Free In-Person Talks on Long Island This Summer
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Students
August 18, 2026, 7-8pm
West Islip Public Library, 3 Higbie Lane, West Islip, NY 11795
Registration open to all here or by calling 631-661-7080
Writing a Winning College Application Essay
August 19, 2026, 6-7pm
Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Rd, Holbrook, NY 11741
Registration open to Sachem Library card holders at https://sachem.librarycalendar.com/event/write-winning-college-application-essay-168061
Impact Projects: How to Stand Out During the College Admissions Process
August 26, 2026, 6-7pm
Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Rd, Holbrook, NY 11741
Registration open to Sachem Library card holders at https://sachem.librarycalendar.com/event/impact-projects-how-stand-out-during-college-admissions-process-youtube-168069
Roadmap to College: An Introduction for HS Students and Parents
August 31, 2026, 6-7:15pm
Syosset Public Library, 225 South Oyster Bay Rd, Syosset, NY 11791
Registration will open on August 17, 2026, 9am at https://syosset.librarycalendar.com/event/roadmap-college-53375
“Dr. P has a real depth and breadth of knowledge and experience in the field of college admissions. Her presentations, articles, and newsletters have helped me to be a better resource for my students!”
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CURRENT Workshop Topics
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)
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 ApplyiSpanishng (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)
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)
NEW! How to Write an Analytical Essay (Age 12 to Adult)
Click on the underlined program title in crimson to read the full program description and speaker (Dr. P.) bio.
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)
NEW! Roadmap to College: An Introduction for HS Students & Parents (6-12; all)
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)
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)
NEW! Standardized Testing Today: The Who, What, Why, When, and How of the SAT, ACT, and College Admissions Tests (9-12; 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)
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Crimson Coaching also partners with organizations and clubs to offer classes for students and webinars and in-person talks for parents.
Please contact us if you represent a non-profit, religious, social or community organization and would like to host Crimson Coaching’s next course or talk.