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College Readiness Bootcamp 2015

Posted on August 24, 2015

On September 26th, the Asian Community Development Council and OCA Las Vegas hosted the 2015 College Readiness Bootcamp at UNLV. A one day bootcamp featuring several workshops and amazing speakers that gave guidance for high school students on how to prepare for college. Some workshop topics that were selected for this year were not ordinary information that high school students would have known about getting ready to select the college they want to attend. Over 160 students and parents registered online to attend this event.

Workshop Topics

Students had opportunities to attend various workshops. Each workshop had a panel of experienced individuals who have had a variety of experience. This year’s selection of bootcamp topics were:

How can I afford college

How to get recruited as a student athlete

College recruitment & selection for fine/performing artists

How to be a STEM major & Potential Career Pathways

Why majoring in humanities can lead you to a satisfying career

How important are standardized tests
Writing the college essay

College recruitment & selection for fine/performing artists

How public speaking skills can shape your future

Lunch was sponsored by:

Thank you to Panda Express and East West Bank for being this year’s sponsors and the following committee members and volunteers for making the College Readiness Bootcamp a success!

Pauline Lee – The Meadows School Parents Association
Duy Nguyen – Cox Communications & OCA Las Vegas
Vida Lin – President of ACDC
Maria Marinch – College of Southern Nevada
Guy Amato – College of Southern Nevada
Rochelle Ruiz – Intern of ACDC
Nicholas Huynh – Intern of ACDC
Randy Huynh – Intern of ACDC
UNLV ROAR
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