Join the Schoolhouse product team for updates on the organization's progress and goals! Check out the public SHW roadmap here: https://schoolhouse.world/roadmap Note: All sessions will be recorded and shared online for anyone unable to attend.

Welcome to the Schoolhouse Nexus, the official commemoration of Schoolhouse's 5th anniversary! That's right—Schoolhouse is reaching a huge milestone; 5 years since its initial inception. To commemorate this, as well as to celebrate our community of diverse learners and tutors, take part in the Schoolhouse Nexus! What is the Schoolhouse Nexus? Nexus is defined as "a connection or series of connections linking two or more things". At Schoolhouse.world, through its extensive subworld offerings, knowledge is ever present and connects us members of the community together. To celebrate this milestone, we are hosting an all-platform competition event that showcases the best of our community. Spanning 7 subjects, this event is designed to challenge and test participants not only on their knowledge but also on their communication, research, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. Below are the different events: - TED Talk - Nova (Physics) - Cellula (Biology) - Elementa (Chemistry) - Mathematica (Maths) - Historia (History) - Lit Mania (Literature) Each competition will have 4-7 rounds (depending on the specific contest) quizzing different aspects of the general category. How to Participate: 1. Register for the Main Series to join the Opening and Closing Ceremonies. 2. Fill out the [](https://forms.gle/B2PvZixnkxSyF4PM7)[Registration Form](https://forms.gle/2uDGEgEv4XWFJyb7A) if you wish to participate. 3. Get assigned to your event on the official event Coda. 4. Register for your specific event's series. 5. Prepare and participate in your event! For more information, please take a look at the official Coda doc for Schoolhouse Nexus: [https://coda.io/@anshu-p/schoolhouse-nexus](https://coda.io/@anshu-p/schoolhouse-nexus) For any queries, please reach out to the Head Organizers - [Anshu P](https://schoolhouse.world/u/anshu), [Chloe C](https://schoolhouse.world/u/200875), [Rahul S](https://schoolhouse.world/u/rahuls72), [Anagh S](https://schoolhouse.world/u/anagh). Participants who attend 2-3 sessions or rounds will receive a certificate of participation. Winners of each category will be announced at the closing ceremony, and will receive official Schoolhouse merchandise! Whether you’re competing or cheering on participants, this event is one you won’t want to miss. Join us in making this birthday unforgettable!

Join Jacob DeLuca from SMU for a virtual workshop on building your applicant profile within a holistic college process. Jacob will share tips and advice on how to navigate the admissions process and discuss the college experience at SMU. There will also be time allotted for Q&A. Jacob DeLuca is a Regional Director of Admission at the Southern Methodist University (SMU).

This College Admissions Workshop on The Essay is a virtual 4-week workshop designed to provide you with structure and support to write your college essays this summer. In this workshop, you will: *Learn the purpose and the must-dos of the personal statement *Learn and practice strategies for picking a prompt, brainstorming, drafting, and revising your writing *Understand the role of supplemental questions and strategies for organizing your questions and responses *Work alongside other students who are also preparing to apply to college.