Mentors 4 College is a non-profit program that provides highly trained, nationally vetted volunteer mentors who work one-on-one with students to support them as they are making post high school plans. What sets us apart is our commitment to building long-term relationships that center on the needs of the entire family, ensuring alignment and confidence in every student’s decision. We work alongside school counselors, not in place of them, aiming to create a seamless and strengthened support system. Our goal is to enhance the support and information students receive from counselors, administrators, teachers and coaches at school. It is important to note, our support is inclusive, accessible, and 100% free—students are welcomed regardless of academic background, financial situation, or where they live. All mentoring takes place virtually to ensure safety, flexibility, and reach.

How Can We Pay for College? How Can We Afford a College Degree?

Thursday, January 8th | 7-7:30 pm CST

The cost of college worries students and parents. There are ways to find colleges that offer more scholarships than others and ways to figure out public and private colleges that may be financially attractive to you. Thoughtful and thorough research is the key. Join us for a webinar to learn how to research to find affordable colleges.

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Financial Aid 101 & Understanding Financial Award Letters

Thursday, February 12th | 7-7:30 pm CST

Learn the financial aid vocabulary colleges use so you can better understand information posted on websites and make good decisions about your college plan. No matter what grade you are in or where you are in the college planning process, now is the right time to become familiar with the language related to financial aid and understand how to wisely use grants, loans and scholarships to pay for college. In addition to reviewing general financial aid terminology, we will highlight things to look for when seniors are comparing financial award letters from universities.

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Essays, Interviews, Testing and Deadlines: Understanding the College Application Process

Thursday, April 9th | 7-7:30 pm

The college application and selection process continues to change as a result of technology, court decisions and funding. Many colleges now offer direct admission for in-state students while other colleges use a holistic admission model. Join us for a brief webinar to understand the terminology of the college application process as well as the nuts and bolts of what you need to submit as part of your applications.

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Comprehensive Counselors

Erin Gerber (Last names A - Em)
314-415-7519
egerber1@parkwayschools.net
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Jennifer Wibbenmeyer (Last names En - La)
314-415-7517
jwibbenmeyer@parkwayschools.net
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Jennifer Skalski (Last names Le - Ro)
314-415-7512
jskalski@parkwayschools.net
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Jennifer Spotanski (Last names Ru - Z)
314-415-7523
jspotanski@parkwayschools.net
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College & Career Counselor

Chris Lorenz
314-415-7521
clorenz1@parkwayschools.net
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Support Staff

Cindy Devine – Counseling Administrative Assistant
cdevine@parkwayschools.net

Lauren Rowe – College Administrative Assistant
lrowe1@parkwayschools.net