Workshop Descriptions:

College Admissions Tests

The Princeton Review

How do you know which tests your child should take for college admissions? When does your child have to take them? This workshop will cover key tests, including the SAT, ACT, SAT Subject tests, when to take them, and how to prepare for them.

有关学术水平测验考试的时间表。你的孩子应该考哪一个科目考试考试（Subject Test）和 AP考试？什么时候？什么时候要考SAT或ACT？  

 

College Finances

Kal Chany of Campus Consultants

This workshop provides an overview of college costs, scholarships, and financial aid, and the best ways for getting what you need to be able to afford college.

介绍大学财务，帮你了解大学的费用，奖学金，助学金。

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Tech Parent Panel

A Curated Panel of Parents of 11th and 12th Graders

Ever wish you could get the perspectives of other Tech parents, especially those a year or two (or three) ahead of you in the process? 11th and 12th grade parents will represent different majors at Tech. This is your chance to hear from Tech parents about supporting your child through a successful Tech experience. The session will include the opportunity for questions and answers.

高年级学生家长的经验分享。

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Completing the FAFSA and Understanding NYS Excelsior

Sandy Jimenez, College Access Counselor and DOE trainer

Are you nervous about completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)? Have you been wondering about the new NYS Excelsior Scholarship? In this session, you will get a screen by screen walk through of the FAFSA, and learn key points about the Excelsior Scholarship.

介绍联邦和州政府经济援助。

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Teens 101 and Parenting Teens 101

Elyssa Ackerman, LCSW, Strategic Parent

Does parenting your teen feel like a daily battle? Do you wish your family lived in a bit more harmony? Come to this workshop and learn the basics about teens and parenting teens.  The workshop will include conversation about the need for good digital  citizenship (social media, internet, phone use--for teens and parents, alike.  The core of the session involves looking at  our own issues in raising teens, understanding how we react in the moment, and then breaking down those patterns and committing to practicing alternatives.  This workshop will educate you, inspire you and help you to recognize that you are not alone.   Be prepared to listen but also engage with fellow parents to learn from one another.  The valuable tools you will learn in this workshop will make a positive impact on your family’s dynamic.

如何跟你的青少年孩子好好的相处。

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College Admissions Overview

Chano LaBoy, Director of College Access, Chess in the Schools

This workshop will focus on mapping out the application timeline and building a balanced list of colleges.  The conversation will include tips for effective college research, the role of standardized tests, and ways to highlight student strengths in an application.

如何准备申请大学：时间表，选择学术水平测验考试， 选大学，暑假活动的意见。

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College Essays and Interview: What are colleges looking for?

Juliet Castro, College Counselor and Trainer, Options Center

Students are often intimidated by the college essay, and are unsure about how to handle a college interview. Learn about how colleges use these application components in the admissions process, and how to support your child in representing him/herself authentically and effectively.

了解大学的申请表，专门讨论面试和申请文章。

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Finding Excellent and Affordable Colleges

Rachel Coates, EduCoates           

Thinking about the costs of college can be overwhelming to many families. In this workshop, parents will learn about the range of costs in colleges and how to find colleges that offer great value—lower prices and great educational experience.  The discussion will also include special opportunities for funding at many colleges, and the difference between “need-based financial aid” and “merit aid.”

如何找学费低但教育品质好的大学。了解两种奖学金： 财务需求（need-based）和以成绩（merit）。

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Growth Mindset Potential

Kate Sweeney, Revolution Prep           

How your child thinks about their own potential to grow has massive implications for future success. Dr. Carol Dweck, author of Mindset, has conducted extensive research that reveals the power of a growth mindset, the belief that through continued effort and action you can continue to improve in any area—that even your intelligence can constantly improve! At Revolution Prep, our tutors are trained in Growth Mindset. Join Kate Sweeney, Director of School Partnerships and 17 year veteran of the Test Prep and Tutoring Industry as she discusses ways you can incorporate Growth Mindset into your child’s learning style.

介绍如何增强思维潜力

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Please sign up for only one workshop per session.   请毎一场只登记一种讲座

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Thank you to parent volunteer Jessica Ip for helping with Chinese translation!

谢谢家长义工Jessica Ip帮大家翻译成中文！

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