DATES:
July 5th - July 31st, 2020
LOCATION:
Pepperdine University, Malibu, California. USA
League Academy’s residential program is designed to foster discipline and focus in a student’s academic and personal life. During those 4 weeks, technological distractions are removed. Students do not have access to their phones and other electronics, and they experience a carefully designed schedule which includes daily exercises, study sessions, and leadership activities.
Inside the classroom, students are prepared for the SAT college entrance exam by professors from elite universities.
Outside of the classroom, students are mentored by current Ivy League students and leadership coaches to help them stand out in the college application process.
Improve your score by over 200 points in only 4 weeks.
During our residential program, students will get to experience new sports and fun activities, as well as visit entertainment parks and famous universities nearby.
Students will participate in extracurricular activities such as surfing, sailing, zumba, beach yoga, campfire with storytelling, swimming, and archery.
Fun group excursions during the weekends include visits to Disneyland, Santa Monica, Hollywood, and more.
Students get to experience college tours and info sessions at UCLA and USC, as well as hear from their SAT instructors about the respective Ivy League schools where they teach.
League Academy’s mentoring program goes beyond the SAT curriculum. Our students not only excel in the college application process, to also develop life values such as passion and commitment.
During the weekends, students meet with a personal development and international business coach, Mauricio Espinosa, to learn about high performance habits and leadership skills.
Students individually meet with a college counselor who guides them through the application process. The counselor assists with career path selection, crafting a college list, essay writing, and refining the application.
Students experience workshops beyond their academics with themes such as mock interviews, stress and time management, learning styles, and public speaking.
For the summer 2020 Edition of League Academy, Students will live in one of the most beautiful campuses in America, Pepperdine University. Each student stays in a suite-style house, with 7 other students of the same gender. Suites come with 4 double occupancy bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a common area.
League Academy’s suite-style housing arrangement brings students together, as every suite will work in teams to participate in challenging and immersive activities throughout the program. All activities, meals, and accommodations are included.
Students will have a meal plan that includes 3 meals a day, with every meal including an entree, a fruit, a main course, a dessert, and a drink.
There are vegan and vegetarian options available. The meal plan can be used in more than 3 restaurants located in the main dining hall. All meal options are healthy and nutritious.
The first step is submitting a 10 minute online application. If you have any questions, our admissions team is here to help.
Upon application approval, one of our counselors will schedule an interview both with the student and with the parent or guardian. Our advice? Just be yourself!.
If a student is accepted, he/she will receive a welcome letter with further steps for enrollment. Welcome to League Academy!.
DATES: July 5th - July 31st, 2020
LOCATION: Pepperdine University, Malibu, California. USA
July 5- July 31st, 2020 | Rate | Includes | Does not include |
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Early registration (Before January 1st) | $10,500 USD | All meals, Accomodations, Extracurricular activities, Uniforms, Towels and bed linens, School Supplies. | Flight arrangements, Transportation to and from the airport (request if needed to be arranged)., Personal allowment. |
Regular registration (Before April 1st) | $11,200 USD | ||
Late registration (Before June 1st) | $12,000 USD |
No. League Academy maximizes your chances of getting accepted into your dream university. Our 360º approach boosts SAT scores while also working on other aspects of a college application; however, we cannot guarantee admissions.
Pepperdine University is not affiliated with League Academy. We are an independent program.
Students are not allowed to leave campus at any time without parent permission.
Pepperdine University is a gated campus with private security. Malibu is a safe city, but we do not allow students to leave campus without League Academy’s staff.
All activities, materials, and meals are included. We also provide a set of linens, blankets, uniforms, and towels (all new). The non-included costs are flights, health insurance, and personal allowance.
Activities can vary each year, but they include surfing, paddleboard, hip hop, beach volleyball, soccer, beach yoga, bonfire and storytelling as well as day excursions to Los Angeles.
No. Some universities are dropping the SAT Essay requirement, but the SAT exam is still the most important measure to gain admission to a competitive university.
Yes . Students get a meal plan that includes 3 meals a day, with every meal including an entree, a fruit, a main course, a dessert, and a drink. There are vegan and vegetarian options available. The meal plan can be used in more than 3 restaurants located in the main dining hall. All meal options are healthy and nutritious.
League Academy focuses on personalized education. Every class has less than 20 students, and the tutoring groups with mentors have no more than 8 students.
Students are allowed to bring their computers and phones. However, all electronic devices will be collected for the duration of the program, and will be given back during allocated times. Students have access to their phones twice a week for a limited time, and to their computers for specific classes such as college essay workshop.
We offer limited spots for our program. However, we do not focus on exam scores taken prior to League Academy. The scores are used to evaluate the students’ strengths and weaknesses, to then create a personalized learning plan that will maximize increase in scores. When evaluating an applicant, we look for motivated, driven students who are eager to learn and improve.
No. Each student stays in a suite-style house, with 7 other students of the same gender. Suites come with 4 double occupancy bedrooms and two bathrooms, and the house has a common area to share between the suites.
No visits are allowed during the week. During the weekend, activities, excursions, and workshops are offered. Students who choose to leave for the weekend with their parents, may do so on Saturday after lessons and must return on Sunday by 6.00pm.
The student will receive a personalized score analysis with results and areas of improvement. League Academy also offers follow-up programs with online tutoring by our Ivy League instructors and mentors.