Get Help Preparing for College!

Attention college bound students! Feeling overwhelmed by the college preparation process? Not sure which test to take or how to approach your college applications? The Santa Monica Public Library has a number of college preparation programs available for YOU, so take advantage of your local library's resources, and come to a program! Click on the program's title for event time and location details:

• Research 101 for Teens (Saturday, 10/15)--EVERY college-bound student should know the basics of research using print materials, databases, and the internet. This drop-in class will help you sharpen your research skills, especially when hunting around for colleges and preparing for college applications and essays.
  
• Nuts & Bolts: Completing the Application and Writing a Killer Personal Statement (Monday, 10/17)--Get solid tips on completing your college applications with Diana Hanson of College Mentors.
  
• College Essay Pointers and Application Guidelines (Wednesday, 10/19)--This workshop covers high school course selection, testing, the application process, essays and more.
  
• SAT Practice Test (Saturday, 10/29)--Take a full-length SAT practice test for FREE with Kaplan. Register at the Youth Reference Desk or call (310) 458-8621 during library hours.
  
• ACT Practice Test (Saturday, 11/19)--Take a full-length ACT practice test for FREE with Kaplan. Registration begins Monday, 10/17 at the Youth Reference Desk or call (310) 458-8621 during library hours.

Also, be sure to check out the College Resources page on our website for more information and links to college-related websites.