Seminars and webinars at San Jose

An informative session that separates common UC admissions myths from what actually matters in the application process. We’ll clarify misconceptions about GPA, course rigor, extracurricular activities, major selection, and holistic review, while sharing practical insights to help families better understand how UC applications are evaluated and how students can build a thoughtful, competitive application strategy.

Many families wait until summer arrives before thinking about summer plans. However, for students who want to build a strong academic profile, the best summer opportunities often require early planning and preparation.

Summer is not just a break from school! It is an opportunity to strengthen academic foundations, explore interests, and prepare for future challenges.

Interested in COSMOS or other competitive STEM summer programs? Join us for an early-planning session designed for 9th–11th grade students and families. We’ll discuss what programs like COSMOS look for, how students can strengthen their academic and extracurricular profile, choose programs that fit their interests, and prepare early for application essays and other key components. Start now so you’re ready when summer program applications open.

COSMOS를 비롯한 경쟁력 있는 STEM 여름 프로그램에 관심이 있으신가요?

이번 웨비나는 9–11학년 학생과 학부모님을 위한 STEM 여름 프로그램 준비 전략 세션입니다. COSMOS와 같은 프로그램에서 중요하게 평가하는 요소부터 학업 및 비교과 활동 준비, 학생의 관심 분야에 맞는 프로그램 선택, 지원 에세이 및 주요 지원 요소 준비 방법까지 함께 알아봅니다.

How do the choices you make in high school shape your path in college and beyond? Join us for a personal conversation with a UCLA graduate who will share his journey from high school to UCLA and through the medical school application process. He’ll reflect on academics, extracurriculars, finding direction, challenges along the way, and the decisions that helped shape his path. Students will walk away with practical advice on how to make the most of high school while beginning to think intentionally about their own future.

A few weeks can make a big difference. Winter break is a valuable opportunity for students to recharge, reflect, and prepare for future success. While many students use the break only to relax, successful students understand how to use this time to strengthen their academic skills, explore interests, and develop personal strengths.

A meaningful summer doesn’t have to mean attending an expensive or highly selective program. Join us as we explore 20 practical ways students can make the most of their summer—from academic programs, internships, research, and volunteering to passion projects, skill-building, leadership, and independent learning. Students and families will leave with fresh ideas and a clearer strategy for building a summer that is both personally meaningful and valuable for future college applications.

의미 있는 여름을 보내기 위해 반드시 비용이 많이 들거나 경쟁이 치열한 프로그램에 참여해야 하는 것은 아닙니다.

이번 웨비나에서는 학업 프로그램, 인턴십, 연구 및 봉사활동부터 개인 프로젝트, 역량 개발, 리더십, 자기주도 학습까지 학생들이 여름방학을 효과적으로 활용할 수 있는 20가지 실질적인 방법을 소개합니다.

Join us for a highly practical session designed to answer every question parents and students have about standardized testing today. Beyond comparing the Digital SAT and Enhanced ACT, we will demystify how admissions offices view test scores in the application process—and give you a clear, stress-free strategy to decide if, when, and how your student should test.

A higher SAT score is not just about points. It’s about opportunities. Learn how families can understand their student’s improvement potential, set realistic score goals, and determine whether their SAT performance is competitive for their target colleges.