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March College Essay Writing Workshop Class B (2-Hour)

Free registration


Develop a story, edit drafts of their essays and review examples of essays written by students accepted to top colleges and universities in this single session, three hour course that offers the resources and tools to effectively write and submit a Common App or UC Personal Insight Question essay.

Course Dates:

Tuesday March 18th

Thursday, March 20th

Course Time:

4:00pm – 5:00pm

March Organizational Skills Workshop (1-Hour)

Free registration


Students will be able to explain the benefits of having basic organizational skills and create their own next steps for ensuring that they are organized.

Class Dates:

Monday, March 17th

Class Time:

6:00pm – 7:00pm

In-Person March Resume Building (2-hr) -West Portal

Free registration


Students will be able to correctly identify the different components of a resume and create outline for their own resume.

Course Dates:

Sunday, March 16th

Course Time:

1:30Pm – 3:30PM

 

190 Lenox Way, San Francisco, CA 94127, United States| website

In-Person March Basic Budgeting (2-Hour) – Parkside

Free registration


Students will be able to understand the basics of financial literacy & budgeting, including analyzing bank statements, the different parts of checks & deposit slips, and tracking & managing their own spending.

Course Date:

Saturday, March 15th

Course Time:

2:00pm – 4:00pm

 

1200 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116, United States | website

March Transition to College Class B (1.5-Hour)

Free registration


Students will be able identify key components that they need to consider in preparation for the transition to college. They will also examine basic financial budgeting, transitioning to new residential living situations, and the various resources that different colleges have to offer to support their students during this transition.

Class Dates:

Wednesday, March 12th

Class Time:

4:00PM – 5:30PM

March Financial Aid & Scholarships Workshop (3-HR)

Free registration


Students will be able to explain the college financial aid process and the different types of aid available, including grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships.
Students will be able to explain the process of applying for scholarships, including how to ask for letters of recommendation & the brainstorming process for their essay.

Course Dates:

Tuesday, March 11th

Thursday, March 13th

Course Time:

4:30PM – 6:00PM

In-Person March College Pathways (2-HR) – Western Addition

Free registration


Students will be able to identify the different post-graduation pathways, their specific requirements, including the A-G requirements, and how to decide what type of institution is the ‘best fit’ for them.

Course Date:

Sunday, March 9th

Course Time:

1:30PM – 3:30PM

 

1550 Scott St | San Francisco, CA 94115 | website

March Student Support Sessions (30-Mins)

Free registration


Join our Student Support Sessions, designed for high schoolers seeking guidance and assistance in various areas. Whether you need help with assignments, college admissions, mentoring, or any other topic, our sessions provide personalized support to meet your unique needs. These sessions are open to all high school students and offer a welcoming environment where you can explore your academic and personal goals with the help of experienced educators and mentors. Let us help you succeed and thrive!

Class Dates:

Wednesday, March 5th

Friday, March 7th

Tuesday, March 11th (6:00PM – 6:30PM)

Thursday, March 13th (6:00PM – 6:30PM)

Tuesday, march 18th

Thursday, March 20th

Course Time:

5:30PM – 6:00PM

6:00PM – 6:30PM

March SAT Prep Class I (4-Hour)

Free registration


Build confidence, increase standardized test fluency and set effective test-taking goals in this course for students preparing to take the 2024-2025 Digital SAT exams.

Course Dates:

Wednesday, March 5th

Friday, March 7th

Course Time:

3:30PM – 5:30PM

In-Person March SAT Prep (4-Hour) – Portola

Free registration


Build confidence, increase standardized test fluency and set effective test-taking goals in this course for students preparing to take the 2025 SAT exams.

Course Dates:

Saturday, March 1st

Course Time:

12:00PM – 4:00PM

 

380 Bacon St, San Francisco, CA 94134, United States | website