Civic Internship Opportunity for Your Students

 

Spring Application Is Now Open for Columbia University’s Pre-College Programs

Happy New Year! I know it’s only January, but here at Columbia Pre-College Programs, where our summer 2024 application is officially open, we are already looking ahead to sunnier days.

Students who are currently in grades 8-12 may apply for our summer Academic Enrichment Programs to try their hand at over 70 subjects normally reserved for college. For example: Constitutional Law, Investment Portfolio Management, Data Science and Machine Learning, and Introduction to Architectural Design and Theory, to name a few.

We offer online courses and we have two in-person program options in NYC: one for students commuting to campus daily and a residential program with an age requirement of 16 years or older in which students live in on-campus housing. All students may choose from several extracurricular options and workshops while residential students live in our dorms and experience the vibrancy of New York with its numerous museums, neighborhoods, and other entertainment options.

Here is a link to our most recent flyer which will give you all the relevant information about our summer program. For more detailed information, please visit our webpage. 

The early registration deadline is February 1. Students register for classes after committing to attend the program and admission is rolling; so we strongly recommend students submit an application by February 1 for the best chance of enrolling in their first choice course.

We will also be hosting special information sessions featuring past participants of the program.
Wednesday, January 31 at 8:00PM ET
Thursday, February 8 at 8:00PM ET
Tuesday, February 13 at 8:00PM ET

Never hesitate to reach out to me directly if you have any questions. We would not be able to put together these programs without your support!

West Point's Summer Leadership (SLE) Experience - Register Now!

The United States Military Academy has opened the application for interested students to attend the West Point Summer Leadership Experience (SLE) during the first two weeks of June (PDF attached).

We are hoping your office will spread the word to your students by posting the attached PDF along with the West Point Fact Sheet.  There will be two virtual meetings about SLE on West Point’s Facebook page January 31st and February 15th.

To many educators, West Point is often seen as off limits to potential Candidates.  Yes, the competition is keen, but we are here to help them find the path that best suits them, including a career as a leader in today’s Army. 

• A West Point education is a FREE FOUR-YEAR SCHOLARSHIP including room and board.
• A student gets paid over $1100/month while going to school.
• The large number of humanities and social science majors at West Point.  It is more than an engineering school.
• All-expense paid internships like working at the National Security Council in Washington, visiting London to watch Shakespeare’s plays, going to Oxford to study philosophy, working at RAND Corp, Council of Economic Advisors, Goldman Sacks, A T Kearney, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and more. 
• $27 million allocated for cadet research supported by 26 research centers.
• The West Point Graduate Scholarship Program which prepares cadets to compete for fourteen prestigious scholarships including the Rhodes, Marshall, and Fulbright programs.  Last year West Point had 40 graduates win these scholarships.
• The four pillars of the CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT program not available at any other college.  Character, Academic, Physical and Military.  At West Point, Cadets will learn and incorporate the ideals of loyalty, respect, integrity, courage, and honor in their daily life.  They will learn failure can make them stronger.  Going outside their comfort zone helps them grow.  Character is relevant.  Grit makes the difference in success in life.  Finally, the concept of ‘never, ever quit’ becomes part of their DNA.
• Participation in one of the 130 Cadet Clubs including Academic, Sports, Hobby, Military, Religious and Support Clubs.

Life Science Career Panel opportunity 2/9/24

We wanted to share with you a free evening at LSC in participation with the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Career Panel.  

This panel will be taking place at Liberty Science Center on February 9th, 2024, from 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM. Please feel free to share this flyer with students who wish to attend. Please note that food will be provided. Just a reminder to please register so that we know to expect you.

Additionally, the Partners in Science Summer Internship application is now open.

Guide your high school students to Syracuse University Pre-College!

 

Greetings from Syracuse! For 64 years, Syracuse University has been providing rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors with the opportunity to explore potential majors and careers in its renowned pre-college programs. In Summer College, your high school students can choose from over 100 college-level courses offered on campus, online or in a hybrid format. As a Summer College student, they will: Build their resume or portfolio Enhance their college applications so they stand out to college admissions Test out a major before committing to their undergrad degree Earn a Certificate of Completion and a Syracuse University credit or noncredit transcript The scholarship deadline is March 1, 2024, and the final application deadline is May 1, 2024. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and courses fill quickly, so please encourage your students to apply soon! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions by phone 315.443.5000 or email. We’re happy to connect with you or your students to guide them along their pre-college journeys! -The Pre-College Team

Applications are open for BU Summer Journalism Academy

 

As we begin a new year, it's time to start thinking about what your students will do this summer. If you have a student interested in a career in journalism, writing, communications, or photography, encourage them to apply for the Boston University Summer Journalism Academy, hosted by Boston University College of Communication.  For 14 years, our program has trained high schoolers critical skills in news reporting, interviewing, and writing. Our courses are taught by award-winning, working journalists, including Pulitzer Prize winners Lara Salahi and Rochelle Sharpe . Students interested in visual storytelling will learn from veteran photojournalist and The Boston Globe photographer Stephen Haines. Regardless of which program students choose, we challenge them to step outside their comfort zone and experience life as a working journalist.  We offer three courses:  An on-campus residential program from June 24 to July 12, 2024 (for students with some journalism experience) An on-campus photojournalism program from June 24 to July 12, 2024 (for students interested in visual storytelling) A two-week learn-from-home program for high school students at all experience levels, starting June 17, July 1, and July 15. Applications for the on-campus session are due on April 19. Applications for learn-at-home sessions starting June 17, July 1, and July 15 are due on May 10. Students who apply, are accepted, and fully registered by March 8 can save $400 off the full fee for the on-campus academy or $200 off the full fee of the learn-from-home academy. We have limited need-based scholarships and financial aid available to students; students must email us for more information. We hope you'll share this opportunity with your students. For more information about the Summer Journalism Academy, visit www.summerjournalism.org.  If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Attend a Free Virtual Pre-College Fair This Weekend & Connect With Us

 

Association for Pre-College Directors Summer Program Fair Join us this weekend at the Association for Pre-College Directors Summer Pre-College Program Virtual Fair to learn more about Rutgers Pre-College Summer Academies for summer 2024! Date: Saturday, January 20, 2024 Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm EST Register Now Current high school students and parents/guardians are invited to register for this virtual fair to connect with representatives from leading U.S. colleges and universities. Registration is open and the event is FREE to attend. You'll have the chance to: Learn more about our Pre-College Summer Academies at our virtual booth Speak 1-on-1 with our pre-college program coordinator Ask any questions about the program Don't miss this free opportunity to chat with our pre-college team and other US colleges and universities about this summer. We hope to see you there! Can't attend and have a question? Please email us at precollegeacademies@docs.rutgers.edu and we will respond to your question as soon as possible. 

College Scholarship Application Live

Invite your students to apply for more than $50,000 in scholarships to be awarded this summer As a counselor providing support to high school students, I invite you to share the Men’s College Scholarship with male high school seniors at St. Peters Preparatory School. Help your students feel prepared before they arrive on campus by encouraging them to apply!    SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION The scholarship is designed to identify and reward outstanding high school seniors who have demonstrated an ability to excel in the fields of academics, extra-curricular school activities and community involvement. It is available to any male, graduating senior who is enrolling in a four-year undergraduate college program that commences in the fall of 2024.   Did you know? Men are going to college with less frequency than in the past, and not persisting to graduation at the same rates as women. Per The Wall Street Journal, at the close of the 2020-21 academic year, women made up 59.5% of college students, an all-time high, and men 40.5%, according to enrollment data from the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC), a nonprofit research group. Additionally, NSC Research Center data shows that during the fall 2021 term, undergraduate enrollment alone fell by 3.1% or 465,300 students. Men are choosing paths other than college. In an attempt to counter this trend and encourage young men to pursue a postsecondary education, the Men’s College Scholarship Program was launched in 2022 and in 2023 $55,000 was awarded to 78 deserving applicants. This year we are thrilled to once again offer more than $50,000 in scholarships to inspire college attendance and academic success by young men. Scholarships range from $500-$1,000 and are delivered directly to recipients — not their institution — via ACH transfer to use as desired. We feel a college education is important and want to assist young men who choose to attend. Please share this application today with your students and their parents/guardians! The deadline for applications is April 1, 2024 at 11:59 pm ET (8:59 pm PT).

Fordham's Summer Leaders Academy

Fordham's Summer Leaders Academy is an immersive pre-college program that offers innovative academic courses, along with activities in the most exciting classroom of all, New York City! With on-campus housing and commuter options available, this pre-college program is crafted to redefine the summer and set the stage for students' future success.

Your students can join us for a virtual info session on Wednesday, January 31 at 6:00 PM Eastern to learn more.

SUMMER LEADERS ACADEMY

Immersion 1: June 24-27
Immersion 2: July 8-18
Immersion 3: July 22-August 1

Course options include:

• A New York Exploration of Art History
• Business Communication
• FRESH Air: Hands-On STEM, Investigating Air Quality and Climate Impact in NYC
• Your Journey to the Bar: Fordham Pre-Law Intensive
• ...and many more!

Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes Application is Now Open!

We are currently accepting applications for the 2024 Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes! This two-week online enrichment program is designed for academically motivated and intellectually curious students currently in grades 8-11. Each online course provides an in-depth exploration of a single subject, allowing students to enrich their academic interests while meeting other students who share their passions and abilities. Students join our community from around the world, and challenge themselves with advanced content not typically found in the high school curriculum.

        

The application deadline is March 29, 2024 at 11:59 pm Pacific Time.

You and your students are welcome to contact us with any questions here.

 

Elon Summer Journalism Camp

Year three of the Emerging Journalists Program at Elon University starts tonight – Jan. 16 – with its first virtual workshop. But good news: There’s still time for your students to apply for our workshops and our free, fun and immersive summer experience that’s scheduled for June 17-28, 2024. This on-campus residential learning workshop is open to rising seniors from diverse socio-economic, racial and ethnic backgrounds. And, again, it’s completely free, thanks to a generous grant from the Scripps Howard Fund. EJP pays for students’ travel, lodging, meals and instructional materials, so now’s the time for your students to submit their applications.

Last year’s summer cohort produced a newspaper, a 40-minute newscast and a website. Here’s a snapshot of what our students did while on campus with us.

If you think the Emerging Journalists Program would interest your students, please have them apply at www.elon.edu/ejp. And if you’d like to talk more, please reach out to Colin Donohue (cdonohue@elon.edu) or Kelly Furnas (kfurnas@elon.edu). We’ll begin to review applications for the summer soon, and we hope to see some from your students.

Business Bootcamp @ NYIT —Free Workshops for High School Students

New York Tech’s School of Management’s free business bootcamp can help your students stand out in the college application process and prepare them for the business school experience. Through college-level courses taught by our expert faculty, your students get critical training to add to their skill set and resume. Encourage your students to register today! 

Benefits of your students attending the Business Bootcamp:

• Stand out in the college application process.
• Prepare for the business school experience.
• Get critical training to add to their skill set and resume.
• Earn a certificate of completion.

On-campus Business Bootcamp Our schedule of on-campus courses will be held on the following Wednesdays from 4 to 7 p.m. EST, include: July 24: Financial Literacy: Managing Your Personal Finances August 28: The ABCs of Standing Out in a Job Interview

Virtual Business Bootcamp Our schedule of courses will be held on the following Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8 p.m. EST, include: January 18: An Introduction to the World of Risk Management February 28: The ABC’s of Professional Competencies and Workplace Etiquette March 27: The Art of Communicating for Success in an Organization April 17: Leadership and Teambuilding Skillsets for the Businessperson May 29: Professional's Guide to Managing the Ever Colliding Business and Personal Worlds June 26: Resolving Conflict in a Culturally Diverse Business Environment July 10: Personal Marketing Plan Using Social Media and Digital Tools August 14: A Guide to Investing in Real Estate or the Stock Market; Strategic Planning

Please encourage your high school students and their friends to attend these free workshops. A separate registration is required for each workshop.

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FAFSA 2024-25 Explained Webinar

 

Join us for this informative FAFSA-focused webinar.  Email not displaying correctly?  View it in your browser.

2024-25 FAFSA Explained Tuesday, January 23 1 P.M. ET NACAC and the Education & Training team are proud to host this free FAFSA-focused webinar. Isaiah Ellis, Awareness and Outreach Specialist from the Federal Student Aid Office of the U.S. Department of Education, will provide an overview of the changes to the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form, which resulted from the FUTURE Act and the FAFSA Simplification Act. This session will discuss the new FAFSA user experience and related updates. It is free and open to the public; non-NACAC members must create a login to register. You may register for the webinar below: Register Now

UCD High School Summer Program - Priority Deadline February 15

The UCD High School Summer Program returns for 2024 and applications are now open! The UCD High School Summer Program is an enrichment program designed specifically for North American students who are interested in learning more about Irish history and culture and may be considering the possibility of applying to universities in Ireland for their undergraduate degrees. Through a series of taught lectures and interactive workshops at UCD, we introduce students to the academic culture in Ireland and the variety of subjects they can study. We also introduce students to Ireland's rich history and cultural identity through field trips around Dublin and the Irish countryside. At the end of the two weeks, we hope the students will have found that the academic programs and vibrant cultural heritage will be a great fit for future studies.

 

To be eligible for this program, students must:

• Be current juniors or sophomores (16 or 17 at the time of program)

• Demonstrate a minimum 3.0 GPA. 

• Google application form, including brief essays about their interest in the program and what would make them a good candidate for the program. 

• Counselor recommendation (Kendall Hook will send counselors direct link to Google recommendation form)

Dates: July 3rd-18th, 2024

Cost: €3100 (inclusive of accommodation, meals, cultural and academic activities, workshops, in-country transportation. Excluding airfare and personal spending money.)

Priority deadline for applications is February 15, 2024. Current Juniors will receive priority consideration for places on the program. The 2022 and 2023 programs reached capacity by February 15 and operated on a waitlist, however, should availability remain, applications will be open until April 1. This program is non-credit bearing.

More information about the program, 2023 video highlights, and the application form can be found here.