Webinar: COVID-19 & College Admissions: Planning for the Year Ahead

Hi Families,

COVID-19 has disrupted nearly every aspect of the college admissions process, from standardized testing to extracurricular activities and academics. How can students best prepare for success during these uncertain times? Join us as our panel of former college admissions officers explore answers to questions like:

• How can families conduct a productive college search virtually?
• What should students do about impacted extracurricular activities?
• How will college admissions officers evaluate future applicants?
• Will universities remain test-optional - and how much will standardized testing matter?  

We will also provide the latest updates on how the coronavirus has impacted the college admissions process as well as answer questions from attendees.

COVID & College Admissions: Planning for the Year Ahead

Tuesday, November 17
9 pm ET
Please register here: http://acceptu.co/COVID-NOV

For any questions, feel free to contact AcceptU directly at info@acceptu.com

**The Guidance Department is sharing resources that we believe may be helpful to families as they navigate the college process during this uncertain time. We do not endorse any specific group or organization in regards to test prep and/or college counseling

STEM College Fair - Sunday November 8

 Virtual College Fair - Sunday, November 8

Students may register at www.virtualcollegefairs.org

STEM College Fair Guide - Digital Although the Boston STEM College and Career Fair was cancelled, students can still connect with colleges. A virtual college fair is taking place on November 8. Please accept this digital edition and forward to your families. Students and parents will find important information to help in the college search process.

Free Webinar - Scholarships: Finding Free Money for College

 

Register now for a free webinar:

Scholarships: Finding Free Money for College

Wednesday, November 11 | 1-2pm ET

Thursday, November 12 | 8-9pm ET

Space is limited, so please register early!

Our free Scholarship Search connects students to scholarship opportunities based on their hobbies and interests. The database now has over 6 million scholarships worth up to $30 billion in free money for college. Plus, when students register, they can enter for a chance to win our monthly sweepstakes. To celebrate National Scholarship Month, we’ve upped the $1,000 prize to $10,000 during the month of November.1 In addition, The Sallie Mae Fund, in partnership with The Thurgood Marshall College Fund, will provide a total of $3 million in scholarships over the next three years to help minority students and other historically underserved communities access higher education and complete their postsecondary education programs. Stay tuned to learn more about the program and how students can apply in early 2021.

Springfield College Women in Sports Leadership Panel Discussion

 

Join us for a virtual panel discussion led by three Springfield College alumnae in sport leadership positions who will use their perspectives and experiences to talk about learning how to be successful in sport management and how to overcome adversity.

Speakers

Lisa Feigenbaum ’08 Vice President Groups, Premium Hospitality, and Event Sales, Sacramento Kings Sacramento, Calif.  Feigenbaum oversees strategy for the Kings and Golden 1 Center group sales, as well as the strategy for the arena’s nearly 100 premium suites, lofts, and balcony boxes. She also oversees a newly established team to facilitate the use of the arena for special events.

Ashley Meganck ’06 Director of Corporate Sales, Pegula Sports and Entertainment Buffalo, N.Y.  Meganck is an experienced sports professional who has worked in the industry her entire career. As director of corporate sales for Pegula, she manages corporate sales initiatives for the Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres, and all Pegula entities.

Erica L. Rivers ’98 Chief Operations Officer, 3PointFoundation, Boston, Mass.  Rivers has more than 20 years of experience in sports as a high school and collegiate athlete and intercollegiate athletics administrator. She has been actively involved with various boards and committees promoting athletics, women, and minorities.

This event is free and open to the Springfield College community and the public. Registration is required.  You will receive an email with the Zoom link once you have registered.

Register for the e-series.

The Weckwerth e-Series will bring leading experts in the fields of sport management and recreation to Springfield College to address emerging trends in these areas.

Springfield College is a smoke free/tobacco free campus. Copyright © 2020 Springfield College. All rights reserved.

Virtual ProArts College Fair - November 18

 

NEACAC Virtual College Fair

 

Tulane University Admissions: One Hour Webinar for Parents and Guardians

Tulane Director of Admission, Jeff Schiffmna, presents a webinar on topics around admissions during COVID: 

Video of one-hour webinar covering everything from "Test Optional MEANS Test Optional" to "Why You Should be Nice to Your School Counselor."

College Guidance Network: How to Manage Admissions Pressure - College Fit and Family Stress

 

The path to college can be both exciting and anxiety provoking. Thinking about deadlines, acceptance rates and financial concerns, along with finding the best academic and social fit, can be stressful.    On our next episode Dr. Denise Pope, Co-Founder of Challenge Success and Senior Lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Education; and Candice Mackey, College Counselor, discuss how to support your students’ well being and reduce unnecessary pressure around the college admissions process.   During this candid conversation they will also debunk college myths, especially those surrounding rankings and selectivity.   Please share this information with your students and their families so that they can join us on Zoom for the broadcast. All episodes include live Q&A with the experts.   How to Manage Admissions Pressure—College Fit and Family Stress Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET REGISTER

JFK Library Foundation 2021 Profile In Courage Essay Contest

 

The 2021 Profile In Courage Essay Contest is now accepting submissions from high school students.  Acts of political courage have the power to teach lessons in leadership, service, and integrity. That’s why we are encouraging teachers and administrators like yourself to help students share these stories, with the chance to win money for college.

Winning essays should describe the stories of lesser-known leaders who served the years after 1917, the year of President Kennedy’s birth. They should also analyze an act of political courage through the support of credible sources. Visit our homepage for more details regarding requirements, details, and past winning essays. Deadline is January 15, 2021

State Universities Information Sessions

 Bridgewater State University (BSU) Virtual Fall Preview Day live online this Saturday, October 31, from 9 a.m.-12:35 p.m.
 
Students will be able to customize their event experience from a series of presentations and focus on what interests them most about BSU.  And they can attend on Zoom from the comfort and safety of their own home!  They’re sure to come away with a better understanding of what it is to be a BSU Bear! 
 
Your interested students can REGISTER ONLINE and we will email them access information the day before the event. 

Please join Fitchburg State University online for one of three virtual information sessions during the month of November. Please feel free to share the flyer and registration link as well. I look forward to hearing from you and or seeing you virtually!
November 5th, 12th or 19th | 6 – 7 PM
Registration Link: fitchburgstate.edu/staylocal. 

The Changing Landscape of College Admissions Testing

The Changing Landscape of College Admissions Testing

Summit Educational Group is pleased to partner with Westford Academy to provide this free, virtual information session about the current college testing landscape. Please join us to learn everything you need to know in order to create a sensible, individualized plan for your student. 

When: Tuesday, October 27, 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Link to register: https://bit.ly/2TbUnko

Our speaker is Summit's Chief Brand Ambassador, Drew Heilpern, PhD. Drew is a testing industry expert and works closely with families, schools, and independent educational consultants to help their students navigate the admissions testing process for college. Session topics include:

 

·         SAT vs. ACT, how they differ and how to choose

·         Components of a good Test Prep Plan

·         Preparing for these tests - PSAT and Pre-ACT

·         Subject Tests and AP Exams - Should I take the Essay? Is it required?

·         Testing Accommodations

 

The goals of this session are simple: to reduce anxiety, increase clarity, and impart confidence to families about the college admissions testing process. To learn more about Summit, visit mytutor.com

 

Please note: If you cannot make it on this date, register anyway and we'll send a link to the webinar replay.

Advice for Applying to College During COVID-19

From the Admissions Office at the College of the Holy Cross:

The latin phrase virtute et numine is the inspiration for the phrase "by grit and grace."  I am reminded of that sentiment because a few weeks ago, we passed the six month mark - 180 days since that Friday in March when my co-workers and I left the committee room (that you have visited) and we have not been back since. 

Over these six months, in conversations over Zoom with high school students, we in the Admission Office have been hearing stories of canceled standardized test dates, the challenges of remote, hybrid and in-person learning and all of the resulting stress and anxiety that has been added to the college application process.  

We are simultaneously inspired by these students’ stories of perseverance and saddened by the heightened anxiety that they are experiencing.  In response, we have created a website and this video to help address the most common questions and concerns about applying to college during this unforeseen pandemic.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mqcxGyJs8k

We will get through the next six months the same way we got through the last six months - by demonstrating compassion for each other, and, most of all, by grit and grace.

Best wishes

Drew

Last Call: AP Exam Deadline is October 30

 AP EXAMS: The final deadline for students to be registered for their AP Exams in BOTH Total Registration and CollegeBoard is October 30, 2020.

Instructions are attached to this post. Email Mr. Doherty or Ms. Karatewicz with any questions.

https://www.westfordk12.us/sites/g/files/vyhlif5181/f/uploads/ap_test_registration_2021_0.pdf

Virtual National Portfolio Days

This is a great opportunity for your students to join us any one of the virtual NPDs for an "advisory review" as they prepare their application materials for VPA. You will have the opportunity to share your artwork and receive feedback on how to build the strongest portfolio and ask questions.

Students are encouraged to pre-register for the National Portfolio Day platform in advance of the event date(s) they plan to attend. Registrants will receive login details prior to the event and you'll be able to visit any of the schools in attendance. More information can be found in the FAQ section of the National Portfolio Day Association website.

Visit: http://nationalportfolioday.live/ for more information

Emmanuel Admissions Events

 

Fall Open House | Saturday, November 14 LEARN MORE + REGISTER

Application Deadlines|  Early Action 1: Nov 15| Early Action 2: Dec 15 LEARN MORE + APPLY Student to Student Series| Every Other Tuesday beginning 10/20 LEARN MORE + REGISTER Regional Virtual Information Nights| October and November LEARN MORE + RSVP Colleges of the Fenway Virtual Roadshow| October and November LEARN MORE

WiseGeek Nurse Appreciation Scholarship

Scholarship Name: WiseGeek Nurse Appreciation Scholarship

Eligibility: Students aspiring to pursue a career in nursing

Amount: $500

Application Deadline: 12/31/20

Link: https://www.wisegeek.com/nurse-appreciation-scholarship.htm

UMass Winter Pre-College Programs

 Winter Pre-College Programs for High School Students

December 2020 | January 2021

Winter Pre-College programs for high school students are now available! New this winter, we are offering a series of online academic programs in a variety of exciting topics:

• Sport Leadership Academy
• Kinesiology: Pathway to the Medical Professions
• Intro to Research in Psychology
• Intro to Programming with Video Games
• Winter Design Academy
• Digital Drawing & Watercolors in Architecture and Landscape Architecture

Programs run from 1 week to 4 weeks in length, depending on the topic. All programs will be fully online with live Zoom instruction from UMass Amherst faculty and graduate students. 

Applications
High school students in grades 9 - 12 are welcome to apply. Admissions are rolling. 

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Winter Session Undergraduate Courses for High School Seniors

December 7, 2020 - January 16, 2021

High school seniors are invited to enroll in regularly scheduled online undergraduate Winter Session courses alongside UMass Amherst students. Courses are available in a variety of subjects, taught by UMass faculty and graduate students.

Undergraduate courses at UMass are offered asynchronously, so students can view lectures and complete assignments when it's convenient for them, from any time zone. Students will also take a 1-credit college success seminar that meets live weekly through Zoom.

Questions? Give us a call at (413) 577-2112 or email summerprograms@umass.edu

Girls With Impact

 

Register by October 18th COVID Relief Offer 50% OFF

Keep her advancing and learning with the nation’s only, live online entrepreneurship program.  She can:    > Turn Passion into an Impact    > Gain Confidence & Business Skills    > Differentiate & Boost College Resume An extra-curricular program that will make a HUGE impact in your students' futures.

Help us by sharing our program with parents, colleagues, and students:             > Registration Link: http://bit.ly/gwi-register           > Use Code: FALL50

University of Virginia’s Virtual Event Series Week (10/19 – 10/22)

University of Virginia’s Virtual Event Series Week (10/19 – 10/22) Throughout the week, our admission deans and current students will provide insights about the admission and financial process, the student experience, our academic programs, and the student resources available across the University. Space is limited, so be sure to register today! If are unable to join us live, you will be able to view the recorded versions of these events on our website the following week.

*All events are in Eastern time.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 19
6:00pm – Office of Admission Information Session
7:00pm – Student Financial Services
 
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20
5:00pm – School of Engineering
6:00pm – College of Arts & Sciences
                School of Architecture
                School of Nursing
7:00pm – McIntire School of Commerce
                Kinesiology 
                UVA Career Center
 
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21
6:00pm – Education & Human Development (upper division)
                Batten School of Leadership & Public Policy
                School of Data Science
7:00pm – Visual & Performing Arts Panel (Dance, Drama, Music, Studio Art)
                Educating Citizen Scholars: Research, Service, and Study Abroad
 
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22
6:00pm – Building a Diverse & Inclusive Support Network
7:00pm – Q&A with Deans of Admission

To sign up for a virtual session, please visit: https://apply.undergradadmission.virginia.edu/portal/virtual_event_series