Plan Your Summer During Winter Break - Rhode Island School of Design

 

Plan Your Summer with RISD Pre-College

Don't miss your chance to join us for RISD Pre-College this summer! Live like a RISD student and work alongside hundreds of other creative, highly motivated students who will inspire you to push your limits and produce your best work. For five weeks you’ll follow a college-level curriculum with day-long studio classes, critiques and projects. You’ll develop crucial skills in foundation courses, and build upon those skills by choosing one of 22 majors. Spaces in majors are limited–apply early to secure your spot! June 29–August 3, 2024   LEARN MORE & APPLY

A Fireside Chat - The HBCU Experience, January 8th, 2024

The HBCU Experience

A Fireside Chat to expand and enhance The College search for Black Scholars. 

Featuring: 

Independent school alumn & HBCU graduates

hbcu-YES! founder, SLS alumni parent, Adrian Bryant

Authors of the Black Family's Guide to College Admissions

SLS Dir. of Equity& Inclusion, Jacqueline Nelson & RIISE Founder, Gina Parker Collins

Event Date: January 8th, 2024

6:30 to 8 pm

St. Luke's School - New Canaan, CT 

**In-person and Live Stream

Exploring the benefits and often overlooked value of HBCU opportunities available to high schoolers in PWIs. 

Summer Programs from Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies

 

Badger Precollege summer applications are now open!

 

High school students invited to explore academics and college life at UW–Madison Each summer, Badger Precollege offers a variety of opportunities designed to inspire high school students in course subjects ranging from art, law and psychology to forensics, health sciences and computer science. Badger Precollege programs also help students prepare for college success, experience life as a Badger and meet new friends — all while living and learning at the top-ranked UW–Madison. We’re now accepting applications for summer 2024! Please share the programs listed below with any student who is interested in learning more about college life and wants to spend their summer learning and making lifelong friends. Need-based scholarships are available for most programs. Explore Badger Precollege P.S. Know a music or arts enthusiast? Applications for Summer Music Clinic and our NEW Summer Arts Clinic open January 2024! Badger Precollege high school programs Here are a few high school program highlights for summer 2024 — check out the program pages for full details. Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) | June 30–July 20 | Residential or commuter An intense, research-focused program designed to push students to the next academic level in an intimate learning environment. Students enroll in a single course for an in-depth experience, with numerous opportunities to connect with instructors, build community and engage with peers. Go to ALP EducationUSA Academy | Residential June 29–July 20 or virtual sessions throughout the summer An experiential learning opportunity in higher education for international students. The program offers interactive workshops and presentations along with excursions and community outreach activities that sample the culture, traditions and values of the Midwest. The virtual option explores educational opportunities in STEAM and helps students build the skills needed to apply to and succeed at an American university. Go to EducationUSA Academy Badger Summer Scholars | July 21–Aug. 2 | Residential or commuter A college-level seminar in the subject of the student’s choice, taught by UW–Madison instructors. Students participate in Jump Forward, a workshop series on how to prepare for college, including the admissions process, navigating college, career exploration and more. Q&A sessions with UW–Madison professionals who assist incoming undergraduates. Go to Badger Summer Scholars

High School Healthcare Careers Discovery Program Applications

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 December 11, 2023! The application period will be open December 11, 2023 to January 12, 2024. Decisions will be made by February 5, 2024. 

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. 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.  

 

Introducing the Future Food Scholarship Competition

At Johnson & Wales University, we know that cooking is about more than making tasty meals — food is a powerful medium to fight climate change, create social equity, and preserve cultural traditions. The right recipe can change the world. We're looking to identify the next generation of culinary leaders through our Future Food Scholarship Competition. Participants could earn scholarship funds toward their JWU education, and the top 10 applicants will travel to campus to showcase their recipes. Future Food Scholarship Competition → To qualify for the Future Food Scholarship Competition, students must complete their JWU admissions application and the competition application before January 15, 2024.  Our application process →

The Summer 2024 Accelerate Pre-College Application is Open! - Northeastern University

We are pleased to share that the application is open for Northeastern’s Summer 2024 Accelerate Pre-College Programs! Our residential Boston and Oakland campus programs are taught by our internationally acclaimed faculty, allowing students to gain extensive, hands-on, experiential education in subjects including engineering, health sciences, ethics and emerging technologies, entrepreneurship, and more. 

The Application Process  

Our Summer 2024 residential programs are designed for rising juniors and seniors. We are looking for talented, highly motivated students who are passionate about the subject area and who are ready for a rigorous program. We mimic the Northeastern undergraduate application review process by performing a holistic review—examining all areas of the application (academic, extracurricular, etc.) equally. Application requirements include:   

• Completed Online Application

• Transcript: An unofficial high school transcript or report card.   

• Personal statement: A short statement (maximum of 250 words) describing the student’s passion for the subject matter, motivation for enrolling in the program, and what they hope to gain from the experience.  

• Recommendation: Students may submit a teacher or counselor recommendation, but this is not required.   

• Financial aid information: The application includes an optional financial aid section for students to be considered for need-based aid awards. 

There is no application fee for the program. Admitted students who apply by the Priority Application Deadline, January 15 at 11:59 p.m. EST, will receive a $500 discount on tuition. More information on the application and financial aid can be found on our website.

Upcoming Pre-College Fairs 

We are excited to connect with students, families, and school professionals at our upcoming in-person and virtual events! On Thursday, December 7, Northeastern’s Boston campus is hosting a Pre-College Programs Fair, which will showcase programs available to middle school and high school students from more than 20 colleges and community organizations in Boston and beyond. More information and registration details are available on our website.

Additionally, Northeastern’s Accelerate Pre-College Programs will be hosting a booth at the Association for Pre-College Directors Summer Program Virtual Fair on January 20. More information and registration details for this virtual event can be found here.

If you have any questions, please call 617.373.2200 or email us at precollegeprograms@northeastern.edu.

Info Session: Get to Know Brown Pre-College 2024

Info Session: Get to Know Brown Pre-College Tuesday, December 12 7 to 7:45 p.m. EST Register Today

Join Adrienne Marcus, Dean, Pre-College and Undergraduate Programs, to learn more about Brown Pre-College Programs for summer 2024! Dean Marcus will share an overview of our 2024 programs, including our exciting new program offerings and highlights of the student life experience for all Pre-College students. This session will conclude with a live Q&A. We hope to see you there!

P.S. - Have a question? 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.

Take the mystery and stress out of completing the FAFSA®! A step by step guide.

 

The wait is almost over, and although the release of the FAFSA® is imminent, there is still a lot of angst surrounding the questions and how to answer them. That’s why we developed our free FAFSA® Guide to help give you a sneak preview of the questions and, just as important, a guide as to how to answer them based on your situation. The guide covers:

Student information Student financial information Student spouse information Parent information Other parent information Preparer information

This sounds great, but I don’t really have the time to review this right now, and anything FAFSA® isn’t exactly light reading. We get it, which is why we made the guide easy to search, and broken up into sections based on roles! Go ahead and click here, hit the ⭐ next to the web address on your browser, and come back when you have time or you and your students need it.

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.

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.

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

Summer Pre-College Online Immersion Courses, Wake Forest

 

SPANISH WEBINAR: You and your students have FAFSA® and scholarship questions; we have answers!

 

Register here! 

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

 

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 4^th 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

Pre-College Programs Virtual 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.