Class of 2019 Updates

Parents of the Class of 2019

On February 7, 2018 during Advisory, the Guidance Department will be presenting "Life After WA" to the students, which describes the entire college research and admissions process.

Parents, you are invited to hear the same presentation at our Junior Parent Seminar on Tuesday, Feburary 13, 2018 at 6:30pm in the PAC.

After February vacation, Guidance Counselors will begin to meet with students and their parents/guardians regarding individual post-secondary plans. There will be specific tasks for the student to complete in Naviance before this meeting can be scheduled.

SAT
March 10 Test Date - Registration deadline February 9 (at WA)
May 5 Test Date - Registration deadline April 6

ACT
April 14 Test Date - Registration deadline March 9
June 9 Test Date - Registration deadline May 4

SPRING OPEN HOUSES

Beacon College Spring Open Houses
February 17, March 24, April 14, and May 19
http://www.beaconcollege.edu/visit-beacon/

George Mason University Volgenau School of Engineering Visit Days
These special engineering open house events are reserved for high school juniors, and feature a complimentary luncheon, admissions and academic information session, a tour of campus, and an opportunity to meet with faculty members from our academic programs.
Please have your students RSVP individually for one of the two sessions:
Monday, March 5, 2018
9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
or
Monday, March 19, 2018
9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

UMass Lowell Junior Preview Day
Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. – noon.
Juniors in high school will get a chance to:
Hear from Admissions
Learn about our programs of study
See our campus
Gain valuable information about preparing an application for admission 
Review the financial aid process
Registration is now live - www.uml.edu

Lynn University Saturday Preview Days
February 17, March 24 or April 28
Register today at lynn.edu/visit

Nichols College Special Visit Days
February 19th, Presidents Day Information Session
February 20th, Psychology Shadow Day
February 21st, Communications & Marketing Shadow Day
February 22nd, Accounting, Finance, & Economics Shadow Day or Criminal Justice Shadow Day
February 23rd, Sport Management Shadow Day
A full list of tour times and upcoming events can be found at www.nichols.edu or call 800-470-3379 for more information. 

Rutgers Engineering Knight for a Day
Fridays: February 9, February 16, and April 20
Department options include one of the following:
Biomedical & Chemical/Biochemical
Civil/Environmental & Materials Science
Electrical/Computer & Industrial Systems
Mechanical/Aerospace & Applied Science/Packaging
Families can register for these tours while space is available. To learn more about the engineering tours, please visit soe.rutgers.edu/tours







SUMMER PROGRAMS

Adelphi University’s Summer Pre-College program is an exciting way for high school students to get a taste of college life while earning college credit. But, more importantly, it can be an unforgettable experience that leads to a fulfilling, lifelong career.

Open to students entering their sophomore, junior or senior year of high school, Adelphi’s pre-college experience brings together diverse students from all over the world to live, learn and explore all that our University has to offer.

Visit precollege.adelphi.edu for more information.

Boston University Smmer Term
Academic Immersion or Research in Science & Engineering
Visit bu.edu/summer/highschool

Cornell University Summer College
Various programs (two weeks - six weeks)
Admissions deadline (for most programs) - May 4
Learn more at summercollege.cornell.edu

Furman University Summer Scholars
Session 1: July 8-14
Session 2: July 15-21
Application deadline: May 1
For more course information and to register, visit furman.edu/summerscholars.

LaunchX Entrepreneurship Program
https://launchx.com/summer-program/

Stevens Institute of Technology Pre-College Programs
Programs in various subjects and disciplines
Visit stevens.edu/summer for more information

Suffolk University Stepping Stone to Business program
July 9-20, 2018
For more information, including application and tuition, contact Kim Larkin at klarkin@suffolk.edu

Syracuse University Summer College 2018 
Students will:

Choose from 30+ credit and non-credit programs, 2 to 6 weeks in length
Explore college majors and future professions
Develop their portfolio for Art, Design, or Architecture school
Study at the college level—all programs are led by SU faculty and instructors
Make lifelong friends from across the country and around the world
Your students can apply online.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—and many programs fill early—so share this with your students right away!

Please visit our web site for further details:http://summercollege.syr.edu/

ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITY

Harvard College Global Health and Leadership Conference
An opportunity for ambitious high school students to share about their experiences with community engagement and learn from guest speakers and groups here at Harvard. An amazing opportunity for young students to engage with global health topics and develop their communication and leadership skills.

The Harvard College Global Health and Leadership Conference will be at Harvard on April 28th and 29th from 10-4pm. The conference is $15 for one day (Saturday or Sunday) and $20 for the weekend (Saturday and Sunday) for students.

You can learn more from our application: https://harvard.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_57pSGTgaTWSZdel