On Saturday May 21st, discover the truth about the pressure students today face getting in to college. “Race to Nowhere”, Reel Link Films, is a documentary by Vicki Abeles, that helps to uncover the truth behind the higher education system. Across the United States, high school students go above, beyond and are doing whatever it takes to be the best, brightest and most well-rounded and all to get into the top Universities.  In fact, this competition has become even deadly for some American teens. From the of the hectic lives of honor students, to commentary from parents, teachers, counselors and administrators, this is the opportunity to see and understand the reality of the American public education system.

College Planning Expert CEO and Founder, Brian Safdari will be speaking on behalf of his own personal story as well as sitting in the professional panel that is to follow the showing of “Race To Nowhere”. Brian will also be accompanied by: Annette Ermshar, Ph.D., M.S., ABPP, Senior Clinical Associate at The Arroyos, Joel Shapiro, Superintendent of South Pasadena Unified School District, Shari Sinwelski, MS/Eds, Director of Program Development for Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Center, Melissa Johnson, Ph.D., CEO and Founder of the Institute for Girls’ Development.

Showing at the Laemmle Playhouse 7 and hosted by the Fusion Academy Pasadena, this screening will take place from 10am-12:30pm. Tickets are available online.

College Planning Expert Brian Safdari is a strategist and America’s leading authority when it comes to maximizing college acceptances, reducing out-of-pocket costs as well as assisting you and your family in successfully navigating through the higher education system. His own story has compelled him to help others in maximizing their education and minimizing the cost. For more on Brian and how The College Planning Experts can help you: sign-up for a FREE workshop nearest you or contact us.