Comprehensive, Individualized College Mentoring

College Search and Application

Monday, September 18, 7-8:15pm
Overview for Students and Parents.

Learn about the process and timeline for college search and application. Pointers include: how to find schools you like, become a stronger candidate, and strengthen your essays, resumes, and interviews; admissions plans (early, rolling, regular); standardized testing; and things to focus on each year of high school.

*$18 member/$36 public

Surviving College Applications

Monday, September 25, 7-8:15pm

Parents Only.

Parents worry, “Is my child doing enough?” “Should I push or back off?”  This workshop explores why the college process gets so tense and the constructive role you can play.

*$18 member/$36 public

Enroll in the workshops below individually at the price indicated, or in the series for a

Package Discount: $310 member /$375 public

Become a Stronger Candidate

Thursday, October 12, 7-8:30pm
Students and Parents.

Learn to add strength to your resume, select activities that build on what you enjoy, utilize campus visits to help with admissions, and identify personal attributes you may be overlooking.

*$36 member/$50 public

Better Essays/Better Resumes

Monday, October 16, 7-8:30pm

Students and Parents.

You do not have to climb Everest or find a cure for AIDS to write a compelling essay. Learn to capture a reader’s interest, pick themes that work for you, avoid common flaws, edit and improve your own essay drafts. Learn to select resume headings and format to make an effective presentation. We will look at actual “before” and “after” essays and resumes..

*$36 member/$50 public

Where Should I Apply?

Monday, October 23 & November 6, 7-9:30pm.

Students Only.

In this 5-hour, 2 evening seminar College Mentor Carol Safran provides individualized, specific, professional guidance.  She helps you identify your interests, accomplishments, aspirations and preferences, learn important differences among colleges, and explore specific options that fit you.  You will leave equipped with the following:

• Information on 5-8 college choices and possible majors compiled into a personalized binder .

• An understanding of how to pick schools that are “right” for you.

• Tools to devise a personal strategy of how many colleges to apply to.

• An overview of the application process and how to effectively complete it.

• Skills to assist you in doing further research about colleges on your own.

*$275 member/$325 public.

Price is per student and includes two sessions. 

Attendance is limited.

For parents of class participants.  Recap of options discussed for your child.   Wednesday, November 8, 6:30-7:15 pm. No extra charge

* "Member" refers to membership in the Houston Jewish Community Center.

Carol Safran, College Mentor

  Phone: 713-729-8526

CSafran@Hotmail.com

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