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Vanessa O.
Admissions - Medical School, Biology, Biology (AP/College), Genetics, more...
Vanessa graduated Alpha Omega Alpha and Valedictorian with her MD from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 2007. She is currently a resident in Anesthesia at the Massachusetts General Hospital and finished a General Surgery internship in 2007-2008. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa and 4… Read more »
In our continued devotion to academic excellence, we periodically provide free lectures on various topics. We invite you at attend any of these free events at the Veritas Center in Harvard Square.
Meet Veritas Tutors Supporter and host of NPR's Car Talk, Ray Magliozzi
Date: Monday December 7th, 7-8:30 PM
Come to our center to meet Veritas Tutors long-time supporter, Ray Magliozzi. Enjoy wine, cheese, and laughs in the Veritas center with your favorite NPR radio show host.
Length: 1 hour
Cost: Free
Enrollment is limited, RSVP Now
Approaching the SAT: How to Assess and Prepare
Date: Monday, September 14th, 7-8 PM
Spend an hour with company founder and SAT expert Jay Bacrania discussing how to approach, practice for, and excel on the SAT. This mini-seminar is designed for parents of 10th and 11th grade and the students themselves.
Length: 1 hour
Cost: Free
Enrollment is limited, RSVP Now
Starting Your College Essay
Date: Monday, September 28th, 7-8 PM
Spend an hour with Veritas Tutors admissions essay experts discussing how to approach the college essay, from understanding its purpose to writing multiple drafts. This workshop is aimed at parents of high school seniors and high school seniors.
Length: 1 hour
Cost: Free
To listen to a full recording of this event, please follow this link.
Enrollment is limited, RSVP Now
Ivy League Admissions: Q&A with Former Assistant Director of Admissions, Yale College
Date: Monday, October 19th, 7-8 PM
Understand the Ivy League admissions process from behind the scenes with former assistant director of admissions form Yale College, Chris Hanson. This Q&A is aimed at high schoolers thinking about attending Ivy League colleges.
Length: 1 hour
Cost: Free
Enrollment is limited, RSVP Now
SAT vs ACT: What's the difference?
Date: Monday, October 26th, 7-8 PM
The ACT is fast gaining popularity as an alternative to the SAT. The two tests are very different and cater to different types of students. Learn about the differences and decide which test is for you or your student. This mini-seminar is for 10th or 11th graders and their parents who are dissatisfied with their SAT score or thinking about the ACT.
Length: 1 hour
Cost: Free
Enrollment is limited, RSVP Now
Staying Organized: Applying “Getting Things Done” to School
Date: Monday November 9th, 7-8 PM
This mini-lecture will show students (and parents) how they can adapt the extremely popular David Allen “Getting Things Done” methodology to school. Learn how to stay organized and manage your time more effectively in this mini-seminar aimed at students in high school and their parents.
Length: 1 hour
Cost: Free
Enrollment is limited, RSVP Now