We are happy to announce a new course has been added to the Leadership Seminars 2021 roster!  Taught by professors from Mendoza College of Business with guest speakers from Wall Street, the course The Power of Investing: The Wealth Gap, Financial Literacy, and the Miracle of Compound Interest will address the relationship between the wealth gap and declining financial literacy. Students will pose potential solutions to improve the quality of life of those impacted, especially low- and middle-income households.    Leadership Seminars Program Dates: July 17 - 28, 2021 Tuition, room, and board are funded by the University in this highly competitive program  Live and learn on campus with other like-minded student leaders from across the globe Participate in one of four seminars: The Power of Investing: The Wealth Gap, Financial Literacy, and the Miracle of Compound Interest; Global Issues: Violence and Peace in the Modern Age; The Environment: Science Policy and Ethics; The State of Race in 21st Century America

Apply Now Participants receive one college credit upon completion of Leadership Seminars. Applications are due January 25, 2021.  Apply

 

	Edge, the University of Delaware's summer college program The Edge summer college program is a five-week, credit-bearing college experience held July 11 – Aug. 14, 2021. Edge is designed for high school students moving into their junior and senior years. Students in Edge will have the opportunity to attend college courses taught by University of Delaware faculty, participate in on- and off-campus curricular and co-curricular activities, and live in a UD residence hall.   Please note that while we are planning to host the program on UD’s campus this summer, we are monitoring public health conditions and will follow the guidance of the CDC, health officials, and the leadership of the University. Should our plans need to change, we will be sure to send updates promptly.  More information about this program, and the link to apply, can be found at www.udel.edu/edge.

 YOUR FINANCIAL AID TIMELINE 

Some financial aid is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Here’s your guide to staying ahead of  the deadlines so you don’t miss out on any potential financial aid. 

 SEPTEMBER 

9 

Create an FSA ID, which is your username for certain  US Department of Education sites, at FSAID.ed.gov.  

Prepare for the Free Application for Federal Student  Aid (FAFSA®) by gathering financial and tax  information as well as Social Security and driver’s  license or government ID numbers.  

Mark the calendar with the financial aid deadlines  for each school you are applying to.  

Research and apply for scholarships. Check with  your high school counselor for suggestions and  information about local options.  

 OCTOBER 1 

10 

The FAFSA and CSS Profile™ become available.  Complete these early, as some schools offer financial  aid on a first-come, first-served basis. 

 NOVEMBER 

11 

It’s National Scholarship Month!  

Visit DiscoverStudentLoans.com/Scholarship to  search over 3 million scholarships.  

Once you submit your FAFSA, you will receive a  Student Aid Report (SAR). Review the SAR and make  any corrections to your FAFSA, if needed.  

 JANUARY 

1 

Continue applying for scholarships. 

 DECEMBER 

12 

Accept your early decision financial aid package,  if applicable. 

 MARCH 

3 

Compare financial aid offers from your potential  schools at CollegeCovered.com/Award-Letter-Tool 

 MAY 1 

5 

National Decision Day. Notify the school you plan to  attend and pay your deposit no later than today.  

 JUNE 30 

6 

Last day to apply for the FAFSA for those already in  college and seeking financial aid for the year you’ve  just completed. 

 

The Association for Pre-College Program Directors is proud to present the 2021 Summer Pre-College Program Fairs, a series of virtual events that provide students and their families the opportunity to learn about academic summer programs at top US college and universities.
 
Representatives from Johns Hopkins Engineering  (Explore Engineering Innovation and Biomedical Engineering Innovation) will be at the fairs on:

• January 9
• February 3
• February 20
• March 3

At each fair, attendees may: 

• Visit virtual booths, where you can ask questions via text or video chat with summer program representatives.
• View helpful webinars on how to choose a summer program, how to strengthen your application, how to make the most out of your summer program experience.

Registration is FREE to attendees. We invite you to visit the Virtual Fairs website at https://www.summerstudyintheusa.org/virtualstudentfairs for complete information on dates, times, and which institutions will be represented at each event. We also encourage you to visit SummerStudyintheUSA.org, where you can search participating programs by your grade level, academic interests, and more.
 
The first Virtual Fair will be held on January 9th, 2021, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Eastern time.
 
Registration for the January 9 fair will open at 12:00 pm Eastern time on December 17th, 2020, on the Virtual Fairs website. If you are interested in registering for this event, we recommend you set a reminder to go to the Virtual Fairs website just before registration opens, as there may be more students wishing to register than can be accommodated in one fair.

Questions about the event can be submitted to PCPDVirtualFairsInfo@gmail.com.  
 

 

Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy holiday season! 

From The Guidance and College Counseling Team

Gap Year for Students to Travel and Learn

Semester at Sea Gap Year Programs Opportunity for Graduating High School Seniors If your students are considering Gap Year opportunities post-graduation, explore the travel and study option with Semester at Sea. The Semester at Sea program, administered by the Institute for Shipboard Education, has been administering international education opportunities for over 55 years, and we have more than 73,000 program alumni around the world. We offer programs for Gap Year students every fall and spring semester.     Semester at Sea Gap Year Benefits Earn 9-12 transferable undergraduate credits from Colorado State University Enroll in a 100-level freshman seminar to help prepare students for success by building a network of peers Explore 10+ countries strategically integrated with coursework Allows students to explore their academic options; International travel and thoughtful exploration of the world’s people, places and cultures help many students solidify their academic majors   Learn more about Gap Year opportunities for your students.   Semester at Sea is a program of the non-profit Institute for Shipboard Education. Semester at Sea's Academic Partner is Colorado State University. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link below.  Copyright © 2020 Institute for Shipboard Education and Semester at Sea semesteratsea.org

John Hopkins Engineering Innovation

 

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Do you know students who excel in math and science? Designed with the intellectually curious student in mind, Johns Hopkins Biomedical Engineering Innovation offers a challenging and fun online course that sparks an interest in engineering and STEM exploration.   Share this opportunity to earn college credit with these advanced students. Applications are being accepted for the January 25, 2021 course, so there is still time to apply. I loved doing the final project! It was really fun to investigate something that was entirely something you chose and something that you were interested in. After a few weeks of stressing about it and trying to come up with the best topic and experimental design it was great to finally get into the project! Johns Hopkins faculty created the Biomedical Engineering Innovation course to encourage creativity and instill confidence in students. In the course, students will model human efficiency and the cardiovascular system and design experiments to test these models and more. And students have the opportunity to earn college credit and strengthen their college applications!   Read more about the course and share Biomedical Engineering Innovation, scheduled for January 25–April 23, 2021, with parents and students.   Email us with any questions.   Sincerely, Johns Hopkins University Engineering Innovation Programs Biomedical Engineering Innovation

Biomedical Engineering Innovation - Johns Hopkins University 3400 North Charles Street  Baltimore, MD  21218 ei-biomed@jhu.edu

Colleges Searching for Stem Students

 

Colleges are Searching for STEM Students

STEM College Fair Guide - Digital Although the New Jersey STEM College and Career Fair was cancelled, students can still connect with colleges. A virtual college fair is taking place on November 8. Please accept this digital edition and forward to your families. Students and parents will find important information to help in the college search process. Virtual College Fair - Sunday, November 8 Students may register at www.virtualcollegefairs.org

FAFSA and New Jersey Financial Aid    ACT and SAT test dates

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Dear Counselor: Whether your students are learning from home or in the classroom, we would like to offer you a few tools to help those who are looking for information about colleges. College admissions offices are eager to connect with sophomores, juniors and seniors who are looking toward postsecondary education. Students and parents should take this opportunity to reach out to college admissions offices. College representatives may be working remotely but are eager to connect with candidates now. Other useful links: www.youvisit.com/collegesearch www.ecampustours.com www.campustours.com

Military Options Many recruiting stations have been closed for personal visits, but are still available to discuss your future in the military. You may ask a recruiter about education programs such as R.O.T.C., the military academies, the Post 9/11-GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon Program. Serving in the military is not only an honor but can be a great way to finance your education. Test Dates for ACT, SAT and AP’s ACT added more dates in October. For updates, visit www.act.org College Board administers the SAT. For updates, visit www.collegeboard.org. AP Exams will be administered in May, 2021. For more info, visit www.collegeboard.org Please consider contacting these colleges that have made a special effort to reach students in New Jersey. Adelphi University Alvernia AMDA Caldwell University EF Gap Year Hofstra University New York Institute of Technology SUNY Oswego US Army College Fair Guide School Guide Publications info@schoolguides.com 800.433.7771

Early Action &Important Dates for Penn State

 

As you know, the process of applying to college requires keeping track of lots of dates, deadlines, application requirements, essays, scholarship details, and so much more. We want to help you make this time as easy as possible for your students, which is why we have listed below some of the most important dates for you and your students to know as they move through the Penn State application and admission process. Take a look, review, and be in touch with us if you have questions. IMPORTANT PENN STATE DATES August 1, 2020 Applications for undergraduate admission become available. October 1, 2020 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) becomes available. November 2, 2020 Schreyer Honors College priority filing date. November 15, 2020 Penn State's Early Action filing deadline. December 1, 2020 FAFSA recommended filing date. December 24, 2020 Early Action applicants will receive their decision (admit to Penn State, deferral of decision, deny). February 2021 Early awarding of student aid begins for applicants in Early Action. May 1, 2021 National Decision Day (enrollment deposits are due). Sincerely, Penn State Undergraduate Admissions

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