Tue, Aug 27
|Westwood High School
University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M Application Strategies
Tuesday, August 27th, 2024 from 4:30-6:00pm CST | Westwood High School (Library Great Room), 12400 Mellow Meadow Dr, Austin, TX 78750 | Featuring Dale Price, MBA and Melissa Wood, M.Ed.
Date & Time
Aug 27, 2024, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM CDT
Westwood High School, 12400 Mellow Meadow Dr, Austin, TX 78750, USA
About the Event
Westwood Families Exclusive**
Join Access College America at Westwood High School 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.
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Our experts, Dale Price, MBA (Founder & CEO) and Melissa Wood, M.Ed. (College Consultant Associate), 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, and to sweeten the deal, we're offering FREE PIZZA for all attendees!
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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 our experienced team. Mark your calendars for an informative and delicious evening on August 27th!
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Presenters:
 Dale Price, MBA
Founder & CEO
Access College America
Dale is the Founder & Owner of Access College America LLC, a national provider for guidance with college planning. He has worked in higher education since 2006 and offers extensive experience in the admissions & financial aid arena from the globally recognized Los Angeles Film School in Hollywood, CA.
Melissa Wood, M.Ed.
College Consultant Associate
Access College America
Melissa 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.