Monday, March 26, 2018

Seton Hall-Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine

The new Seton Hall- Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. As a Catholic school of medicine, we are interested in creating partnerships with our Catholic high schools around New Jersey. This summer at the NEW School of Medicine, we are hosting a 6-week health internship for rising juniors and seniors from underrepresented backgrounds who are interested in a health career. All participants will be paid $1200 and will receive hands on experience with physicians in a clinical setting, SAT Prep, CPR certification, and much more. Competitive applicants should have a

-          GPA of 3.0 or above
-          a letter of recommendation from a school facilitator
-          500 word essay answering, “ Why do you want a career in health?”

Applications can be found here: http://www.shu.edu/medicine/diversity-equity/high-school-premed-students.cfm . WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOUR STUDENTS TO APPLY. A flyer for your school’s bulletin board is attached. 

If you have time for a meeting or have any questions or concerns please feel free to email me mccleaas@shu.edu  or call my office 973-275-4329!


Asia McCleary-Gaddy, PhD
Community Engagement/ Academic Services Administrator
Office of Diversity & Equity
Seton Hall-Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
Office: (973) 275-4329
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Greetings from Front Row Education! I wanted to let you know about an opportunity this summer at Georgetown University for your current juniors. We are hosting two 1-week workshops designed to assist students complete their college application and successfully navigate the college admissions process. 

With a strong emphasis on personal integrity, Front Row’s workshops provide tailored support to guide students through the considerations and requirements necessary to secure college acceptance at a best-fit school. 

Students who attend Front Row’s summer workshop:

• Return home with a completed college application, including essays and resume;
• Identify 2-3 scholarship opportunities tailored to their individual needs and strengths;
• Receive personalized application guidance from our staff of experienced educators and admissions professionals;
• Experience learning and living in an authentic university setting;
• Receive a letter of recommendation that can be included with their college application.

Our seminar offers personalized instruction taught by experienced university faculty and admission professionals from across the country.  Our faculty are dedicated to assisting students gain admission to the college of their choice.

Front Row’s workshop focuses on students as individuals, and maintains a 10:1 student to faculty ratio that allows for an understanding of the unique needs of each participant.  

There are two 2018 sessions:

Session 1: 17-22 June 2018
Session 2: 5-10 August 2018

Because of the personalized nature of our seminar, enrollment is limited. The cost of the workshop is $3,000 (includes room and board, meals, tuition). 

Registration is open at www.frontroweducation.org. Feel free to pass this email on to other guidance professionals, students, and/or parents. 

Accommodations and Accessibility

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Serving Students With Disabilities

Our Mission

The mission of the Office of Accommodations and Accessibility is to support students with documented disabilities in becoming empowered, independent learners by providing the appropriate accommodations and services necessary to access the educational opportunities at Marist College.

Saturday, April 14 beginning at 8:30

Join us for an Open House on the Learning Support Program

Program Overview, Presentations by Learning Specialists, Panel Discussion with Program Students , Q&A session, Lunch followed by Campus Tours
Pre-registration is required to ensure adequate seating.
(845) 575-3274
(845) 575-3011 (fax)
accommodations@marist.edu

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Teen Summer Docents
Calling all high schoolers – apply to be an LSC Teen Summer Docent! Participants spend the summer learning customer service skills, interacting with visitors, meeting guest speakers in the STEM field, and making new friends. Open to students who are a rising sophomore, junior or senior in high school.

Our popular Teen Summer Docent program is back for Summer 2018!
Be a part of our customer service-friendly program where each day you'll learn something new about STEM, customer service skills, professional skills and even meet influential STEM role models! You'll also get the opportunity to meet new friends and put LSC's Teen Docent program on your resume or college applications. It's sure to be an exciting summer and we hope you'll be a part of it!
Liberty Science Center’s Teen Summer Docent Program is open to rising sophomore, juniors and seniors in high school.
Once your application is reviewed, if applicable, you will be contacted to come in for a volunteer interview. If accepted, please know you must be able to volunteer Monday - Friday (10:00 am – 4:00 pm) for one of the following sessions:

SESSION 1: July 9 – August 10, 2018
Please apply by May 4, 2018.
*Note: There will be a mandatory training on July 9 and Parent Orientation on June 30
Click here to apply for Session 1.

SESSION 2: July 30 – August 31, 2018
Please apply by May 25, 2018.
*Note: There will be a mandatory training on July 30, 2018 and Parent Orientation on July 28, 2018
Click here to apply for Session 2.
Please also download and complete a Recommendation Form and Parental Consent Form. You will need them both to complete your application.Your satisfaction with communications from Liberty Science Center is important to us. If you would like to review or change your message preferences with us, please visit our message preferences page by clicking this link: 
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We are excited to announce that students can now Register and Pay for FDU's Summer Pre-College Program in one easy step. Students and parents can view courses and register at: www.fdu.edu/precollege

I am very pleased to tell you about Schola, an exciting new high school summer program at Belmont Abbey College taking place during 3 separate sessions in July 2018.
Session 1: July 9-14, 2018
Session 2: July 15-21, 2018
Session 3: July 22-28, 2018

Schola offers a unique opportunity to rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors to spend an elevating and revitalizing week engaged in a rich schedule of academic, cultural, and recreational activities centered on lively seminars discussing several of the great books of the Western world.
While living on Belmont Abbey’s beautiful, historic campus in North Carolina, attendees will enjoy a balanced mix of reading, seminars, relaxation, and conviviality.
Mornings and early afternoons are devoted to small group seminars discussing works by masters of the Western intellectual tradition, including Plato, Shakespeare, St. Augustine, and Flannery O'Connor.
Outside of class, participants enjoy daily sports and social events, visits to the celebrated Mint Museum in Charlotte, a staged reading of a Shakespeare play, hiking in the nearby Appalachian Mountains, white water rafting at the U.S. National White Water Center in Charlotte, as well as other social and recreational activities.
The program also offers opportunities and occasions for spiritual growth, including daily Mass and optional devotions.
If you have any students you feel would be a good fit for the Schola Program, please direct them to the application, which can be found on the Schola website below. 
If you or your students have any questions, feel free to contact me at
704-461-6831 or josephwysocki@bac.edu.

Thank you and God bless, 

Joseph F. Wysocki, PhD
Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs
Director, St. Thomas More Scholars
Associate Professor
Department of Government and Political Philosophy
Belmont Abbey College

Thursday, March 15, 2018

The Miami University Summer Scholars Program


http://miamioh.edu/admission/high-school/summer-scholars/

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The Summer Scholars Program provides a rich, early college experience for academically-talented rising high school juniors and seniors from across the globe. Students will join an engaged community of learners for an intense, two-week program in which they do the following:

Participate in challenging, immersive academic modules centered on a specific topic or area of interest. Learn alongside our leading faculty and professional experts. Reside in a "living-learning" community with other Summer Scholars participants and get a real preview of college life — live in a residence hall, eat in our award-winning dining halls, and enjoy campus facilities such as our Recreational Sports Center and Goggin Ice Center. Attend special workshops on topics such as the college admission process and financial assistance. Get an insider's look at the college application process — learn about ACT/SAT test preparation, how to find the right college fit, how to write the best college essay, as well as get an introduction to financial aid and scholarships. Participate in special excursions to local attractions, such as Kings Island, the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, and a Cincinnati Reds game. Receive priority consideration for merit scholarships and for selection to  top programs such as the University Academic Scholars Program, and the University Honors Program.

Program Details

The 2018 Summer Scholars Program will take place during two sessions:

Session I
July 1-13, 2018

Session II
July 15-27, 2018

Contact
If you have questions about the Summer Scholars Program, please contact us by email at summerscholars@MiamiOH.edu or by phone at 513-529-2531.
https://www.nyu.edu/admissions/high-school-programs.html

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6-Week, 1-Week, & Everything In Between

NYU’s varied array of high school programs offer flexibility and options that can be tailored to your individual needs and schedule. Most programs are offered during the summer, but there are options for weekend workshops during the fall and spring. Application processes, requirements and deadlines are varied; as are housing and financial aid offerings.

Each program draws on the strengths of NYU’s various schools and colleges. Whether it’s by earning college credit or strengthening artistic or professional skills in an intensive non-credit offering, students will experience college and city life, first hand. Many of our programs allow students to increase their academic portfolio, while others enhance performance and studio art experiences. Be sure to visit each specific website to see which program is right for you.

Thursday, March 1, 2018

Fordham University

Fordham Summer Pre-College Program: July 5 - August 6, 2018


Fordham's Pre-College Summer Program allows qualified students to enroll in one college class for credit and get a head start on their college careers. Participants strengthen their college applications with a proven record of their abilities.

The program is available at two of our New York campuses: Rose Hill in the Bronx or Lincoln Center in Manhattan.

This year, we are especially pleased to offer Pre-College students a chance to enroll in The Ground Floor, an introductory business course, as well as other popular classes like Introduction to Fashion and Culture, the Business and Ethics of Sports, and Forensic Science.

Please note that Fordham's Pre-College Summer Program is a selective, commuting student program, open to applicants with a cumulative high school grade point average of 3.0 (B) or better. Enrollment will be limited to students who are entering their senior year of high school in fall 2018. We will be accepting applications through June 12.

To learn more, please call  718-817-4665 or visit us at fordham.edu/precollege
Apply by June 12
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University of Dayton
Get involved this summer!
LEADERSHIP 101 – June 17-29
What makes someone a great leader? Open to rising high school juniors, seniors and first-year college students, this two-week experience will help students gain an understanding of the foundations of leadership, assess their leadership behaviors and preferred leadership style, discover the five practices of exemplary leadership and create a personal leadership development plan. This highly interactive session includes extensive discussion and collaborative exchange of ideas, leadership assessments, class and individual exercises, guest speakers and site visits.
The application deadline is March 9. Learn more at go.udayton.edu/leadership101.