Study Smart Tutors and the San Francisco Public Library are partnering to bring you free virtual college prep classes. Classes are taught by veteran instructors dedicated to providing an individualized experience so that every high school student can realize and reach their post-secondary goals.
- Workshops are free and open to 9th-12th graders who live and attend school in San Francisco. Each class has a capacity of 25 students.
- Students are asked to commit to attending each session of a course/series, but accommodations can be made if there is a personal scheduling conflict.
- Students will receive an on-screen and email confirmation acknowledging their registration status. Canceling/modifying registration can be done by emailing SFPL@StudySmartTutors.com.
- There may be up to one hour of homework between multi-session courses. Students who attend each session, complete all homework and participate in class generally achieve the highest score improvements.
- Class descriptions can be found at the bottom of this page.
- Registration for classes will open one month prior to the first class date at 9:00 AM and will close at the start time of the final class session.
2022-2023 Classes:
In this 1.5-Hour workshop, students will be able to explain the meaning of ‘radical self-love’ and apply different strategies and approaches to their own lives that support and practice radical self love. Course Date: Monday April 3rd Course Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm In this 1-Hour workshop, students will be able to explain how to and properly structure a formal essay, including developing a strong thesis. Course Date: Tuesday April 4th Course Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm In this 1.5-Hour workshop, students will explore different career opportunities and paths and relevant educational criteria to help them make decisions and evaluate their choices. Students will also explore different colleges and majors based on the career of their choice. Course Date: Wednesday April 5th Course Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm In this 1-Hour workshop, students will be able to utilize and apply different time management tools and resources to their daily schedules. Course Date: Thursday April 6th Course Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm Ask questions about college, discuss post-secondary options and build goals for after high school and beyond. These drop-in sessions are designed specifically for the needs of students; parent and family attendance will not be accommodated. Course Dates: Fridays April 7th April 14th April 21st April 28th Course Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm In this 1-hour course, students will learn specific strategies and tips to maximize success on the SAT Reading Section. Course Dates: Monday April 10th Course Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm In this 3-Hour workshop, students will strengthen their interviewing skills by analyzing the most commonly asked questions, utilizing learnings from different texts, and participating in mock interviews with each other. Course Date: Tuesday April 11th Thursday April 13th Course Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm In this 1-Hour workshop, students will be able to explain what a healthy lifestyle entails as well as learn different activities and habits to incorporate or exclude from their daily routines to improve the quality of their life. Course Date: Wednesday April 12th Course Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm In this 1-Hour workshop, students will be able to build a LinkedIn profile to utilize across social networks for the purpose of career building. Course Date: Monday April 17th Course Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm Build confidence, increase standardized test fluency and set effective test-taking goals in this course for students preparing to take the 2023 SAT exams. Course Dates: Tuesday April 18th Thursday April 20th Course Time: 3:30pm – 5:30pm In this 2-Hour workshop, students will identify and discuss possible areas of stress while transitioning to life at college. Students will create a list of individuals and resources that can be utilized in times of need. Course Date: Tuesday April 18th Thursday April 20th Course Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm In this 2-Hour workshop, students will be able to utilize different resources to search for a job. Additionally, students will discuss, create, and share their own elevator pitches. Course Date: Wednesday April 19th Course Time: 3:30pm – 5:30pm In this 2-Hour workshop, 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. Course Date: Wednesday April 19th Course Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm Build confidence, increase standardized test fluency and set effective test-taking goals in this course for students preparing to take the 2023 SAT exams. Course Dates: Saturday April 22nd Course Time: 12:00pm – 4:00pm 380 Bacon St | San Francisco, CA 94134 | website Build confidence, increase standardized test fluency and set effective test-taking goals in this course for students preparing to take the 2023 SAT exams. Course Dates: Monday April 24th Wednesday April 26th Course Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm Build confidence, increase standardized test fluency and set effective test-taking goals in this course for students preparing to take the 2023 SAT exams. Course Dates: Tuesday April 25th Thursday April 27th Course Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm In this 1-hour course, students will learn specific strategies and tips to maximize success on the SAT Reading Section. Course Dates: Thursday April 27th Course Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm Build confidence, increase standardized test fluency and set effective test-taking goals in this course for students preparing to take the 2023 SAT exams. Course Dates: Saturday April 29th May 6th Course Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm 100 Larkin St | San Francisco, CA 94102 | website
Upcoming Events
Courses will be posted and registration will open approximately 30 days before the start of the first class. Check back often for courses starting later this school year.
Class Descriptions:
SAT Test Prep
Build confidence, increase standardized test fluency and set effective test-taking goals in this course for students preparing to take the 2022 SAT exams. Register at: www.StudySmart.us/sfpl
ACT Test Prep
Build confidence, increase standardized test fluency and set effective test-taking goals in this course for students preparing to take the 2022 ACT exams. Register at: www.StudySmart.us/sfpl
SAT Single Subject Math Test Prep
Maximize success on the SAT Math in this four hour course that teaches specific strategies and tips. Register at: www.StudySmart.us/sfpl
SAT Single Subject Essay Prep
Maximize success on the SAT Essay in this four hour course that teaches specific strategies and tips. Register at: www.StudySmart.us/sfpl
SAT Single Subject Reading Prep
Maximize success on the SAT Essay in this four-hour course that teaches specific strategies and tips. Register at: www.StudySmart.us/sfpl
College Essay Writing Prep
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. Register at: www.StudySmart.us/sfpl
College Admissions/Match Process 101
Learn about resources to effectively apply to and matriculate at the college or university of choice in this 1.5 hour workshop. Students and families will examine 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. Register at: www.StudySmart.us/sfpl
College Consultation Office hours
Ask questions about college, discuss post-secondary options and build goals for after high school and beyond. No registration required. Sessions are designed specifically for the needs of students; parent and family attendance will not be accommodated.
Mindfulness
In this 1.5 Hour workshop, students will examine and practice different mindfulness activities/techniques that they can integrate into their everyday life in order to alleviate stress and be more present to support personal and academic success. Register at: www.StudySmart.us/sfpl
Career Exploration & College Major
In this 1.5-Hour workshop, students will explore different career opportunities and paths and relevant educational criteria to help them make decisions and evaluate their choices. Students will also explore different colleges and majors based on the career of their choice. Register at: www.StudySmart.us/sfpl
Introduction to Resume Building
In this 1-hour workshop, students will examine the different components of a strong resume and begin an outline for their own resume using a multitude of resources provided to them through the session. Register at: www.StudySmart.us/sfpl
Professional Etiquette & Presenting Yourself
In this 1.5-Hour workshop, students will explore what it means to have professional etiquette and engage in various group activities that both model and practice it to help strengthen these skills. Register at: www.StudySmart.us/sfpl
Effective Interview Skills
In this 1.5-Hour workshop, Students will strengthen their interviewing skills by analyzing the most commonly asked questions, utilizing learnings from different texts, and participating in mock interviews with each other. Register at: www.StudySmart.us/sfpl
Intro to Public Speaking
In this 1.5-Hour workshop, students will assess their own public speaking strengths/weaknesses and learn to improve through a multitude of activities, such as examining glossophobia, strategies for success, rubrics, and start to develop a speech of their own. Register at: www.StudySmart.us/sfpl
Effective Study Habits
In this 1.5-Hour workshop, Students will assess their own organizational habits & strategies and apply newly learned strategies to aid them in their everyday activities & tasks. Students will assess their own study skills and apply newly learned strategies to improve their own habits. Register at: www.StudySmart.us/sfpl
Self-Advocacy, Motivation, & Passion
In this 1-Hour workshop, students will determine what issues are important to them and develop ideas on how to become more actively engaged in creating change in their own lives and/or the community. Register at: www.StudySmart.us/sfpl
Basic Coping Skills & Managing Stress
In this 1.5-Hour workshop, students will better understand the factors that cause stress, its impacts on the body & self, and develop ways to cope and manage stressful situations. Register at: www.StudySmart.us/sfpl
Basic Coping Skills & Managing Stress
In this 1.5-Hour workshop, students will better understand the factors that cause stress, its impacts on the body & self, and develop ways to cope and manage stressful situations. Register at: www.StudySmart.us/sfpl
Financial Literacy: Understanding Credit
In this 1.5-Hour workshop, students will be able to analyze and evaluate the benefits and risks associated with using a credit card. Register at: www.StudySmart.us/sfpl
Financial Literacy: Basic Budgeting
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. www.StudySmart.us/sfpl
Financial Literacy Workshop: Financial Planning
In this 1.5-Hour workshop, students will assess their own spending habits and develop & apply new money-management strategies, such as personal short-term and long-term goals.
Financial Literacy Workshop : Credits vs. Debits
In this 1.5-Hour workshop, students will analyze and evaluate the differences between debit cards and credit cards, as well as the benefits and disadvantages of each one.
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