Roadmap to College: Evolving Admissions Testing & Requirements
Zoom WebinarPSAT, ACT, SAT, IB, AP. This webinar deciphers the alphabet soup of college admissions testing. Learn about the rapidly-changing landscape of college admissions testing in the wake of COVID-19. Discover why the PSAT isn’t just a practice SAT test, which tests to take and when, and how to avoid paying for test preparation services. Then, dive into college admission course requirements, the importance of rigorous classes vs. GPA, and why it’s critical to keep track of transcripts. Who can benefit from this webinar: Families of high school students in grades 9-12 across the U.S. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_utXxnPG1R3e_A_Kbx9qyKQ
Discover the Community College Advantage
Zoom WebinarOptions, options, options. That’s what California community colleges deliver. Students who aren’t university-bound can complete certificate programs and earn two-year associate degrees. Students seeking an affordable four-year degree can transfer to a university from community college. This webinar outlines the options for students at California community colleges, dives deeply into the Los Rios Community College system, walks you through the Los Rios application, and drills down into how to access free money for community college. Who can benefit from this webinar: Families of California high school students in grades 9-12 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eaDa4v74STuMmSmdyfTbDg
LCHS: Getting it Write
Laguna Creek High School 9050 Vicino Drive, Elk Grove, CA, United StatesLCHS: Drop-In Meeting
Laguna Creek High School 9050 Vicino Drive, Elk Grove, CA, United StatesLCHS: Testing, Grades, and Summer Checklist
Laguna Creek High School 9050 Vicino Drive, Elk Grove, CA, United StatesJunior Jumpstart Webinar
Families of college-bound juniors don’t need to panic. This webinar provides the roadmap (and the checklist) for a smooth transition into the college application season. Discover resources to help build your right-fit college list, alternatives to college visits during this era of social distancing, and the big picture of merit- and need-based financial aid. Zoom Webinar Tuesday, May 11 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. PDT Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eoKGGIAUTUep1HgMkJQqHQ
Writing Stellar College Essays Webinar
Writing a college essay is a daunting process. To be successful, students have to throw away the five-paragraph paradigm and dig deeply into their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. During this webinar, we’ll outline what colleges are looking for, provide exercises designed to identify and develop topics, and deliver the do's and don'ts of a stellar college essay. We’ll also reveal the topics of the four essays that can be repurposed for dozens (or hundreds) of scholarship applications. Zoom Webinar Tuesday, May 18 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. PDT Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ofus86GmR4SJjxcNo0ylEw