Engineering Summer Academy at Penn
July 3 - 23
Priority Application Deadline: March 18, 2016
Final Application Deadline: May 13, 2016
Intensive three-week courses in cutting edge technology for talented high school students.
See esap.seas.upenn.edu for more information
Tuesday, December 22, 2015
Monday, December 21, 2015
Updates
Seniors -
Your counselor should have all of your yellow sheets for deadlines before January 15; you can hand in yellow sheets for January 15 deadlines after the break.
Please continue to keep your counselor aware of your admissions decisions as they come in - we have no way of knowing unless you tell us!
Summer Programs
Smith Precollege Programs for High School Girls
-Variety of programs available from July 10-23
smith.edu/summer
Maryland Institute College of Art
Pre-College 2016
Studio Residency Programs for High School Sutdents
Baltimore: June 25-July 23
Tuscany: June 25-July 17
Your counselor should have all of your yellow sheets for deadlines before January 15; you can hand in yellow sheets for January 15 deadlines after the break.
Please continue to keep your counselor aware of your admissions decisions as they come in - we have no way of knowing unless you tell us!
Summer Programs
Smith Precollege Programs for High School Girls
-Variety of programs available from July 10-23
smith.edu/summer
Maryland Institute College of Art
Pre-College 2016
Studio Residency Programs for High School Sutdents
Baltimore: June 25-July 23
Tuscany: June 25-July 17
Friday, December 18, 2015
Air Force Academy Scholarships
The Nomination Process
To be eligible to accept an offer of appointment to the Academy, applicants must be nominated by a legally authorized nominating entity. The process of securing a nomination is competitive and lengthy. It is recommended that students begin applying for a nomination at the same time that they are completing their Pre-Candidate Questionnaire.
Read more about Nominations to determine the categories for which your students are eligible, then they should contact their appropriate nominating authority to make their request. Students should request a nomination in all categories for which they are eligible, and do so as early as possible.
The deadlines of nominating sources vary and could be as soon as early September. Regardless of when they initiate their process, nomination's must be received by the Academy no later than January 31. As a reminder, the application processes and deadlines are separate for the nominations processes and deadlines.
During a Student's Junior Year
Junior year is when the application process to the Academy truly begins. Students will start by filling out the Pre-Candidate Questionnaire, which becomes available online March 1 every year and starts the application process.
Between March 1 of their junior year and December 31 of their senior year, they must submit a completed Pre-Candidate Questionnaire. When a student is ready to begin the application, they can visit the Pre-Candidate Questionnaire online.
Between March 1 of their junior year and December 31 of their senior year, they must also request nominations from their state’s congressional representative(s) or other designated nominators.
NOTE: As with any top university, competition for admission to the Academy is extremely high. In addition to applying to the Academy, their college application strategy should include a backup plan. To pursue an interest in the Air Force, they may also wish to request and submit an application for Air Force ROTC.
Who do Students Talk to?
On select dates throughout the year, representatives from the United States Air Force Academy participate in college fairs, visit high schools or speak at community centers across the nation. These events are great opportunities to learn more about what the Academy has to offer.
The majority of our events are held in the fall and spring, with fewer events in the summer months. To learn more about the Academy, check for an event that may be convenient to you and your students.
The United States Air Force Academy strives to create a highly qualified and truly diverse cadet wing at the Academy each year. We are looking to expand our applicant pool across individual characteristics defined by our diversity definition, that include:
Personal life experiences, including having overcome adversity by personal efforts
Geographic background, such as region, rural, suburban, urban
Socioeconomic and educational background, such as academic excellence and/or whether an individual would be a first generation college student
Cultural knowledge and language abilities, with particular emphasis on cultures and languages of strategic importance to the Air Force
Work background, including prior enlisted service
Physical abilities, including athletic prowess
Age, though applicants must be within statutory parameters for academy attendance
In addition to race, ethnicity, and gender. If you have a student who comes from a diverse background in terms of race, ethnicity, or gender, or if their background includes diverse experiences, knowledge or abilities, if they seek an education that is on par with highly selective colleges and universities, and have a desire to service, please have them consider the United States Air Force Academy and become familiar with our application process and admissions requirements. One of our admissions goals is to ensure that students are aware of the opportunities at your United States Air Force Academy. USAFA Admissions hires newly graduated USAF officers responsible to admissions, outreach and mentoring activities. These admissions advisors are dedicated to spreading the word about their Academy experience, education and the opportunities afforded by the United States Air Force Academy.
Summer Programs
Summer Seminar: Summer Seminar offers a unique opportunity to experience the Air Force Academy first-hand. It is specially designed for high school juniors heading into their senior year to get a realistic perspective of cadet life. Students will live in the dormitories, eat at the Academy’s dining facility, explore the various academic/military programs and courses that the Academy has to offer, and participate in a variety of different physical fitness activities (to include a practice CFA). The application is open from 1 December 2015 to 15 January 2016, and it is free to apply. There are two sessions: 12-17 June 2016 and 19-24 June 2016. Student may apply here.
STEM Engineering and Construction Camp: This camp is designed to provide high school students with a world-class experience in STEM skills following a "Build the Design" model. This one week program is supervised and led by engineers and located at the U.S. Air Force Academy. The program runs from 7-13 July 2016. Learn more information or apply now.
Summer Sports Camps: We offer Summer Falcon Sports Camps for student 8 to 18 who want to participate in numerous sports and are led by our very own head coaches! Click here for additional information.
Campus Tours
If you have students who are interested in pursuing an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy and plan to visit the campus, they may wish to participate in an escorted tour and admissions briefing. Offered during the academic year to middle school, high school, and post-high school students, tours can help individuals gain a deeper understanding of the AF Academy environment. Escorted tours are conducted Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays during the academic year. Generally starting the first week of September through mid-May, we require reservations 14 days in advance. We also offer Game Day tours. After the tour participants will be allowed to purchase discounted tickets to cheer on our AF Falcons for football, hockey, and men’s and women’s basketball. For more on available dates for both tours, please go here or call 1-800-443-3864.
To be eligible to accept an offer of appointment to the Academy, applicants must be nominated by a legally authorized nominating entity. The process of securing a nomination is competitive and lengthy. It is recommended that students begin applying for a nomination at the same time that they are completing their Pre-Candidate Questionnaire.
Read more about Nominations to determine the categories for which your students are eligible, then they should contact their appropriate nominating authority to make their request. Students should request a nomination in all categories for which they are eligible, and do so as early as possible.
The deadlines of nominating sources vary and could be as soon as early September. Regardless of when they initiate their process, nomination's must be received by the Academy no later than January 31. As a reminder, the application processes and deadlines are separate for the nominations processes and deadlines.
During a Student's Junior Year
Junior year is when the application process to the Academy truly begins. Students will start by filling out the Pre-Candidate Questionnaire, which becomes available online March 1 every year and starts the application process.
Between March 1 of their junior year and December 31 of their senior year, they must submit a completed Pre-Candidate Questionnaire. When a student is ready to begin the application, they can visit the Pre-Candidate Questionnaire online.
Between March 1 of their junior year and December 31 of their senior year, they must also request nominations from their state’s congressional representative(s) or other designated nominators.
NOTE: As with any top university, competition for admission to the Academy is extremely high. In addition to applying to the Academy, their college application strategy should include a backup plan. To pursue an interest in the Air Force, they may also wish to request and submit an application for Air Force ROTC.
Who do Students Talk to?
On select dates throughout the year, representatives from the United States Air Force Academy participate in college fairs, visit high schools or speak at community centers across the nation. These events are great opportunities to learn more about what the Academy has to offer.
The majority of our events are held in the fall and spring, with fewer events in the summer months. To learn more about the Academy, check for an event that may be convenient to you and your students.
The United States Air Force Academy strives to create a highly qualified and truly diverse cadet wing at the Academy each year. We are looking to expand our applicant pool across individual characteristics defined by our diversity definition, that include:
Personal life experiences, including having overcome adversity by personal efforts
Geographic background, such as region, rural, suburban, urban
Socioeconomic and educational background, such as academic excellence and/or whether an individual would be a first generation college student
Cultural knowledge and language abilities, with particular emphasis on cultures and languages of strategic importance to the Air Force
Work background, including prior enlisted service
Physical abilities, including athletic prowess
Age, though applicants must be within statutory parameters for academy attendance
In addition to race, ethnicity, and gender. If you have a student who comes from a diverse background in terms of race, ethnicity, or gender, or if their background includes diverse experiences, knowledge or abilities, if they seek an education that is on par with highly selective colleges and universities, and have a desire to service, please have them consider the United States Air Force Academy and become familiar with our application process and admissions requirements. One of our admissions goals is to ensure that students are aware of the opportunities at your United States Air Force Academy. USAFA Admissions hires newly graduated USAF officers responsible to admissions, outreach and mentoring activities. These admissions advisors are dedicated to spreading the word about their Academy experience, education and the opportunities afforded by the United States Air Force Academy.
Summer Programs
Summer Seminar: Summer Seminar offers a unique opportunity to experience the Air Force Academy first-hand. It is specially designed for high school juniors heading into their senior year to get a realistic perspective of cadet life. Students will live in the dormitories, eat at the Academy’s dining facility, explore the various academic/military programs and courses that the Academy has to offer, and participate in a variety of different physical fitness activities (to include a practice CFA). The application is open from 1 December 2015 to 15 January 2016, and it is free to apply. There are two sessions: 12-17 June 2016 and 19-24 June 2016. Student may apply here.
STEM Engineering and Construction Camp: This camp is designed to provide high school students with a world-class experience in STEM skills following a "Build the Design" model. This one week program is supervised and led by engineers and located at the U.S. Air Force Academy. The program runs from 7-13 July 2016. Learn more information or apply now.
Summer Sports Camps: We offer Summer Falcon Sports Camps for student 8 to 18 who want to participate in numerous sports and are led by our very own head coaches! Click here for additional information.
Campus Tours
If you have students who are interested in pursuing an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy and plan to visit the campus, they may wish to participate in an escorted tour and admissions briefing. Offered during the academic year to middle school, high school, and post-high school students, tours can help individuals gain a deeper understanding of the AF Academy environment. Escorted tours are conducted Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays during the academic year. Generally starting the first week of September through mid-May, we require reservations 14 days in advance. We also offer Game Day tours. After the tour participants will be allowed to purchase discounted tickets to cheer on our AF Falcons for football, hockey, and men’s and women’s basketball. For more on available dates for both tours, please go here or call 1-800-443-3864.
Monday, December 14, 2015
Summer Programs, PSAT Update, etc.
PSAT Update
We just received word from the College Board that they will be releasing scores for the October PSAT electronically to students on January 7, 2016.
Please note that you will need to register at the site below in order to access your scores:
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10
UVM Summer Academy is an outstanding academically challenging program for high school students who have completed 10th, 11th, or 12th grade and features world-class faculty and a vibrant campus community. Residential and commuter options are available.
Successful students receive 3 UVM college credits, a greater understanding of what college life is like first-hand and a head start on their college career. For students interested in a non-credit experience learn more about our UVM Engineering Institute.
Complete program dates: July 10 – August 5, 2016
On Campus dates: July 10 – July 22, 2016
Online dates: July 23 – August 5, 2016
http://www.uvm.edu/~summer/precollege/summer-academy/
University of Southern California Summer Programs
2 or 4 week courses in a variety of subjects.
Visit summer.usc.edu for more information and instructions on how to apply.
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) PreCollege
June 25 - August 6, 2016
See precollege.risd.edu for more information.
Pratt Institute Summer PreCollege program
Immerse yourself in Art, Design, Architecture, Creative Writing or Cultural Studies
Courses begin July 5, 2016
pratt.edu/precollege
Phillips Academy Andover Summer Session
June 27 - July 31, 2016
"Not just another summer school, Summer Session is a five-week intercultural exchange for students entering grades 8 through 12, with more than 650 students from 47 countries enrolled in 2015. Now in its 74th year, Summer Session offers an extensive array of innovative and traditional courses and activities."
Find more information at www.andover.edu/summer. The application can be found at www.andover.edu/summersessionapplication
Summer Discovery Internships
We just received word from the College Board that they will be releasing scores for the October PSAT electronically to students on January 7, 2016.
Please note that you will need to register at the site below in order to access your scores:
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10
Yale Summer Programs We are currently accepting applications for the 2016 Yale Young Global Scholars Program. We have expanded our STEM offerings and will run six unique YYGS sessions next summer. As a reminder, YYGS is an academic enrichment and leadership training program for talented high school students from around the world, who live and study on the Yale campus during the summer. This is a wonderful opportunity for high school student leaders to experience what Yale has to offer. I would also like to bring your attention to the Yale Young Global Scholars-Singapore Program (YYGS-Singapore), a program modeled off of the Yale Young Global Scholars Program. At the inaugural session of YYGS-Singapore, 200 talented high school students from around the world will have the opportunity to learn from distinguished Yale faculty, Yale students, and practitioners, all while experiencing residential life at the state-of-the-art Yale-NUS College in Singapore. Applications are available online and open to current 9th and 10th grade students from around the world. Please visit yygssingapore.yale.edu for more information about eligibility requirements and scholarships. The program will run from May 30 - June 5, 2016 and the deadline to apply is January 26, 2016. |
UVM Summer Academy is an outstanding academically challenging program for high school students who have completed 10th, 11th, or 12th grade and features world-class faculty and a vibrant campus community. Residential and commuter options are available.
Successful students receive 3 UVM college credits, a greater understanding of what college life is like first-hand and a head start on their college career. For students interested in a non-credit experience learn more about our UVM Engineering Institute.
Complete program dates: July 10 – August 5, 2016
On Campus dates: July 10 – July 22, 2016
Online dates: July 23 – August 5, 2016
http://www.uvm.edu/~summer/precollege/summer-academy/
University of Southern California Summer Programs
2 or 4 week courses in a variety of subjects.
Visit summer.usc.edu for more information and instructions on how to apply.
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) PreCollege
June 25 - August 6, 2016
See precollege.risd.edu for more information.
Pratt Institute Summer PreCollege program
Immerse yourself in Art, Design, Architecture, Creative Writing or Cultural Studies
Courses begin July 5, 2016
pratt.edu/precollege
Phillips Academy Andover Summer Session
June 27 - July 31, 2016
"Not just another summer school, Summer Session is a five-week intercultural exchange for students entering grades 8 through 12, with more than 650 students from 47 countries enrolled in 2015. Now in its 74th year, Summer Session offers an extensive array of innovative and traditional courses and activities."
Find more information at www.andover.edu/summer. The application can be found at www.andover.edu/summersessionapplication
Summer Discovery Internships
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Tuesday, December 8, 2015
FAFSA Day!
Financial Aid application season has begun! Do your students and families need help completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)? Let them know that FAFSA Day Massachusetts is a FREE event that will provide the information, resources, and one-on-one assistance they need to complete this federally required financial aid form.
WHEN is FAFSA Day? Sunday, January 31, 2016 at 1:00PM
WHERE is FAFSA Day? UMass Lowell, O’Leary Library, 61 Wilder St.,Lowell MA 01854
SERVICES: Online filing and Spanish speakers will be available.
WHEN is FAFSA Day? Sunday, January 31, 2016 at 1:00PM
WHERE is FAFSA Day? UMass Lowell, O’Leary Library, 61 Wilder St.,Lowell MA 01854
SERVICES: Online filing and Spanish speakers will be available.
Monday, December 7, 2015
University of Texas, Austin Summer Programs
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Updates
Summer Opportunities
Study abroad in Spain, France, Italy, Costa Rica, or China for college credit. With SPI programs, traditional classrooms take a backseat to exciting activities around the city, conversations with locals, and journeys where history, art, and culture come to life! College Credit possible. For more information, please visit spiabroad.com or call 866-502-7505.
Early Enrollment Deadline: December 15, 2015
We invite you to the Duke Summer College for High School Students (grades 10 & 11) to earn academic credit, or Duke Summer Academy for High School Students (grades 9-12) to enroll in personal enrichment classes with a global perspective. Make friends from all over the globe as you learn in a classroom environment that is intimate enough to gain the individual attention you need to thrive.
http://summersession.duke.edu/high-school-students/summer-college-for-high-school-students
Scholarship Opportunities
UMaine has launched our new scholarship program! Students from your area are eligible for our UMaine Flagship Match Award. This award is a competitive scholarship program that guarantees academically qualified, first-year students from Massachusetts to pay the same tuition and fee rate as the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The guidelines are as follows:
• Students will be awarded based on the combination of their Academic Tier and Residency.
• To qualify for a Flagship Match Award students must submit their admissions application by February 1.
• No FAFSA is required to receive the Flagship Match Award, but students must file a FAFSA by March 1 in order to be considered for federal need-based aid.
• Students who qualify for the New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) regional student program are not eligible for the Flagship Match Award.
Please visit the UMaine website for more information!
The Boston Chapter of the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP-Boston) is once again proud to present the Future Leader Award Scholarship for the 2015-2016 academic year. The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize outstanding local high school seniors who have demonstrated leadership qualities inside and outside of the classroom.
These awards are open to all Massachusetts high school seniors who are of Asian and/or Pacific Islander descent and are graduating in 2016. ESL/ELL candidates are encouraged to apply. Please notify all potential candidates of this important scholarship opportunity. The application is attached to this email. We have also attached a FAQ handout about the scholarship.
Applications are also available online through our website at www.naaapboston.org by clicking on the “Programs” link and then selecting “Future Leaders Scholarship.”
Completed applications must be mailed in and received by Friday, February 5th, 2016. The mailing address can be found on the scholarship application.
If you have any questions or comments, please send an email to scholarship@naaapboston.org.
Study abroad in Spain, France, Italy, Costa Rica, or China for college credit. With SPI programs, traditional classrooms take a backseat to exciting activities around the city, conversations with locals, and journeys where history, art, and culture come to life! College Credit possible. For more information, please visit spiabroad.com or call 866-502-7505.
Early Enrollment Deadline: December 15, 2015
We invite you to the Duke Summer College for High School Students (grades 10 & 11) to earn academic credit, or Duke Summer Academy for High School Students (grades 9-12) to enroll in personal enrichment classes with a global perspective. Make friends from all over the globe as you learn in a classroom environment that is intimate enough to gain the individual attention you need to thrive.
http://summersession.duke.edu/high-school-students/summer-college-for-high-school-students
Scholarship Opportunities
UMaine has launched our new scholarship program! Students from your area are eligible for our UMaine Flagship Match Award. This award is a competitive scholarship program that guarantees academically qualified, first-year students from Massachusetts to pay the same tuition and fee rate as the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The guidelines are as follows:
• Students will be awarded based on the combination of their Academic Tier and Residency.
• To qualify for a Flagship Match Award students must submit their admissions application by February 1.
• No FAFSA is required to receive the Flagship Match Award, but students must file a FAFSA by March 1 in order to be considered for federal need-based aid.
• Students who qualify for the New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) regional student program are not eligible for the Flagship Match Award.
Please visit the UMaine website for more information!
The Boston Chapter of the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP-Boston) is once again proud to present the Future Leader Award Scholarship for the 2015-2016 academic year. The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize outstanding local high school seniors who have demonstrated leadership qualities inside and outside of the classroom.
These awards are open to all Massachusetts high school seniors who are of Asian and/or Pacific Islander descent and are graduating in 2016. ESL/ELL candidates are encouraged to apply. Please notify all potential candidates of this important scholarship opportunity. The application is attached to this email. We have also attached a FAQ handout about the scholarship.
Applications are also available online through our website at www.naaapboston.org by clicking on the “Programs” link and then selecting “Future Leaders Scholarship.”
Completed applications must be mailed in and received by Friday, February 5th, 2016. The mailing address can be found on the scholarship application.
If you have any questions or comments, please send an email to scholarship@naaapboston.org.
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Before You Scream at Your School Counselor
Before You Scream at Your School Counselor
http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/8699322
You've worked so hard to schedule, prepare, and nudge your high school senior to apply to college on time. You shared that small thrill when they hit Submit with time to spare, and you thought you were all set.
Until they got the e-mail.
"Our records indicate your application is incomplete. Unless we receive a copy of your high school transcript in the next five days, we will be unable to process your application."
At this point, you've decided this is personal, so even though it's 7 at night, you pick up the phone and leave The Mother of All Voice Mails for your school counselor.
Boy, did you just blow it. Here's why:
Your entire reaction is based on a wrong assumption. The college hasn't said "Forget it"; they've said, "We need something." You can help them get what they need. Was that voice mail helping the college? Was it helping your child?
The college likely has the information. Even with advanced technology, admissions offices get backed up--so the transcript might not be in your child's file, but it is in the college's application system somewhere. That means your high school counselor--the one you just called incompetent--sent the transcript, and in a timely fashion.
If the college already has one copy of your transcript, they don't want another one. If the transcript is already in the college's system, they really don't want a second copy, since that would just increase their backlog. The only way to double check is for someone to call the admission office, and see if the first copy has found its way to your child's file.
You just berated the person who can help you the most. To be honest, the person who should call the college is your child (it's their application), but it's likely you want the school counselor to call. You know--the one you just described as incapable of doing their job.
This isn't to say they won't help you and give your child their full support, but if you've just given them a big, and very angry, piece of your mind, you've now put them in a spot where they need to start keeping a paper trail of your, um, complaint. That takes time; so does recovering from being told by someone who last applied to college 20 years ago that you don't know what you're doing. You want the problem resolved now, but you've just prevented that from happening. Is that really a good idea?
You've just left an impression you can't erase. Let's say the transcript is already there, or that a second one is sent, making your child's file complete. The college is now considering your child carefully, but they'd like a little more information about them. How does your child react to setbacks? How well do they speak up for themselves? Do they demonstrate flexibility?
The person the college will be talking to is--you guessed it--the school counselor, who is now only able to extol the virtues of your child's ability to hand their problems over to Mommy and Daddy to solve, simply because that's what the counselor has experienced. This isn't about a grudge; this is about their experience.
It's easy to freak out about the college admissions process, but just because you can, it doesn't mean you should. That's even more true when challenges arise, and your child looks to you to set the model for handling adversity they should take with them to college. This assumes the college still wants them. Part of that is up to you.
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
December 1 Updates
Seniors -
All yellow sheets that you would like processed before break must be turned into your counselor by December 7. This includes any deadlines prior to January 15.
Open Houses
Seton Hall University School of Diplomacy Undergraduate Information Days
Saturday December 5
Saturday January 23
Saturday February 20
Email daniel.bartley@student.shu.edu to RSVP and ask questions
Summer Opportunities
This four-week, intensive program runs from July 5-30, 2016, and
also incorporates social activities and travel throughout New England.
To learn more, please view our website and/or contact Jocelyn Saltzman, Discover@Wheaton coordinator at saltzman_jocelyn@wheatoncollege.edu.
Carnegie Mellon University Pre-College Program
6/25-8/6
admission.enrollment.cmu.edu/pages/pre-college
Scholarships - remember to also check the list in Naviance (Colleges Tab, Scholarship List link)
2016 Scholarship Award Program sponsored by the Charitable and Educational Trust of the Grand Lodge of MA, Order Sons of Italy in America.
www.osiama.org
See Ms. Bloch for more information if you are qualified for this scholarship.
2016 Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund
www.phillips-scholarship.org
Applications available starting mid-January 2016.
All yellow sheets that you would like processed before break must be turned into your counselor by December 7. This includes any deadlines prior to January 15.
Some of you are starting to hear from colleges! Please let
your counselor know what you hear. We have no way of knowing unless you tell
us!
Seniors, it is critically important for you to
routinely check the email address you used when submitting your applications to
colleges. Admissions offices frequently
use email to communicate with you when it comes to your application
status. If you should receive
notification from your college that materials are missing from your
application, please let us know. We
can’t help unless you tell us!
Important Reminder from
Common App:
Counselors received this message from Common App to pass along to their
students & parents – please read!
Submitting
Before Deadlines
We know
that you know there are lots of reasons not to wait until the 11th
hour to submit an application. If you need to give your students another one,
try this: if they find themselves needing help from the Support Team late on
deadline day, we might not have enough time to assist before the clock strikes
midnight.
Financial Aid Night and
Related Information…..
Financial Aid Night will be held this Thursday 12/3 at 6:30 PM in the PAC. A representative from MEFA (Massachusetts
Educational Financing Authority) will describe different types of aid and the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), as well as review award letters
and how to interpret them. The FAFSA can
be filed out any time after January 1, 2016.
In advance of the seminar, families can download their own
copy of the PowerPoint slides and the MEFA College Financing eBook. They can
both be found in the Tools and Resources section at
http://www.mefa.org/seniors.
Open Houses
Seton Hall University School of Diplomacy Undergraduate Information Days
Saturday December 5
Saturday January 23
Saturday February 20
Email daniel.bartley@student.shu.edu to RSVP and ask questions
Summer Opportunities
Discover@Wheaton Summer College.
In its second year, Discover@Wheaton is a credit-earning experience for
high school students that will fully immerse them in residential
college life and provide them valuable classroom experience in the
process.
Our 2016 course offerings are widely diverse to provide something for everyone, regardless of their academic interests. Courses include:
Our 2016 course offerings are widely diverse to provide something for everyone, regardless of their academic interests. Courses include:
• Innovation and Social Change (business and innovation)
• Lunar Exploration (astronomy)
• Medicine, Bodies, and Power (societal issues in the medical and health professions)
• History of Popular Music (music)
• Lunar Exploration (astronomy)
• Medicine, Bodies, and Power (societal issues in the medical and health professions)
• History of Popular Music (music)
Unlike many other summer college programs, all Discover@Wheaton courses are taught by expert members of the Wheaton faculty—and
one is taught by Wheaton's president. As a result, participants are
guaranteed to work with and learn from some of the most qualified
individuals in their fields.
Carnegie Mellon University Pre-College Program
6/25-8/6
admission.enrollment.cmu.edu/pages/pre-college
Scholarships - remember to also check the list in Naviance (Colleges Tab, Scholarship List link)
2016 Scholarship Award Program sponsored by the Charitable and Educational Trust of the Grand Lodge of MA, Order Sons of Italy in America.
www.osiama.org
See Ms. Bloch for more information if you are qualified for this scholarship.
2016 Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund
www.phillips-scholarship.org
Applications available starting mid-January 2016.
2016 Christian A. Herter
Memorial Scholarship:
The Massachusetts Office
of Student Financial Assistance (MEFA) is accepting applications from
“disadvantaged” high school students who display strong academic promise but
whose socioeconomic background and environmental conditions may inhibit their
ability to attain a post-secondary education and degree. Twenty five students state-wide from the
tenth and eleventh grades will be selected for this scholarship, which is
renewable for four years. More
information has been posted in the Scholarship section on Naviance (Colleges
Tab, Scholarship List link) and is due by February 5, 2016. Please see
your counselor for more information.
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