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Next 30 days
Graduate School Entrance Exams
With most graduate school entrance exams, you’re able to arrange your test date based on your schedule, or there will be multiple test dates throughout the year. Create a timeline that works for you. Still on the fence about grad school? Here’s what to consider.
Location: School/ Onlinehttps://collegesteps.wf.com/big-decisions-grad-school/
The Point Community College Scholarship
The Point Community College Program inspires LGBTQ community college students to fulfill their ambitions of graduating with an associate’s degree and/or transferring to a four-year college or university.
Students accepted into the program will receive between $2,000-$4,800 in scholarship support each year, admissions counseling, coaching and financial education at the Point Community College Transfer Symposium in Los Angeles, and access to the Point Foundation network of LGBTQ scholars, more than 300 alumni, and many others dedicated to seeing LGBTQ students succeed.
Sponsored by Wells Fargo
Location: Onlinehttps://pointfoundation.org/point-apply/community-college/
Financial Literacy Month
The month of April is Financial Literacy Month. A 2019 study by Ohio State University found that nearly half of college students feel stressed about their personal finances. Subscribe to the CollegeSTEPS newsletter to get tips and insights on making the most of college, managing your money, and starting a career.
Location: Onlinehttps://collegesteps.wf.com/subscribe/
Federal income tax filing deadline (Tax Day)
Tax Day is here. After you’ve filed your taxes, get ideas on what to do with your tax refund.
Location: Onlinehttps://collegesteps.wf.com/what-should-you-do-with-your-tax-refund/
Earth Day
Happy Earth Day! At Wells Fargo, we’re working hard to create a sustainable tomorrow through action today. Learn more about our sustainability efforts at the link below.
Location: Onlinehttps://collegesteps.wf.com/impact-for-students/
Beyond College Webinar: Budgeting and money management 101
Learn financial strategies for life during and after college, including investing, principles, and the important lesson of paying yourself first.
Location: OnlineTime: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
https://collegesteps.wf.com/beyond-college-2021-webinar-series/
National College Decision Day
May 1 is National College Decision Day, as it is often the deadline for students to make deposits to attend the college of their choice.
AP Exams
For high school students taking Advanced Placement Program (AP) courses in 2021, exams will take place during the first two weeks of May.
Location: Varieshttps://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/exam-dates-and-fees
SAT registration deadline for June test
Many colleges request or require either SAT or ACT scores as part of their applications, though some may have removed this requirement due to the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on administering the test. Check with each college to which you’re interested in applying to confirm, and stay up to date on SAT testing availability and test center closures at College Board’s website.
Location: Onlinehttps://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/
Registration deadline for June ACT
Many colleges want applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores, though some may have removed this requirement due to COVID-19. Confirm with each college you’re interested in, and stay up to date on SAT testing availability and test center closures at the College Board’s website.
Location: Onlinehttp://www.act.org/
Next 60 days
Beyond College Webinar: Entrepreneurship and the gig economy
In this webinar, find out if you’re ready to start your own business, and learn about tools and resources to help.
Location: OnlineTime: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
https://collegesteps.wf.com/beyond-college-2021-webinar-series/
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Beyond College Webinar: Salary vs. value: How to determine which role is perfect for you
You’ll finish this webinar knowing what to consider when evaluating job offers and what elements of the offer you can negotiate.
Location: OnlineTime: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
https://collegesteps.wf.com/beyond-college-2021-webinar-series/
Registration deadline for July ACT
Many colleges want applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores, though some may have removed this requirement due to COVID-19. Confirm with each college you’re interested in, and stay up to date on SAT testing availability and test center closures at the College Board’s website.
Location: Onlinehttp://www.act.org/
FAFSA deadline
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is important because it ensures a student will be eligible for all federal student aid (grants and loans) for the school year ahead. The newest FAFSA becomes available online Oct. 1 each year, and applications are due June 30, yet check with each college to confirm their required financial aid deadline, which may be much earlier.
Location: Onlinehttps://collegesteps.wf.com/intro-to-fafsa-who-what-when-where-and-how/
Beyond College Webinar: Wells Fargo careers and internships
At this online event, recruiters from Wells Fargo share information about internships and full-time career opportunities, including how to apply.
Location: OnlineTime: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
https://collegesteps.wf.com/beyond-college-2021-webinar-series/
Beyond College Webinar: Digital native: Social media smarts
Join a discussion about how social media can promote or destroy your personal brand.
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pmhttps://collegesteps.wf.com/beyond-college-2021-webinar-series/
Beyond College Webinar: Success strategies for managing student debt
Learn new ways to manage student debt and real-world budgets from this webinar.
Location: OnlineTime: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
https://collegesteps.wf.com/beyond-college-2021-webinar-series/
Beyond College Webinar: Building responsible credit: Why your credit matters
Gain tools and resources to take charge of your finances and reach your financial goals through this webinar focused on credit.
Location: OnlineTime: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
https://collegesteps.wf.com/beyond-college-2021-webinar-series/
Beyond College Webinar: Mentors and sponsors: Your personal board of directors
Many believe that to be successful in your career you must build your own board of directors. Learn about mentorships and sponsorships, including how to leverage each successfully, in this online event.
Location: OnlineTime: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
https://collegesteps.wf.com/beyond-college-2021-webinar-series/
Graduate School Entrance Exams
With most graduate school entrance exams, you’re able to arrange your test date based on your schedule, or there will be multiple test dates throughout the year. Create a timeline that works for you. Still on the fence about grad school? Here’s what to consider.
Location: School/ Onlinehttps://collegesteps.wf.com/big-decisions-grad-school/