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Summer Study Programs offers action-packed pre-college and study abroad programs for high school students at four great locations:
Penn State
Colorado State Universiy
The Sorbonne
Fordham University
More information at www.summerstudy.com
Welcome to the Northside College Guidance blog. In an effort to provide families with up-to-date information in a practical way, I will use this space to pass along details regarding scholarships, open house opportunities, deadlines, college tours, summer experiences, and more! Check back often and if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Appalachian State University's Martha Guy Summer Institute
Martha Guy Summer Institute for Future Business Leaders at Appalachian State University
July 12 - August 1, 2015
MGSI offers a unique opportunity for current high school juniors to gain an immeasurable amount of business knowledge and experience. They are seeking 24 students to participate in the 12th class that will include classroom instruction, an entrepreneurial project, cultural events, outdoor courses and travel to Washington, D.C. and New York City.
Application deadline is February 27th.
Visit www.marthaguy.appstate.edu/ for more details and information.
July 12 - August 1, 2015
MGSI offers a unique opportunity for current high school juniors to gain an immeasurable amount of business knowledge and experience. They are seeking 24 students to participate in the 12th class that will include classroom instruction, an entrepreneurial project, cultural events, outdoor courses and travel to Washington, D.C. and New York City.
Application deadline is February 27th.
Visit www.marthaguy.appstate.edu/ for more details and information.
SAT/ACT Test Prep
If
you are considering a test prep course, please note that Kaplan Test
Prep is offering up to $100 to $300 off their various SAT and ACT test
prep courses and tutoring programs until this Friday, January 30th. To learn more, visit kaptest.com/collegeawait s or call 1-800-527-8378.
Summer Employment at International House Charlotte
International House is looking to hire quite a few staff members to
assist young students in their academic growth this summer. Rising Readers is a six-week summer English
Tutoring Program for rising kindergarten through rising second grade
students. Now in its sixth year, Rising Readers has grown from serving
just one school in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, to
now serving twelve schools in the upcoming summer! Click HERE for more information.
*Students interested in working with the Rising Readers program this summer should see Mrs. Larsen for an application.*
Applicants must be 16 years or older, and in good academic standing. For students
under the age of 18, they must obtain:
·
Two letters of recommendation: one from a teacher, and one from a supervisor (work or volunteer)
· A letter of approval from the guidance counselor, stating that the student is on track to graduate, and is in good academic standing.
Thursday, January 22, 2015
ECU's Pirates in Your Town
A message from ECU:
Greetings from East Carolina University! We are writing to invite you to some exciting programs we will be hosting in the next few weeks. Beginning in February, we will be taking ECU on the road as part of our Pirates in Your Town program and invite you to join us.
These regionally scheduled events will focus on information for admitted students and will include information about campus housing and dining options, financial aid basics and an opportunity to meet the staff member assigned to your high school. We hope you can join us to learn more about East Carolina University and the opportunities we have available for your students.
Tuesday, February 3rd at 7pm
Embassy Suites
4800 South Tryon St.
To register, please email Nate Evans at: evansna@ecu.edu
Greetings from East Carolina University! We are writing to invite you to some exciting programs we will be hosting in the next few weeks. Beginning in February, we will be taking ECU on the road as part of our Pirates in Your Town program and invite you to join us.
These regionally scheduled events will focus on information for admitted students and will include information about campus housing and dining options, financial aid basics and an opportunity to meet the staff member assigned to your high school. We hope you can join us to learn more about East Carolina University and the opportunities we have available for your students.
Tuesday, February 3rd at 7pm
Embassy Suites
4800 South Tryon St.
Summers at NYU
Check out all that NYU has to offer this summer:
http://www.nyu.edu/admissions/high-school-programs.html
http://www.nyu.edu/admissions/high-school-programs.html
Charlotte National College Fair
The NACAC National College Fair is coming to Charlotte in March! Meet one-on-one with college representatives, ask your questions and gather information to help you choose which schools may be a good fit for you. There will also be several workshops available to students and parents. Workshop topics include The College Search, Selective College Admissions, SAT, Financial Aid, HBCU, ACT, Scholarships and NCAA.
Charlotte National College Fair:
When: Sunday, March 8th from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: The Park Expo and Conference Center
How to register: Go to www.gotomyncf.com to register and print your barcode
Charlotte National College Fair:
When: Sunday, March 8th from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: The Park Expo and Conference Center
How to register: Go to www.gotomyncf.com to register and print your barcode
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Scholarships!
Scholarships! There are SO MANY scholarships out there. Do your research and apply, apply, apply! Here are a few to get you started:
Shell - http://www.shell.us/aboutshell/careers-tpkg/students-and-graduates/scholarships/high-school-seniors.html
Jackie Robinson - http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/general-applicants.php
DeMayo - http://www.demayolaw.com/2015-demayo-scholarship-announcement/
Bank of America - http://about.bankofamerica.com/en-us/global-impact/joe-martin-scholarship.html#fbid=-K_SCxx7XMz
Buick - http://www.buickachievers.com/
Abernathy Scholars- https://www.ecu.edu/cs-educ/msite/Math/upload/Abernathy_Scholars_Application_Information.pdf
Shell - http://www.shell.us/aboutshell/careers-tpkg/students-and-graduates/scholarships/high-school-seniors.html
Jackie Robinson - http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/general-applicants.php
DeMayo - http://www.demayolaw.com/2015-demayo-scholarship-announcement/
Bank of America - http://about.bankofamerica.com/en-us/global-impact/joe-martin-scholarship.html#fbid=-K_SCxx7XMz
Buick - http://www.buickachievers.com/
Abernathy Scholars- https://www.ecu.edu/cs-educ/msite/Math/upload/Abernathy_Scholars_Application_Information.pdf
Study Abroad
Study abroad in Spain, France, Italy, Costa Rica or
China for college credit. With SPI programs, the traditional classroom takes a
backseat to exciting activities around the city, conversations with locals and
weekend journeys where history, art and culture come to life! For more
information, visit spiabroad.com
or call 866-502-7505.
Enrollment & Scholarship Deadline:
March 1, 2015
Summer Employment Opportunity
The
YMCA is now hiring for Summer Camp employment. The minimum age is 16.
Go to www.ymcacharlotte.org. Select Careers, select part-jobs, and select the branch you prefer.
Or look at this URL: http://www.ymcacharlotte.org/ about-us/careers/careers_pt. aspx
The website will explain how to apply.
This is an excellent opportunity with a Christian-based organization.
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
College Tours
As we kick off the second semester, I am excited to announce
the 2015 College Tour dates and locations. This year, we have planned THREE
exciting trips:
*
February
23rd – The Charleston Tour
Charleston Southern University and
College of Charleston
6AM-5PM
*
March 20th - The Carolina/State Tour
NC State and UNC Chapel Hill
8AM-7PM
*
April 9th
– 12th – Liberty’s College for a Weekend (CFAW): Liberty
University
“The Charleston Tour” and the “Carolina/State Tour” will be approximately
$50 each (lunch included). You will be notified of a specific amount once we
have a final count of participants.
There is a $50 registration fee for Liberty’s CFAW, which
includes meals and events. A minimum of ten participants is required in order
to make this a “group” event. Should fewer than ten students express an
interest, you may still attend CFAW on your own. However, if ten or more
students are interested, we will take bus and attend as a group. There will be
an additional fee for transportation. For more information visit www.liberty.edu/cfaw.
An interest form was emailed home. Please complete the form and turn it in to the guidance office by Monday, January 26th.
Seton Hall Open House
High school juniors and seniors are invited to Seton Hall University's Open Houses on Sunday, February 15th and Sunday, April 26th. Learn more and register at www.shu.edu/visiting.
CFNC Student Financial Aid
The most recent edition of CFNC's Student Financial Aid for North Carolinians is now available online. The publication includes information on scholarships, grants, loans, programs for specific undergraduate majors or careers, privately funded programs, etc.!
Click HERE to download your free copy. I also have one hard copy available to check out from the guidance office.
Click HERE to download your free copy. I also have one hard copy available to check out from the guidance office.
Anderson University All Access
Juniors and Seniors!
As determined by Institutional
Research & Evaluation, Inc. Anderson is
one of the most affordable top-ranked universities in America.
Other Rankings: U.S. News & World Report recognizes AU as one of the Best Regional Colleges in the South (#21) and the #1 Up-and-Coming regional college in the South. U.S. News & World Report
also named AU as the #1 Regional College in the South with the Best
Undergraduate Teaching. The Princeton Review named AU one of the 139
best Southeastern college.
Click HERE to learn more about Anderson University's All Access event.
Click HERE to learn more about Anderson University's All Access event.
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences Open Houses
A message from Cabarrus College of Health Sciences:
We wanted to give you some important dates for Spring Semester at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences.
Our priority application deadline is February 1
for Fall 2015 admission. Prospective students with completed
applications by the priority deadline will receive notification by March 15. We continue to accept applications after the priority
deadlines until the programs are full.
We wanted to give you some important dates for Spring Semester at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences.
Open Houses will be held on Thursday, March 26 and Thursday, June 25 from 4:30-6:30pm.
The Open House is a great opportunity to meet representatives from all
departments at Cabarrus College including Nursing, Medical
Assisting, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy Technology and Surgical
Technology. We'll also have staff from Admissions, the Registrar's
Office, Financial Aid, and Student Success on hand to answer questions.
No appointment necessary, just drop in!
Redesigned SAT and PSAT/NMSQT
Attention Freshmen and Sophomores!
The College Board has redesigned their standardized tests. Changes are coming this fall to the PSAT/NMSQT, and the spring of 2016 will bring big changes to the SAT.
Please visit www.deliveringopportunity.org to learn more. On this site you will find an explanation of the reason for the change, the eight key changes, test specifications and more information about what the changes mean to you.
The College Board has redesigned their standardized tests. Changes are coming this fall to the PSAT/NMSQT, and the spring of 2016 will bring big changes to the SAT.
Please visit www.deliveringopportunity.org to learn more. On this site you will find an explanation of the reason for the change, the eight key changes, test specifications and more information about what the changes mean to you.
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