Hathaway Brown & Shaker Parenting Publication Host College Search Event

Hathaway Brown School is teaming up with a Shaker Heights-based parental advice publication to allay fears about the college search.

“The College Event: To-Do Lists for High School” lasts from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday Jan. 29 at Hathaway Brown. Susan Borison, publisher at Your Teen Magazine said about 200 people have signed up for the event, but there is still space available. The event is free and open to the public.

"We do quarterly events about topics that help parents of teenagers, like bullying and teaching kids to drive," Borison said in an email. "College is always very popular."

Speakers from Your Teen will provide advice collegiate advice to parents during six, 20-minute breakout sessions that will be repeated during the event. Participants will be allowed to attend three. They are:

• The Admissions Process: Insider Secrets
• College and Athletics
• Teaching Financial Independence
• Finding Your Teen's Passions
• 529 College Savings Plans: It's Never Too Late
• A Parent's Role

Beachwood Schools, Orange Schools and the Shaker Heights PTO are among the organizations that are sponsoring the event.

“The College Event is perfect for parents wondering when to begin discussions with their teenager and how to offer appropriate guidance,” HB spokeswoman Kathleen Osborne said in a statement. “Some concerned parents of eigth graders need advice to gain a calmer perspective. Others wait until 11^th grade and then regret that they missed the opportunity to be methodical and prepared.

"In both cases, these parents need a strategy.”

Click here to register for the event.