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8th Grade Transition Planning and College Readiness Two Weeks 7/28-8/8/14

The college application process is complex and can sometimes seem overwhelming.  Getting an early start is the key to a successful journey to finding the right college for you and to being accepted into a competitive higher education institution.  Apart from college-themed lessons, it is important for students to develop the skills necessary to be successful in high school and effectively complete the tasks of the college application process.  Below are the skills that will be covered in order to provide students with a seamless transition to high school and with a head start on college readiness. Part I: Getting Ready for High School will include the following topics: Time Management, Organization, Study Skills, Rigor of Class Schedule, Earning a Competitive GPA and Getting Involved Part II: Getting Ready for College will include the following topics: Self-Assessment-College, Career and Major Exploration, Activities Profile/College Resume, Testing: PSAT/AP, SAT/ACT, College Interview and Visit, Social Networking, Scholarships, College Essay and EOF/EOP/Financial Aid. 

Instructor :
Dates : 07/28/14 to 08/08/14
Days : Mon,Tues,Weds,Thu,Fri
From : 9:00am - 12:00pm
Fee : $ 425.00
Course Number : MS408

Class is unavailable at this time please call 973-720-2354 for more information or other course options

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