Free, In-Person Event: Applying to University of Texas at Austin & Texas A&M
Sat, Mar 29
|Westbank Community Library
Saturday, March 29th, 2025 • 10:30-11:30am CST | Westbank Community Library, 1309 Westbank Drive, Austin, 78746 | Featuring Melissa Wood, M.Ed.
Date & Time
Mar 29, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM CDT
Westbank Community Library, 1309 Westbank Dr, Austin, TX 78746, USA
About the Event
FREE In-Person Event!!!
(The Gathering Room, 2nd Floor)
Join Access College America for a dynamic event! Dive deep into college admissions strategies, updates, and trends specifically tailored for applicants eyeing The University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M. Discover essential insights on fit-to-major considerations, crafting an impressive expanded resume, navigating rolling admissions, and excelling in STEM majors such as computer science, business, and engineering.
Melissa Wood, M.Ed. will lead an engaging session covering crucial aspects like testing strategies and mastering the art of impactful essays. Parents are encouraged to attend alongside their students.
This event is a must for anyone aiming for success in college admissions. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and ask your burning questions directly to Melissa. Mark your calendars for an informative morning on September 7th!
PRESENTER:
Melissa Wood, M.Ed.
College Consulting Associate
Access College America
Melissa Wood, M.Ed. is a licensed school counselor with Bachelor's and Master's of Music Degrees from Sam Houston State University, a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Texas State University, and a School Counselor Certification from Angelo State University. She has worked her entire career in public education, serving her campus community for 23 years in various roles, and has served as a school counselor for the past 5 years. Melissa has a true calling for assisting scholars in finding their chosen career path while also guiding them through the admission process to highly selective schools in Texas and across the country.
Melissa has served in roles ranging from band director to College & Career Transition Coordinator to Academic Guidance Counselor. She has a broad range of experience assisting everyone from those who are undecided in their major to those applying to some of the most selective colleges in the country with the intention of securing a STEM major. As Transition Coordinator & Guidance Counselor, Melissa has successfully assisted scholars through the course selection process for dual credit, Advanced Placement, the International Baccalaureate programs, along with numerous Career & Technical Education programs.
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