Topics Cindy Can Present to Parents, Students, Schools, Groups or Organizations:

• Steps to Success in High School and Beyond -- The Unwritten Rules of High School



• How to Choose the High School (or College) That is Right for You



• How to Write a Winning College Essay -- Essential Tips of Your Personal Statement



• The Myths and Truths of College Admissions



• College Admissions 101: A Crash Course on The College Application Process



• How to Interview for Colleges and Planning A Worthwhile College Visit



• (For Parents) How to Help and Support Your Teen Through the College Admission Process



• (Workshop For High School Teachers) -- How to Write Effective Teacher Recommendations



• How to Get Published and Market and Promote Your Book



• Pursuing Your Passion -- Finding A Career You Love and Making it Happen



• Or Any Special Requests You May Have

 

Schools where Cindy has spoken or places where she has conducted workshops:

• Tarbut V’ Torah Middle School
• Carden Hall School
• Assisteens of Orange County
• Stanford Alumni Association Networking Breakfast
• Harbor Day School,  Corona del Mar, CA
• Our Lady Queen of Angels, Corona del Mar,  CA
• Hewes Middle School, Tustin, CA
• The Orange County Jewish Community Center, Irvine, CA
• Stanford University Alumni Panelist, Palo Alto, CA
• UC Berkeley College Counselor Certification Program, Berkeley, CA
• UC Irvine Creative Writing Conference, Irvine, CA
• The Branson School, Ross, CA
• University of Southern California Sorority Luncheon, Keynote Speaker, Los Angeles, CA

 

Quotes from Seminars, Workshops and Speaking Engagements conducted by Cindy Muchnick, M.A.

“I was at your Carden Hall discussion you conducted last night. Your presentation was absolutely fabulous and you were so inspiring, so lovely, and you hit on all key points. It was so refreshing to hear you speak . . . you were inspiring and delightful and I had to call to tell you just how much I enjoyed hearing you, even after a long day at work and carpooling!”
--Carden Hall Parent, 5/08

“It was a real pleasure listening to your wonderful tips on high school at the session in Carden Hall.  My daughter and I were greatly touched by your level of knowledge.” 
--Carden Hall Parent, 5/08

“Last year I heard you speak at Hewes Middle School in Tustin and was impressed with your approach to helping teenagers understand their options and decide on a college that is best for them.  [After our meeting together] He left the meeting energized and more focused than I have seen in a while.”
-- Foothill HS Parent, 3/08

“I was so impressed with your pep talk and though some of the phrases were hauntingly familiar, he seemed to be much more receptive to you than me as you would expect.  During the car ride home, he actually remembered that he had some homework to do and is on the computer working on a poem for English as we speak.  I have been reminding him all day that he must have some homework that he should be doing.  I would have rather he did it earlier and got a good night's sleep but I don't want to discourage his new found motivation.  I think your pep talk was so motivating for him that we should have you meet with him after his 3rd quarter grades so he can show his "improvement".  Thanks again for your help.  He was very positive and happy on the way home so I think it may have worked.  Let's keep our fingers crossed.”
--Corona del Mar High School Parent, 3/08

“Thank you for a wonderful presentation on "High School Survival" last week at Our Lady Queen of Angels School.  I know my son learned some good tips to start off on the right foot as he beings high school next year, and I reviewed some of your points with my freshman daughter, too. I hope Our Lady continues to offer your talk to the eighth graders on an annual basis.”
-- 4/08, OLQA 8th grade parent

“Thank you for your presence at Carden Hall. You are lovely, smart, funny, engaging . . . a wonderful speaker and I enjoyed each moment. More importantly, [Karen] LOVED everything you said and she is on her way. [She] is thrilled to work with you.”
-- 5/08, Carden Hall Parent

“Thank you again for speaking to our eighth graders and parents today at Our Lady Queen of Angels.  You were wonderful and I hope we started a tradition!”
-- Sherri G., OLQA Parent

“Thanks, Cindy, for an informative and helpful evening! You were really able to condense an enormous amount of information into a short amount of time. We will definitely use your handouts and guidelines during what will be a crucial year.  We're so glad we attended the class!” 
--Maura M., parent, University High School, 9/05

“I enjoyed and valued last night's seminar! ...Thank you ever so much!  You are a terrific energy!”
 --Judy N., parent, Troy High School 9/05

“It was certainly a pleasure meeting you last night. Had we met a year ago I would have hired you on the spot! Where were you?  My daughter felt the lecture was informative (and made her realize that although she felt she was on track – she has much more to do).  This is such a nerve-wracking process for both parents and teens and it is a far cry than anything we had to experience going to college almost 40 (ouch) years ago.”  
--Janis C., parent, University High School, 9/05

“Thank you Cindy so much for last night. You gave such valuable information and I am sure the student’s heads are spinning. I look forward to doing something in the summer for the teens. Thanks again!”
--Audra Martin, Teen, Tween & Young Adult Director, Jewish Community Center in Orange County, 9/05

“Thank you so much for speaking to our 9th grade NCL group. We had a ton of fun and learned some valuable information about our future. Thanks again.”
--Hope S. and 9th Grade Tustin Ticktockers, 2/07

“Great presentation today! Thank you for your time! I will be keeping your info for sure! I will be sharing your info with my husband who I wish could have been there to hear you. Thank you for your time”
--Eileen N., Hewes Middle School mom  5/07