(College Admission Webinars) Private School Athletes: How to Build an Elite Athletic and Academic Profile for your Dream School
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College Admission Webinars
Private School Athletes: How to Build an Elite Athletic and Academic Profile for your Dream School
Monday, June 10th @ 6:00 PT / 9:00 ET
What do private school student-athletes need to know about top college recruitment? Join our webinar hosted by former Ivy League athletes and coaches to learn how to strike this balance and stand out as a prospective recruit from a private high school.
Register Link: https://bit.ly/4e6bFaG
Admissions Process Simulation with a Former Stanford, Rice and Swarthmore Admissions Officer
Tuesday, June 11th @ 5:00 PT / 8:00 ET
Do you know what truly sets the best applications apart? Tune into this webinar to watch a Former Admissions Officer from Stanford, Rice, and Swarthmore as he walks through the evaluation process and compares REAL applications for the Ivy League, Stanford, Duke, MIT, UCLA, UC Berkeley and more!
Register Link: bit.ly/458YFwW
Boosting Your Academic Profile Outside of the Classroom with a Former Princeton Admissions Officer
Thursday, June 13th @ 5:00 PT / 8:00 ET
Most applicants to top universities have perfect GPAs and top-notch test scores. How will you stand out? Join our free webinar to hear from Dana, a Former Princeton Admissions Officer, to learn how you can maximize your academics outside of the classroom for top college admissions.
Register Link: bit.ly/4c0ZR7S
MATH ENRICHMENT SERVICES
2024 Summer Courses Registration is Now OPEN!
Registration for the Summer 2024 Course is now open. Classes will remain open until filled by qualified students.
MATH REASONING
This course is mainly for rising seventh and eighth graders who are able to grasp abstract and complicated mathematical concepts at a very fast pace. Younger students with exceptional mathematical abilities and backgrounds may enroll with special permission.
The material covered will include topics from number theory, Euclidean and non-Euclidian geometries, Pick's Theorem, Heron's Formula, Mathematical proof, transcendental real numbers such as “e” and “pi”, derivation and use of the square root algorithm, unitary divisors, permutations and combinations, derivation and use of summation formulas, and RSA coding. In addition, students will develop new techniques and shortcuts for solving both routine and difficult math problems taken from Mathcounts, AMC8, and other middle and high school contests.
Students who qualify for programs such as CTY (Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth) or EPGY (Stanford’s Education Program for Gifted Youth) should have an excellent experience taking this course. An AMC 8 score of 15 or higher should also serve as an excellent predictor of success in the course.
If a student has not taken the AMC 8 contest (40 minutes for 25 problems, no calculator), previously given ones can be found on the Art of Problem-Solving website at: http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Wiki/index.php/AMC_8_Problems_and_Solutions. Of course, if a student is a strong member of his/her school Mathcounts team, that indeed serves as an excellent predictor of success in the Math Reasoning course.
SESSION I ONLY
July 8 – July 19
9 AM – 12 Noon
Instructor:
Vern Williams
Class Size:
12-15 students
Place:
Meridian High School
121 Mustang Alley
Falls Church, VA 22043
$750.00
ADVANCED PROBLEM SOLVING
This course is mainly for rising eighth, ninth, and tenth graders who would like to engage in high-level problem-solving up to the USAMO level. Problems will be selected from a variety of sources and problem-solving techniques will be developed and applied. Other topics of interest, such as advanced number theory, combinatorics, and advanced topics from geometry will be discussed. The student should have the ability to reason abstractly and the desire to solve challenging problems in order to be successful in this course.
We are planning to have two levels of APS. Dr. Ryan Grove is scheduled to instruct the more experienced students. He currently teaches problem-solving versions of Calculus and Post Calculus courses as well as Physics at BASIS Independent Mclean.
Students who were very successful in the Math Reasoning course and/or advanced math courses from CTY (Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth) or Stanford’s Education Program for Gifted Youth (EPGY) should be prepared for this course. Acceptance to programs such as MathPath as well as a score of 90 or above on the AMC10/12 also serve as excellent predictors of success in this course.
Even though we will have two levels of APS, the entry-level section will be quite rigorous. Students will be assigned to their respective sections based on their mathematics course backgrounds and problem-solving experience.
SESSION II ONLY
July 22 – August 2
1 PM – 4 PM
Instructors:
Vern Williams and Dr. Ryan Grove
Class Size:
We will have two levels and will assign a maximum of 12 students to each class.
Place:
Meridian High School
121 Mustang Alley
Falls Church, VA 22043
$750
More info: https://cinfoshare.com/math-enrichment-services-2024-summer-courses-registration-is-now-open/
U.S. Chess Center
Summer 2024 Chess Day Camps REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Learn chess with the most experienced chess teachers available
https://chessctr.org/summercamps/
Summer 2024 Chess Day Camps
For students rising into grades 2 – 9
Camp Week #1: June 24-28, 2024 in Burke, VA
Camp Week #2: July 1-5, 2024 [No Camp on July 4th] in Montgomery County TBD
Camp Week #3: July 8-12, 2024 in McLean, VA
Camp Week #4: July 15-19, 2024 in McLean, VA
Camp Week #5: July 22-26, 2024 in Vienna, VA
Camp Week #6: July 29-August 2, 2024 in Vienna, VA
Camp Week #7: August 5-9, 2024 in Oakton, VA
Our Summer Chess Day Camps consist of chess instruction and play, as well as recreational activities. Camp starts at 9:00am ET and ends at 3:00pm ET. Aftercare (until 5:00pm ET) is available for an added fee. Campers will need to bring/pack a bag lunch each day.
Since 1992, we have been providing challenging instruction and making chess fun for students. Our nationally certified chess teachers are experienced with all levels of ability. Camp will be challenging and interesting for all and our focus is on improving chess skills through practice and lessons. The teachers place more emphasis on learning than on winning. Good sportsmanship is the key to having fun.
Thousands of students have participated in our camps, with many enjoying camp so much that they return year after year and dozens continue to play at a master level. Our students have won more than a dozen national championships, hundreds have earned academic college scholarships, and more than 20 have become national masters.
There will be about one teacher per ten students and enrollment is capped at about 32 campers for each week. Depending on the week and camp location, students rising into grades 2-7 or grades 3-9 are welcome.
LEARN MORE OR REGISTER AT:
https://chessctr.org/summercamps/
U.S. Chess Center
Tel: 1.202.857.4922
Email: ad...@chessctr.org
8560 Second Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910
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More info: https://cinfoshare.com/u-s-chess-center-summer-2024-chess-day-camps-registration-now-open/
Virginia Debate Academy
2024 SUMMER CLASSES
Virginia Debate Academy is excited to open registration for our summer debate camp!
Camp Location: 3460 Centreville Road, Chantilly, VA 20151
Located in Chantilly, Va, our camps teach students research, critical thinking, public speaking, case construction, and other techniques necessary to excel in competitive debate and public speaking. VDA’s low teacher-student ratio provides students ample time and resources to improve their craft and find their voice!
Introduction to Competitive Debate
July 8 – July 12
9 AM – 2 PM
Students with 0-1 years of debate experience
Students will participate in lectures, games, workshops, and debates to learn case construction, rebuttal, framework, and crossfire techniques. Debaters will research unique and challenging topics that are debated on the competitive circuit. High performing students are welcomed to take the advanced course after completing this class. Please review the curriculum page for the class schedule.
Class tuition: $500
Advanced Debate Course: Public Forum
July 15- July 19
9 AM – 4 PM
Debaters with at least two years of competitive experience.
Seasoned debaters will participate in Socratic seminars, workshops, and debates to hone their research, speaking, and debate capabilities. Our unique curriculum—covering traditional and progressive styles—will provide debaters with the critical thinking skills, research ability, and institutional knowledge to excel in local, state, and national circuit. Please review the curriculum page for the class schedule.
Class tuition: $500
Special Topics in Debate, Online Class
Saturday;
August 6 – 27
10 AM – 12 PM
All Students
Debaters will participate in sessions each Saturday during August, which will cover advanced topics. They will learn additional research and critical thinking skills. Our sessions will also have deep dives into popular topic areas, like international relations and economics. The course is taught by VDA directors, based on their previous work with national circuit debaters and undergraduate students.
Class tuition: $250
Private Coaching
For students that cannot attend camp dates or are looking for coaching during the season, private tutor sessions are available. Tutor schedules are flexible.