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    Understanding Standardized Testing

    Explore how to build a smart, personalized test strategy that aligns with your individual target schools.

    • Date: 11/9/2026
    • Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
    • Location: Jefferson
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    College Applications Pizza Party

    College Applications Pizza Party: Work on your applications & eat pizza!

    • Date: 11/13/2026
    • Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Location: Pio Pico - Koreatown
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    College Admissions Workshop: Writing the Personal Statement Essay With 826LA

    Join 826LA for an essay on how to craft a personal statement for college applications. A college counselor from 826LA will lead the workshop and be able to answer questions specific to participants.

    • Date: 11/13/2026
    • Time: 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM
    • Location: Palisades
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    Scholarships & Financial Aid Workshop

    Learn about College Scholarships & Financial Aid!

    • Date: 11/14/2026
    • Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Location: Granada Hills
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    Community College & Transfer Pathways

    We’ll explore transfer requirements, financial benefits, and campus support systems to help you turn community college into a powerful launching pad for academic and career success.

    • Date: 11/14/2026
    • Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Location: Van Nuys
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    One-on-One College Counseling Session

    College Counseling Session: Sign up for a 1:1 30-minute meeting (RSVP)

    • Date: 11/18/2026
    • Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Location: Pio Pico - Koreatown
  • Adults having a study session at a table. Test book titles including the MCAT, GRE, LSAT, GMAT, and TEAS exam are located to the right.

    Grad School Exam Study Session Event

    Study for your graduate school entrance exams! Connect with others or study solo. This program is for informal study and is not a formal tutoring session. Reference copies of the latest GRE, LSAT, MCAT, GMAT, and TEAS are available for in-house use.

    • Date: 11/21/2026
    • Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Location: Central Library
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    The College Access Roadmap

    Join us as we break down the college journey, from 9th grade class selection through 12th grade decision-making.

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    • Date: 12/3/2026
    • Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Adults having a study session at a table. Test book titles including the MCAT, GRE, LSAT, GMAT, and TEAS exam are located to the right.

    Grad School Exam Study Session Event

    Study for your graduate school entrance exams! Connect with others or study solo. This program is for informal study and is not a formal tutoring session. Reference copies of the latest GRE, LSAT, MCAT, GMAT, and TEAS are available for in-house use.

    • Date: 12/5/2026
    • Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Location: Central Library
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    One-on-One College Counseling Session

    College Counseling Session: Sign up for a one-on-one, 30-minute meeting (RSVP).

    • Date: 11/16/2027
    • Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Location: Pio Pico - Koreatown
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