The Office of Precollegiate Student Services at the University of Missouri – Saint Louis is pleased to present the Commit to Success – College Prep Talk Virtual Workshop Series! 

Please join us for an assortment of workshops covering various college preparation and college readiness material for high school students, parents, and community members. 

All of these workshops will be conducted through the Zoom platform. In order to gain access to the workshops, please RSVP using the following link and we will email you the Zoom password-secured log-on information. 

College Prep Talks RSVP Form

Spring 2023 College Prep Talks

Understanding Your Financial Aid Award Letters
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 (6:00-7:00 PM)

In this workshop, students will learn how to interpret their financial aid award letters, compare financial aid packages, and decide how much and which types of financial assistance to accept. 

Communication Strategies
Tuesday, March 7, 2023 (6:00-7:00 PM)

Strong communication skills are key for navigating any school or workplace environment! Join us for an engaging workshop where we will discuss communication strategies that will help students communicate with others more effectively. 

Surviving College Student Panel
Tuesday, April 4, 2023 (6:00-7:00 PM)

In this workshop, you will have the opportunity to hear from current college students about their experiences and learn strategies and techniques they use to navigate life on a college campus.

First-Generation College Student Success
Tuesday, May 2, 2023 (6:00-7:00 PM)

Will you be the first in your family to attend college? Join us to discuss aspects of the first-generation college student experience and learn about resources and support available to students who identify as first-generation college students.