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The Office of Admissions hosts events throughout the year to help students and families learn more about SEEDS.
Missed an event? Check out our recorded sessions below. You can also read about our programs here: Young Scholars Program brochure, Scholars Program brochure, College Scholars Program brochure.
In addition to watching an event, you can catch up with everything SEEDS is doing by viewing our latest newsletter.
Upcoming Events:
Young Scholars Program Info Session (RSVP HERE). Join us to learn more about the Young Scholars Program. Students can apply in 4th or 5th grade and must live in Newark, East Orange, Orange, or Irvington.
📅 Date: November 11, 2025
🕒 Time: 6:00–6:30 PM (Virtual)
Navigating Your Application Account (RSVP HERE). Join us for this brief presentation on how to access, set-up, and use your SEEDS application account. This event is meant for families with students applying to the Scholars Program or Young Scholars Program.
📅 Date: November 13, 2025
🕒 Time: 6:00–6:30 PM (Virtual)
Scholars Program Open House (RSVP HERE). Join us as we take a tour through the Scholars Program from the eyes of SEEDS staff and students. This event is meant for families with students in 7th grade.
📅 Date: November 20, 2025
🕒 Time: 6:00–7:00 PM (Virtual)
Previously Recorded events for families interested in the COLLEGE SCHOLARS PROGRAM (10th and 11th grade students)
Demystifying Selective College Admissions (October 9, 2025) (VIEW RECORDING). Join representatives from NYU and Stanford for a candid conversation about what highly selective institutions are looking for, how to stand out in the admissions process, and how to make informed decisions about your college journey. Students and families will have the chance to ask questions and hear directly from admissions professionals at two leading universities. This event is for families with students in 11th grade who are considering applying to the College Scholars Program.
Student and Parent Panel (October 2, 2025) (VIEW RECORDING). Join us as we hear from parents and students as they share their perspectives and experiences about the SEEDS College Scholars Program (for families with students in 11th grade). También habrá un padre que hable español en el panel.
How to Navigate the College Scholars Program Application and Other Tips (August 7, 2025) (VIEW RECORDING) Watch this session for a helpful and informative session focused on the SEEDS College Scholars Program application! This event is designed for students and families who have been nominated, are considering applying, or are in the process of completing their application.
Panel: Building a Strong College Profile Over the Summer — Featuring Yale University & Davidson College (June 18, 2025) VIEW RECORDING The goal of this event is to help 10th grade students (rising juniors) understand what they can do over the summer to strengthen their college profiles. We hope to provide practical advice on areas such as academic enrichment, extracurricular involvement, leadership development, and meaningful summer activities like internships, volunteer work, or independent projects.
SEEDS College Scholars Program Open House Information Session (May 22, 2025) VIEW RECORDING
The Importance of Writing in the College Admissions Process. A panel featuring Dartmouth College and Duke University (VIEW RECORDING)
Previously recorded events for families interested in the SCHOLARS (7th grade students) and YOUNG SCHOLARS (4th and 5th grade students) programs:
- “Parent and Alumni Panel” (VIEW RECORDING). View this event to hear from parents and students as they share their SEEDS journey.
- “Navigating your SEEDS Application Account” (VIEW RECORDING). View this brief, five-minute presentation on how to access, set-up, and use your SEEDS application account.
- “Exploring the Benefits of an Independent School Education: A Panel Discussion, ” (VIEW RECORDING) This panel was presented in both English and Spanish. La sección de habla hispana comienza en el marcador de 50 minutos. It includes a robust discussion featuring admissions representatives from private independent day and boarding schools, and explored the unique benefits of an independent school education, including personalized learning, a strong emphasis on character development, and a vibrant arts and extracurricular programs.