College, Here I Come!

Meet the Author

If you are thinking about college or headed to college soon, join college readiness author Valarie Austin for practical tips and advice to ensure your college success.

You don’t want to miss Ms. Austin’s recommendations for college success. Program is intended for ages 15 and older. Parents/guardians are encouraged to attend!

About Valarie R. Austin: Lieutenant Colonel Austin, Retired, U.S. Army, is a career and college readiness author, blogger and trainer. Her college readiness book, The Student's Comprehensive Guide for College & Other Life Lessons, is available for checkout from MCPL. Valarie is a prolific and successful professional speaker. She has presented career and college readiness workshops to high school students, college students and parents at public libraries, career/college fairs, high schools, sorority events and other venues. She has supported military veterans as a featured speaker for servicemember centric organizations such as Uplift Energy Coaching, the DANTES 5th Annual DOD Voluntary Education Professional Development Institute and the 2021 VeteransBizUp! Conference, providing career development guidance. Valarie has been interviewed for the TrailblazersImpact.com, Maryland STEM Festival, Wealth Academy and the Phil Shapiro Book Review Podcasts. She is a member of the Maryland Writers’ Association, Toastmasters International and the Maryland Career Development Association.

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People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing should request English-language captioning or sign-language interpretation at least five days before the library-sponsored program they plan to attend. Contact the Assistant Facilities and Accessibility Program Manager at 240-777-0002 with all other accommodation requests.

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