Secondary Division students should receive their final evaluations in the mail soon! Be sure to authorize ATDP by Sept. 8 if you want us to send an official copy to your school.
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From the Counselor: Reflection on Failure
By: Christine Gerchow, PhD In his book, “Failing Forward,” John Maxwell argues that successful people take a specific approach to failure. They tend to take responsibility, learn from mistakes, understand that failure is part of the learning process, and continue to take risks and persevere. Maxwell calls this approach “failing forward.” At ATDP, students who […]
Read More →Elementary Division Orientation Day: Saturday, July 11
The Elementary Division Orientation Day is coming! Meet your teachers, learn more about program procedures, and familiarize yourself with our program site at Washington School in Point Richmond.
Read More →Voices from SD Orientation: Gaby Battle
Hello! My name is Gabrielle Battle. I will begin my freshman year at the College Preparatory School in Oakland this fall, and this summer is my 8th summer attending ATDP! There are so many things I can tell you about ATDP, and so much advice I could give you to help you succeed in this […]
Read More →Voices from SD Orientation: Tommy Tokunaga
Hi, my name is Tommy Tokunaga. I’m going into my junior year of high school and I’d like to share a few thoughts on my own ATDP experience. My ATDP experience has been a varied and lengthy voyage. I started way back in kindergarten with the Oviparous Animals course in the Elementary Division where I […]
Read More →Voices from SD Orientation: Anaïs González
Hola! Ni hao! Hello all, new and returning secondary division students! My name is Anaïs González, a rising senior at the Lawrenceville School in New Jersey, and I’d be lying to you all if I said that ATDP has not changed my life. Before I begin, by the show of hands, how many members of […]
Read More →Secondary Division Welcome & Student Orientation: June 7
Secondary Division’s orientation for students and families is Sunday, June 7. Attend the 9:00 am or 11:00 am session to meet your instructor, ask questions, and get to know the UC Berkeley campus.
Read More →Math Placement Testing (Update: Make-up Dates Available)
Students in most math courses will need to take a placement test; those who missed the May 16 test date must arrange for a make-up. Read on for times, locations, and FAQs.
Read More →ED Placement Decisions Released
All Elementary Division applicants who applied by the postmark deadline have had their placement decisions put in the mail on Friday, April 24! View details in your online account.
Read More →SD Explorations available!
Take a look at our exciting Explorations offerings, an optional addition available to any enrolled Secondary Division student!
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