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College Admissions 101 Seminar for high school students and families on September 28th at YMCA of Metro North – Demakes Family Campus

Attorney Honoria DaSilva-Kilgore

LYNN AND RAYNHAM, MA… A free, in-person “College Admissions 101” seminar led by Attorney Honoria DaSilva-Kilgore, founder of Personal College Counseling, Inc. (PCCI) of Raynham, MA will be held September 28, 2023 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at YMCA of Metro North – Demakes Family Campus, 40 Neptune Blvd., Lynn, MA 01902. 
 
Overwhelmed by the enormity of the college admissions task? Attorney DaSilva-Kilgore offers helpful insight and will cover topics including: 

-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.  
 
The workshop is geared towards high school Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors and their families.  
 
Registration is required. RSVP by September 27, 2023 to:  https://conta.cc/3XZ00Dc 
 
High school students and parents 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 more than 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. 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. 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 https://www.personalcollegecounseling.com. 

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College Admissions 101 – Free seminars offered at YMCA Branches in Hanover, Quincy and Wareham in May and June

HANOVER, QUINCY, RAYNHAM AND WAREHAM, MA… 

Overwhelmed by the enormity of the college admissions task? Attorney Honoria DaSilva-Kilgore, founder of Personal College Counseling, Inc. (PCCI) of Raynham, MA is presenting free “College Admissions 101” seminars at local YMCA branches in May and June. 

Three seminars will be held:

In Wareham on May 31, 2023 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Gleason Family YMCA, 33 Charge Pond Road, Wareham, MA. 02571.  Register online at https://conta.cc/3n9hWN8

In Hanover on June 1, 2023 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at South Shore YMCA Emilson, 75 Mill St., Hanover, MA 02339.  Register online at https://conta.cc/3L92wRe

In Quincy on June 3, 2023 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at Hale Family YMCA, 79 Coddington St, Quincy, MA, 02169.  Register online at https://conta.cc/3L6CDBp

“College Admissions 101” seminars are geared towards high school Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors, and their parents/guardians. 

Attorney Honoria DaSilva-Kilgore

Topics include:
– 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. 

Students and parents/guardians who are unable to attend a seminar 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 more than 29 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. 
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 https://www.personalcollegecounseling.com

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College Admissions 101 Workshop at The Scantic Valley YMCA in Wilbraham on March 9th

Attorney Honoria DaSilva-Kilgore

RAYNHAM AND WILBRAHAM, MA… A free, in-person “College Admissions 101” workshop led by Attorney Honoria DaSilva-Kilgore, founder of Personal College Counseling, Inc. (PCCI) of Raynham, MA will be held Thursday, March 9, 2023 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Scantic Valley YMCA, 45 Post Office Park, Wilbraham, MA 01095. 

Overwhelmed by the enormity of the college admissions task? Attorney DaSilva-Kilgore offers helpful insight and will cover topics including: 

– 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.  
 
The workshop is geared towards high school Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors and their families.  
 
Registration is required. RSVP by March 8, 2023 to https://conta.cc/3S3QbR6 
 
High school students and parents 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 more than 29 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.  
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 https://www.personalcollegecounseling.com. 

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College Admissions Insights. Workshop for high school students and their families offered at South Shore YMCA Emilson on January 25th

HANOVER AND RAYNHAM, MA… A free, in-person “College Admissions Insights” workshop led by Attorney Honoria DaSilva-Kilgore, founder of Personal College Counseling, Inc. (PCCI) of Raynham, MA will be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 from 6-7 p.m. at the South Shore YMCA Emilson, 75 Mill Street, Hanover, MA 02339.

Overwhelmed by the enormity of the college admissions task? Attorney Honoria DaSilva-Kilgore offers helpful insight and will cover topics including:

•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. 

Attorney Honoria DaSilva-Kilgore

The workshop is geared towards Freshman, Sophomore and Junior students and their families. 

Registration is required. RSVP by January 24, 2023 to https://conta.cc/3GnkYDb

High school students and parents 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 more than 29 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. 
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 https://www.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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College admissions workshops offered at South Shore YMCA Emilson in Hanover. 

Choosing the right school and getting the best financial package. 

HANOVER AND RAYNHAM, MA… Overwhelmed by the enormity of the college admissions task?  It’s often the biggest challenge of a lifetime for many families.    

Attorney Honoria DaSilva-Kilgore

Two free “College Admissions 101” workshops led by Attorney Honoria DaSilva-Kilgore, founder of Personal College Counseling, Inc. (PCCI) of Raynham, MA will be held at the South Shore YMCA Emilson, 75 Mill Street, Hanover, MA 02339. 
 
Topics will include: 
 
– 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.  
 
The workshops are geared towards Freshman to Junior students and their families. To accommodate busy schedules, it will be a hybrid workshop (in-person and online) held on two dates: 
 
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 from 6pm-7pm  
Saturday, October 1, 2022 from 10am-11am 
 
Registration is required. RSVP to:  https://conta.cc/3RMevWM 
 
About PCCI 
Founded by Honoria DaSilva-Kilgore, Esq. who has been practicing law for more than 29 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. 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 https://www.personalcollegecounseling.com. 

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