"Helping Your Teen Develop Passion and Purpose:

The Role of the Project"

Zoom, $0

Offered in September

This free workshop helps high school students and their parents unlock the potential of passion projects for personal growth and college admissions success.

Attendees will learn how meaningful independent projects make a difference in the community and in the student while helping students develop their own stories that can be shared during the college admissions process.

Students will learn about formal summer programs and free passion projects they can do to showcase their character and curiosity.

“Stand Out to Colleges Through Low-Cost Projects”

Zoom, fee-based

Offered in October, 2025

This 90-minute eye-opening workshop will empower high school students and their parents to explore meaningful passion projects that align with students' interests and future goals. Through interactive discussions and real-world examples, students and parents will learn how to identify, plan, and execute impactful projects that can provide valuable life experiences, develop crucial skills, and enhance college applications – without requiring spending a lot of money.

Who it's for: Proactive high school students and their parents who are eager to explore hands-on learning opportunities outside the classroom and want guidance on how to turn interests into meaningful projects.

Who it's not for: Students and parents looking for quick fixes to boost college applications or those unwilling to commit time and effort to long-term projects that require consistent dedication.

Attendees will receive:

• A guide for identifying potential passion projects based on personal interests and community needs

• Workbook for setting achievable project goals and creating realistic timelines

• Tips for networking and finding mentors to support project development and execution

• A tool for documenting project progress and outcomes for future college and career applications