Upcoming Webinars
Polygence Info Session: Independent Research for High School & Middle School Students
Please join us for an Info Session Webinar with the Polygence Team. During the webinar you'll get an introduction to what independent research is and how it can benefit students. Each webinar is led by a Polygence leader with a background in education, so you'll have the opportunity to ask questions about the Polygence program as well as independent research and mentorship in general.
Not able to make any of these dates? Click here to watch a past webinar.
Past webinars
Polygence Presents: Study Strategies for Success Workshop with Jessica Holsman of Study with Jess
Sunday September 8th, 8:20 PM ET
About the speaker:
Jessica Holsman, International bestselling author of the study skills book, 'The High School Survival Guide'
What you'll learn:
Growth mindset: Discover how a Growth Mindset can help you succeed in school, and tips to cultivate one for yourself.
Fool-proof study tips: Get study tips to help you start the year strong.
Balancing it all: Learn tactics to help you find a balance between school, applying to college and your interests.
Q&A segment
Polygence Presents: Study Strategies for Success Workshop with Jessica Holsman of Study with Jess
Sunday September 15th, 5:20 PM IST (Indian Standard Time)
About the speaker:
Jessica Holsman, International bestselling author of the study skills book, 'The High School Survival Guide'
What you'll learn:
Growth mindset: Discover how a Growth Mindset can help you succeed in school, and tips to cultivate one for yourself.
Fool-proof study tips: Get study tips to help you start the year strong.
Balancing it all: Learn tactics to help you find a balance between school, applying to college and your interests.
Q&A segment
College Admissions Testing Timeline: When and How to Start
Wednesday August 28th, 8:00 PM ET
About the speakers:
Laura Clark, Client Services Director and Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at ArborBridge, Erin Ohsie-Frauenhofer, Director of Instruction at ArborBridge
What you’ll learn:
1. Getting started: Discover when and how to take diagnostic exams to select the right test for you and plan your prep effectively.
2. Testing timeline: Understand the best time to start test prep and when to schedule the PSAT, SAT, and ACT, as well as AP and IB exams.
3. Stress management: Learn strategies for managing test stress.
4. Q&A segment
SAT vs. ACT vs. Test-Optional: Standardized Testing Strategy for College Admissions
About the speaker:
Brandon Mack, CollegeAdvisor Admissions Expert and Former Admissions Officer at Rice University
What you'll learn:
SAT vs. ACT: Understand the key differences in structure, content, and scoring.
Test-Optional Insight: Discover the impact of test-optional policies and how they affect your application.
Admissions Impact: See how your test scores, or lack thereof, play a role in holistic application reviews.
Q&A segment
