Save the Dates for these upcoming webinars:
Wednesday April 9th: SAT vs ACT: Understanding the Current Landscape of Standardized Testing in College Admissions (Open to All)
- Time: 6:30 PM PST
- RSVP Link: https://vistamarschool.zoom.us/meeting/register/Pa8NJqxJTxyWgVKKyb_i0w
- Description: Our guest speaker, Katy Langhorst is the Vice-President of Partnerships with StudyPoint Tutoring. Katy works with schools, states, teachers, and a wide range of organizations to provide support for students across the country through academic tutoring, SAT/ACT prep, Study Skills and Executive Functioning Coaching, a phonics-based Elementary Reading program, and admissions consulting. Before joining StudyPoint in 2010, Katy had spent 13 years in the world of education, including five years as a public school teacher. She holds a BS in Child Psychology from Yale and a Master’s in Elementary Education from Lesley University, and currently serves on the boards of several non-profits. In this session, you’ll learn:
- How have college’s testing requirements and policies shifted in the last few years?
- What does “Test Optional” truly mean?
- How much do test scores matter in the admissions process today?
- How should a student decide when to submit a score vs not?
- How should a student decide between the ACT and SAT, and how is the ACT changing in 2025?
- Advice for current sophomores and juniors on testing timelines
Wednesday May 7th: Financial Aid A-Z: Making College Affordable For All Income Levels (FCG Members)
- Time: 6:30 PM PST
- RSVP Link: https://vistamarschool.zoom.us/meeting/register/IcVQrYjfRzmlXPOQtLl3kA
- Description: Our guest speaker, Trevor Mizrahi, is the President and Founder of Premier College Guidance, a Ventura County, CA based organization that has helped hundreds of families navigate the college admissions process. Motivated by the belief that college should be affordable for all families, Trevor has devoted countless hours and immense energy to developing the most powerful information available to help parents and students maximize their financial aid award packages. This session will provide a timeline on how to prepare, changes to the federal rules, how institutions award grants (need based formula), the method of “discounting” through merit scholarships, mistakes to avoid, case studies with extracurricular activities and how they help shape the scholarship considerations.
Wednesday May 21st: Develop an A+ Game Plan to Help Your Student-Athlete Become Discovered (FCG Members)
- Time: 6:30 PM PST
- RSVP Link: https://vistamarschool.zoom.us/meeting/register/WIGP1cRcRa2RikH0snVpSA
- Description: Our guest speaker is Chuck Liddiard, Founder & Executive Director of The Paratum Scholars. Chuck also serves as a Life Planner at Vistamar School, an independent, 9-12th grade high school in El Segundo, California. In our discussion, you will hear the most recent changes regarding the NCAA athlete recruitment trends, and
receive an overview of practical tips and strategies to assist their high-school athlete to be discovered, and potentially recruited, to play in college. Topics to be discussed include:
- Athletic Scholarships: Myth vs Reality
- Timing: Important Dates & More
- Rules: Do’s And Don’ts
- Reaching Coaches & Getting Noticed
- Commitments & Offers
Wednesday June 25th: 5 Game-Changing Resources That Will Help You To Own Your College Process (FCG Members)
- Time: 6:30 PM PST
- RSVP Link: https://vistamarschool.zoom.us/meeting/register/cmv1XfWyRNaoDnSa5TGq0A
- Description: Our guest speaker is Chuck Liddiard, Founder & Executive Director of The Paratum Scholars. Chuck also serves as a Life Planner at Vistamar School, an independent, 9-12th grade high school in El Segundo, California.In our discussion, you will be shown five great resources that will help any high-school student own their college process. From researching colleges, to developing a balanced college list, to crafting a genuine personal statement, these five tools are sure to assist any student as they embark on their college journey.
