Phoenix Public Library, Phoenix, AZ. -- August 06, 2012 -- College Depot, located on the second floor of Burton Barr Central Library at 1221 N. Central Ave., will host a series of free workshops during the 2012-2013 academic year designed to help high school seniors prepare for college. The first 5 monthly workshops in the "Senior Sequence" series are:

Finding Your College Fit
1:00-2:30 p.m. Saturday, August 18
Get tips to help you evaluate which college is the best match for you.

Stand Out: College Essays and Letters of Recommendation
5:30-6:45 p.m. Tuesday, September 11
Learn to write winning college and scholarship essays, and how to secure strong letters of recommendation.

College Applications + Hands-on Lab
5:30-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 9
Learn to complete a college application, including the "common application."

Searching for Scholarships + Hands-on Lab
5:30-6:45 p.m. Thursday, November 15
Learn helpful tips for searching for scholarships, then practice what you've learned.

How to Pay for College
5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, December 6
Learn how to pay for college with financial aid, scholarships, work-study and savings.

Space is limited. To register or for more information, call 602-261-8847 or email college.depot@phoenix.gov.

College Depot is a full-service college planning center that offers free one-on-one assistance, family consultation and workshops on all aspects of the college planning process, from financial aid to career exploration. The service is open to anyone seeking assistance with planning for college.

For a complete list of workshops and events, visit phoenixpubliclibrary.org/collegedepot . Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/CollegeDepot.