On Tuesday evening, the Class of 2019 along with their parents attended ‘Take the Next Step,’ our annual college information night held solely for juniors. The evening started with a mini-college fair, where students and their parents could speak to admissions representatives and pick up brochures from over 25 colleges. Following this time, students and parents had a choice of 16 sessions to attend. Presentations ranged from “Choosing the ‘Best Fit’ School” (presented by Brother Martin graduate and current Millsaps student Benton Brown ‘13 and his mother Ms. Dionne Brown) to “Internships and Future Employment – Writing a Resume, Interviews and the Impact of Social Media” (presented by Brother Martin graduate Floyd Reidlinger ‘01, Director of Human Resources, West Jefferson Medical Center) to “FAFSA/ Financial Aid/ TOPS/ Scholarship Search” (presented by Mr. Scott Burke from the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance). Other sessions focused on collegiate athletic participation, applying to competitive colleges, the value of a liberal arts education, writing the admissions essay, careers in engineering and STEM fields, and much more.
This program is another part of Brother Martin’s expansive and multi-year efforts to educate students and parents on the college selection and the application process.
Take the Next Step - Junior Seminar
