Dear Students,
Have the summer of your life while preparing for the sophisticated,
vibrant and life-altering educational experience that is college!
If you are currently in grade 10 or 11, spend your summer Duke Summer College for High School Students! Get ahead this summer and earn college credit with academically-motivated students from around the world.
Or you might choose to spend your summer at Duke Summer Academy for High School Students if you are currently in grades 9-12! This program for personal enrichment offers courses with a global perspective.
We will begin taking applications on December 1, 2015.
Sincerely,
Nicki Charles, Ed.D.
Duke University
Director of Summer College and Summer Academy for High School Students
nicki.charles@duke.edu
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.
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Monday, October 26, 2015
Martha Guy Summer Institute for Future Business Leaders
The “best” summer opportunity awaits
current high school juniors on the campus of Appalachian State University. The Martha
Guy Summer Institute for Future Business Leaders (MGSI) has a solid, 12-year
history of inspiring students through exploration of the business world, and we
are now accepting applications for our 2016 Cohort.
Unique
aspects of MGSI:
- Unlike most summer opportunities, MGSI combines a residential experience with out of state travel. Following two weeks on campus at Appalachian State University, the program concludes with a week of travel to various business and cultural/entertainment sites.
- Each MGSI class is small. Twenty-four students are selected. The group size provides a much more intimate, personal experience for each participant.
- It is quite affordable considering the extensive travel, excursions and activities; tuition is $1,500 plus a meal plan fee of $325. **Need-based scholarships are available to qualified applicants.
- We are seeking students who have a sincere interest in business as a college major and demonstrate leadership potential. Some candidates have an entrepreneurial spirit, or have unique or extensive part-time work experience. Also consider your most competitive students among under-represented groups and populations. Interested students should demonstrate academic achievement.
- Students who embrace and appreciate new people, opportunities and experiences are ideal for MGSI. They should also be well-prepared to be away from home and able to manage a demanding schedule.
- Application
deadline is February 26th 2016
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Perry Outreach Program
We’re very excited to announce an upcoming Perry Outreach Program on Saturday, February 6 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.
The Perry Outreach Program is a free, one-day, hands-on experience for
high school and college-aged women who are interested in pursuing
careers in medicine and engineering. Students will hear from women
leaders in these fields and try it for themselves by performing mock
orthopaedic surgeries and biomechanics experiments.
We are now seeking applicants for our Charlotte, NC program. Participants should be women in grades 10 and up with an expressed interest in science, medicine and/or engineering.
Additional information can be found on our website: www.perryinitiative.org
The application may be accessed directly using the following link: http://perryinitiative.org/ programs/student-online- application/
We are now seeking applicants for our Charlotte, NC program. Participants should be women in grades 10 and up with an expressed interest in science, medicine and/or engineering.
Additional information can be found on our website: www.perryinitiative.org
The application may be accessed directly using the following link: http://perryinitiative.org/
Monday, October 19, 2015
FREE SAT/ACT Combo Practice Test
On November 14, 2015, there will be a Free SAT/ACT Combo Practice Test held by
Kaplan Test Prep to help students decide between the New SAT or ACT. The
practice test will be held at Kaplan College, Charlotte NC. 10 am - 2pm. Please visit kaptest.com/satvsact to sign up today.
Friday, October 16, 2015
Prudential Spirit of Community Award
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program is the United States'
largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer
community service. The program was created in 1995 by Prudential in
partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals
(NASSP) to honor middle level and high school students for outstanding
service to others at the local, state, and national level.
The program's goals are to applaud young people who already are making a positive difference in their towns and neighborhoods, and to inspire others to think about how they might contribute to their communities. Over the past 20 years, more than 115,000 young people have been officially recognized for their volunteer efforts.
Learn more and complete an application at spirit.prudential.com .
The program's goals are to applaud young people who already are making a positive difference in their towns and neighborhoods, and to inspire others to think about how they might contribute to their communities. Over the past 20 years, more than 115,000 young people have been officially recognized for their volunteer efforts.
Learn more and complete an application at spirit.prudential.com .
Ronald McDonald House Scholarship
Students across the country work hard to earn top marks, dreaming of
the college they'll attend and the education they'll receive.
Unfortunately, many of these students won’t be able to afford it.
We want these students to reach their full potential. To help them accomplish this, our network of U.S. Chapters, along with the global office of RMHC, offer scholarships to students in financial need who have demonstrated academic achievement, leadership and community involvement. Since 1985, more than $56 million in scholarships have been awarded.
HOW TO APPLY:
Beginning October 1, 2015, students may apply online HERE. Graduating high school seniors may only apply for one of the four scholarships. The deadline for the 2016 academic year is January 20, 2016 at 11:59 PM Central Time Zone, and all mailed back-up documents must be postmarked by the same date. Applicants will be notified of scholarship award status by June 30, 2016.
For more information, please visit www.rmhc.org.
We want these students to reach their full potential. To help them accomplish this, our network of U.S. Chapters, along with the global office of RMHC, offer scholarships to students in financial need who have demonstrated academic achievement, leadership and community involvement. Since 1985, more than $56 million in scholarships have been awarded.
HOW TO APPLY:
Beginning October 1, 2015, students may apply online HERE. Graduating high school seniors may only apply for one of the four scholarships. The deadline for the 2016 academic year is January 20, 2016 at 11:59 PM Central Time Zone, and all mailed back-up documents must be postmarked by the same date. Applicants will be notified of scholarship award status by June 30, 2016.
For more information, please visit www.rmhc.org.
Monday, October 12, 2015
Open House Opportunities
There are so many open house and campus visit opportunities happening this fall! Click the name of the school below to learn more, or do an online search to see if the schools you are interested in are holding a similar event. The best way to discover if a school is a good fit for you is to visit their campus!
Gardner-Webb
UNC Charlotte
Liberty University
High Point University (click "Search" on the webpage)
Queens University
Gardner-Webb
UNC Charlotte
Liberty University
High Point University (click "Search" on the webpage)
Queens University
Sunday, October 11, 2015
CFNC - Admission and Financial Aid Assistance
Financial aid and admissions volunteers from all
around the state will be available to take telephone calls from
students, parents,
school counselors, or anyone needing information on navigating the
college planning and paying process.
Tuesday, October 13, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
financial aid and college admissions professionals will take calls and
provide information on college admissions and financial aid to help
students and parents understand the process
and access resources needed to plan, apply, and pay for education
beyond high school.
The call numbers are as follows:
919-744-3861 – English speaking callers
919-744-3869 – Spanish speaking callers
Monday, October 5, 2015
Cedarville University
Apply to Cedarville by November 1st and the application fee will be waived! No essays to write either!
Music students:
Cedarville offers generous scholarships for music majors!
Our Soli Deo Gloria music scholarships range up to $6,000 per year and can be combined with the University’s other generous academic and need-based scholarships. We are committed to honoring students' musical accomplishments and making their Cedarville education as affordable as possible.
Music scholarships are awarded based on a faculty audition to students who plan to major in music. To receive priority consideration and an early decision, students should register for the fall audition on Friday, November 20!
Visit cedarville.edu/music2016 to learn more.
Music students:
Cedarville offers generous scholarships for music majors!
Our Soli Deo Gloria music scholarships range up to $6,000 per year and can be combined with the University’s other generous academic and need-based scholarships. We are committed to honoring students' musical accomplishments and making their Cedarville education as affordable as possible.
Music scholarships are awarded based on a faculty audition to students who plan to major in music. To receive priority consideration and an early decision, students should register for the fall audition on Friday, November 20!
Visit cedarville.edu/music2016 to learn more.
UNG National Leadership Weekend
Junior and Senior Students:
The National Leadership Challenge (NLC) Weekend will be
Nov 13-15th at The UNG Military College of Georgia.
Register today!
http://ung.edu/military-college-admissions/visit/nlc.php
Thursday, October 1, 2015
Experiment in International Living
Qualified high school students who are current juniors may apply for a full scholarship to The Experiment's Leadership Institute programs in India with a focus on Global Health, or South Africa with a focus on Peace, Politics, and Human Rights for students deeply interested in intercultural leadership, global issues, and civic engagement.
Applicants must apply online and submit a complete application, essays, two (2) references from two different adult teachers, mentors, or coaches, and other relevant materials by January 20 at 5:00 PM.
Applicants must:
- Be rising seniors who are at least 16 years old but not more than 18 years old at the time of the program;
- Have a high school graduation year of 2017;
- Demonstrate strong academic performance and/or leadership experience;
- Obtain a passport valid through at least February 2017
- Because this is a leadership program, we especially seek applicants who can take initiative through the application process; we discourage parent involvement in the initial stages.
- Four-day pre-program Leadership Seminar in Washington, DC;
- Re-entry sessions in Brattleboro, Vermont at the SIT campus;
- Post-program project implemented in the home community.
- These programs are fully funded for accepted participants. (There is no program fee, and international and domestic travel costs, including flights, are covered for students living in the U.S.)
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