College Admissions Webinars: Ivy League Admissions 101 with a Former Cornell Admissions Officer

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College Admission Webinars

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Ivy League Admissions 101 with a Former Cornell Admissions Officer

Monday, June 17th @  5:00 PT / 8:00 ET

With acceptance rates between 3% and 7%, one mistake can mean rejection from Ivy League schools. How can you ensure your application meets admissions officers’ standards? Tune into this webinar to hear from a Former Cornell Admissions Officer about what Ivy League admissions officers look for and how to maximize your chances of securing an acceptance letter.

Register Link: bit.ly/3VAXZNS

Admissions Checklist: Action Items for Every Step of the Application Process with a Former Stanford Admissions Officer

Tuesday, June 18th @  5:00 PT / 8:00 ET

Does your college application ‘To Do’ list cover all the necessary steps for competitive schools? Tune into this webinar with Martin, a Former Stanford Admissions Officer, to learn how to maximize your chances of getting accepted to your dream university based on where you are in your application journey. Understand your admissions timeline with actionable advice from an expert!

Register Link: bit.ly/3VnrtNI 




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 Chevy Chase, MD

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.

More info: https://cinfoshare.com/u-s-chess-center-summer-2024-chess-day-camps-registration-now-open/



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/



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 the 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.


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