Student Smart Programs
Practice Tests and Seminars
Practice Tests
PSAT Practice Test
Princeton Review will administer the full-length test. 10:00 am. to 2:30 pm.
October 6, 2007 -
Lincoln Heights Branch,
Northridge Branch,
Pacoima Branch,
Teen’Scape-Central Library,
Washington Irving Branch,
Watts Branch
February 16, 2008 - Baldwin Hills Branch
SAT Practice Test
Princeton Review will administer the full-length test. 10:00 am. to 2:30 pm.
October 20, 2007 – Arroyo Seco Regional Branch, Palms-Rancho Park Branch
October 27, 2007 – Canoga Park Branch
November 3, 2007 – Los Feliz Branch, Teen’Scape-Central Library
November 10, 2007 -Benjamin Franklin Branch, Wilmington Branch
November 17, 2007 –Edendale Branch
December 8, 2007 – Porter Ranch Branch
January 5, 2008 – Valley Plaza Branch
January 12, 2008 – Eagle Rock Branch, Pio Pico/Koreatown Branch
February 2, 2008 – Venice Branch, Sylmar Branch
February 9, 2008 – Granada Hills Branch, Teen’Scape-Central Library
February 16, 2008 - Mark Twain Branch
March 15, 2008 - Panorama City Branch
March 29, 2008 - Fairfax Branch
April 12, 2008 – Lake View Terrace Branch, Westchester Branch
April 19, 2008 – Cahuenga Branch, Teen’Scape-Central Library
April 26, 2008 – Jefferson Branch
April 27, 2008 (Sunday) 1:00 – 5:00 pm. – Mid-Valley Regional Branch
May 3, 2008 – Harbor Gateway Branch
May 17, 2008 – Hyde Park Branch, Teen’Scape-Central Library
ACT Practice Test
Princeton Review will administer the full-length test. 10:00 am. to 2:30 pm., except as noted.
November 17, 2007 - Palms-Rancho Park Branch
January 26, 2008 - Sherman Oaks Branch
February 2, 2008 - Eagle Rock Branch
February 23, 2008 - Teen’Scape-Central Library
March 15, 2008 - West Valley Regional Branch
March 29, 2008 – Junipero Serra Branch
May 17, 2008 – Pico Union Branch
Seminars
Ace Your College Admission Essay
This session will cover the various types of admissions essays you might encounter – including the UC essays and the common application essays.
October 11, 2007, 4:00 pm. – West Los Angeles Regional Branch
October 18, 2007, 4:00 pm. – Vermont Square Branch
October 23, 2007, 4:00 pm. – Malabar Branch
November 3, 2007, 3:00 pm. - Hollywood Regional Branch
November 7, 2007, 6:00 pm. – Studio City Branch
November 13, 2007, 4:00 pm. – West Valley Regional Branch
May 3, 2008, 2:00 pm. – Teen’Scape-Central Library
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.
November 8, 2007, 4:00 pm. – Echo Park Branch
November 17, 2007, 2:00 pm. – Teen’Scape-Central Library
January 30, 2008, 4:00 pm. – Angeles Mesa Branch
March 4, 2008, 4:00 pm. – Robertson Branch
April 8, 2008, 4:00 pm. – Platt Branch
May 2, 2008, 4:00 pm. - Wilshire Branch
May 21, 2008, 6:00 pm. – North Hollywood Regional Branch
Financial Aid
Come learn about the Financial Aid process and how it affects college admissions!
October 20, 2007, 2:00 pm. – Teen’Scape-Central Library
November 15, 2007, 4:00 pm. – Mar Vista Branch
January 15, 2008, 4:00 pm. – R.L. Stevenson Branch
February 5, 2008, 6:00 pm. – Mid-Valley Regional Branch
March 12, 2008 , 6:00 pm. – San Pedro Regional Branch
April 16, 2008, 6:00 pm. – Sun Valley Branch
May 29, 2008, 6:00 pm. – J.C. Fremont 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 workshop 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 17, 2007, 4:00 pm. – Porter Ranch Branch
November 10, 2007, 11:00 am. – El Sereno Branch
January 26, 2008, 2:00 pm. - Hyde Park Branch
February 27, 2008, 4:00 pm. – Harbor Gateway Branch
March 27, 2008, 6:00 pm. – Sylmar Branch
April 17, 2008, 4:00 pm. – Durant Branch
May 31, 2008, 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 text books? This Study Skills session 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.
November 15, 2007, 4:00 pm. – Atwater Village Branch
December 1, 2007, 2:00 pm. - Teen’Scape-Central Library
January 14, 2008, 6:00 pm. – Panorama City Branch
February 21, 2008, 3:30 pm. – Westwood Branch
March 18, 2008, 6:00 pm. – Northridge Branch
April 12, 2008, 1:00 pm. – Chinatown Branch
May 1, 2008, 4:00 pm. – Ascot Branch
SAT and ACT Essay Tips
Do you know how much to write on the test essay? Do you know what to say and when to say it? Standardized test essays are different from what your teachers in school expect, so come learn how to write a test-specific essay for the SAT and the ACT.
October 3, 2007, 4:00 pm. – John Muir Branch
November 14, 2007, 4:00 pm. – Granada Hills Branch
December 4, 2007, 6:00 pm. – Brentwood Branch
February 7, 2008, 6:00 pm. – Sunland-Tujunga Branch
March 5, 2008, 4:00 pm. – Memorial Branch
March 26, 2008, 4:00 pm. – Little Tokyo Branch
April 5, 2008, 2:00 pm. - Teen’Scape-Central Library
SAT/ACT/PSAT 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 2, 2007, 4:00 pm. – Canoga Park Branch
October 27, 2007, 2:30 pm. – Venice Branch
February 14, 2008, 4:00 pm. – Los Feliz Branch
February 28 , 2008, 4:00 pm. – Cypress Park Branch
March 1, 2008, 2:00 pm. – Teen’Scape-Central Library
May 14, 2008, 4:00 pm. – Vernon Branch
May 20, 2008, 6:00 pm. – Van Nuys Branch