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Road To College: Essential Steps – 3/04/20

Road To College: Essential Steps – 3/03/20

Road to College: Essential Steps

IMPROVE YOUR CHILD’S CHANCES OF ADMISSION
Join Dr. Tony Di Giacomo for a discussion on the Road to College: Essential Steps. We will look at each step a junior needs to complete leading up to applying for college and how to plan for the year ahead. We’ll discuss: the importance of starting the college process early for 9th and 10th graders to prepare; creating a timeline for due dates; and how to work backwards to achieve milestones successfully. Learn what colleges want and how to find the best fit.

IN THIS 1 HOUR SESSION, YOU WILL LEARN:

-The do’s and don’ts for when to take tests and how many times
-Selecting the right combination of tests
-Choosing a major to determine where to apply
-How to use the resume to identify the best extracurriculars
-How to prepare for the college visit
-How to tackle supplemental essays
-Planning for the college interview.

Road to College: Essential Steps

IMPROVE YOUR CHILD’S CHANCES OF ADMISSION
Join Dr. Tony Di Giacomo for a discussion on the Road to College: Essential Steps. We will look at each step a junior needs to complete leading up to applying for college and how to plan for the year ahead. We’ll discuss: the importance of starting the college process early for 9th and 10th graders to prepare; creating a timeline for due dates; and how to work backwards to achieve milestones successfully. Learn what colleges want and how to find the best fit.

IN THIS 1 HOUR SESSION, YOU WILL LEARN:

-The do’s and don’ts for when to take tests and how many times
-Selecting the right combination of tests
-Choosing a major to determine where to apply
-How to use the resume to identify the best extracurriculars
-How to prepare for the college visit
-How to tackle supplemental essays
-Planning for the college interview.

Countdown to College: Expert Panel

In this session, hear from local area experts on what it takes for your child to gain admission to the best possible college or university and how to maintain balance during the process.

Hear from Novella Prep founder and educator Dr. Tony Di Giacomo about the major milestones en route to identifying a career path and college major.  Tony will help you start to understand how to connect your accomplishments and aspirations into a compelling narrative during the college admissions process.

Learn from Peak Performance Testing co-founder Jared Small about the major milestones in the standardized testing process. Jared will help you develop a testing timeline, better understand the differences between the ACT and SAT, and approach the testing process in a logical and purposeful manner.

Experience practices that help you to tap into your best self, increase focus, and lower stress with mindfulness educator Julie Engerran.

Parents and students of all grades are welcome to attend this one hour panel presentation and Q&A.

Road to College Webinar

Join Dr. Tony Di Giacomo for a discussion on the Road to College: Essential Steps. We will look at each step a junior needs to complete leading up to applying for college and how to plan for the year ahead. We’ll discuss the importance of starting the college process early; creating a timeline for due dates; and how to work to achieve milestones successfully. Learn about standardized testing, the application, and what colleges really want in an applicant! Presented by Tony Di Giacomo, Ph.D., Founder of Novella Prep.

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