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SPECIAL INTERESTS REGISTER ONLINE: classweb.townofcary.org 123 PART TWO Send Your Teens To College For Pennies On The Dollar! (age 15 & up with parent) Learn what your high schooler needs to focus on right now to get a competitive edge and increase chances for a scholarship; how to motivate your student about applying for college and not make mistakes they'll later regret; the 7 ingredients that colleges LOVE to see and more! Instructor: Rhonda Manns, A2Z College Planning Location: Herbert C. Young Community Center 83041 Sat Feb 7 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Location: Middle Creek Community Center 83742 Sat Feb 21 3–4:30 p.m. Best Testing Practices (HS with parent) Beginning with the Explore test in 8th grade throughout the high school years, this course will help to put into perspective the importance of each type of test in a student's career by touching on when to take each test and how to use each to improve for the next. Location: Herbert C. Young Community Center Instructor: Sherry S. Andrews, SUCCESS+ 83677 Sat Jan 24 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Understanding the PSAT Results (HS with parent) Each year, students take the PSAT and the scores are returned with no explanation of how to use the test to better prepare for future PSATs or the SAT. This session addresses how to read, understand and use the score report as a valuable study tool for future testing. Students should bring their PSAT scores with them to class. Location: Herbert C. Young Community Center Instructor: Sherry S. Andrews, SUCCESS+ 83666 Sat Jan 24 1–2 p.m. FREE! FREE! FREE! College Prep in the Middle School Years (grades 7 & 8 with parent) Getting into college is an overwhelming and stressful process. The earlier you begin to prepare, the more opportunities you will have for college and scholarships. We'll develop a 4-year plan that middle school students can use to help start planning now and planning wisely! Location: Herbert C. Young Community Center Instructor: Sherry S. Andrews, SUCCESS+ 83744 Sat Mar 7 1–2 p.m. 83574 Sat Apr 18 1–2 p.m. The College Quest Guide (age 12 & up with parent) Learn the critical decisions required to successfully navigate the multi-year college prep, search and application process. Receive updates and practical advice on vital topics like course selection, extracurricular activities, campus visits, SAT/ACT/NEW SAT, application essays, letters of recommendation and financial aid. Get organized with a calendar of actions by grade. Instructor: Tom Wyrick, Lifetime Academy for Math, Science & English Location: Herbert C. Young Community Center 82965 Sat Jan 31 1–3 p.m. Location: Middle Creek Community Center 82966 Sat Apr 11 1–3 p.m. Navigating College Admissions (age 13 & up with parent) The college admissions process can be very stressful and time consuming for the entire family. This workshop will provide tips on academic performance, extracurricular activity participation, college preparation and how colleges read applications. Instructor: Rhonda Manns, A2Z College Planning Location: Herbert C. Young Community Center 83042 Sat Feb 21 noon-1:30 p.m. SAT vs ACT vs New SAT (age 14 & up with parent) Find out the key differences between the SAT, ACT and the redesigned SAT. Take a short academic questionnaire and complete sample test questions to discover which test should fit YOU best! Leave with a solid understanding of each test, an individual recommendation, and a test prep strategy with calendar. Location: Herbert C. Young Community Center Instructor: Tom Wyrick, Lifetime Academy for Math, Science & English 82967 Sat Feb 28 1–3 p.m. FREE! FREE! FREE! FREE! COMMUNICATING IS KEY!