Upcoming Events
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Sunday, September 27 at 2:30 pm
Saturday, October 3 at 1:00 pm
Thursday, October 6 at 8:00 pm
Sunday, October 11 at 2:30 pm
Reading + Writing: Get pumped‑up for reading and writing in this dynamic, 1‑hour online session. With high‑flying tips from an expert tutor, you’ll show up feeling confident on test day.
Sunday, September 27 at 1 pm
Saturday, October 3 at 2:30 pm
Tuesday, October 6 at 8:00 pm
Sunday, October 11 at 1:00 pm
Mathlete Sessions: Flex your math muscles in this dynamic, 1‑hour online session. With high‑level strategies and tips from an expert tutor, you’ll know just what to expect on test day.
Saturday, September 26
9:00 AM or 2:00 PM
The PSAT/NMSQT® is more than a practice test.
Your PSAT/NMSQT scores can open the doors to scholarships and also give you insight into how competitive you will be when applying to college. That’s why we’re kicking off the school year with FREE online prep for the PSAT/NMSQT.
Saturday, September 26, 2020 at 3:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time
The Coast to Coast College Tour is a joint travel partnership bringing together admissions representatives from Dartmouth College, Northwestern University, Princeton University, the University of California-Berkeley, and Vanderbilt University. We travel together because each of our institutions practices a holistic admissions process in a highly selective environment. This program will provide you with the opportunity to learn about each individual institution, and receive insight on navigating the selective admissions process.
Fri, Sep 25, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
A 30 minute web session for students on study skills strategies hosted by Tutor.com's Learning Design Manager, Dr. Amy Dietzman.
Topics include:
1. Avoiding cramming
2. How to test yourself
3. Memorization strategies
4. How to effectively use notes, pictures, and mind maps
5. The power of wellness in studying
A 30 minute web session for students on goal setting and decision-making strategies hosted by Tutor.com’s Learning Design Manager, Dr. Amy Dietzman.
Topics include:
1. Setting realistic and achievable goals
2. Examining how you spend your time
3. Strategies for properly road-mapping your goals
4. Making use of apps and gamification to help you achieve goals
5. Using goals to guide decision-making
| Name | Part 3: How to Show What You Know |
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| Date | Sep 17 (Thu) 8:00pm EDT / 5:00pm PDT |
| Location | Online |
| Speaker | Jed Applerouth |
| Speaker | John Cadenhead |
| Description | In school, it's the final step - taking that test, handing in that assignment - that seals your academic fate. Too often kids, even those who know a lot, don't deliver a final product that makes the grade or reflects their real abilities. But it doesn't have to be this way. In this final webinar, Jed Applerouth and John Cadenhead will help you hack the hardest part - how to show what you know. Please submit your questions ahead of time through this form. |
| Price | Free |
DeKalb County Local Coordinating Council Meeting
Wednesday, September 16 at 10 am
A 30 minute web session for students on time management strategies hosted by Tutor.com’s Learning Design Manager, Dr. Amy Dietzman. Following the presentation, we’ll host a live q/a if you have time to stay online with us.
Topics include:
1. Developing organization models
2. Eliminating distractions
3. Creating workspaces
4. How to navigate work/life scheduling
5. How to prioritize your school schedule
6. Avoiding procrastination
| Name | Helping Your Students with Learning Disabilities Become Super Testers |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 10 (Thu) 8:00pm EDT / 5:00pm PDT |
| Location | Online |
| Speaker | Jed Applerouth |
| Description | When it comes to high-stakes testing, students with learning differences benefit from specific interventions to help them optimize performance on the SAT, ACT, and other standardized tests. Students with executive |
(Tip: Use your GEAR UP Georgia email address.)
September 9, 2020
8PM - 9PM ET
EA, ED, superscore, demonstrated interest, and so many more! Join Emily Vaubel, The Princeton Review's Director of College Admissions Counseling for a webinar on "College Lingo." Emily will explain and clarify those mysterious acronyms and terms we often read about.
Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at 5:00 PMEastern Daylight Time
The Coast to Coast College Tour is a joint travel partnership bringing together admissions representatives from Dartmouth College, Northwestern University, Princeton University, the University of California-Berkeley, and Vanderbilt University. We travel together because each of our institutions practices a holistic admissions process in a highly selective environment. This program will provide you with the opportunity to learn about each individual institution, and receive insight on navigating the selective admissions process.
| Name | Part 2: How to Prepare |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 1 (Tue) 8:00pm EDT / 5:00pm PDT |
| Location | Online |
| Speaker | Jed Applerouth |
| Speaker | John Cadenhead |
| Description | Ever noticed how "studying" means very different things to different kids? While differences in style are natural, there are some tried and true ways to prepare for school - whether it's a test, big project, or presentation - that will help you focus on learning and retaining what you need to succeed. Get the scoop on time-tested methods for developing organization skills, time management, reading, note taking, and more with Jed Applerouth and John Cadenhead, our Senior Director of Tutor Services. Please submit your questions ahead of time through this form. |
| Price | Free |
