Mastering the Common App: A Comprehensive Walkthrough 

You can get a jump-start on your Common Application now! Used to apply to almost any college, the Common App is your key to a successful application process.

Join us to learn the “tricks of the trade” that will make your application stand out – and improve your chances to get in! 

We’ll take you on a deep dive into the Common App, sharing our insider tips to create a winning application. Reviewing every feature of Common App, we’ll visit all seven common pages as well as the college-specific pages and essay requirements.

During this informative webinar, you’ll learn: 

• What to expect on the Common App

• What college admission officers are really looking for

• Insider perspectives to effectively navigate the application pages

• How to optimizing your academic and extracurricular presentations

• Strategies for getting strong recommendations – and whom to ask

• Powerful use of “Additional Information” to share more about yourself 

• Timeline for applying to the colleges on your list

Florida's Dozen: What It Takes to Get Admitted to a State University in Florida

This session will specifically deal with the Florida State University System; Judi Robinovitz, Certified Educational Planner, will provide you with the most current admission information for all eleven state universities in Florida. You can use this information, along with other tidbits Judi will share, to learn how to make your college application stand out and improve your chances for admission.

Learn the Secrets of Admission to Florida's Schools With Our Most Popular and Highest Rated Webinar!

The unprecedented increase in applications over the last several years has made the college admissions process more competitive and complex than ever. To successfully navigate these turbulent waters, a student must stand out and truly demonstrate why he or she is such a great match for each college under consideration. Because Judi travels across the county to visit dozens of colleges every year — meeting with admission officers and students, touring campuses, and learning about the current campus culture — her personal insights will provide you with a much deeper understanding of the college admissions process than a catalog, book, or website can ever convey.

Here's what you'll learn:

• Admission criteria for all 12 state universities

• How schools recalculate GPAs

• Newest additions to SUS campuses

• How under-qualified students may still gain backdoor admission

• Florida schools' national ranking

• What you can do today to maximize chances for admission

Resources:

• Florida’s State University System Admission Stats & SAT & ACT Workshop Schedule

• SAT vs ACT: Which is the better test for me?

• Florida State University System Transfer Guide (2021-2022)

• New Digital SAT

Selective College Admissions: Stand OUT! Get IN!

The unprecedented increase in applications over the last several years has made the college admissions process more competitive and complex than ever. To successfully navigate these turbulent waters, a student must stand out and truly demonstrate why he or she is such a great match for each college under consideration. Because Judi travels across the county to visit dozens of colleges every year — meeting with admission officers and students, touring campuses, and learning about the current campus culture — her personal insights will provide you with a much deeper understanding of the college admissions process than a catalog, book, or website can ever convey. 

During this webinar, Judi will describe in detail… 

• 7 top tips to help get you into the college of your dreams

• How colleges evaluate your GPA and course-load 

• Secrets to standing out from the crowd

• How the Application Essay has Grown More Important

• The Truth behind “Extra-curricular”

Resources:

• What Colleges Look for in High School Students Infographic

• Florida’s State University System Admission Stats and SAT & ACT Workshop Schedule

• Effective College Visits Infographic  

• SAT vs ACT: Which is the Better Test for You?

The Value of a Research Project in College Admissions

In the increasingly complicated world of college admissions, students are routinely seeking an edge - for some, that edge is research. In this webinar, we discuss how an appropriate research project can help students gain admission to the college of their choice. Our guest will be Dr. George Philip LeBourdais, Head of Partnerships at Polygence. Additionally, we will be joined by a few of our students who will receive an impromptu coaching session from Dr. LeBourdais.

You will learn: 

• How an independent research project enhances a college application

• How to identify a research opportunity that can aid in college admissions

• The characteristics that define a good research program

• How to find mentors and develop research topics

• Whether or not you should pay a fee for a research program

• The skills your student will gain from a research program

The ABC's of IEP's

An IEP (Individualized Education Plan) is more than just a program for your child while in school. The IEP is a blueprint or plan, for setting and achieving goals. We will show you how to be a strong advocate for your child and how to navigate through the tangled system of rules and regulations. You'll also have an opportunity to ask questions. There's just so much information to share we've made this a 2-day event!

Here's what you'll learn:

• The difference between a 504 Plan and an IEP and which plan is best for your child.

• How to get the school district to evaluate your child -- for free.

• The process for getting your child an IEP

• Strategies for what to say in meetings when the school team says "no."

• What to do when the school doesn't follow the IEP.

• What to do when the school won't meet with you or won't respond to your requests for help.

• Your IEP rights during COVID learning options

SAT vs. ACT: Which is the best test for me?

Your SAT or ACT score is the second most important factor in college admissions. Since colleges treat the SAT and ACT as equals, you must make the important decision whether to use the coming months to prepare for the SAT, the ACT, or both.

Of recent importance are the significant changes to the SAT which have left many families more confused than ever. Rumors abound that the new SAT is a more difficult test than it used to be – which makes the ACT appear to be the more desirable test.

More familiar with the SAT “brand,” the majority of families who seek our services assume that the SAT will be the best assessment for their children. Most parents personally endured the rite of sitting for an older version of the SAT during high school. Additionally, they know how their children fared on the redesigned PSAT.

The ACT, on the other hand, remains a mystery for many. The majority of our students have had no exposure to the ACT. Many parents have heard of the ACT as an alternative to the SAT but don't know if it's worthwhile to make the investment in ACT preparation or simply stick it out with the SAT.

So if you want to end the confusion and pick the test that’s best for you, let us explain the differences between these two tests so that you can make the best-informed decision about which test to take.

You’re going to learn…

• Precisely How These Tests Affect College Applications

• Six Key Differences Between The Two Tests

• To Essay, or Not to Essay 

• A Roadmap for Testing Success

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