Student Smart Programs
Practice Tests and Seminars
Practice Tests
ACT Practice Test
Princeton Review will administer the full-length test from 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
October 11, 2008 – Sherman Oaks Branch
Follow-up session October 22, 2008 6:00 pm
November 22, 2008 – Northridge Branch
Follow-up session December 2, 2008 6:00 pm
January 17, 2009 – Eagle Rock Branch
Follow-up session January 24, 2009 11:00 am
January 17, 2009 – Wilshire Branch
Follow-up session January 22, 2009 6:00 pm
March 14, 2009 – Baldwin Hills Branch
Follow-up session March 26, 2009 6:00 pm
March 21, 2009 1:00 – 5:30 pm – Teen’Scape/Central Library
Follow-up session March 28, 2009 1:00 pm
May 30, 2009 – Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch
Follow-up session June 10, 2009 4:00 pm
PSAT Practice Test
Princeton Review will administer the full-length test from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
September 20, 2008 – Encino Tarzana Branch
Follow-up session October 4, 2008 11:00 am
September 20, 2008 – Mar Vista Branch
Follow-up session October 7, 2008 6:00 pm
September 20, 2008 – Pico Union Branch
Follow-up session October 9, 2008 6:00 pm
September 27, 2008 – Atwater Village Branch
Follow-up session October 7, 2008 6:00 pm
September 27, 2008 – Teen’Scape/Central Library
Follow-up session October 4, 2008 1:00 pm
October 4, 2008 – Lincoln Heights Branch
Follow-up session October 11, 2008 11:00 am
October 4, 2008 – Mark Twain Branch
Follow-up session October 9, 2008 4:00 pm
October 4, 2008 2:00 – 5:00 pm – Sylmar Branch
Follow-up session October 16, 2008 6:00 pm
April 4, 2009 – Palms - Rancho Park Branch
Follow-up session April 16, 2009 6:00 pm
April 18, 2009 – Platt Branch
Follow-up session May 9, 2009 10:00 am
April 25, 2009 2:00-5:00 pm – Pacoima Branch
Follow-up session May 2, 2009 2:30 pm
May 2, 2009 – Arroyo Seco Regional Branch
Follow-up session May 21, 2009 6:00 pm
May 2, 2009 – Junipero Serra Branch
Follow-up session May 9, 2009 11:00 am
May 2, 2009 – Teen’Scape/Central Library
Follow-up session May 9, 2009 1:00 pm
SAT Practice Test
Princeton Review will administer the full-length test from 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
September 6, 2008 1:00 – 5:30 pm –Teen’Scape/Central Library
Follow-up session September 13, 2008 1:00 pm
October 11, 2008 – Eagle Rock Branch
Follow-up session October 18, 2008 11:00 am
October 18, 2008 – Panorama City Branch
Follow-up session October 29, 2008 6:00 pm
October 18, 2008 – Platt Branch
Follow-up session October 30, 2008 6:00 pm
October 18, 2008 1:00 – 5:30 pm – Teen’Scape/Central Library
Follow-up session October 25, 2008 1:00 pm
October 25, 2008 – Junipero Serra Branch
Follow-up session October 30, 2008 6:00 pm
November 8, 2008 – Baldwin Hills Branch
Follow-up session November 22, 2008 2:00 pm
November 8, 2008 – El Sereno Branch
Follow-up session November 25, 2008 6:00 pm
November 8, 2008 – Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch
Follow-up session November 22, 2008 11:00 am
November 9, 2008 (Sunday) 1:00 – 5:00 pm – Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch
Follow-up session November 16, 2008 2:00 pm
November 15, 2008 – Canoga Park Branch
Follow-up session November 20, 2008 6:00 pm
November 15, 2008 – Will & Ariel Durant Branch
Follow-up session November 25, 2008 6:00 pm
November 15, 2008 1:00 – 5:30 pm – Teen’Scape/Central Library
Follow-up session November 22, 2008 1:00 pm
November 22, 2008 – Palms - Rancho Park Branch
Follow-up session December 3, 2008 6:00 pm
November 22, 2008 – Sun Valley Branch
Follow-up session December 4, 2008 6:00 pm
January 3, 2009 – Benjamin Franklin Branch
Follow-up session January 10, 2009 11:00 am
January 3, 2009 – Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch
Follow-up session January 10, 2009 2:00 pm
January 10, 2009 – Cahuenga Branch
Follow-up session January 15, 2009 6:00 pm
January 10, 2009 – Hyde Park - Miriam Matthews Branch
Follow-up session January 17, 2009 11:00 am
January 10, 2009 1:00 – 5:30 pm – Sylmar Branch
Follow-up session January 15, 2009 6:00 pm
January 10, 2009 1:00 – 5:30 pm – Teen’Scape/Central Library
Follow-up session January 17, 2009 1:00 pm
February 7, 2009 – Arroyo Seco Regional Branch
Follow-up session February 18, 2009 6:00 pm
February 7, 2009 – Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch
Follow-up session February 21, 2009 12:00 Noon
February 7, 2009 – Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch
Follow-up session February 21, 2009 4:00 pm
February 21, 2009 – Granada Hills Branch
Follow-up session February 25, 2009 6:00 pm
February 21, 2009 – Sunland-Tujunga Branch
Follow-up session February 26, 2009 4:00 pm
February 21, 2009 1:00 – 5:30 pm – Teen’Scape/Central Library
Follow-up session February 28, 2009 1:00 pm
February 28, 2009 – San Pedro Regional Branch
Follow-up session March 9, 2008 6:00 pm
February 28, 2009 – Fairfax Branch
Follow-up session March 7, 2009 4:00 pm
March 1, 2009 (Sunday) 1:00 – 5:00 pm – West Los Angeles Regional Branch
Follow-up session March 8, 2009 2:00 pm
March 21, 2009 – Encino Tarzana Branch
Follow-up session March 26, 2009 6:00 pm
March 21, 2009 1:00 – 5:30 pm – Pacoima Branch
Follow-up session April 22, 2009 6:00 pm
March 28, 2009 – El Sereno Branch
Follow-up session April 18, 2009 11:00 am
March 28, 2009 – Valley Plaza Branch
Follow-up session April 29, 2009 6:00 pm
March 28, 2009 1:00 – 5:30 pm – Edendale Branch
Follow-up session April 25, 2009 2:00 pm
April 4, 2009 – Chatsworth Branch
Follow-up session April 9, 2009 4:00 pm
April 4, 2009 – Mar Vista Branch
Follow-up session April 16, 2009 4:00 pm
April 18, 2009 – Atwater Village Branch
Follow-up session April 23, 2009 6:00 pm
April 18, 2009 – Mark Twain Branch
Follow-up session April 25, 2009 11:00 am
April 18, 2009 1:00 – 5:30 pm – Teen’Scape/Central Library
Follow-up session April 25, 2009 1:00 pm
April 25, 2009 – Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch
Follow-up session April 29, 2009 6:00 pm
May 9, 2009 – Westchester - Loyola Village Branch
Follow-up session May 14, 2009 6:00 pm
May 9, 2009 1:00 – 5:30 pm – Sylmar Branch
Follow-up session May 21, 2009 4:00 pm
May 16, 2009 – Echo Park Branch
Follow-up session May 30, 2009 11:00 am
May 16, 2009 – Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch
Follow-up session May 27, 2009 6:00 pm
May 16, 2009 – West Valley Regional Branch
Follow-up session May 30, 2009 4:00 pm
May 23, 2009 1:00 – 5:30 pm – Teen’Scape/Central Library
Follow-up session May 30, 2009 1:00 pm
May 30, 2009 – Encino Tarzana Branch
Follow-up session June 4, 2009 6:00 pm
May 30, 2009 – Los Feliz Branch Branch
Follow-up session June 4, 2009 6:00 pm
August 8, 2009 – Felipe de Neve Branch
Follow-up session August 15, 2009 2:00 pm
August 8, 2009 – Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch
Follow-up session August 15, 2009 11:00 am
August 15, 2009 – Northridge Branch
Follow-up session August 22, 2009 4:00 pm
August 15, 2009 – Sherman Oaks Branch
Follow-up session August 22, 2009 2:00 pm
August 15, 2009 – Westwood Branch
Follow-up session August 22, 2009 11:00 am
August 22, 2009 – Eagle Rock Branch
Follow-up session August 29, 2009 11:00 am
August 22, 2009 1:00 – 5:30 pm – Teen’Scape/Central Library
Follow-up session August 29, 2009 1:00 pm
SEMINARS
Common College Admission Myths
Is it true that you need perfect scores to get into the UC System? Or, is the ACT not as widely accepted as the SAT? Learn about common college admissions myths and get answers to your admissions questions.
October 30, 2008, 6:00 pm – Playa Vista Branch
November 6, 2008, 6:00 pm – Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch
January 24, 2009, 10:00 am – Northridge Branch
February 14, 2009, 2:00 pm – Teen’Scape/Central Library
February 28, 2009, 2:00 pm – Pico Union Branch
April 18, 2009, 11:00 am – Eagle Rock Branch
April 29, 2009, 4:00 pm – Panorama City Branch
Financial Aid
Come learn about the Financial Aid process and how it affects college admissions!
October 25, 2008, 10:00 am – Benjamin Franklin Branch
November 8, 2008, 2:00 pm – Teen’Scape/Central Library
December 15, 2008, 4:00 pm – Wilmington Branch
January 17, 2009, 2:00 pm – Pico Union Branch
February 7, 2009, 10:00 am – Woodland Hills Branch
March 12, 2009, 6:00 pm – Mar Vista Branch
March 18, 2009, 6:00 pm – Sun Valley Branch
Getting Into the College of Your Choice
Do you know what it takes to get into the most competitive universities? Do you know what your competition is like for the most selective schools in the country? This seminar will cover details about the application process, Early Decision/Early Action, and how test scores are only a part of the college selection application process.
October 21, 2008, 4:00 pm – Fairfax Branch
October 23, 2008, 4:00 pm – Westwood Branch
December 13, 2008, 12:00 Noon – Lincoln Heights Branch
February 9, 2009, 6:00 pm – Brentwood Branch
February 26, 2009, 4:00 pm – Sunland-Tujunga Branch
March 11, 2009, 4:00 pm – Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch
March 28, 2009, 10:00 am – Platt Branch
April 4, 2009, 2:00 pm – Teen’Scape/Central Library
Introductions to ACT/SAT/PSAT Tests and Test Taking Strategies
Should you leave questions on the SAT blank? What about the ACT? How many questions do you need to answer correctly to get an above average score? This session will cover basic strategies for standardized tests in order to improve your admissions test scores.
October 20, 2008, 6:00 pm – Mid-Valley Regional Branch
October 21, 2008, 4:00 pm – Mark Twain Branch
October 25, 2008, 2:00 pm – Teen’Scape/Central Library
October 29, 2008, 4:00 pm – North Hollywood Regional Branch
November 3, 2008, 4:00 pm – Hyde Park - Miriam Matthews Branch
November 5, 2008, 4:00 pm – Los Feliz Branch
January 31, 2009, 2:00 pm – Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch
March 12, 2009, 4:30 pm – John C. Fremont Branch
April 7, 2009, 4:30 pm – Chinatown Branch
April 7, 2009, 6:00 pm – Canoga Park Branch
April 9, 2009, 4:30 pm – Studio City Branch
May 7, 2009, 6:00 pm – San Pedro Regional Branch
May 16, 2009, 10:00 am – Arroyo Seco Regional Branch
May 16, 2009, 2:00 pm – Teen’Scape/Central Library
Improve Your Study Skills
What points are important from class lectures? How do you take notes in class? How do you take notes while reading your textbooks? This Study Skills seminar will not only give you guidelines to improve your study habits, but will also feature a practice study session so that you can perfect your skills with an instructor.
September 30, 2008, 4:00 pm – Van Nuys Branch
October 11, 2008, 2:00 pm – Teen’Scape/Central Library
November 1, 2008, 2:00 pm – Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch
November 8, 2008, 2:00 pm – Porter Ranch Branch
November 13, 2008, 3:30 pm – Atwater Village Branch
November 20, 2008, 4:00 pm – Echo Park Branch
January 8, 2009, 4:00 pm – Encino Tarzana Branch
January 14, 2009, 6:00 pm – Lake View Terrace Branch
January 17, 2009, 11:00 am – Edendale Branch
January 24, 2009, 11:00 am – Cahuenga Branch
January 28, 2009, 4:00 pm – Ascot Branch
January 31, 2009, 2:00 pm – Teen’Scape/Central Library
February 12, 2009, 4:00 pm – John Muir Branch
March 7, 2009, 2:00 pm – Teen’Scape/Central Library
March 11, 2009, 4:00 pm – North Hollywood Regional Branch
March 12, 2009, 4:00 pm – Cypress Park Branch
March 14, 2009, 10:00 am – Granada Hills Branch
April 9, 2009, 4:00 pm – Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch
April 15, 2009, 3:30 pm – Memorial Branch
May 21, 2009, 6:00 pm – Baldwin Hills Branch