Tuesday, November 21, 2023

UNCF Offers Free Webinars Highlighting Scholarships


UNCF’s Outreach and Recruitment team offers free webinars every second Tuesday, where Mary Williams and Enjelica Reid of UNCF talk about UNCF’s opportunities open to students, from high school to post-grad. They will discuss UNCF’s 400 programs, scholarships, internships, fellowships and career opportunities posted annually, and offer tips and advice on how to make the most of the offers.

UNCF can help you get to and through college—find out how by attending a free webinar.

Help your students better prepare for their future - Columbia Business School


Summer will be here before you know it. It’s a great time for fresh starts and new adventures. Columbia Business School’s enrichment program is the perfect way for your students to explore their interests while still in high school.

Our format is highly flexible, so fitting an online program into their schedule is a breeze. Programs feature dynamic video lessons that allow your student to tune in anytime their schedule allows.

Monday, November 20, 2023

Columbia Engineering SHAPE Application Open!


We are thrilled to announce that the application for summer 2024 is now open! 

SHAPE is a summer program for current high school students to experience college-level Columbia Engineering courses and life on Columbia’s Morningside campus. SHAPE provides students who are curious about STEM an opportunity to explore different engineering disciplines and work in labs. All courses are taught by Columbia Engineering faculty.

Summer 2024 consists of two sessions (Session 1: July 8-July 26; Session 2: July 29-August 16), and each day goes from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The cost per session is $5500. Financial aid based on need is also available for students. Lunch is provided and so are all course materials.

We are offering courses that were popular last year such as Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Robotics. We are also offering new courses in Civil Engineering, Competitive Computer Programming, and Data Science.

Please share the attached flyer with students who are interested or post it to a bulletin board at your school. We thank you for your work as a school counselor to help students access programs that foster their aspirations in STEM. 

If you have any questions about SHAPE, please contact our team directly via shape@columbia.edu.


Registration is Now Open for Spring 2024 College Fairs

Hundreds of colleges and universities from the US and worldwide will be ready and waiting to talk with you at these upcoming NACAC College Fairs:

February Virtual College Fair
Monday, February 19, 2024
1pm to 6 pm

New Jersey National College Fair
New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center 
Edison, New Jersey 
Wednesday, March 6th 2024
9 am to 12 pm & 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

New York City National College Fair 
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
New York, New York
Sunday, Match 20th, 2024
12 pm to 4 pm 

March Virtual College Fair
Sunday, March 24th, 2024
1 pm to 6 pm 

April Virtual College Fair 
Sunday, April 21st, 2024
1 pm to 6 pm 


Don’t miss these free, one-day events for high school students, transfer students, and families. Go to nacacattend.org/fairs to register for each program and to see the list of participating colleges. Then log in on any fair date to attend sessions, chat your questions, download informational resources, and demonstrate interest… all without leaving home. It’s a great way to connect with hundreds of colleges in a short amount of time to learn about majors, scholarship, and more.

Empower Creativity in Students: Pratt PreCollege Winterim Online Courses!





Pratt PreCollege is welcoming motivated high school students looking to take advantage of their winter break and gain new college-level skills.

High School students ages 15-18 are invited to register for a 4-day Online Winterim class to jumpstart the new year and their creative journey. Are you working with a student who is looking for a little extra support getting their portfolio together? Can you think of a student who is eager to learn more about Graphic Design and start earning college credit?

Registration for Online Winterim is open until December 4, 2023 - no registration fee required. See details below on each course.

Introduction to Graphic Design (1-credit)
January 2-5, 12:00PM-4:30PM ET

Explore the impact of design and what makes a design successful in an ever-changing society. Learn basic design principles, computer graphics, and ways of thinking and seeing to create memorable, influential works. The course focuses on imagination, research methods, creative concepts, content development, and clear point-of-view through a series of projects. Design is world-making; from the typeface to the images chosen, seeking to create narratives with intention. Complete design projects toward your portfolio.

Portfolio Development (Noncredit)
January 2-5, 3:00PM-5:00PM ET

A professional portfolio can be vital in gaining admission into college. This course is designed to introduce the fundamentals of portfolio development. Students will learn what to include in their portfolios-based on standards set by top colleges-and investigate the basic technical skills for developing a professional portfolio. Upon completion of this course, students will be given the opportunity to have their portfolios reviewed by a Pratt admissions counselor to help them gain a first-hand understanding of what might be expected by one of the top colleges.

Interested in having more information about the programs Pratt PreCollege offers year-round? Visit our website for a full list of courses offered through Summer 2024.

Questions? Email 
precollege@pratt.edu or schedule a 15-minute meeting
 with Von Hemert, Associate Director of the Pratt PreCollege Program.

Friday, November 17, 2023

Discover Carnegie Mellon's Pre-College Programs 2024

 

                                              Carnegie Mellon's Pre-College Programs
                                            Virtual Discover Sessions - Summer of 2024

Carnegie Mellon's Pre-College Programs offers world-class instruction on a beautiful university campus. Our application is almost open, so we invite you to learn more about our programs and how they can help your students prepare for the college experience while exploring their educational and career options. Our programs vary in length and all offer scholarships. Programs begin in June 2024. 

To learn more about our programs, please register for our upcoming virtual Discover Sessions HERE or at the individual links below. You'll have an opportunity to hear from our academic Program Directors as well as our Student Affairs staff. 


AI Scholars, CS Scholars and Computational Biology
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 7:00 PM

National High School Game Academy
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Summer Session
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Drama and Music
Monday, January 8, 2024 at 7:00 PM

AI Scholars, CS Scholars and SAMS
Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Architecture, Art and Design
Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Art and Writing & Culture
Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Pre-College online courses for summer, William & Mary


Summer is a perfect time for motivated high school students to learn from William & Mary’s world-renowned professors and experts in today’s most sought-after industries. The application period for our online pre-college summer program is now open.

 

Our online pre-college programs help students ages 13 and older explore their interests. Through participating in our courses, students can discover if an interest could lead to a college major or even a future career.  

 

This course is designed by renowned William & Mary professors and delivered through engaging video lessons. 



Construction Industry Career Day May 28th & May 29th

 


Tuesday, November 14, 2023

NNJ NESA College Scholarship and Admissions Info Night

Are you an Eagle Scout applying to college or will be? The Northern New Jersey NESA Chapter will be hosting an Eagle Scholarship and College Admissions Information night on Monday December 4th from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM on ZOOM.
The event will feature Eagle Scouts Dr. Kenneth King of the National NESA Board - Scholarship Committee and Stephen Brown, Assistant Dean of Enrollment Fordham Law. The discussion will feature the importance of including Eagle Scout on your college applications, what college admission officers look for and what scholarships are available for members of NESA.
 
Register Today for this FREE Event:
https://scoutingevent.com/333-NESAcollegeinfo
Contact: 
Peter Kirk, peter.kirk@scouting.org
201-677-1000

Monday, November 13, 2023

Pre-College Programs Virtual Fair


Summer Pre-College Program Fair
Summer Pre-College
Program Fair

Thursday, November 16
7 to 9 p.m. EST
Register Today

Current high school students and parents/guardians are invited to register for the virtual 2024 Summer Pre-College Program Fair. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with representatives from leading US colleges and universities to learn more about summer 2024 academic programs for high school students. 

Visit virtual program booths, where you can chat 1-on-1 via text or video with summer program representatives. 

Registration is open and the event is FREE to attend! Limit one event registration per household. 

Questions? Please contact us at fairs@precollegeassociation.org

P.S. - Have a question?
Reply to this email or call (401) 863-7900, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST to get connected to a Program Advisor who can help.

Precollege online courses for summer - Rice University

 

Summer is a great time for your students to try an online precollege course.
 
Rice University
 

Give your students a jump on college this summer

Summer is a perfect time for motivated high school students to learn from Rice University’s world-class professors and experts in today’s most sought-after industries. The application period for the online precollege summer program is now open.

 

The online precollege programs help students ages 13 and older explore their interests. Through participating in our courses, students can discover if an interest could lead to a college major or even a future career.  

 

Rice University invites them to get a taste of college study this summer. Please share this email with them. You can also view and pass along our shareable flyer here which includes key details about our courses.

Friday, November 10, 2023

Early Access to Pre-College Summer Programs at the University of Miami

Pre-College Summer Programs at the University of Miami will do just that. Open to first-year, sophomores, and juniors, these two-week and three-week programs offer immersive learning experiences and an introduction to college life. Students can choose from a wide range of academic specialties in the fields of healthcare and medicine, engineering, technology, business, communication and media, marine science, and so much more. 

LEARN MOREAPPLY TODAY

Note: Students who apply before December 1, 2023 can use waiver code EARLYBIRD to receive 50% off the application fee.* Admissions are on a rolling basis and students are encouraged to apply early in order to reserve space in their preferred program. 

Summer 2024 Program Dates:

Summer Scholars Program (credit) is a three-week, for-credit program that allows high school sophomores and juniors to earn six college credits in a variety of academic areas they may be considering for college majors.

  • June 29 – July 19, 2024
  • In-person

UM Academies (non-credit) is a two-week, non-credit program that gives high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors invaluable experiential learning opportunities.

  • June 29 – July 12, 2024
  • In-person and remote options

For program information, visit our website.

Scholarship Opportunities

Need-based and merit scholarships are available for qualified students in the Summer Scholars Program. To be considered, eligible applicants must complete both the Summer Scholars application and the scholarship application. All supporting documents are required by March 12024 for scholarship consideration. Students who meet the requirements for our need-based scholarship may also qualify for application fee reduction waivers. Please click here for more information on scholarship opportunities. 

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Scholarships: Finding Free Money for College

 


Pre-College online courses for summer @ Georgetown University


Summer is a perfect time for motivated high school students to start thinking about college. Georgetown University’s application period for summer is now open.

The online pre-college programs help students ages 13 and older explore their interests. Through participating in our courses, students can discover if an interest could lead to a college major or even a future career.



 

Monday, November 6, 2023

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Application Now Open!


JRF Scholars receive grants of up to $35,000 over four years to supplement the financial aid they receive from their colleges or universities. In addition, Scholars receive extensive support services, including career guidance and internship placement, and attend JRF’s annual multi-day "Mentoring and Leadership Conference" in New York City and other regional events throughout the year. 

JRF Staff will be hosting a Q&A session on Tuesday, November 28 to answer any questions you have about the application process. Drop by any time using this link between 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET.

 

Open House - Academy For Media Production


We have an Open House for Photo, Film & Audio majors her at the Academy For Media Production (AMP) on Saturday, November 11th from 10am-12pm.  Students can tour the campus, meet the faculty and watch demonstrations in our photo, video and audio studios.


If you or any of your students are interested, they may register here: http://amp-school.com/open-house-registration/


 

Thursday, November 2, 2023

Harvard Alum Internship Opportunity

Ladder Internships is a selective start-up internship program for high school students, founded and run by Harvard graduate students. In the program, students work 1-1 with supervisors from top start-ups to work on real-world projects in a real start-up environment. Our companies and supervisors come from Y Combinator, Harvard iLabs, Wharton, Google, Microsoft, and McKinsey & Company.

No prior working experience is required. The application deadline for the Winter cohort is November 26, here is the brochure and the application link 

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

High School Healthcare Careers Discovery Program

The Institute for Simulation Learning located at Holy Name Medical Center is excited to announce the application period for our Healthcare Careers Discovery Program will be opening soon! We are proud to offer a fantastic summer program for High School students who may be thinking of careers in healthcare.  It's a great way to peek behind the curtain to see if healthcare is a field that you really like before committing to a nursing or pre-med program in college.  


The Healthcare Careers Discovery Program offers students the opportunity to immerse themselves in interactive learning experiences in our Simulation Center.  During the week-long summer session, learners participate in a combination of workshops and simulation scenarios exposing them to a variety of clinical skills and healthcare professions.


Please share with this your students as well as your Science faculty who may be able to identify students who would be interested.  Only 12 students are accepted for each session so it fills up quickly.  Registration is set to open in December!  


 

Wake Forest Summer Immersion Program Application is Open!