Prepare for your future! The DiscoverU Admit One: College Prep Academy gives high school students, parents and emerging adults useful information about the workings of higher education and useful life skills. Events are updated quarterly.

College Prep

From navigating the college admissions process and applying for financial aid, College Prep programs give young adults the tools to reach their academic goals.

 

SAT Test Prep
Saturdays, August 30, 2025 - September 27, 2025 | 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Register Here
City Heights/Weingart Library| High School (Grades 9 - 12)

Get the scoop on the digital SAT, review and practice key subject material, and learn test-taking techniques, time management skills, and strategies to tackle different types of questions. This is a 5-day course meeting once a week.

Preparing for Your Senior Year
Saturday, September 13, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Register Here
Skyline Hills Library | High School (Grades 9 - 12) & Parents

Students will get tips and assistance to organize their senior year to ensure they're well-prepared for the college application process. Registration is encouraged.

Personal Insight Questions
Saturday, April 12, 2025 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Register Here
Rancho Peñasquitos Library | High School (Grades 9 - 12)

Learn how to craft powerful and authentic Personal Insight Questions (PIQs) for your college applications that resonate with admissions committees. Registration is encouraged.

Life Management Skills

Life Management Skills programs cover a variety of topics, including managing personal finances, fostering well-being, and learning how to cook, to prepare young adults for successful futures.

Zombie Preparedness
Monday, July 21, 2025 | 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Register Here
Paradise Hills Library | All Ages

Learn how to best prepare for the zombie apocalypse and other major disasters by exploring tools and resources. Then develop and practice an emergency plan to ensure everyone knows what to do in a crisis. This is an in-person program. Registration is encouraged.

Automobile Maintenance & Safety
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 | 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Register Here
North University Community Library | High School (Grades 9 - 12)

Be empowered to understand and manage your car's maintenance. Discover essential techniques, gain valuable insights, and inspire your automotive journey with each lesson.

Cooking for Teens
Thursday, August 14, 2025 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Register Here
Central Library - Teen Center | Middle School (Grades 6 - 8) & High School (Grades 9 - 12)

Teens are invited to learn and practice their cooking skills while making simple and fun recipes. Registration is encouraged.

Automotive Maintenance & Safety
Saturday, August 23, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Register Here
Skyline Hills Library | Emerging Adults

Be empowered to understand and manage your car's maintenance. Discover essential techniques, gain valuable insights, and inspire your automotive journey with each lesson.

Healthy Living on a Budget
Monday, August 25 , 2025 | 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Register Here
Paradise Hills Library | Emerging Adults

Join us for this informative program to get tips on how to eat, live, exercise and be healthy on a budget. Registration is encouraged.
 

Zombie Preparedness
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Register Here
Pacific Beach Library | Elementary School (Grades 3 - 5) & Middle School (Grades 6 - 8)

Learn how to best prepare for the zombie apocalypse and other major disasters by exploring tools and resources. Then develop and practice an emergency plan to ensure everyone knows what to do in a crisis. This is an in-person program. Registration is encouraged.

Healthy Cooking
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Register Here
North University Community Library | Elementary School (Grades 3 - 5) & Middle School (Grades 6 - 8)

Join us for some fun in the kitchen! Participants will learn and practice their cooking skills while making simple and fun kid-friendly recipes. Registration is encouraged.
 

Nutrition Basics
Thursday, September 11, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Register Here
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library | Elementary School (Grades 3 - 5) & Middle School (Grades 6 - 8)

Get a healthy start! Join us to learn the basics of nutrition and how to incorporate healthier choices in your everyday life. Registration is encouraged.

Cooking for Teens
Thursday, September 11, 2025 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Register Here
Central Library - Teen Center | Middle School (Grades 6 - 8) & High School (Grades 9 - 12)

Teens are invited to learn and practice their cooking skills while making simple and fun recipes. Registration is encouraged.

Healthy Cooking Demo
Thursday, September 18, 2025| 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Register Here
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library |  Elementary School (Grades 3 - 5)

Join us for some fun in the kitchen! Participants will learn and practice their cooking skills while making simple and fun kid-friendly recipes. Registration is encouraged.

Healthy Cooking
Saturday, September 20, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Register Here
Linda Vista Library |  Elementary School (Grades 3 - 5) & Middle School (Grades 6 - 8) & High School (Grades 9 - 12) 

Join us for some fun in the kitchen! Participants will learn and practice their cooking skills while making simple and fun kid-friendly recipes. Registration is encouraged.