Class of 2017 Updates

Dear Juniors & Junior Parents,

We hope that you had an enjoyable vacation!

Remember to contact your student’s guidance counselor to set up your child's college meeting. All Naviance “Homework” MUST be complete before the meeting. This includes:

•Submit the Junior Year Profile Survey in Naviance
•Submit the Personality Survey (Do What You Are) in Naviance
•Submit the Cluster Finder Survey in Naviance
•Save one College Search in Naviance
•Begin adding colleges to “Colleges I’m Thinking About” in Naviance

College Fair

The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) is sponsoring several National College Fairs in New England, which are free and open to the public.  This includes Springfield (April 3 and 4), Providence (April 5), and Boston (May 22 and 23). Admissions representatives from hundreds of colleges and universities are available to speak with students one-on-one concerning the college admission process and college life in general.  Please see the attached flier for more information.  Registration is online at www.gotomyncf.com. You must pre-register!

Additional Summer Programs 

University of New England Early College Program - earn 3 credits and experience college life. Visit website for more information: www.une.edu/earlycollege or email laromando1@une.edu with any questions.

Tufts Summer Study for High School Students - Spend your time this summer immersed in college-level academics at a world-class university. You'll take classes with like-minded students, equally passionate about learning. 
July 5-August 12, 2016
go.tufts.edu/summer

Summer at WPI - Pre-College STEM Programs
WPI Frontiers (July 10-22, 2016 or July 24, 2016-August 5, 2016) for students entering junior or senior year
WPI Launch (August 8-12) for students entering freshman or sophomore year
find more information at wpi.edu/+frontiers or wpi.edu/+launch

NYU Pre-College Summer Program for High School Students
Take courses for college credit while experiencing life in New York City. 
July 5-August 16, 2016
Scholarship application deadline: April 1, 2016
nyu.edu/precollege for more information.

Whiteboard Youth Ventures - a student entrepreneurship company: Founder's Academy. 
Four week residential programs where students who are serious about starting a venture will be mentored and coached by professionals. 
February 1 for Early Acceptances, April 1 for Regular Acceptances
Visit http://whiteboardyouthventures.com for more information. 

The George Washington University Pre-College Program 2016
College Intensive - Credit Programs: 3 or 6 week courses, earn college credit
Summer Immersion - Noncredit programs: 2 week non-credit experiential courses
summer.gwu.edu/precollege

Lasell College Fashion Boot Camp
The five-day Boot Camp schedule is packed with visits with Boston's top fashion retailers and professional design studios, photoshoots and merchandising opportunities, and preparation for the week's finale: a Runway Show for friends and family.
July 24-29, 2016
lasell.edu/Fashionbootcamp 

Open Houses/Information Sessions
 
Northern Essex Community College Open House
March 12, 2016
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 

Becker College Open House
Saturday March 5, 2016
Register at www.becker.edu/openhouse

Scholarship
Triple-Impact Competitor Scholarship for High School Junior Student-Athletes
Triple Impact: makes oneself better, makes teammates better, adn makesthe sport better
Deadline: May 31, 2016
Apply online at www.positivecoach.org/scholarships
For questions contact TICscholarship@positivecoach.org

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS JUNIOR UPDATE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR JUNIOR’S GUIDANCE COUNSELOR DIRECTLY.