<p>At the PA General Meeting on April 8th, the Stuyvesant Parents' Association will be voting on proposed bylaws and is proud to host a virtual Vendor Fair for our Spring Gala sponsors. Please register for the meeting <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/BNiwsvLrTl-OzGo6UcwGcQ">(Link</a> and learn about the results of the 2024-25 admissions cycle, and get a better understanding of how to tackle the 2025-26 and other future admissions cycles.</p><p>Each vendor will present on the topic described below:</p><p><b>Platinum Sponsor</b> <b><i>Epiphany</i></b><b>:</b> Acing Your Supplemental Essays: How to stand out and show fit for your dream schools</p><p><b>Gold Sponsor</b> <b><i>Crimson Education</i></b><b>:</b> Top 10 tips for Freshman/Sophomore/Junior/Senior parents for planning for college admissions</p><p><b>Gold Sponsor</b> <b><i>Ingenius Prep</i></b><b>:</b> How should a student think about extra-curricular activities from a college admissions perspective?</p><p><b>Silver Sponsor</b> <b><i>IvyWise</i></b><b>:</b> Are there any specific disadvantages to applying from Stuyvesant HS compared to applying from private schools or regular public schools? If so, how do we overcome them?</p><p><b>Silver Sponsor</b> <b><i>Princeton Review</i></b><b>:</b> Is there any value in students from academically rigorous schools in taking and submitting standardized tests (SAT or ACT) when they're optional?</p><p><b>Silver Sponsor</b> <b><i>Stem Club NYC</i></b><b>:</b> How early or late should a student start thinking about college admissions?</p><p><b>Silver Sponsor</b> <b><i>Your Best College Essay</i></b><b>:</b> How to think about selecting the right essay prompt for the Common App?</p><p>The vendors will then be available in separate virtual breakout rooms for Q&A with the Stuyvesant community. Parents may choose to go into any of the breakout rooms to engage with the different vendors.</p>
