Beacon School Parent Association

Entrevista Preparación o Asesoramiento de Currículum

LXCL:A unique opportunity on Zoom (or at the Harvard Club) for students (and parents) to gain an insider’s perspective on the highly selective college admissions interview process from a current alumni interviewer for two of the nation’s most selective universities. This personalized session will cover: What interviewers are actually evaluating<ul class="lxcl-ul"><li value="1" class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">How interviews fit into the broader admissions process</li><li value="2" class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">How to prepare without sounding overly rehearsed</li><li value="3" class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Common mistakes and misconceptions</li><li value="4" class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">How to tell your story authentically and effectively</li><li value="5" class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Strategies for handling unexpected questions</li><li value="6" class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">The “dos and don’ts” that can make a meaningful difference</li></ul> The session can also include a mock interview with individualized feedback tailored to the student’s goals, interests, and application style. Ideal for high school students beginning the college admissions journey — especially those applying to selective colleges and universities. Value = Priceless

Interview Prep with Insider/Pro

LXCL:Design a higher education "game plan" with Elizabeth England, a PR, marketing &amp; branding pro. For Class of 2027, 2028, 2029—and even 2030. Finding the right college is about fit. In this one-hour Zoom session, a seasoned communications and branding professional will help your student cut through the noise and build a smart, personalized approach to the college search. See attached certificate for full details of possible topics for discussion. The college process can feel overwhelming — but it doesn't have to. This session gives your student a clear starting point and the confidence to take on one of high school's biggest milestones. FMV: $500. Expiration Date: 10/1/26

Application Strategy Brainstorming Session

LXCL:Diseña un "plan de juego" de educación superior con un profesional de relaciones públicas, marketing y marca. Para la Clase de 2027, 2028, 2029 e incluso 2030. Encontrar el colegio adecuado se trata de compatibilidad. En esta sesión de Zoom de una hora, un profesional experimentado en comunicaciones y marca ayudará a su estudiante a filtrar el ruido y construir un enfoque inteligente y personalizado para la búsqueda de colegios. Consulta el certificado adjunto para ver los detalles completos de los posibles temas de discusión. El proceso de colegio puede sentirse abrumador, pero no tiene por qué. Esta sesión le da a su estudiante un punto de partida claro y la confianza para enfrentar uno de los mayores hitos de la escuela secundaria.

Sesión de Tormenta de Ideas sobre Estrategia de Aplicación

LXCL:A personalized, one-on-one session (on Zoom or the Harvard Club) designed to help students craft a compelling resume for two of the most important moments in their lives: the college application and the job search.Led by an experienced insider/pro, this session goes beyond formatting tips. You'll learn how to identify and articulate your strengths, present your experiences in a way that resonates with admissions officers and employers alike, and build a resume that tells a cohesive, authentic story — not just a list of activities and accomplishments. This session covers: <ul class="lxcl-ul"><li value="1" class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">What college admissions officers and employers are actually looking for</li><li value="2" class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">How to frame your experiences, activities, and achievements for maximum impact</li><li value="3" class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Translating high school involvement into language that resonates in the admissions and/or professional world</li><li value="4" class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Common mistakes that undermine an otherwise strong resume</li><li value="5" class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Tailoring your resume for different audiences and applications</li><li value="6" class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Presenting yourself with clarity, confidence, and authenticity Value = Priceless</li></ul>

Dress up your resume for success

LXCL:Admissions officers read thousands of essays. Elizabeth England — a seasoned PR and branding expert — knows how to make one land. In one focused hour on Zoom, she'll help your student find their story, sharpen their message, or elevate their draft, whatever they need most. Think of it as having a brand strategist in your corner for the most important piece of writing of your teenager's life.

Get Your Common App Essay Noticed

LXCL:One-hour consultation: tutoring, academic counseling, or test prep. Here's what owner Danielle has to say: "Each member of our team of educators understands the importance of a strong academic standing, an attention to deadlines, competitive test scores, and a solid communication between student, parent, and teacher. We know the tests, admissions guidelines, and curricula at schools across the five boroughs and beyond. We're large enough to address a broad range of academic issues, yet small enough to provide close attention to each student's particular strengths and weaknesses. No one student is the same. Our students are well-rounded, ambitious, and inspiring. We're proud to say our instructors possess the same qualities. We assess needs and focus ambitions: on paper, in writing, and on transcripts. Our experience informs us. Our students inspire us." FMV: $200

City Smarts: Counseling or Test Prep

LXCL:One-hour consultation: tutoring, academic counseling, or test prep. Here's what owner Danielle has to say: "Each member of our team of educators understands the importance of a strong academic standing, an attention to deadlines, competitive test scores, and a solid communication between student, parent, and teacher. We know the tests, admissions guidelines, and curricula at schools across the five boroughs and beyond. We're large enough to address a broad range of academic issues, yet small enough to provide close attention to each student's particular strengths and weaknesses. No one student is the same. Our students are well-rounded, ambitious, and inspiring. We're proud to say our instructors possess the same qualities. We assess needs and focus ambitions: on paper, in writing, and on transcripts. Our experience informs us. Our students inspire us." FMV: $200

City Smarts Counseling or Test Prep

LXCL:College Coach Mara Hatzimemos will work with you and your student as they navigate the at times challenging college process-taking them through the common app, helping them develop a well crafted list of schools and working on finding their voice throughout the application. Spend an hour with college counselor Mara, who will help make the college process and the Common App less stressful for you and your child! Expiration: 6/30/27 FMV: $275

Consult with College Coach Mara

LXCL:One hour of counseling to be used in whatever way helps the student and family on their college admission journey: to find their ideal college list, plan courses, or strategize applications, for example.&nbsp;Notes/Restrictions:&nbsp;This offer may not be exchanged for cash redemption or other counseling services. Certificate must be presented at the time of enrollment. Appointments are offered Monday-Friday, 11 am to 6 pm, and are scheduled in accordance with counselor availability. (Expires December 15, 2027). $400 FMV.

One Hour Counseling with Collegewise

LXCL:Give your Beaconite the competitive edge on their college applications! Give them the gift of SAT or ACT learning in a small-group setting. Redeem by: 7/31/26 FMV: $499

Revolution Prep SAT/ACT 12-week course

LXCL:Looking for a SAT boost? Try a one-month subscription to Ivy Tutor’s “SAT Boost”: 4 weekly live SAT lessons, access to question banks and drills you won't see anywhere else, mentor meetings, mock exams, and access to other resources, including a Desmos course before the exam. Top 10 bidders win (each winner pays their bid price). FMV: $699 SAT Boost :&nbsp;<a href="https://ivytutorsnetwork.com/exams/sat-test-prep" target="_blank" class="lxcl-link" dir="ltr">https://ivytutorsnetwork.com/exams/sat-test-prep</a>

SAT Practice: One Month Subscription

LXCL:Determining academic strengths and weaknesses need not be a mystery. Ivy Tutors will provide an hour-long, online, self-administered cognitive strengths assessment (developed at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine) to determine your student's unique learning profile. The cognitive assessment will evaluate the skills that influence how your student learns, including memory, attention, reasoning, executive functioning, and processing speed. Includes video interpretation of the results. Fun fact: NASA uses this test to assess astronauts during long-duration space flights! FMV: $199

Determine Your Strengths with Ivy Tutors

LXCL:Your student will receive a personalized college admissions plan includes: - 20+ page personalized college admissions plan - Two 30-minute consultations with John Morganelli, former Head of College Admissions at Cornell. FMV: $1,999 <a href="https://ivytutorsnetwork.com/services/blueprint-college-admissions" target="_blank" class="lxcl-link" dir="ltr">https://ivytutorsnetwork.com/services/blueprint-college-admissions</a>

Ivy Tutors Blue Print

LXCL:Need an ELA tutor? Look no further than our Beacon parent community for a one-hour session. Chana&nbsp;Krasnjanski, a senior parent, is a high school English teacher with 20 years of experience preparing students for college and teaching expository writing at local NYC colleges. On the side, she supports students privately with their college essays. This is a personal passion because writing is a pathway to understanding ourselves, and that’s the greatest gift we could give ourselves.&nbsp; FMV: $175

ELA: Flexible tutoring

LXCL:Why study for the wrong test? Jonathan Hopkins, a test prep tutor for the SAT, ACT, GMAT, GRE, and LSAT, will provide your student with diagnostic tests in the SAT, ACT, or both. You will receive a analytic breakdown of your student's performance, and a zoom consultation with Jonathan in which he gets under the hood with how your student did, which test offers a likelier path to an elite score, and how to build a study plan and timeline for taking either test. With over 20 years of experience tutoring, teaching, and coaching students into the 99th percentile, Jonathan now works with Forum Education, NYC's top tutoring firm with specialists across pre-college and post-graduate disciplines. FMV: $750 <a href="mailto:jonathan@forumeducation.nyc" target="_blank" class="lxcl-link" dir="ltr">jonathan@forumeducation.nyc</a>&nbsp;

Test Smart — SAT & ACT Diagnostic with Jonathan Hopkins

LXCL:Two, one hour-long sessions, worth $200, to be used for SAT tutoring, college essay applications, or related work. No expiration date. Jon is the proud father of a Beacon alum.

Two Tutoring Sessions

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Step into the Competitive Edge Auction 🎟️ and help give Beacon students the tools, teams, and arts programs they need to thrive. Your bid directly supports clubs, sports, advanced classes, and college office counseling that go beyond what the DOE can fund. Every item won strengthens our Beacon community&mdash;on the field, on stage, and in the classroom. Bid generously, invite friends, and boost our students&rsquo; competitive edge 🏅. Disclaimer: The inclusion of any college counseling, academic consulting, or test preparation service in the auction does not constitute an endorsement by The Beacon School or the Beacon PTA. Providers and individuals featured in the auction are organizations or individuals connected to the broader Beacon community and/or supporters of past fundraising efforts who responded favorably to outreach from PTA members. Families should independently assess all services and benefits and determine what meets their needs.&nbsp;

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Step into the Competitive Edge Auction 🎟️ and help give Beacon students the tools, teams, and arts programs they need to thrive. Your bid directly supports clubs, sports, advanced classes, and college office counseling that go beyond what the DOE can fund. Every item won strengthens our Beacon community—on the field, on stage, and in the classroom. Bid generously, invite friends, and boost our students’ competitive edge 🏅. Disclaimer: The inclusion of any college counseling, academic consulting, or test preparation service in the auction does not constitute an endorsement by The Beacon School or the Beacon PTA. Providers and individuals featured in the auction are organizations or individuals connected to the broader Beacon community and/or supporters of past fundraising efforts who responded favorably to outreach from PTA members. Families should independently assess all services and benefits and determine what meets their needs.

Competitive Edge Auction

Nombre Hola Nombre, Quer&iacute;amos tomar un momento para expresar nuestro sincero agradecimiento por tu participaci&oacute;n en nuestra reciente subasta silenciosa. Aunque lamentamos informarte que no fuiste el postor ganador por el(los) art&iacute;culo(s) que seleccionaste, por favor sabe que tu apoyo y generosidad no han pasado desapercibidos. Tu contribuci&oacute;n juega un papel vital en ayudarnos a continuar nuestra misi&oacute;n de traer alegr&iacute;a, fomentar pasiones y despertar curiosidad. Siempre puedes apoyar nuestra causa de otras maneras, ya sea donando o voluntariado. &iexcl;Gracias nuevamente por tu participaci&oacute;n! &iexcl;Que tengas un verano maravilloso! Saludos cordiales, Beacon Schoolbeaconptafundraising@gmail.comApoya Beacon&mdash;Go Demons&nbsp;

Pase a la Subasta de Ventaja Competitiva 🎟️ y ayude a proporcionar a los estudiantes de Beacon las herramientas, equipos y programas art&iacute;sticos que necesitan para prosperar. Su oferta apoya directamente a clubes, deportes, clases avanzadas y asesoramiento universitario que van m&aacute;s all&aacute; de lo que puede financiar el DOE. Cada art&iacute;culo que gane fortalece nuestra comunidad de Beacon&mdash;en el campo, en el escenario y en el aula. Ofrezca generosamente, invite a amigos y potencie la ventaja competitiva de nuestros estudiantes 🏅.

Apoyar Beacon&mdash;Ir Demonios Hola Nombre, Estamos emocionados de anunciar que eres el postor ganador por el(los) art&iacute;culo(s) que seleccionaste en nuestra subasta silenciosa. &iexcl;Tu generosidad y apoyo son muy apreciados, y no podr&iacute;amos estar m&aacute;s encantados de tenerte como ganador! Si tienes alguna pregunta o necesitas asistencia, no dudes en contactarnos. Los mejores deseos para tu estudiante en el camino hacia la educaci&oacute;n superior.&nbsp; Beacon Schoolbeaconptafundraising@gmail.com

Pase a la Subasta de Ventaja Competitiva 🎟️ y ayude a proporcionar a los estudiantes de Beacon las herramientas, equipos y programas artísticos que necesitan para prosperar. Su oferta apoya directamente a clubes, deportes, clases avanzadas y asesoramiento universitario que van más allá de lo que puede financiar el DOE. Cada artículo que gane fortalece nuestra comunidad de Beacon—en el campo, en el escenario y en el aula. Ofrezca generosamente, invite a amigos y potencie la ventaja competitiva de nuestros estudiantes 🏅.

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Beacon School Parent Association

Subasta de Ventaja Competitiva

Entrevista Preparación o Asesoramiento de Currículum

$100

Sesión de Tormenta de Ideas sobre Estrategia de Aplicación

$100

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$500

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