College Counseling for the Rest of Us

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COLLEGE COUNSELING FOR THE REST OF US

NEW JERSEY’S MOST AFFORDABLE

COLLEGE COUNSELING SERVICE

UPCOMING EVENTS:

JUNE 4 – MICHAEL WILL BE PRESENTING ‘THE BRANDING OF YOUR STUDENTS’ AT THE ANNUAL NJACAC CONFERENCE.  http://www.njacac.org/index.php?page=conf_njacac.php

JUNE 13 – PRIVATE CCR HOUSE PARTY IN BLOOMFIELD, NJ.  1ST TIME LOCATION – LOOKING FORWARD TO IT!

Stay Tuned For More House Parties, more excitement, more assistance for ‘the rest of us’ as we proceed through the college search process!
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COLLEGE COUNSELING FOR THE REST OF US IN 2012 (SO FAR) :

MARCH 21 – UNION COUNTY NETWORKING 7: COLLEGE COUNSELING FOR THE REST OF US sponsored this great social media workshop and networking event at Grillestone, in Scotch Plains.  https://www.facebook.com/events/344716648902608/

APRIL 15, 2012 – DOWN TO THE WIRE: Making The Final College Decision.

APRIL 22, 2012 – REVVING YOUR ENGINE: KICKING THE COLLEGE SEARCH INTO HIGH GEAR

Thank you to all of the attendees who made these 2 events so special!!

And thank you to:

• HOTEL INDIGO, 1 Carriage City Plaza, RAHWAY, NJ

• A BIG SHOUT OUT TO SPONSORS JOHN CARPENTER, BRAG TAG MEDIA and CAROLYN ANN RYAN PHOTOGRAPHY!!!! 

• JOHN CARPENTER AND HIS WONDERFUL E-BOOK, Going Geek: What Every Smart Kid (and Every Smart Parent) Should Know About College Admissions http://www.askjohnaboutcollege.com/askjohnaboutcollege/Ask_John_About_College.html
• Going Geek: What Every Smart Kid (and Every Smart Parent) Should Know About College Admissions
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• • BRAG TAG MEDIA and their fantastic programming for HS students involved in the college search: BragTagMediaonFacebook
  • CAROLYN ANN RYAN PHOTOGRAPHY, located here in Union County.  Great stuff – check it out! http://www.carolynannryan.com/

COLLEGE COUNSELING FOR THE REST OF US in 2011

DECEMBER 10 – SAW CREEK HOUSE PARTY – We take the College Search Party concept ‘on the road’ to Bushkill, PA.

DECEMBER 5 – CAFE COLLEGE 4: W/ SETON HALL UNIVERSITY.  Bradley Jacobson, Asst. Director of Admissions and I will be at the Huck Finn Diner, in Union (Morris Avenue), at 7 PM.  Families and Counselors welcome, but LIMITED SEATING!

DECEMBER 3 – CLUBHOUSE PARTY 3.  A variation on the House Party theme.  Piscataway, NJ.  Semi-private event; inquire for details.  info@cc4therestofus.com.

NOVEMBER 29 – EDUCATION INFORMATION AND WORLD AIDS DAY SEMINAR.  6 PM.  North Country Branch Library, Clinton, NJ. LINK HERE.

NOVEMBER 19 – CLUBHOUSE PARTY 2.  A variation on the House Party theme.  Piscataway, NJ.  Semi-private event; inquire for details.  info@cc4therestofus.com.

NOVEMBER 16 – CAFE COLLEGE 3: W/ ST. ANSELM COLLEGE.  Kim Major, Asst. Director of Admissions and I will be at the Broadway Diner, in Summit (55 River Road), from 4:30-5:45ish.  Families and Counselors welcome!

NOVEMBER 9 – UNION COUNTY NETWORKING EXTRAVAGANZA 5.  Once again, College Counseling for the Rest of Us will be sponsoring Union County’s premier networking event.  4:30-7 PM.  LINK.

NOVEMBER 5– ROAD TO PERSONAL WEALTH.  8 AM – 2:30 PM.  Kean University.  LINK HERE. (Vendor)

OCTOBER 29 – THE TUTORING CENTER OPEN HOUSE AND ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION!  We survived the snow – great event.  Congratulations to Bala and all of his staff!  Here’s a little more info about the Tutoring Center – a good friend of CCR.

OCTOBER 25 – ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN IN COMPUTING/ NORTHERN NEW JERSEY – “Continuing Education for Your Career.  Forum With Michael Szarek”.   Madison, NJ. 6PM-9PM.  LINK HERE.

OCTOBER 24 – CAFE COLLEGE 2 w/ Lasell College.  With Tricia Culver, from Lasell College.  Cafe College 2.  Huck Finn Diner.  7 PM.  Thank you to the 2 families that joined us!

OCTOBER 23 (Part 1) – ZUMBA FITNESS “PARTY IN PINK” at YWHA of Union County, 501 Green Lane, Union, NJ.  LINK HERE for this “Save the Tatas” event. 12-3 PM. (Vendor)

OCTOBER 23 (Part 2) – CHURCH YOUTH GROUP COLLEGE PLANNING WORKSHOP (Private).  Summit, NJ. 3:30PM.

OCTOBER 17 – CAFE COLLEGE 1 w/ Felician College.  With Lisa Romeo, from Felician College.  My first in a series of conversations with College Admissions Reps.  Huck Finn Diner, Morris Avenue, Union, NJ.  7 PM.

OCTOBER 8 – JAZZ PARTY FOR COLLEGE COUNSELING FOR THE REST OF US.  A variation on the House Party theme.  Private Event.  Piscataway, NJ.

SEPT 28 – UNION COUNTY MEETUP/TWEETUP NETWORKING EXTRAVAGANZA 4.  Union County’s premier networking event is, once again, hosted by Michael.  Mostly networking, but a great chance to talk informally about CCR and Michael’s services (and have a great time!).  Here’s the link for #UCTWEET4!

SEPT 26 – PRIVATE CCR ‘HOUSE PARTY’ IN UNION, NJ.  House Parties are a great chance to hear ab0ut CCR, learn more about how to best survive the college search and  enjoy the company of friends.

SEPT. 24 – GARDEN STATE RAINBOW PRIDE FESTIVAL.  Asbury Park Convention Hall.   Here’s the link: www.gsrainbowpride.com.

SEPT. 7 – ZUMBA WITH MARIA “CICI” MELENDEZ, AT SUSIE KARLIK’S, IN UNION, NJ.  Here’s some info about Maria: LINK.

TUES-WED, AUG. 2-3 – #140EDU CONFERENCE, NEW YORK CITY

WED, JULY 27 – “Understanding Stress and Anxiety in Children, Teens, Young Adults”. Summit Medical Group. http://t.co/o7sbth9

JUNE 29: UNION COUNTY MEETUP/TWEETUP NETWORKING EXTRAVAGANZA 3 @ THE RED CADILLAC, IN UNION, NJ.  4:30-7 pm.  LINK TO RSVP HERE: Union County Meetup Link.

JUNE 6-7: NJACAC ANNUAL CONFERENCE, IN LONG BRANCH, NJ

MAY 31: PRIVATE COLLEGE PLANNING HOUSE PARTY, IN RED BANK, NJ

APRIL 28, 2011: – “FIT,NOT REACH” @ EMERALDS @ HOTEL 304WEST, IN SPRINGFIELD, NJ.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2011 – National College Fair at Raritan Center.  Met some new contacts and (hopefully) helped at least one family move along the Search process.

MARCH 31 – UNION COUNTY (NJ) MEETUP/TWEETUP NETWORKING EXTRAVAGANZA 2. 

JANUARY 20 – “FIT, NOT REACH” @ UNION, NJ.  HALL STADIUM.  THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Thank you to everyone who attended and to David Sawicki, College Baseball expert, former D2 and D3 Coach and Director of Athletic Recruitment, and current Managing member of GameTime Sports.

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WANT TO SAVE MONEY AND HAVE SOME FUN? The College Counseling for the Rest of Us HOUSE PARTY is a great way to receive $50 off CCR services (with potentially more savings!) and have a great time while learning about the College Search, College Admissions and Financial Aid.

Finding the right college for you.

Obtaining the information you need to make informed decisions.

Enjoying the ride.

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To get on the College Counseling for the Rest of Us Event List or learn more about House Parties, email us at info@cc4therestofus.com or text or call at 908-403-3819.