SANTA MONICA, California, Oct. 2, 2014—ArborBridge, a global leader in personalized online test preparation, will be participating in the Foreign Service Youth Foundation (FSYF) Annual College Workshop in Falls Church, VA on Saturday, Oct. 4. Director of International Development, Josh Stephens, is one of two speakers at the event, presenting to a crowd of parents and teens considering studying overseas for their college experience.
Organized by veteran college counselor Rebecca Grappo, the workshop introduces families to all aspects of the U.S. college application process. For many families stationed at foreign posts, the application process can be particularly challenging, as families often have less access to counseling, research opportunities, and supportive counterparts. Stephens will reveal how overseas students can make the most of standardized testing—the SAT, ACT, and Subject Tests—and ensure that their test scores become an asset to their college applications.
Standardized Testing: The SAT & ACT
ArborBridge’s premium test preparation has helped students in over 30 countries reach for their highest score on the exams with a revolutionary tutoring curriculum.
ArborBridge offers SAT & ACT Diagnostic Packages for students to effectively (and efficiently) prepare for either exam. The Package includes two full-length practice tests with detailed score reports following completion of each test, and two live sessions with an ArborBridge tutor to discuss goals, study strategies, and tips to master the official exam.
Families attending the FSYF College Workshop are eligible to participate in a drawing for two free Diagnostic Packages.
FSYF Annual College Workshop
When: Saturday, October 4, 2014, 10 AM – 3 PM
Where: Oakwood Falls Church, Capitol Room
501 Roosevelt Blvd., Falls Church, VA 22044
Event Page
About Josh Stephens, ArborBridge Director of International Development
Longtime educator Josh Stephens formerly taught at a private high school in Los Angeles and served as lead editor for Application Boot Camp, one of the world’s premier college counseling services. As Director of International Development, Josh introduces ArborBridge to schools, families, and strategic partners around the world. He graduated from Princeton University and received his Master’s in Public Policy at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. In a former career as a journalist, Josh was the editor of the California Planning & Development Report. He blogs about education on the Huffington Post’s College Channel at http://huffingtonpost.com/josh-stephens. He can be reached at josh@arborbridge.com.
About ArborBridge
Geared towards students who are applying to American universities, ArborBridge (www.www.arborbridge.com) provides online SAT, ACT, and Subject Test preparation to students around the world – currently in over 40 countries on all six continents. ArborBridge's tutoring takes place online, so its elite tutors can reach students anywhere, anytime. ArborBridge works with students of diverse backgrounds and from all types of schools, including those that teach American, British, and IB curricula, and it caters to the unique needs of international students, expats, and TCKs alike. ArborBridge collaborates with college counselors to ensure that test preparation complements advice that families receive. Programs are customized according to each student’s and group’s testing profiles, enabling ArborBridge to help students achieve outstanding test scores as conveniently and efficiently as possible. ArborBridge is based in Santa Monica, California.
About Foreign Service Youth Foundation
Established in 1989, the Foreign Service Youth Foundation (FSYF) is the only nonprofit organization dedicated exclusively to the support of children of employees of the US Foreign Affairs Agencies. Growing up in the Foreign Service can be challenging for youth. Through publications, outreach, workshops and regular family events, FSYF helps young people adapt to their changing environments, as they transition between posts worldwide.
FSYF strives to help Foreign Service youth embrace the adventure: encouraging resilience, fostering camaraderie, and celebrating achievements. We support Foreign Service youth, throughout their global upbringing and beyond.
Visit their website at: http://www.fsyf.org/
