Category: Events

Tuesday, March 3, 2026
6–7pm

As an essay coach and college consultant, I watch parents struggle mightily every year to figure out what their role in the college application process should be. What’s doing too much? What’s doing too little? What if your student wants you to butt out? What if no matter how many times you yell, plead, and try to inspire, your student isn’t engaging in the process? How much responsibility do you entrust to your student? These are all questions most of the parents I work with don’t know the answer to. This class is about having a very frank discussion through vignettes, concrete examples, and longterm experience about making sure you aren’t going into the college app process with the wrong assumptions about your part in the process. Bring your questions!

Get tickets at https://pflasa.org/product-category/masterclasses/

Hello Class of 2029,

Some of your fellow parents are hosting a Sweet and Savory Great Gathering on Friday 3/6. Hop on over to the store to grab your tickets! https://pflasa.org/store/sweet-and-savory/

As always, we aim to sell out! Thank you for your support!

Senior Parents! Project Graduation is set for Mon 6/1 10:30pm to 6/2 5:30am at the East Communities YMCA.

• Every senior must buy a ticket to attend, tickets are $10. All attendees must be LASA Seniors.
• The senior AND a parent must sign a contract together that says student will not drive/drink/do drugs at said event; parent will drop off at East Communities YMCA and pick up at LASA in the morning (students will be shuttled by bus to LASA). Seniors will not be allowed to drive home after the event.
• BOOKMARK YOUR TICKET to remember you’ve purchased it! The ticket is a unique QR code that the student will need to present on the day of.
• Buy your ticket early, this helps us plan food!
• Parents/Students who do not purchase their ticket and sign the contract ahead of time will BOTH need to be present at 10pm on the day of.

BUY TICKET HERE. Contracts are attached to the ticket order.

Let the fun begin!!!

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
7-8pm

In her 15 years as a college counselor at LASA, Jamie Kocian learned almost everything there is to know about the college admissions process for high-achieving students. In her 24+ years in the college admissions/college counseling field, she now has decided opinions on leveling up (in a genuine way) nearly every piece of the application puzzle and helping students discover more about themselves in the process.

Jamie will touch on all manner of topics, including the college list, standardized testing, essays, recommendation letters, interviews, and scholarships. Join us for some stories (some interesting, some just stories), a little chat on “Where did all the hobbies go?”, and reflections on lessons learned, feeling confident, and cutting through all the noise.

Get your tickets at the PFLASA Store: https://pflasa.org/store/how-to-level-up-every-piece-of-the-college-application-puzzle-2-25-26/

Thursday, February 12, 2026
6-7pm

Attendees will gain a clear understanding of strategic ways to turn interests into impact for top-tier colleges.
Also they will learn how admissions offices review applications, what activities and profiles stand out, how to approach SAT/ACT planning, and how to optimize opportunities for scholarships and financial aid.

Tickets available at PFLASA Store: https://pflasa.org/store/the-admissions-x-factor-unlocking-the-power-of-passion-projects-2-12-26/