Gate Parents Group
Former Stanford and Santa Clara University Admissions Officer Martin Walsh addresses the issues of the changing environment of the college admissions process.
"What Colleges are looking for in Applicants"
• College Trends
• The Common Application
• The Application Essay
Tuesday February 23, 2010
Hillsdale High School Theatre, 7:00 p.m.
FREE!
Last year, Martin Walsh presented to an overflow crowd at Burlingame High School. This year Martin Walsh’s presentation has been move to a larger venue at Hillsdale High School Theatre. You don't want to miss this presentation.
Martin Walsh graduated from Santa Clara University with a degree in History. Additionally, he holds graduate degrees in education and law from San Francisco State University and the University of California - Hastings College of the Law. From 1993 to 2004 Mr. Walsh directed international education programs in Russia, Cambodia and Venezuela. From 2004 until 2008 he managed admissions at Santa Clara University and Stanford University. Mr. Walsh is a member of the National Association of College Admission Counselors (NACAC) and has been a guest speaker at numerous universities and high schools. His areas of expertise include: Trends in University Admissions, Access to Education for Undocumented Students, Higher Education for International Students, and Application Essay's that Work.
This event is appropriate for both high school students and parents. Middle school parents would also benefit from the information presented. This is a great event to begin or continue a conversation regarding the college admissions process.
This event is open to all students and families.
Kevin Nelson
SMUHSD GATE Coordinator
Knelson@SMUHSD.ORG
Two GATE Field Trips Coming Up In March
All Hillsdale GATE students are invited to sign up for our upcoming trips:
Tuesday, March 9th – Tour of Alcatraz
Wednesday, March 31st – San Jose Rep matinee production of "Ain't Misbehavin'"
See Mrs. Seligman in Rm. 235 (on the balcony) to sign up.
Are your Juniors signed up and ready for the SAT?
Many juniors take the PSAT in October followed by the SAT in the winter or spring. College bound Juniors should take the March SAT as it leaves plenty of time for a second try if you’re not happy with your score. Students should NOT to put the SAT off until your senior year, while you’re also working on your college applications.
SMUHSD GATE Parents SAT Preparation courses are still taking applications and these courses are open to ALL high school students. Please note that March 13 is the SAT test.
Low Cost - High Impact
Cost comparison:
Source Length Cost
GATE 5 sessions, 4 tests $325 ($250 GATE student)
Kaplan 8 sessions, 4 tests $1,049 (as of 4/09)
Princeton Review 15 sessions, 4 tests $999 (as of 4/09)
See below for the SMUHSD GATE Parents SAT Preparation Course second section schedule and details about the classes.
Kevin Nelson
Teacher, Burlingame High School
SMUHSD GATE Coordinator
SAT Prep Courses for 2009 – 2010 School Year
This popular SAT test preparation review course is the least expensive, most comprehensive and helpful SAT prep course you'll ever take! The course provides complete classroom study in verbal and math skills, test-taking strategies, includes essay writing practice and critiques. All student study materials, based on The Official College Board SAT Study Guides, are included in the course fee. Our veteran instructor is Ms. Nicole Cerra, B.A. English Literature and Language (UC Davis), Masters of Education (UC San Diego), English teacher (Capuchino HS since 2005) and has taught SAT Prep for numerous years. This SAT Prep Class is offered several times a year by the GATE Parents Group at a significantly lower cost than commercial programs. The proceeds from these courses are reinvested back into our SMUHSD schools through programs and grants given to our teachers. Plus, GATE students qualify for a discount. Why go anywhere else and pay more?
Dates this SAT review course will be offered this year
Second Session: (5 x 3 hr Saturdays) Jan 30, Feb 6, Feb 13, Feb 20 and Feb 27. Please note that March 13 is SAT test
- Morning course 9AM - 12PM
- Afternoon course 1-4PM
Third Session: (4 x 4 hr Tues – Friday) June 1, June 2, June 3, June 4 Please note that June 5 is SAT test. Classes start on Tuesday, May 31 Monday is a holiday, no class.
- Morning course 8:30AM - 12:30PM
- Afternoon course 1-5PM
Cost for each Session: $250 GATE student, $325 non-GATE student for mail-in payment option. Online credit card payment will include processing and credit card fees, $260 GATE student, $340 non-GATE student. Mail in payments are accepted until deadline postmark and processed when check is received if space is available. Onsite (at first class) registration will incur an additional $25 and only if space available. Cancellation fee of $25 is non-refundable if cancelled prior to one week from first day of class. On-line registration is REQUIRED. For mail-in payments, please make check payable to: GATE Parent Group, P.O. Box 4632, Foster City, CA 94404.
Please have student bring a photo ID and a copy of the email confirmation to the first day of class.
PARENTS...
Would you like to participate in decisions for grants to our high school teachers? Would you like to find out more information about your high school and the SMUHSD that your student doesn't tell you?
The GATE Parents is the place to find out more INFORMATION about your students education. You can still make a big difference in your students high school education!
