0 Log In Home About Us Programs Pre-school Shop Calendar Scholar Spotlight Testimonials Blog Donate Contact Us YSI Programs Young Scholars' Institute provides a plethora of programs for students in grades Pre-K through 12. YSI programs are aimed at strengthening academic skills and overall development. Scroll down to explore some of YSI's current programs! Additional services and programs may be offered in response to community needs. Please contact the office to receive our complete program list and to receive our current fee schedules; some programs are free! Tutoring Volunteer tutors from local colleges/high schools and the local professional community provide instructional sessions each week in all subjects via Zoom and/or in-person. Registration and fee are required. REGISTRATION (Payment is required before submission of application.): Payment - Please buy the course HERE in our virtual shop. Alternatively, you can mail a check to 349 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08618 as soon as possible, then email mcoleman@youngscholarsoftrenton.org for an application and schedule. Test Preparation SAT Preparation Skilled instructors provide math and reading in-person instruction for the SAT. Masks are required for non-vaccinated participants. Registration and fee are required. We encourage you to register in advance. Our next SAT Prep course will be in spring 2022. Registration information will be updated in the winter. Book Club A FREE virtual book club led by an outstanding Princeton University student is held via Zoom for local high school students. You will explore novels and poetry by great American authors and African-American and Latino authors. Books are provided by Young Scholars' Institute for the time being. Limited space! REGISTRATION (HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY): Please register for the free virtual book club course HERE. College Preparation College Admission Workshop YSI staff members facilitate a virtual workshop that provides information on college admission, financial aid and career planning for students and parents. This workshop takes place in the fall and spring. Registration is required. These informative and intensive virtual sessions on essay writing for college and scholarships applications take place in the fall and spring. Registration is required. These informative and intensive virtual sessions on essay writing for college and scholarships applications take place in the fall and spring. Registration is required. Introduction to Filmmaking Middle school students learn the basics of filmmaking in this FREE virtual class. Your child will learn something new and exciting which may ignite a true interest in the field of filmmaking and cinematography for a future high-paying career. REGISTRATION: https://www.youngscholarsoftrenton.org/virtual-filmmaking-class Career Speaker Series Middle and high school students, as well as their parents, can attend panel discussions designed to expose students to various career fields. Dates and times are to be determined. Student Support Services (High School) Student support services provide various resources and workshops related to tutoring, study skills, test preparation, college readiness, counseling, personal wellness and more to program participants. Email Ms. Coleman at mcoleman@youngscholarsoftrenton.org for more information. Tech Coding Class Middle school students learn the basics of web and game coding in this FREE virtual class. Your child will learn something new and exciting which may ignite a true interest in the field of technology for a future high-paying career. REGISTRATION: https://www.youngscholarsoftrenton.org/virtual-tech-coding-class Toastmasters This popular class is back at YSI! Middle school and high school students engage in an in-person public speaking class to increase confidence and develop useful speaking/presentation techniques. REGISTRATION: https://www.youngscholarsoftrenton.org/toastmasters © 2020 Young Scholars' Institute