9th - 11th Grade: PSAT/SAT Camp: 6/27 - 7/15/16: 8/20 - 8/28/16

• New PSAT/SAT Test Prep (SAT English 9 - 12; SAT Math: 1-3 pm; Communication: 3-5 pm)
• link: New PSAT/SAT
• link: PSAT/SAT Camp Schedule
• link: Effective Communication & Public Speaking
• College Board SAT Info: SAT Test Dates; SAT Subject Tests

9th - 12 Grade: Weekend Programs: 6/25 - 8/20/16

• Advanced Algebra II (Data Analysis/Statistics)
• https://www.oaktonacademy.com/math/
• Physics Fundamentals
• AP Physics (Mechanics): Physics – Mechanics
• AP Physics (Electricity & Magnetism); Honors Physics: Physics – E & M
• AP Calculus: AP Calculus
• Debate, Public Speaking, Leadership Training: Debate
• Advanced Debate (Policy Debate, Congressional Debate, Public Forum)

8th - 9th Grade: PSAT Prep/Essay Writing/Public Speaking

• PSAT English & /Math Prep: New PSAT/SAT; SAT Math
• College Board SAT Info: SAT Test Dates; SAT Subject Tests
• Public Speaking: Effective Communication & Public Speaking
• Class offers individual student's attention and mentoring in the learning process
• The summer program from previous year received high respect and praise from parents and students, see info on: English Programs

• https://www.oaktonacademy.com/sciencewriting-summer-camp/
• Science/Reading/Writing/Public Speaking
• Full day and half day camp for rising 5th - 7th graders
• Morning Programs include: daily science/reading & writing
• Afternoon programs include: Essay Writing, History Learning, Public Speaking/Debating
• This program is an unique science/writing/public speaking/debating camp, leading teachers will be Ms. Sanda, Ms. Ivy (see below link for their bio)
• https://www.oaktonacademy.com/sciencewriting-summer-camp/

English Program Info: English Programs

College Essay & Application Workshop

• Session I: July 3/4/5
• Session II: Aug 19/20/21
• Session III: Sept 2/3/4
• Session IV: Oct 14/15/16
• EA/ED: Nov 1, 2016; Regular Application Deadline: 01/01/2017
• College Application Workshop

Serving areas include VA/DC/MD; location is near Vienna, McLean, Fairfax, VA

Registration: https://www.oaktonacademy.com/registration-2/

Contacts: [email protected]; 571-354-7199

Website: www.oaktonacademy.com

For early registration prior to April 26th, 5% discount will be offered. Referral and siblings are also eligible for discount, please check with the office. For the past years, we have offered both merit based and need based scholarship to students. We thank you for your trust in sending your students to our unique and comprehensive learning programs that enrich students' academic growth in language, mathematics, science, as well as development in effective communication and leadership. Our staff members and teachers deliver the educational service with dedication, discipline, and commitment.

2016 Summer Programs @ Oakton Academy

www.oaktonacademy.com

Contacts: [email protected]; 571-354-7199

• Help students identify target schools, narrow down the lists to 3 reaching, 3 matching, and 3 backup schools. 1-3 more schools could be added to the final list.
• Work with students on the process of: selecting schools, reviewing majors, interest, school strength, and other information, finalizing the list of schools (8 to 12 schools)
• Support and help students to build up college application timeline and work plan
• College Application Essay Workshop: brainstorming, working on worksheets, teachers and counselors to be on site for question and answers, crafting ideas, writing drafts, editing, re-writing, re-editing.
• One to one consultation with students and parents
• Emphasize parents' role in the application process; promote team work (teacher/counselor/student/parents) and collaboration
• Critique essays: provide two to three rounds of edits and critiques (via teleconference or in-person meeting)
• Provide College Application planning, process, and preparation guidelines
• Advocate 3 Ps (Positive/Proactive/Persistent); encourage students to get the complicated and comprehensive application process completed on time

• Citizen (good citizen)
• Compassion
• Critical thinking
• Creativity
• Collaboration
• Connecting the dots

• Overview of College Application and Process
• 2015-16 Admission Data and Analysis
• Academic course and activity selection & options (4 years in high school)
• AP courses; number of AP courses vs grades of courses
• Leadership and initiatives, character building, community involvement and engagement
• Importance of standard tests (SAT/AP/ACT)
• Importance of communication with counselors, teachers, admission interviewers
• Recommendation letters, summer internship, special talents (sports/music/dance, etc)
• Internternational/national/county/school wide awards and outstanding accomplishment

If you need help in college application process, please contact: [email protected]

1. Essays - kicking off College Application Essays and Process in the summer time

It is time consuming to write an essay, and an important essay like Common Application Essay. We provided writing workshop over the summer for seniors to start brainstorming, drafting, and writing. By September, students could have the main common application essay and short supplemental essays (draft) done before school starts. Our students have successfully completed the drafts, and would start editing them in September and October.

2. Activity list - building up a complete list for 8th - 12th grades

Activity list / form is where students share ADDITIONAL and IMPORTANT information on extra curriculum, leadership, community service, special accomplishments, talents, or unique stories - WHO YOU ARE! Students are advised to take full advantage of completely filling the information.

3. Admission Options: ED/EA/Rolling

Read carefully on the binding and non-binding policies of each school you are applying for. Please seek advice from counselor if you are not sure about the policy. ED has great advantage of getting into the top schools you want to reach, but the early decision pool has a very strong pool of candidates. We could assist you in your decision. [email protected] could help and confirm your decision and selection.

4. Academic Index: course selection and grades in the senior year

The challenge of the courses you select and the grades you will achieve are weight a lot in the admission process.

5. Summer Programs, Applications, and Values of each program

For consultation, please contact: 571-354-7199, or [email protected]