Links: Things of Interest to HS Students and Parents

College

Importance of the Essay

https://www.collegestarter.org/post/surprised-you-got-denied-show-me-the-essays

Creating a Compelling Application

Time: TUES, May 23, 2023 07:00 PM

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82965529060?pwd=YTZEZ3B3SnRJVWFvUmFCN0xsRVFndz09

Meeting ID: 829 6552 9060

Passcode: 318804

Creating a Compelling College Application

Stand Out for College will cover the college application process including current admissions trends, writing the personal statement essay and supplemental essays, teacher recommendations, and how students can position themselves to increase their chances for admission. 

We will discuss application strategies including the advantages and disadvantages of early decision, early action and regular decision. We’ll also review what factors students should consider in deciding whether or not to submit their standardized test scores (SAT or ACT) for test-optional colleges and universities and we’ll discuss the different ways for students to be admitted. We’ll examine the holistic admissions review process and what admissions officers consider important when they review applicants.

This program is a detailed and strategic overview of what juniors should focus on to make their college applications stand out. 

This program is specifically designed for students in their junior year of high school and their parents, however, it will be helpful for current sophomores to attend as it will give them a good understanding of the college admissions process to know what to focus on in the upcoming year.

Direct questions to:

Ron & Jackie 

Stand Out For College, LLC

m. 914-420-8115 

ron@standoutforcollege.com

College Starter’s Virtual Academy is for students in the class of 2024 and is tailor-made for them to get a huge jump on their college applications before the summer ends!  As in years past, we are offering an academy each month starting in June with each monthly academy having two section times to choose from: Section 1: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm or Section 2: 8:45pm – 10:15pm. 

Dates:

(sign up for one month…either June, July, Aug OR Sept.)

June 19, 21, 26, 27, 28  

July 17, 19, 24, 25, 26  

August 28, 30, September 5, 6, 7 

Cost:

The cost of the academy is $569. 

If a student registers before June 1, the cost is $519.  

If they register using the EHS code, they can take another $50 off.  

Your code is:  

#EHS1 

For more information: contact Jeffrey Hirsch

646.239.6864  

jeff@collegestarter.org 

www.collegestarter.org 

To register: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlc-ihrD8iG9Ogz2gjYxeNlEBqOmczYfek#/registration

Westchester Prep Members Club- Drop in (Online) Tutoring When You Need it

https://www.westchesterprep.com/membersclub

$150 monthly fee to attend tutoring sessions on a drop-in basis, as needed.

Summer Programs

Youth & Precollege Programs in the Arts: Summer 2023 at Purchase College

https://continuingeducation.cmail19.com/t/j-e-eftuut-dtsdllrjl-ti/

Slam Dunk Basketball Camp at Westchester County Center

https://parks.westchestergov.com/children-camps/slam-dunk-basketball-camp

Summertime Prep for SAT and ACT (Applerouth Education)

https://mailchi.mp/applerouth/upcoming-satact-classes-taught-by-our-best-tutors-770836?e=2d53900437

Other SAT/ACT Resources

https://www.applerouth.com/calendar/?postal-code=10709

Summer Programs for HS Students (in NY)

https://blog.collegevine.com/16-summer-programs-in-new-york-for-high-schoolers/

Parenting and More

Are you worried about your child? We offer education and therapeutic support to empower and give you hope as you support your child’s mental health.

www.parentguidance.org

Education Podcast for Parents

https://www.nosillyquestionspodcast.com/

Senior Year Course Planning (Why Every Year is Important!)

https://www.collegestarter.org/post/senior-year-course-planning-why-every-year-is-important

Prom

Know a teen in New York who could use help getting a free prom dress or tuxedo? Send them to one of Prom National Network events! Visit www.PromNationalNetwork.org/events for more info!