Topics Cindy Can Present to Parents, Students, Schools, Groups, or Organizations:
- College Admissions 101: A Crash Course on The College Application Process
- College Essays and Application Writing – All you need to know to master the process
- College Tours — Finding a School for You
- How to Choose the High School (or College) That is Right for You
- How to Write a Winning College Essay — Essential Tips for Your Personal Statement
- How to Succeed in School
- How to Interview for Colleges and Planning A Worthwhile College Visit
- How to Get Published and Market and Promote Your Book
- Myths and Truths of College Admissions
- Navigating Middle School/High School/College (you choose)
- Pursuing Your Passion — Finding A Career You Love and Making it Happen
- Selective College Admissions – what makes it different and how can a student stand out
- Standardized Testing – what’s new, definitions, timeline, etc.
- Steps to Success in High School and Beyond — The Unwritten Rules of High School
- Study Skills — Strategies, tips, and tools you need to succeed in school!
- Teacher Relationships and Planning for your College Future
- Time Management and Study Skills in School
- What Goes on in an Admission Office: How are college applications evaluated?
- (For Parents) How to Help and Support Your Teen Through the College Admission Process
- (For Parents) A Parent’s Guide to Study Skills and School Success
- (For High School Teachers) How to Write Effective Teacher Recommendations (Workshop)
- Or Any Special Requests You May Have or Combination of the Above Topics
Schools Where Cindy has Spoken or Places Where She has Conducted Workshops:
- Alderwood Middle School, Irvine, CA
- Aramco Services Company, Road to Success 2014 Presenter, Houston, TX
- Assisteens of Orange County, Costa Mesa, CA
- Barnes & Noble Bookstores (Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Tustin, CA & New York, NY)
- Beckman High School, Tustin, CA
- The Branson School, Ross, CA
- Carden Hall School, Costa Mesa, CA
- Corona del Mar High School, Corona del Mar, CA
- Contacts of Orange County, Newport Beach, CA
- The Discovery Center, New York, NY – taught several courses
- Foothill High School, Tustin, CA
- Harbor Day School, Corona del Mar, CA
- Hewes Middle School, Tustin, CA
- Irvine Unified School District GATE Program, Irvine, CA
- Irvine Women’s Hadassah Group, Irvine, CA
- The Jewish Community Center of Orange County (JCCOC), Irvine, CA
- Jewish In-Between Singles Group (JIBS), Newport Beach, CA
- The Junior League of Orange County, Newport Beach, CA
- Laguna Beach PTA Coffee Break, Aliso Creek, CA
- The Learning Annex, New York, NY – taught several courses
- Long Beach Women’s Hadassah Group, Long Beach, CA
- Mirman School, Los Angeles, CA
- National Charity League (NCL), Irvine, Newport Beach, Tustin, & San Clemente, CA chapters
- National Writer’s Association, Orange County, CA Speaker and Seminar Leader
- Newport Beach Women’s Hadassah Group, Newport Beach, CA
- Newport Harbor High School Navigators (NHHS Dad’s Club), Newport Beach, CA
- Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA, Santa Ana, CA)
- Our Lady Queen of Angels, Corona del Mar, CA
- The Peninsula Bridge, Redwood City, CA
- The Pegasus School, Huntington Beach, CA
- Sierra Vista Middle School PTO, Irvine, CA
- Stanford Alumni Association Networking Breakfast, Orange and Costa Mesa, CA
- Stanford University Alumni Panelist, Palo Alto, CA
- Stanford University Reunion Weekend, Stanford, CA Panelist and Speaker
- Stanford Breakfast Speakers, Irvine, CA
- Stanford University Profession Women’s Association, Irvine, CA
- Susan Miller Dorsey High School; Fox S.T.A.R. Mentoring Program, Los Angeles, CA
- Tarbut V’ Torah Middle School, Irvine, CA
- University High School, Irvine, CA
- UC Berkeley College Counselor Certification Program, Berkeley, CA
- UC Irvine Creative Writing Conference, Irvine, CA
- University of Southern California Sorority 75th Anniversary Luncheon, Keynote Speaker, Los Angeles, CA
- Orange County Jewish Author Festival, Jewish Community Center, Costa Mesa, CA
Quotes from Seminars, Workshops, and Speaking Engagements conducted by Cindy Muchnick, M.A.
“[I wanted to let] you know what a great talk you gave to all of us ~ bravo! I love the good reminders and helpful insights you offered in regards to navigating school, homework, and social media. You are a wealth of information, and parents (myself included) are in need of support. It is so helpful to have someone with your expertise confirming what we know intuitively as parents needs to be done, but we begin to second guess ourselves. Are we being too hard? Are we being realistic? etc.? Any way, you were fantastic as a presenter, well done! I am not exaggerating when I say how [my daughter] has independently gravitated to your words in [The Everything Guide to Study Skills], and she frequently discusses different parts with me. I love it! . . . You’re making a difference in the world one student at a time . . . . feels good!”
H.S., Harbor Day Parent“Muchnick urged parents to be realistic, supportive and non-judgmental. Her stance as an advocate and supporter felt like a reasonable, useful and attainable goal among the parents in the room.”
Laguna Beach Independent“Thank you so much for sharing your time and extensive knowledge with the Harbor Day School Community this week. Everyone walked away with useful tips for their children. We are so appreciative of your being a longtime, active member of our Student Parent Enrichment community.”
K.S.“Cindy Muchnick was a guest speaker at my fiancée’s Stanford breakfast and she was fabulous! She was entertaining, full of information and presents to both parents and students. I think it would be great to have her speak to our students or to both students and parents! Because she worked in the Admissions Office for years and has worked with kids over the years she has great insight into the process and quite frankly how to keep it real and in perspective! She has written books on the subject matter!”
E. Bartell“Wow! What a wonderful presentation you gave tonight (to the Irvine Unified School District GATE Parents]! Thank you so much. I learned a lot and will try to apply as much as I can with my three kids. You have so much energy and enthusiasm. No wonder your oldest son is inspired and motivated. It is probably because you nurture that in your home. Thank you again and I hope to see you soon at another presentation of yours. Do you have any presentations for students in the near future?”
S. Ardalan“Great talk today at school!! I actually think that Harbor Day should have you come speak every year as the information that you give is so helpful to parents.”
Harbor Day Parent“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.“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.“I attended your talk last night at Carden Hall. I wanted to let you know how helpful I thought your talk was and how much I appreciated what you had to say. Thank you.”
Leslie F.“Cindy Muchnick was a guest speaker at my fiancée’s Stanford breakfast and she was fabulous! She was entertaining, full of information and presents to both parents and students. I think it would be great to have her speak to our students or to both students and parents! Because she worked in the Admissions Office for years and has worked with kids over the years she has great insight into the process and quite frankly how to keep it real and in perspective! She has written books on the subject matter!”
E. Bartell“Muchnick urged parents to be realistic, supportive and non-judgmental. Her stance as an advocate and supporter felt like a reasonable, useful and attainable goal among the parents in the room.”
Laguna Beach IndependentMedia
Harbor Day School Presentation: “A Guide to Study Skills”, 11/29/2012