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Wed, Jul 29, 2020 at 1 pm
Time Management
Don’t we all wish for more time in the day! We will look at the ways to get in control of your time and organize your schedule according to your priorities.
Student Success Web Series: Helping Parents Prepare Your Kids for School
July 29, 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
A 30-minute web session for the parents of middle school and high school students preparing for the new academic year. Hosted by Tutor.com’s Learning Design Manager, Dr. Amy Dietzman.
Topics include:
1. The importance of setting up a schedule
2. Setting expectations and teaching your kids to be responsible
3. Creating workspaces
4. How to help kids with school anxiety
5. Tips for the changing school environment
Mon, Jul 27, 2020 at 1 PM
Financial Literacy
Budgeting takes self-control and a plan. We will look at resources to help develop a strategy that works for you. We will also discuss credit cards and what the benefits are for having a solid credit score.
July 26, 2020
Click HERE to register.
Starts: 9:00am EDT / 6:00am PDT
Mock SAT: Starts: 2:30pm EDT / 11:30am PDT
July 25, 2020
Click HERE to register.
Mock ACT: Starts: 9:00am EDT / 6:00am PDT
Starts: 12:00pm EDT / 9:00am PDT
Starts: 2:30pm EDT / 11:30am PDT
GEAR UP Georgia Ambassador Training (Student & Parents)
July 24, 1 pm - 4 pm
To register, click here!
| Name | Selective Colleges |
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| Date | Jul 23 (Thu) 8:00pm EDT / 5:00pm PDT |
| Location | Online |
| Description | Virtual College Road Trip Series Continues… Last stop: Selective Schools. Students from some of the most highly selective colleges in the United States will share their strategies for admission - and making the most of their four years at prestigious schools, including Swarthmore, St. Andrews/William & Mary joint degree, American University, Wake Forest, and Vanderbilt. Please submit your questions for the panel ahead of time through this form. |
| Price | Free |
Click HERE to attend!
Wed, Jul 22, 2020, at 1 pm
Adulting
As you enter the professional world, building your network, interview skills, and a well-developed resume is immensely important. This will be a session jam-packed with “adulting” wisdom.
| Name | ACT Strategy Session |
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| Date | Jul 22 (Wed) 8:00pm EDT / 5:00pm PDT |
| Location | Online |
| Speaker | Catherine (Katie) Rose |
| Description | During the group Strategy Session, a top tutor will review the structure of the ACT and demo proven test-taking strategies. This session will happen the week before your practice test so you can apply what you learn on test day. |
| Price | Free |
Mon, Jul 20, 2020 at 1 pm
Wellbeing and Mental Health
We will talk about how different factors can make you more vulnerable to stress. Some of these factors you have control over and others you don’t, so we will look at ways to reduce stress and build resilience.
| Name | SAT Strategy Session |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 20 (Mon) 8:00pm EDT / 5:00pm PDT |
| Location | Online |
| Speaker | Catherine (Katie) Rose |
| Description | During the group Strategy Session, a top tutor will review the structure of the SAT and demo proven test-taking strategies. This session will happen the week before your practice test so you can apply what you learn on test day. |
| Price | Free |
Click HERE to Register. Must register 24 hours prior to session start time.
Friday, July 17 (1-4 pm)
Wed, Jul 15, 2020 at 1 pm
Risk Management
In a judgment-free zone, we will talk about safety and laws surrounding topics that correlate with risks, such as alcohol, drugs, and sex. We will discuss what is put at risk, for example relationships, scholarships, and legal confrontation and talk about ways to reduce risk, so you can make fully educated decisions about risk management in your life.
Student Success Web Series: Study Skills
Wed, Jul 15, 2020 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
Click HERE to register!
Mon, Jul 13, 2020 at 1 pm
Holding True to Your Values
In order to lead, you need to know your priorities and what you stand for. We will do an activity to help you narrow down what is most important to you and then discuss ways to prioritize them. What does integrity mean to you?
Click HERE to Register! Must complete registration 24 hrs prior to session start time.
ACT Power Session
July 11 (1-4 pm)
July 8, 1:00 pm
We will look at parts of your identity that you are born with and what you develop as you get older, we will talk about creating the identity that you want for yourself, digital identity, personality, and review at what careers may be the best fit for you.
GEAR UP Leadership Series: Professional Communication
July 6, 1:00 pm
Learn to communicate in a professional setting. We will discuss proper email formatting, appropriate times to write thank you letters, non-verbal cues, recognizing other’s perspectives, and the importance of being clear when explaining details. Learn the secret codes of language registries.
Day 3: July 1, 10:30 am - 4:30 pm