Classes & Talks

These talks are intended for parents whose children are in the GRADES in PARENTHESES. The best season in which to offer the program is noted after the grade level. ( F= Fall, W = Winter, SP = Spring, SM = Summer)

• Achieving Goals: Tips from Science and a Goal-Setting Junkie (any, all)

• NEW! The ACT’s Changing, Too? Should You Take the New SAT, the New ACT, or No Test At All (9-12; all)

• Applying to College, One Step at a Time: A Timeline For HS Juniors, Seniors & Parents (10-12; F, W)

• Building School Centered Relationships (6 and up; F, W)

• NEW! Centering the Self During the College Application Process (10-12; all)

• College Planning for Parents of HS Freshmen and Sophomores (in English or Spanish) (8-10; F, W)

• College Tours: Make the Most Before, During, and After Your Tour (9-12; W, SP)

• The Common App: Do’s and Don’t’s for Finishing It Well and on Time (11-12; SP, SM, F)

• Community College Bound? Consider This Before Applying (11-12; W, SP)

• Craft a Smart College List (9-12; all)

• Dealing with “Highly Rejective” Colleges (10-12; SP)

• The Digital SAT / PSAT: What’s New and How to Prepare for It (9-11; all)

• NEW! Gap Year: How To, Why, & Who Might Take One (10-12; all)

• NEW! Get Ready for High School! 3-Night Course (6-10; F, W)

• Getting Great Letters of Recommendation (9-12; SP, SM)

• Goal Setting (All ages; F, W)

• Helping The LD Child: How Parents of Children Who Learn Differently Can Help Their Kids Thrive (all; all)

Click on the underlined program title in crimson to read the full program description and speaker (Dr. P.) bio.

• NEW! How to Write an Analytical Essay (Age 12 to Adult)

• Impact Projects: Stand Out during College Applications (9-12; all)

• Interview Like a Rock Star: Prepare for College, Scholarship & Job Interviews (all; all)

• Introduction to American Colleges, Universities, and Applications (6-12; all)

• Organize Your Backpack, Room & School STUFF! (5-10; all)

• Neuroscience for Learning (all; all)

• Picking the Right MS/HS Courses for Highly Selective College Admissions (6-12: W)

• Prepare for Your AP History Exam (9-12; W, SP)

• Planificar Asistir a la Universidad (9-10; otoño, invierno)

• Self-Care and Taming Anxiety (all; all)

• Set Your Clock for Success: Time Management Tips (6-12; SM, F)

• The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Students (6-Adult; SM, F, W)

• NEW! So, You Want to Go to an Ivy League College? Tips for K-12 Students Aiming for Admission to Any Highly Selective College (all, all)

• Study and Take Notes Effectively (6-12; SM, F, W)

• Study Like a Pro: Acing APs, Finals, Regents, and More! (6-Adult; all)

• Succeed as a Distance Learner (6- college; all)

• Using Social Media Wisely during College Admissions (9-12; all)

• NEW! What To Do If You’ve Been Deferred (12; January only)

• Write a Great College Application Essay (11-12; SM, F)