Summer Online Workshop Series for Rising Seniors: College Search & Application Tips - Sponsored by Loyola University Maryland

With the college search process becoming more real for your students as they approach their senior year, I would like to invite you to share our Workshop Wednesday series with them. These online workshops, designed specifically for students beginning their college search, offer valuable information and interactive sessions to help them navigate this important journey.

• Navigating the College Search Process - June 26, July 24, and August 7
• Navigating the Application Process - July 10 and August 14
• How to Write a College Essay - July 31

All events will be held at 2 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on the day of the event and registration is available on our website.

We would greatly appreciate it if you could share this invitation with your students and encourage them to attend these workshops. They are designed to provide helpful information regardless of where their college search leads.

In addition to our Workshop Wednesday series, we are also offering in-person tours all summer. You can find more information and the full visit calendar on our visit page.

Thank you for helping us spread the word. We hope to see your students online this summer, and if you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact your students' admission counselor, Joann Wang, at jwang1@loyola.edu.

Don’t let your students miss out on college credit this summer

 

Students Can Earn College Credit Online With Georgetown

If you have a high school student with a passion for biology or psychology, our college credit courses in these subjects could be a great fit. Each course features dynamic video lessons taught by renowned Georgetown faculty and includes access to and support from teaching assistants (TAs).    Even better, the online format allows your student to earn college credit from the comfort of their own home, or anywhere it’s convenient for them. Students can complete assignments on their schedule, allowing for ultimate flexibility during the busy summer.   Why wait? Encourage your students to delve into topics they love and earn college credit from Georgetown University. Explore our courses today.

EXPLORE COLLEGE CREDIT COURSES

Students Can Earn College Credit Online With Georgetown University

If you have a passion for biology or psychology, Georgetown's college credit courses in these subjects could be a great fit. Each course features dynamic video lessons taught by renowned faculty and includes access to and support from teaching assistants (TAs). 

Even better, the online format allows you to earn college credit from the comfort of your own home, or anywhere it’s convenient for you. You can complete assignments on your schedule, allowing for ultimate flexibility during the busy summer.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CLICK HERE. 

Saint Peter's Prep - Fall 2024 Practice Tests

Sign up for a practice test!

St. Peter’s Prep and Compass Education have partnered to offer the brand new Digital Adaptive PSAT and SAT at no cost. This new test (learn all about it here) mimics the computer-based test — question type, content, timing, duration, and adaptive structure.

In addition, an at-home, computer-proctored ACT practice test is being offered; this test matches the current paper/pencil, linear version of the test.

The test results are invaluable in helping St. Peter’s Prep college counselors and Compass directors craft the ideal testing and tutoring plan for each student. **One test of each type per student.**

DATE & TIME

• At-home, digital adaptive SAT – available anytime May 25

• At-home, digital adaptive PSAT – available anytime June 8

• At-home, digital adaptive PSAT – available anytime June 15

• At-home, digital adaptive PSAT – available anytime September 28

• At-home, digital adaptive SAT – available anytime October 19

• At-home, digital adaptive SAT- available anytime November 16

• At-home, computer-proctored, ACT practice test (linear, mirrors paper/pencil version) – available anytime December 1

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

The registration deadline each week is Thursday. By Friday, we will send you a detailed confirmation email; the link to take the test will be included; you can take the test anytime during the open testing window.

Fall 2024 SAT Registration is OPEN!

 

SAT Registration for the 2024–25 School Year is Open!

At Compass, we advise our clients to register for exams as soon as possible. Given the capacity constraints in some regions, we also want to alert our college counseling colleagues that SAT Registration through the June 2025 test date has opened. This is the earliest that College Board has accepted registrations. There is already very limited availability in certain locations. We recommend you encourage your students to act now as sites are expected to fill up quickly.

REGISTER

ATTN: Juniors & Sophomores RE: HBCUs

Current Juniors, Sophomores, and their families are invited to an informational webinar on Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) that will take place on Zoom at 6:00 PM on the evening of Tuesday, May 14th, 2024. 

The webinar will be co-hosted by Lycée Français de New York's Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging, Dr. Angela Gittens, and its Director of College Counseling, Mikael Perreau. Joining Angela and Mikael will be representatives from three HBCUs, and they hope to also have the participation of at least one student currently enrolled at an HBCU.

The webinar will cover the origin and history of HBCUs, the current landscape of HBCU admissions, the benefits of applying to & attending an HBCU, and a quick look at the particular characteristics of the universities represented by our three panelists. At the end of the presentation, there will be ample time provided for Q&A.

Please click here to register and receive a calendar invite, Zoom link, and password for the webinar.

The University of Scranton Cyber-AI Investigation Camp

 

We have an exciting opportunity for you to share with your students! This summer our students are invited to a three-day Cyber-AI Investigation Camp July 9-11, hosted by the University of Scranton! This is an opportunity for high school students (rising 10th-12th graders) to enjoy an exciting exploration in cybersecurity and cyber investigation experience in the AI age.

The Cyber-AI Investigation Camp will focus on increasing student interest in cybercrime investigation by teaching cybersecurity knowledge, safe online behavior, and cyber forensics investigation. Camp participants will engage in hands-on explorations of the many aspects of cybersecurity including foundations of cybersecurity, cyber law, ethical hacking, AI, and digital forensics investigation techniques. 

The cost for the 3-day camp is $399. On-campus dormitories and meals are available from the evening of July 8 through July 11, for an additional fee. 

Camp participants will explore the world of cyber investigation with experts in the field through fun, real-world learning experiences enhanced by teacher-student interaction. Camp activities include hands-on exercises, interactive lectures, games, and career exploration. 

A typical camp day starts at 9 am and ends at 3 pm. On the 3rd day of the camp, students will participate in a cybercrime investigation competition. This competition will be held as a team competition in the University’s Cyber-Forensics and Cybersecurity lab.

Students can register for our Cyber-AI Investigation Camp here!

We encourage you to share this email with your students so that they can begin signing up as soon as possible! If you have any questions, please reach out to Dr. Michael Jenkins at michael.jenkins@scranton.edu.

Sincerely,
Joseph M. Roback
Associate Vice President
Admissions and Enrollment