June 8, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
June 21, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
It's Going Digital: Meet the New SAT!
Florida's Dozen: What It Takes to Get Admitted to a State University in Florida
This session will specifically deal with the Florida State University System; Judi Robinovitz, Certified Educational Planner, will provide you with the most current admission information for all eleven state universities in Florida. You can use this information, along with other tidbits Judi will share, to learn how to make your college application stand out and improve your chances for admission.
Learn the Secrets of Admission to Florida's Schools With Our Most Popular and Highest Rated Webinar!
The unprecedented increase in applications over the last several years has made the college admissions process more competitive and complex than ever. To successfully navigate these turbulent waters, a student must stand out and truly demonstrate why he or she is such a great match for each college under consideration. Because Judi travels across the county to visit dozens of colleges every year — meeting with admission officers and students, touring campuses, and learning about the current campus culture — her personal insights will provide you with a much deeper understanding of the college admissions process than a catalog, book, or website can ever convey.
Here's what you'll learn:
- Admission criteria for all 12 state universities
- How schools recalculate GPAs
- Newest additions to SUS campuses
- How under-qualified students may still gain backdoor admission
- Florida schools' national ranking
- What you can do today to maximize chances for admission
Florida’s State University System Admission Stats & SAT & ACT Workshop Schedule
SAT vs ACT: Which is the better test for me?
Florida State University System Transfer Guide (2021-2022)
New Digital SAT
Navigating the Challenges of Test-Optional And the Changing College Admissions Landscape
Selective College Admissions: Stand OUT! Get IN!
The unprecedented increase in applications over the last several years has made the college admissions process more competitive and complex than ever. To successfully navigate these turbulent waters, a student must stand out and truly demonstrate why he or she is such a great match for each college under consideration. Because Judi travels across the county to visit dozens of colleges every year — meeting with admission officers and students, touring campuses, and learning about the current campus culture — her personal insights will provide you with a much deeper understanding of the college admissions process than a catalog, book, or website can ever convey.
During this webinar, Judi will describe in detail…
- 7 top tips to help get you into the college of your dreams
- How colleges evaluate your GPA and course-load
- Secrets to standing out from the crowd
- How the Application Essay has Grown More Important
- The Truth behind “Extra-curricular”
What Colleges Look for in High School Students Infographic
Florida’s State University System Admission Stats and SAT & ACT Workshop Schedule
Effective College Visits Infographic
SAT vs ACT: Which is the Better Test for You?
Navigating Test-Optional Admissions: To Submit? or Not?
The unprecedented increase in applications over the last year, coupled with the added complexity of test-optional, has made the college admissions process more competitive and confusing than ever! That's where we come in! We've collected the data and as much relevant information as possible to help you figure out this puzzle.
During this webinar, you will learn …
- What test-optional really means
- The ongoing impact of Covid-19 and test-optional on college admission
- Whether good grades are enough to apply without scores
- How to determine which scores to send to which colleges – if any
- When to take the SAT and/or ACT – if at all
- Who’s most likely to benefit from test-optional admission
- How important test scores are in college admission
- What the future holds for the SAT and ACT
Downloads:
Application Surge Graphics
Infographic: What Colleges Look for in High School Students
Florida’s State University System Admission Stats & SAT & ACT Workshop Schedule
Recommended Testing Calendar
Significant Changes in 2021 College Admissions:
Will they impact YOUR college admission next year?
Covid-19 has brought about significant changes to the college admissions process,. Join Certified Educational Planner, Judi Robinovitz, on May 26th at 7:00 PM EST as she presents: Significant Changes in This Year’s College Admissions: Will they impact YOUR college admission next year?
You will learn:
- What actually changed in college admissions this year
- How those changes will impact you next year
- Whether to take the SAT/ACT or apply test-optional
- How to strengthen your college applications
We’ll share college admission trends and data – especially the outcomes of this year’s test-optional experiment − and suggest appropriate steps to make your applications stand out!
The Value of a Research Project in College Admissions
In the increasingly complicated world of college admissions, students are routinely seeking an edge - for some, that edge is research. In this webinar, we discuss how an appropriate research project can help students gain admission to the college of their choice. Our guest will be Dr. George Philip LeBourdais, Head of Partnerships at Polygence. Additionally, we will be joined by a few of our students who will receive an impromptu coaching session from Dr. LeBourdais.
You will learn:
- How an independent research project enhances a college application
- How to identify a research opportunity that can aid in college admissions
- The characteristics that define a good research program
- How to find mentors and develop research topics
- Whether or not you should pay a fee for a research program
- The skills your student will gain from a research program
Transitioning from Middle School to High School: The Road to College Begins!
Transitioning from middle school to high school can be daunting! Knowing what courses and activities to pursue is vital, because positive college admission decisions favor the well-prepared student. Does your student have what it takes?
Not only has the college application process grown more complex, so has the "timing" associated with successful college planning. Decision-making regarding academics, extracurricular activities, summer planning and more has taken center stage as early as middle school and 9th grade.
The transition from middle school to high school is the best time to discuss and make plans for the critical high school years of education. We have the details; we know what you should have on your child’s list so that his or her future looks as bright as possible. That's why we've created a webinar just for you!
Here's what you'll learn:
- How to help my child effectively navigate the transition from 8th grade to high school
- Skills needed for success
- Best courses to take
- What all these abbreviations mean: AP, IB, AICE, DE
- Best extracurricular activities
- How to make summers more enriching
- When to start planning for college
If you have a child in 7th, 8th, or even 9th grade, this critical webinar is for you!
BIG Covid-19 Changes in College Admissions
Their Impact on YOU
Join renowned college expert, Judi Robinovitz, as she breaks down the test optional movement. Judi shares her vast knowledge of the college admissions process and how it was impacted by this new trend. This session will dive into the data released by various colleges throughout the country and what that might mean for the class of 2021. You can use this information, along with other college insights Judi will share, to make your student’s college application stand out and improve chances for admission.
Here's what you'll learn:
- What changed in college admissions this year?
- How does that change impact me?
- Should I take the SAT/ACT or go test-optional?
- Which colleges should I send my scores to?
- Can I apply ED if I haven’t tested yet?
- How can I strengthen my application?
- Admission criteria for all 12 state universities
Whether your child is a freshman, sophomore, junior or even senior, this critical webinar is for you!
Understanding Your PSAT Scores & Their Role in College Admissions
The PSAT is a critical tool that highlights how students should begin preparing for the SAT (and ACT!), and beyond that, for college. We have some suggestions for maximizing your scores and creating an optimal plan to prepare for future tests. During this informative webinar, you’ll learn:
- How scores and percentiles are calculated
- Qualifications for the National Merit Scholarship
- How college really use test scores
- Suggestions for maximizing your scores
- An effective testing calendar for junior and senior year
Don’t panic about a low score—the PSAT is a key diagnostic to help identify challenging subject areas and provide clues about where to focus areas of study and test prep in the upcoming year. There’s plenty of time to prepare and improve, especially if you start early, and we’re here to help!
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The ABC's of IEP's
An IEP (Individualized Education Plan) is more than just a program for your child while in school. The IEP is a blueprint or plan, for setting and achieving goals. We will show you how to be a strong advocate for your child and how to navigate through the tangled system of rules and regulations. You'll also have an opportunity to ask questions. There's just so much information to share we've made this a 2-day event!
Here's what you'll learn:
- The difference between a 504 Plan and an IEP and which plan is best for your child.
- How to get the school district to evaluate your child -- for free.
- The process for getting your child an IEP
- Strategies for what to say in meetings when the school team says "no."
- What to do when the school doesn't follow the IEP.
- What to do when the school won't meet with you or won't respond to your requests for help.
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Your IEP rights during COVID learning options
Acing the PSAT - A Strategy Workshop
From the “comfort of your own computer,” you’ll follow our top test-prep tutors as they guide you through the most effective strategies for reading, writing, and math test questions. You’ll improve your knowledge of the PSAT (and the SAT) by…
- …completing timed mini-simulations
- …uncovering your strengths/weaknesses during our review of all practice problems
- …review strategies particular to the test’s various question types
- …follow our step-by-step solutions of common questions
The two 90-minute webinar sessions complement each other. The first webinar covers reading and writing; the second webinar will address math. Both will include overall test-taking strategies for you to improve your score.
Remember that your SAT or ACT score is the second most important factor in selective college admissions — and the PSAT is a foundation for them! It’s never too early to prepare.
This webinar was recorded on October 8th, 2019.
How to Stay Sane During Covid-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has been tough on everyone! In addition to the fear of infection, we are also facing a mental health crisis that has affected both parents and their children. With the new school year rapidly approaching, we've teamed up with Therapeutic Oasis to address a different mental health topic every week so that everyone will be better prepared for the inevitability of a return to virtual schooling. In this series, we will focus on:
- Mindfulness 1.0: Learn to Stress Less and Love More
- The Family System & It's Newest Member: Technology
- Supporting Children's Emotional Wellbeing
- Engaging in Self-Care Activities with Kids and Teens
Meet the Colleges! A Webinar Series with Florida's Regional Admissions Counselors
During this webinar series, we tacked a variety of issues surrounding college and college admissions, such as:
- Introducing FRAC
- July 8: College Case Studies Admit, waitlist, or deny? Peek “behind the curtain”
- July 15: What Makes a Strong College Application?
- July 22: A Taste of the 10 What is it like to live and learn at a Big 10 school?
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- July 29: Lucrative, Lasting Learning How a liberal arts degree prepares you for life…and today’s competitive job market.
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Application Essays that get you Admitted
Application essays are the most challenging part of the application process – and our webinar can help students make that task easier, guiding them to write stronger, compelling essays that improve their chances for college admission. And, with fewer distractions this summer, students can actually complete and submit many applications before senior year begins in August!
While a student’s academic record and test scores are the most important factors that colleges consider, a student’s essay serves to differentiate the student from the rest of the application pool. College admission officers look for a student’s genuine voice that a GPA and test scores cannot reveal. A student’s essays can make or break an application.
During our webinar, you'll learn:
- Why application essays are more important than ever
- How to brainstorm essay ideas
- The do’s and don’ts of application essay writing
- Jump starting your application essays – NOW
- Whether to write about COVID-19
- What makes an essay exceptional — from essays that really worked
What Does Test Optional Mean for You?
SAT/ACT scores have traditionally been the second most important factor in college admissions. However, in the era of Covid-19 there has been an unprecedented shift in the number of schools that are testing the waters with test optional admissions policies. But, the question remains, what does that actually mean? We will help you understand the test optional landscape. In our informative webinar, you will learn:
...The truth about test optional
…Who benefits the most from test optional
…How to effectively apply to a test optional university
…If you should submit your scores to a test optional university
…A roadmap for testing success
...How to remain productive during the coronavirus pandemic
Handouts:
SAT vs. ACT
Test Optional Schools as a Result of Covid-19
Florida Admission Stats & Test Prep Calendar
Covid Conversations with Colleges: UCF, FSU, UF, & UM
One result of the pandemic is increased uncertainties surrounding the college
admission process. We've hosted a variety of colleges in an efforts to get a better look at their admissions process and how it might change as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. In these webinars you will learn:
- How the Covid-19 experience might shape your application essay
- Plans for summer enrollment
- How study abroad might be impacted
- Whether more students than ever may choose in-state universities next year
- Top factors you should consider during your college search process
How admissions will be affected
College Planning: Early to "Rise" will Make You Wise
Year after year, parents miss the big picture: the importance of grades, combined with extracurricular activities, hobbies, examples of commitment and involvement. These and other critical elements are what admissions officers look for, beginning with the student’s record of activities and accomplishments from the summer before freshman year!!
Get going now. We'll provide insightful, practical knowledge that will motivate you to begin laying the groundwork today. Tomorrow, you’ll be prepared for all the complexities of college admissions.
You will learn:
- How colleges evaluate your academic record
- AP or IB or AICE or Dual Enrollment?
- What’s most important: curriculum or grades or class rank?
- How colleges review your extracurricular commitment
- Which activities are the best ones?
- How to spend your summers (yes, important to colleges)
- And so much more!
This webinar was recorded on May 14, 2018.
SAT vs. ACT: Which is the best test for me?
Your SAT or ACT score is the second most important factor in college admissions. Since colleges treat the SAT and ACT as equals, you must make the important decision whether to use the coming months to prepare for the SAT, the ACT, or both.
Of recent importance are the significant changes to the SAT which have left many families more confused than ever. Rumors abound that the new SAT is a more difficult test than it used to be – which makes the ACT appear to be the more desirable test.
More familiar with the SAT “brand,” the majority of families who seek our services assume that the SAT will be the best assessment for their children. Most parents personally endured the rite of sitting for an older version of the SAT during high school. Additionally, they know how their children fared on the redesigned PSAT.
The ACT, on the other hand, remains a mystery for many. The majority of our students have had no exposure to the ACT. Many parents have heard of the ACT as an alternative to the SAT but don't know if it's worthwhile to make the investment in ACT preparation or simply stick it out with the SAT.
So if you want to end the confusion and pick the test that’s best for you, let us explain the differences between these two tests so that you can make the best-informed decision about which test to take.
You’re going to learn…
- Precisely How These Tests Affect College Applications
- Six Key Differences Between The Two Tests
- To Essay, or Not to Essay
- A Roadmap for Testing Success
This webinar was recorded on August 29, 2017.
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College Admissions: How Colleges Really Make Their Decisions & How to Improve Your Chances
Learn How to Develop an EDGE in College Admissions!
Sit down with renowned college expert, Judi Robinovitz, as she shares with you her vast knowledge of college admissions -- and how to guide your child to success. If you have a student in high school, or nearing high school, you don't want to miss this presentation!
The unprecedented increase in applications over the last several years has made the college admissions process more competitive and complex than ever. To successfully navigate these turbulent waters, a student must stand out and truly demonstrate why he or she is such a great match for each college under consideration. Because Judi travels across the county to visit dozens of colleges every year — meeting with admission officers and students, touring campuses, and learning about the current campus culture — her personal insights will provide you with a much deeper understanding of the college admissions process than a catalog, book, or website can ever convey.
During this webinar, Judi will describe in detail…
- 7 top tips to help get you into the college of your dreams
- Secrets to standing out from the crowd
- How the Application Essay has Grown More Important
- The Truth behind “Extra-curricular”
This webinar was recorded on September 28, 2016.
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ACT & SAT: Can My Child Receive Testing Accommodations?
Join college expert Judi Robinovitz and psychologist Dr. Julia Gerena for this free, compelling information session about the accommodations for college entrance tests and AP exams. Get the information you need to apply for and receive testing accommodations.
You’ll learn about...
- 9 kinds of accommodations
- A student’s right to accommodations
- How the application process for accommodations has become easier
- The latest information about discarding ACT or SAT test scores
This webinar was recorded on June 1, 2016.
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7 Strategies to Conquer Test Anxiety
Test Anxiety is common - and insidious. But there are proven methods to alleviate the worst of it - so you can perform at the top of your abilities. In this important webinar, let us share with you our wealth of expertise. Here's what you'll learn:
- The ins and outs of testing anxiety
- How test anxiety differs from generalized anxiety
- What kind of students might experience higher levels of test anxiety
- Seven strategies can students use to reduce test anxiety
What’s especially important for you to know is that we’ll be live so that we can entertain your specific questions at the end of our presentation.
This webinar was recorded on February 6, 2018.
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