Summer Residential Program

Intensive SAT Program

DATES:
July 5th - July 31st, 2020
LOCATION:
Pepperdine University, Malibu, California. USA

The College Application Process in One Summer Program

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.

SAT Curriculum

Improve your score by over 200 points in only 4 weeks.

Foundational lectures by Ivy League professors (6h per day)

The core of the Academy™ is the Official SAT content guided by the Official College Board Curriculum (the company which creates SAT exams). The program will cover all the curriculum that students can encounter on the SAT, techniques to manage their time well on the exam, and shortcuts to get the correct answers faster.

Small Group Study Sessions

Following the lectures, students will have small study-group sessions where they will get personalized help in order to understand how to solve each exam problem and avoid making common mistakes.

8 Official Full-Length SAT exams

Students take 8 Official Full-Length SAT exams and 15 Additional SAT exams broken into sections over a period of 4 weeks. After learning the material and doing the practice problems, the best way for students to prepare for the exam is to take the timed, full-length exam.

Stress Management

Studies show that many students have lower SAT scores because of stress caused by test taking. At League Academy™, we employ world-class stress management experts who will teach students how to manage stress and what to do during the exam if they lose focus or confidence.

Speed & Pattern-Recognizing Strategies

Many of the questions on the SAT are formulaic, and can be quickly solved if students recognize patterns. Therefore, students will be taught shortcuts and how to recognize patterns in questions to solve them quickly and that way have more time to focus on the more complex problems towards the end of each section.

SAT Essay Practice

The argumentative essay in the SAT is very different from the typical essays students see in high school. While most high school essays focus on creating extensive, sound arguments, the SAT essay tests reasoning and students’ ability to argue their views eloquently and in a timely manner. Students will have an opportunity to practice the essays and learn how to build their arguments within the allotted time.

Extracurricular Activities

During our residential program, students will get to experience new sports and fun activities, as well as visit entertainment parks and famous universities nearby.

Sports and Activities

Students will participate in extracurricular activities such as surfing, sailing, zumba, beach yoga, campfire with storytelling, swimming, and archery.

Group Weekend Excursions

Fun group excursions during the weekends include visits to Disneyland, Santa Monica, Hollywood, and more.

College Visits

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.

Mentoring

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.

Leadership training

During the weekends, students meet with a personal development and international business coach, Mauricio Espinosa, to learn about high performance habits and leadership skills.

College Application Guidance

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.

Daily Workshops

Students experience workshops beyond their academics with themes such as mock interviews, stress and time management, learning styles, and public speaking.

Residential Program
Housing

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.

Meals

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.

3 - Step Admission Process
01. Online application

The first step is submitting a 10 minute online application. If you have any questions, our admissions team is here to help.

02. Virtual Interview

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!.

03. Final Decision

If a student is accepted, he/she will receive a welcome letter with further steps for enrollment. Welcome to League Academy!.

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Tuition 2020

DATES: July 5th - July 31st, 2020
LOCATION: Pepperdine University, Malibu, California. USA

July 5- July 31st, 2020 Rate Includes Does not include
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
Frequently Asked Questions

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.