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Registration is open for our college preparation series of programs!

Get ready for college with the following key programs:

  • CONQUERING STANDARDIZED TESTS with Barbara Becker.
    Learn SAT and ACT test taking strategies. Overwhelmed with test
    anxiety?  Take charge and learn optimal strategies for test-taking and studying with a family-team approach. Appropriate for all teens and parents.  Free. Monday, September 9.  7:30–8:30 PM.
  • COLLEGE ESSAYS with Randy Levin.  Learn in a detailed description The Top Five Mistakes Students Make On their College Application Essays.  Monday, September 16.  7-8:00 PM.
  • ARE YOU SMARTER THAN AN 11TH GRADER? with Bob Axelrod of SCOREBUILDERS.  Parents and children will enjoy teaming-up while learning the techniques and know-how to solve the more challenging math and verbal problems to achieve an SAT top score. Monday, Sept. 30. 7–8:30 PM.
  • SELECTING AND GETTING INTO COLLEGE with Michael Binder.  Seniors: there is still time to benefit from this workshop! Step inside the admissions office. Timely information about choosing the best college for you. For parents and all teens. Monday, October 7.  7-8:30 PM.
  • COLLEGE FINANCING with Barry Fox. Learn the ins and outs of paying for your children’s college education. Monday, October 21. 7–8:30 PM.
  • BILINGUAL COLLEGE PREP presented by Chyten of Syosset.  Learn how to navigate the high school years and prepare for college. Program also available in Mandarin and Korean.   Sunday, October 27. 1 – 2:30 PM.

Teen program registration can be done using Online Program Registration, in person at TeenSpace or the Reference Desk, by phone (ext.242), or email at [email protected].

Sharon Long

Teen Services Librarian