College Info Series: FINANCIAL AID: LOANS AND DEBT

We are all too aware of college debt and the scary cost of college these days. However, having a strong understanding of the borrowing process, different types of loans, and how to avoid debt can take away some of the fear. In this session we will dive deep into different aspects of borrowing money for...

Social Emotional Support for Gifted Learners

Farnaz Kaufman will address the unique social and emotional needs of gifted learners and some of the supports and strategies that may be helpful. RSVP HERE

College Info Series: FINANCIAL AID: MERIT

Did you know that the average cost of tuition is 52% lower than the sticker price? Merit aid, also known as scholarships, are available at most colleges and some will offer significant assistance. In this session we will look at common discounting methods, which colleges offer the best merit aid, and how it is determined....

College Info Series: FINANCIAL AID – NEED BASED AID

There is a wide range of help for learners who have a demonstrated need for financial assistance. College can be affordable for families with a wide variety of incomes. We will explore the list of approximately 65 colleges that provide tuition and housing costs on a sliding scale and others that offer significant financial assistance...

High School Planning & Dual Enrollment for Gifted Students

We are excited to continue with our gifted support webinar & roundtables series. Join us on January 12 at 1:00 pm for “High School Planning & Dual Enrollment for Gifted Learners." Our high school counselors will join us to discuss the dos and don'ts of high school courses at younger grades, what high school can...

College Info Series: HOLISTIC ADMISSIONS- INTRO

Colleges look at more than just good grades and test scores. Instead, colleges look at the whole student. This session introduces the concept of holistic admissions and what learners should be doing now to prepare for admission both inside and outside of the classroom. Theme: College Preparation Intended Audience: Learners & Parents Intended Grades: 8,...

College Info Series: HOLISTIC ADMISSIONS – THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA – 13 FACTORS

The UCs use 13 criteria for admission evaluation. We will explore how learners can take advantage of these 13 criteria. Even though this session focuses on the UC system, the criteria is a great guide for admission to other colleges that use holistic admissions. Theme: College Preparation Intended Audience: Learners & Parents Intended Grades: 8,...

Gifted Student Roundtable and Q&A

Join this  roundtable on February 2 at 1 pm to gather with other parents and get all your questions answered. Register HERE. See a list of all upcoming gifted webinars below:

Parent CAASPP Webinar

Families are invited to join this webinar as the testing team reviews the various parts of the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). We will share why we take the test and how to help learners prepare for the test. Register HERE

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