LAUNCH! is a unique and FREE opportunity for high school juniors, sophomores, and their parents to gain valuable insights on preparing for college and other post-secondary options. The event features separate sessions for students and parents, each tailored to increase knowledge on navigating the entire college enrollment process, so that students are successfully "launched" towards their goals after high school. The CollegeBound Foundation works with students in Baltimore City, in conjunction with City Schools, to assist and provide guidance on the college-going process. We are located in various middle and high schools across Baltimore and boast alumni participants like Alicia Wilson, Tracey Durant, and Mayor Brandon Scott.
Goucher College 1021 Dulaney Valley Rd Baltimore, MD 21204
Parking Dorsey Visitor Lot (follow event signs)
Date & Time
Saturday, February 7, 2026 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Schedule
| 8:00 am
Registration, Breakfast, and Resource Fair
The Ungar Athenaeum, Goucher College
| 8:30 am
Welcome
Khala Granville Williamson Director of High School Programs CollegeBound Foundation
| 9:00 am
Session Rotations
Student Sessions
Student sessions will include the topics below. Students will rotate by group to each session. *Post-Secondary Options *Becoming Well-Prepared for College *The College Essay *Financial Aid Planning
Parent Sessions
Parent sessions will include the topics below. Parents will remain in the auditorium for each session.
Post-Secondary Options Bryan "BJ" Jenkins – College Access Programs Specialist, Level II Mario Clark – Associate Director of High School Programs CollegeBound Foundation
Be in the Know – High School Parents Edition Tawanda Clark – College Access Programs Specialist, Level II Denine House – Associate Director of High School Programs CollegeBound Foundation
Financial Aid and Scholarships Isabella Fife – Scholarship Advisor Kimberly Vasquez –Scholarship Advisor CollegeBound Foundation