High School
Questions About Getting Into College?
The path to college can often feel overwhelming. What placement tests do I need to take? Are they all the same? How do I prepare? What do different colleges require?…
Planning for College Scholarships
Most college-bound high school learners don’t start thinking about college until it is time to start applying to schools during their senior year of high school. But guess what? The…
Be a Coca-Cola Scholar
Attention High School Seniors! Now is the time to apply to be a Coca-Cola Scholar. You could win $20,000 to help pay for college. The deadline to apply is Oct….
SAT Testing
Taking the SAT is a part of applying to many colleges and can be stressful. But it doesn’t have to be if you know what to expect. Being prepared not…
Upcoming College Fair and Financial Workshops
For our college-bound learners, there are a few upcoming college fairs and/or workshops that might be of interest to you! 1. Fairmont’s 14TH Annual College Fair in Anaheim On Oct….
Book Review: “Colleges That Change Lives, 40 Schools That Will Change the Way You Think About Colleges”
Finding the right college can be a daunting process, but that shouldn’t stop juniors and seniors from exploring college options. In his book, “Colleges That Change Lives, 40 Schools That…
Waterfront Education’s Solar Cup for High Schoolers
Waterfront Education is seeking a maximum of 20 high school learners to join their Solar Cup team. The Solar Cup competition is held annually in May, when high schools from…
Class of 2017 Graduation
Congratulations to our 2017 Exploration graduates! On Friday, a graduation ceremony was held in Garden Grove honoring our graduates. We are so very proud of you and all your accomplishments….
Multimedia Scholarship for Creative Learners
No Essay. No GPA. A scholarship designed for creative voices to be heard. 1. Learners submit projects that respond to the prompt in one of the following media categories: Art Photography Music Creative…
College Planning Workshops
Hello, Dear Families! Laura Kazan, fellow independent study mom (who is also a vendor with iLEAD under independent study College Explorations), is hosting a series of fabulous college planning workshops.
High School Webinars and Roundtable Discussions
Dear Families, Please note that the flier for upcoming high school webinars and roundtable discussions has been updated. If you’re interested in signing up, please RSVP here !
PSAT 8/9 at SCVi
The PSAT 8/9 is a test that will help your learner(s) be better prepared for college when they graduate from high school. It tests the same skills and knowledge as…
High School Webinars and Roundtable Discussions
If you are a parent of a present or future high school learner, please mark your calendars for the following dates and times to discuss high school: January 25 –…
Lincoln, the Movie
We are so excited to share a very special opportunity with our Exploration families! Gabriela Stiles, one of our Exploration educational facilitators, has organized a wonderful event for our older…
PSAT and SAT Information
Juniors who are considering a four-year college directly after high school will want to sign up for the SAT here. PSAT practice tests are also available for free on this…
Concurrent Enrollment in High School
Taking college classes removes the fear and mystery of college and prepares learners for further success. If you are interested in having your learner enroll in an upcoming course at…
High School Round Table and Q & A
Over the coming weeks, our high school director, Mayli D. Levin, M.Ed., who has independent studyed since the early 1990s, will be hosting a series of high school round table discussions in…
High School — PSAT Update
Great news! If you would like your learner to practice for the SAT at home instead of at a local public school, you may do so here! The College Board…
High School — Taking the PSAT
Is your learner planning on going directly to a four-year college or university after high school? If so, sophomores (or juniors who have not yet taken the PSAT) will want…
iLEAD’s Speech & Debate Camp for Incoming 9th-12th Graders Hosted by iLEAD NoHo
iLEAD NoHo’s Speech & Debate Coach Iain Lampert says: “I’ve been running local Speech and Debate day camps since 2010, but this is the most exciting one yet.” When? June…
Job Interview Tips
If your learner (16+) is looking for work this summer, Knott’s Berry Farm published a list of interviewing tips here. Work permits are required for minors in California, so remember…