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College Admissions 101 Workshop at Dighton Public Library on July 25

Attorney Honoria DaSilva-Kilgore

DIGHTON AND RAYNHAM, MA… A College Admissions 101 Workshop will be held July 25, 2024 from 6:30-7:30 PM at Dighton Public Library in the Old Town Hall location, 1111 Somerset Avenue, Dighton, MA 02715. There is no cost to attend.
 
The free College Admissions 101 Workshop will be led by Attorney Honoria DaSilva-Kilgore, founder of Personal College Counseling, Inc. (PCCI) of Raynham, MA.
 
The workshop is geared towards high school Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors and their families. Attorney DaSilva-Kilgore offers helpful insight and will cover topics including:
 
– An overview of the planning involved in the college application process
– Choosing a college/university that is a good match for the student’s interests, lifestyle and budget
– Getting the best financial package and maximizing merit scholarship dollars 
 
Attorney DaSilva-Kilgore helps focus effort on colleges that academically, socially and financially are most appropriate, which puts the student in the best position to succeed in school itself as well as beyond in their career. 
 
Seating is limited. To register for this event, visit:  https://conta.cc/3xl6hjw
 
High school students and parents/guardians who are unable to attend the workshop may arrange for a complimentary consultation by emailing nod@personalcollegecounseling.com.
 
About PCCI
Founded by Honoria DaSilva-Kilgore, Esq. who has been practicing law for over 30 years, Personal College Counseling, Inc. (PCCI) provides high school students (and parents/guardians) with one-on-one guidance throughout the entire college preparation process. Virtual services as well as in-person services are available. PCCI is based in Raynham, MA. For more information or to arrange for a complimentary Parent/Student Personal College Consultation, contact (508) 622-5250, email nod@personalcollegecounseling.com or visit the website at personalcollegecounseling.com

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Is college on the radar? Personal College Counseling, Inc. announces Speaker’s Bureau for college admission planning and more.

RAYNHAM, MA…With the mission to help each student who wants to succeed in college and beyond to find the college or university that is the best fit for them, Attorney Honoria DaSilva-Kilgore of Personal College Counseling, Inc. (PCCI) based in Raynham, MA has established a speaker’s bureau. 

Attorney Honoria DaSilva-Kilgore

As an Independent Educational Consultant (IEC) and founder of PCCI, Attorney DaSilva-Kilgore helps focus effort on colleges that academically, socially and financially are most appropriate, which puts the student in the best position to succeed in college and beyond. Attorney DaSilva-Kilgore does this by ensuring that the student is taking the right classes which builds a strong foundation; showing them how to use SAT scores as a tool to their advantage; assisting in researching and finding the right school for each student; scheduling college/university visits and interviews; and assisting with the application process.  

Attorney DaSilva-Kilgore is available to speak at Chambers of Commerce, fraternal organizations, private high schools and other organizations throughout Massachusetts and beyond. Speaking engagements may be in-person or virtual. 

Topics that may be covered include, but are not limited to: 
– The 2nd largest investment – College. Where do you start? 
– College planning – What happens if you DON’T plan? 
– College matching – What is the right fit for your student? 
– Timing. It’s everything. What is the optimal timeline for choosing a college? 
– Covering the cost – The inside story on financial aid and merit aid.  
– How college admissions differ at each school and how to best prepare. 
– Early decision, Early action or Regular decision – What’s involved and what’s best for each student?  
 
Attorney DaSilva-Kilgore has been practicing law for more than 25 years helping clients with numerous financial matters and long-term planning. Over the years, she took note of a recurring theme among her clients that often cropped up – inadequate planning regarding higher education. She launched PCCI in early 2021. 

To arrange a speaking engagement with Attorney DaSilva-Kilgore, call (508) 622-5250 or email at nod@personalcollegecounseling.com. 

Helping Families through the College Admissions Journey 
For better planning and more due diligence before committing to a school, students and parents should consider working with an IEC such as PCCI and start as early as possible, ideally in Freshman or Sophomore year.  

PCCI was established to help students and their parents/guardians pick the best school that puts them on the path to success. Essentially, PCCI helps determine which colleges and universities address the student’s academic and social needs; inspires them to achieve inside and outside of the classroom; provides them with tools for success, and is a good return on investment. PCCI offers an affordable, flat-fee based college search and application services to find the best college fit for a student, while maximizing merit and institutional aid. Financial package awards have ranged as high as $125,000. 

PCCI’s services are available to students in all 50 states via video conferencing or via telephone. Virtual services as well as in-person services are available. For more information about PCCI or to arrange for a complimentary Parent/Student Personal College Consultation, visit the website at https://www.personalcollegecounseling.com or email nod@personalcollegecounseling.com. 
 
About PCCI 
Founded by Honoria DaSilva-Kilgore, Esq. who has been practicing law for more than 25 years, Personal College Counseling, Inc. (PCCI) provides high school students (and parents/guardians) with one-on-one guidance throughout the entire college preparation process. PCCI’s college planning includes research and recommendations that are specifically targeted and provide the best fit to the student’s abilities, interests, finances, and family circumstances. PCCI takes into consideration university and campus life; programs, internships and study abroad; athletics (Division I, II, and III) and clubs and intramurals. PCCI manages all important deadlines for testing, applications and forms, and assists with merit-based scholarships and financial aid. PCCI’s services are available to students in all 50 states via video conferencing or via telephone. PCCI is based in Raynham, MA. For more information or to arrange for a complimentary Parent/Student Personal College Consultation, contact (508) 622-5250, email nod@personalcollegecounseling.com or visit the website at https://www.personalcollegecounseling.com.

 

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