We are pleased to announce the following upcoming seminars. Registration is required.
Navigating College Admissions (Parent & High School Student)
Are you a high school student or the parent of a high school student? The college admissions process can be very stressful and time consuming for the entire family. Receive advice on helping your child maximize the high school experience, choose the right colleges, put together standout applications and financial aid. Tips and strategies will be provided on selecting courses, getting involved in outside activities, choosing appropriate standardized tests, college application essays, letters of recommendation and provide insight into how colleges read applications.
July 20, 2019 (10:00 AM-11:30 AM)
Herbert C Young Community Center, 101 Wilkinson Ave, Cary, NC
Registration: 919-460-4965 or Click Here
Class Barcode: 124610
Cost: $5.00 (Cary Resident) or $7.00 (Non-Cary Resident)
August 17, 2019 (10:00 AM -11:30 AM)
Herbert C Young Community Center, 101 Wilkinson Ave, Cary, NC
Registration: 919-460-4965 or Click Here
Class Barcode: 124611
Cost: $5.00 (Cary Resident) or $7.00 (Non-Cary Resident)
August 28, 2019 (6:30 PM- 8:00 PM)
Carrboro Parks and Recreation, 100 N Greensboro St, Carrboro, NC
Registration: 919-918-7364 or Click Here
Cost: Free
Senior Express – Class of 2020
A test prep and college essay workshop designed for 12th graders who have a very strong direction of where they will apply, yet desire additional support to put together an outstanding application. Senior Express includes an SAT or ACT test prep course in fall and workshops that focus on student’s college application essays. Get in the Senior Express and be ready to apply to college before the end of the first semester.
Free Informational Sessions – Registration Required – Click here
June 29, 2019 – 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
July 18, 2019 – 6:30 PM- 7:30 PM
July 21, 2019 – 4:00 PM- 5:00 PM
July 27, 2019 – 11:00 AM-1200 PM
College Essay Workshop
Good grades and test scores aren’t enough to land a spot at a top college, but a standout essay can send your application to the top of the pile. This workshop will allow students to brainstorm, write and refine essay that can be used with multiple applications. Students will draft a college application essay, receive personalized feedback and use feedback to revise and improve the essay.
August 6 and August 13 (1:00 PM-4:00 PM) – Must attend both sessions in series.
Herbert C. Young Community Center, 101 Wilkinson Ave, Cary, NC
Registration: 919-460-4965 or Click Here
Class Barcode: 124605
Cost: $195(R) $225(N)
August 6 and August 13 (9:00 AM-12:00 PM) – Must attend both sessions in series.
A Plus Test Prep, 3500 Westgate Dr Suite 403, Durham, NC
Registration: Click Here
Cost: $150.00
August 10 and August 17 (12:00 PM-3:00 PM) – Must attend both sessions in series.
Herbert C. Young Community Center, 101 Wilkinson Ave, Cary, NC
Registration: 919-460-4965 or Click Here
Class Barcode: 124606
Cost: $195(R) $225(N)
September 7 and September 21 (10:00 AM-1:00 PM) – Must attend both sessions in series.
A Plus Test Prep, 3500 Westgate Dr Suite 403, Durham, NC
Registration: Click Here
Cost: $150.00
Just in Time for Juniors: A College Prep Program for the Class of 2021
JUST IN TIME FOR JUNIORS is a program designed to take the stress out of the college admissions process by guiding juniors to prepare early! Just in Time for Juniors helps the Class of 2021 . . .
- Research best-fit colleges.
- Discover financial aid options.
- Draft application essays.
- Learn whether ACT or SAT is a better fit.
- Map out a college application calendar.
- Prepare for the SAT/ACT.
Juniors who participate in this program will be ready for college admissions when the senior year begins!