Category: Events

Tuesday, September 29th
7-8pm

What does it really take to stand out in today’s college admissions landscape? In this interactive webinar, Marcus DeWitt will walk students and parents through how colleges evaluate applicants and the key pieces of a successful admissions strategy.

Families will learn how academics, extracurricular activities, intellectual interests, testing, essays, and overall positioning come together in an application. The session will also provide a practical roadmap for making intentional decisions throughout high school while staying authentic to each student’s individual interests and goals.

Tickets available at https://pflasa.org/product-category/masterclasses/

UT and TAMU Admissions Playbook
September 23, 2026
7pm

The University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University remain two of the most popular, and competitive, college destinations for Texas students. But applying successfully requires much more than strong grades and test scores.

In this one-hour webinar we’ll explore automatic admission versus holistic review, the importance of class rank and academic rigor, how intended major can impact an admissions strategy, and what students should consider when selecting competitive programs such as engineering, business, computer science, and pre-health pathways. We’ll also discuss application strategy, essays and short answers, extracurricular activities, and common mistakes families should avoid.

Tickets available at https://pflasa.org/product-category/masterclasses/

Join fellow LASA parents and caregivers from ALL classes at the 4th Annual Gift Card Gala!

When: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Where: Mueller (exact address shared before the event)

Your ticket to the party is a gift card valued at $25 or more per person (we suggest $50+ if you’re feeling generous!). Every gift card will be added to the 2027 Project Graduation Silent Auction.

Not sure what kind of gift card to bring? Think about restaurants, stores, entertainment, or other popular spots that people will be excited to bid on. And if you have an unused gift card tucked away in a drawer, we’d love to have those, too!

Can’t make the party but still want to help? You can drop your gift card at LASA’s front office (Attn: Project Graduation) or email us at auction@pflasa.org for other ways to contribute.

RSVP and let us know what kind of gift card you will bring at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D49AFAF2BA2F8C61-65640209-class#/

We will be holding 3 identical volunteer Zoom sessions in May (5/13, 5/18, 5/26 at 6pm), and are asking all volunteers to attend one session. Please sign up here so we know how many people to expect each time. Zoom link to follow.

Thank you to all of you who have already signed up to volunteer!