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23 Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources College Prep in the Middle School Years (age 11 & up with parent) Start planning now and plan wisely! Are you a middle school student starting to wonder about college? This one-hour session is for you! Getting into college can be an overwhelming and stressful process; the earlier you begin to prepare, the more opportunity you'll have for college and scholarships! Location: Herbert C. Young Community Center Instructor: Sherry Andrews Fees: $5(R) $6(N) (1 class) 97474 Sat Sep 24 1:30–2:30 p.m. The College Quest Guide (age 12 & up with parent) Learn critical decisions required to successfully navigate the college search, selection, and application process. Receive practical advice on key topics including course selection for college readiness; extracurricular activities; campus visits; PSAT/SAT/ACT exams; application essays; letters of recommendation; and financial aid. Get organized with a calendar of actions by grade. Location: Herbert C. Young Community Center Instructor: Tom Wyrick Fees: $5(R) $6(N) (1 class) 96545 Sat Oct 8 1–3 p.m. Location: Middle Creek Community Center 96546 Sat Nov 19 1–3 p.m. ACT vs. New SAT (age 12 & up with parent) Choosing the right college entrance exam can be a challenging process! Find out the key differences between the SAT and ACT, take a short academic questionnaire, and complete sample test questions. You will leave with a solid understanding of each test, an individual recommendation, and a test-prep strategy with schedule. Location: Herbert C. Young Community Center Instructor: Tom Wyrick Fees: $5(R) $6(N) (1 class) 96547 Sat Nov 12 1–3 p.m. Navigating College Admissions (age 13 & up with parent) Are you a high school student or the parent of a high school student? 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. Location: Middle Creek Community Center Instructor: Rhonda Manns Fees: $5(R) $6(N) (1 class) 96984 Tue Sep 13 6:30–7:30 p.m. Location: Herbert C. Young Community Center 96532 Sat Oct 15 11 a.m.-noon Did You Know That...? (age 13 & up with parent) Feeling overwhelmed by the college admissions process? This course is focused around 25 facts that all students and parents should know in order to better understand the process and how these facts play into the admission process. Location: Herbert C. Young Community Center Instructor: Sherry Andrews Fees: $5(R) $6(N) (1 class) 97471 Sat Sep 24 12:15–1:15 p.m. College Applications Simplified (age 14 & up with parent) Are you overwhelmed with all the college application process? Learn how to use the application to tell your story, insider secrets to make a college want to choose you, and four key pieces of every college application. Location: Herbert C. Young Community Center Instructor: Rhonda Manns Fees: $5(R) $6(N) (1 class) 96957 Sat Oct 1 11 a.m.-noon 3 MARK YOUR CALENDAR Class registration begins on Aug 1 for Cary residents and on Aug 15 for non-residents. See page 25 for details.