Mid-Week Updates: Class of 2020 and Class of 2021

Bezos Scholars Program (for Juniors - Class of 2021)
Leadership opportunity that amplifies youth voice and action
Apply at bezosscholars.org/idea by January 31, 2020

College & Financial Planning for Juniors

November 20, 8pm - 9pm ETJunior year marks a key turning point for high school students (and their parents) as they formally embark on the college search process. Join Stephen Friedfeld, COO at AcceptU and former admissions officer at Cornell University, and Sabrina Manville, COO at Edmit and former university AVP, as they discuss tips on college admissions strategies and financial decisions about college.Register: acceptu.co/JuniorPlanning

OPEN HOUSES/INFORMATION SESSIONS

Portfolio Reviews with College Reps at Refuge Lowell 
November 6th: MASSART, LESLEY & UMASS LOWELL
October 23rd: Maine College of Art

29th Annual New England Service Academy Night, hosted by Norwich University!
There will be a brief overview of the Academy appointment process,  ROTC scholarship applications, and Senior and Junior Military Colleges.  Representatives will also be available to meet one-on-one to answer all of your questions.
For a full list of schools and services that will be attending and a downloadable PDF, click here.
Wednesday, November 6th 2019
Danversport Yacht Club
161 Elliott Street
Danvers, MA 01923

Dean College Open House
Monday, November 11
Dean Saturdays
November 16 and December 7

Hofstra University Fall Open House
Saturday November 9
Hofstra College for a Day 
Monday, November 11, 2019
Visit hofstra.edu/visit or call 516-463-6700

MassBay Community College Fall Open House
November 16, 2019
9am - 12pm
www.massbay.edu/openhouse

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Fall Open House - Saturday November 16
admissions@mcla.edu

Mass. College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) Fall Open House
November 17
9am - 1pm
RSVP at www.mcphs.edu/FallOH

Mass Maritime Academy Open House
November 16
Visit maritime.edu/admissions/undergraduate/campus-tours

New England Institute of Technology (NEIT)
November 17
12pm - 3pm
RSVP at NEIT.edu/OpenHouse

Salem State University Open Houses
Saturday November 16
Sunday April 26, 2020

Stonehill College Fall Open House
November 9
stonehill.edu/openhouse

Western New England University Open House
November 17, March 7 (STEM Open House)
wne.edu/visit

“Is Accounting For Me?” conference is being held at Merrimack College. We are excited to offer this opportunity in your area, and want to encourage you to make your students aware about this opportunity. This half-day conference is appropriate for high-performing juniors and seniors who are considering studying accounting or business at the college level. Students may come unchaperoned if given permission. There is no fee to attend.

When: Friday, November 22

Where: Merrimack College

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. 

The deadline to register is Friday, November 8.
*Continental breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m. and lunch is included. 

The event includes:
- Interactive activities; 
- Panel discussions with accounting professionals and college students;
- A networking lunch with faculty and students; and 
- An optional tour of the campus. 

REGISTER | MERRIMACK COLLEGE

SCHOLARSHIPS/FINANCIAL AID

Free Financial Aid Assistance
Call 877-332-4348 or visit free walk-in:
Boston Public Library - Boston Center
Mon-Thurs 10:00am - 6:00pm
Fri - Sat, 9:00am - 5:00pm

University of Dayton
Virtual Financial Aid Night
Sunday, November 17
7 p.m. EST
The information provided will be applicable to students regardless of where the college search process takes them.


Henry David Thoreau Foundation Scholarship
- For students interested in environmental studies
- Can receive up to $20,000 for tuition to the college of their choice
Visit www.thoreauscholar.org
Deadline is February 1, 2020

Email jackie@thoreauscholar.org for more information

Clarkson now offers a $500 scholarship to any student who participates in an official undergraduate admissions visit to our Potsdam, New York, campus. Visits must be completed no later than April 15 of the senior year of high school. Like most Clarkson scholarships, this award is renewable each year for four years, amounting to a total of $2,000. 
Students can qualify for this scholarship by participating in:

• Any personalized visit set up directly through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

• Pre-arranged overnight admissions visits for accepted students.

• Summer Visit Day.

• Fall Open House.

• Spring Open House/Accepted Students Day.

• Group visits to campus (high school, college planning/access program, athletics) in which students have a pre-arranged on-campus admission interview, complete an interview following the visit via phone or video or participate in an off-campus interview.