
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, March 10, 2021
STEM Summer Program
Sunday, January 24, 2021
Scholarship Match
Thursday, January 21, 2021
STEM Pre-College Program UNCC
Thursday, January 14, 2021
DIME: Diversity Investment Management Program
THE DIME PROGRAM is a free six-week immersion program that allows high school minority students the opportunity to compete (and profit) in an exciting stock market game while also learning about the capital market system. A virtual open house will be held for interested students and their parents on Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. Please click on the link below for information on this program and to register.
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Calvin Coolidge Presidential Scholarship
The Coolidge Scholarship is an annually awarded, full-ride, presidential scholarship that covers a student’s tuition, room, board, and expenses for four years of undergraduate study. The Coolidge may be used by recipients at any accredited college or university in the United States. Anyone of any background, pursuing any academic discipline of study, may apply to this non-partisan, need-blind, program.
Students apply for the Coolidge Scholarship during their junior year of high school. Finalists are flown in for a finalist weekend at the Coolidge Historic Site in Plymouth Notch, Vermont where they interview with the Coolidge Scholars Finalist Jury. Recipients of the Coolidge Scholarship are notified of their award late in their junior year, before college application (note: current high school seniors are not eligible to apply). Finalists who are not named Coolidge Scholars are eligible to receive a smaller, one-time, college scholarship.
Calvin Coolidge worked hard in academics; the young New Englander’s only sport was public speaking, often on public policy. The main criterion that distinguishes Coolidge Scholars therefore is academic excellence. Secondary criteria include: demonstrated interest in public policy; an appreciation for the values Coolidge championed; as well as humility and service.
The summer before their senior year of high school, newly-selected Coolidge Scholars spend several orientation days at the picturesque birthplace of the President, Plymouth Notch, Vt. There scholars get to know Coolidge and his world, and help the Coolidge Foundation oversee its formidable debate programs. Scholars return to Plymouth Notch for a week each summer while in college.
Although only a few students are named Coolidge Scholars each year, one hundred of the top Coolidge Scholarships applicants are named “Coolidge Senators.” Coolidge Senators are invited, all-expenses-paid, to participate in the Senators Summit that takes place each summer in Washington, D.C. At the Summit, the Senators explore the nation’s capital, learn about President Coolidge, and meet other high achieving students from across the country.
The Coolidge Scholars Program is operated by the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation.
Plrease click on the link below for additional information.
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Magoosh Test Prep
More than 1.5 Million Students Have Said Hello to Stress-Free Studying
If you are looking for SAT or ACT test prep, please click HERE for additional information.
Sunday, December 6, 2020
Sports Business Boot Camp
Dr. P's Sports Business Boot Camp
December 28-30, 2020
CONTENT: ** 10 Hours of Sports Biz instruction
** Between 18-20 Powerpoint decks shared with students
** At least 2 hours of Conversations with Industry Professionals.
WHEN:
** NOON to 3:30 pm EASTERN Time Zone...Instructional Sessions on Zoom
** 11:45 am EST each day...Optional Conversational Sessions on
Current Events, Career Counseling, and possible extra industry guests.
REGISTRATION (Deadline – 5 PM on Sunday, Dec 27th)
- The cost of attending the Boot Camp is $275 per student
Cost falls to $225 if your High School has at least 5 students register
- Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and be either:
o HIGH SCHOOL...Current Sophomore, Junior or Senior OR
o COLLEGE............Enrolled in a 4-year college.
For more information on this opportunity, please go to Camp Information.
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Speaks Law Firm Scholarship
We are excited to announce our annual $1,000 scholarship, which is available to college students in North Carolina who have been accepted to or are currently enrolled in a 2-year college or 4- year university with a GPA of at least 3.0.
For your convenience, here is the link to the application page on our website: https://www.speakslaw.com/the-
Would you please share this with your students? Eligibility and application details are below:
- Applicants must be college students in North Carolina, with a GPA of at least 3.0, who have been accepted to or are currently enrolled in a 2-year college or 4- year university.
- Two students will be selected to receive $500 in scholarship funds based on their winning essay response.
- To enter, applicants are encouraged to submit via form on our website.
- The deadline for submissions is April 30th, 2021. The winner will be notified individually and announced on our social media between May 17th-21st, 2021.
We would be honored if you could let your students know of this opportunity and possibly included us on your scholarship resource page.
Monday, November 9, 2020
PB & J Scholarship
The PB&J Scholarship is for students who have experienced personal challenges that may not have allowed them to perform well academically, but who still have the drive to succeed.
Examples of personal challenges include, but are not limited to:
- medical issues
- peer issues: bullying, change of school, minority status, etc.
- family issues: divorce, death, lack of income, homelessness, foster care, abuse, etc.
When in doubt, students are encouraged to apply; this scholarship is meant to be inclusive.
The priority deadline is December 31, 2020.
Please go to PB & J Scholarship for additional information and to apply.
Sunday, November 1, 2020
Scholarships
Seniors - It is time to begin finding scholarships. Feel free to use Google to search. Here are some of the top scholarship sites.
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Need Service Hours? Check out the library!
https://digitalbranch.cmlibrary.org/online-programming/teen-programs/
The library is offering virtual volunteer opportunities. Please click on the link below for more information. Students may earn up to 20 community service hours.
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Need help with College Applications?
Carolina Youth Coalition is launching Keys to the Quad for High School Students Digital Campaign.
Keys to the Quad is a FREE guided journey through the college application process and beyond for high school seniors. Students receive weekly reminders and nudges about deadlines, important dates, and requirements essential for a successful transition from high school to college. Students will also receive transition support and have access to college-access professionals during the process.
To join text @qkeys3 to 81010 or use the link remind.com/join/qkeys3
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Queen City Virtual HBCU Showcase
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC)
NC Countdown to College
The whole month of October is designated in NC to promote getting college applications completed. The actual week for application waivers is currently set for October 19-23, however because of the current climate right now, discussions are set for 2 weeks this year! More information to come about this. So sign up for the “Countdown to College” webinar above or keep visiting the link below for updates.
https://www.cfnc.org/apply-to-
FAFSA DAY
FAFSA DAY and assistance will also be different this year, but I think even more accessible for students and parents. More Information to come. Keep checking the link Below for Updates!
https://www.cfnc.org/pay-for-
CACRAO
If are not aware of CACRAO and all the great opportunities that all the colleges from NC & SC are providing for you and your students this fall instead of college fairs, please visit the site and have your students sign up. Sessions will be live with 1000 person occupancy. But it is open to all high schools in NC & SC so popular sessions could fill up. Sessions will have a strict 45 minute cut off. So make sure students have questions prepared in advance! Registration Links Below.
CACRAO Sessions
https://www.cacrao.org/
Counselor Conference/Updates
https://www.cacrao.org/
North Carolina Scholarships - Virtual Information Sessions
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