***** FOR MORE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT HARVARD UNIVERSITY******
Harvard University Announcement
No tuition and no student loans
Harvard University announced over the weekend that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families will pay no tuition. In making the announcement, Harvard's president Lawrence H. Summers said, "When only ten percent of the students in elite higher education come from families in the lower half of the income distribution, we are not doing enough. We are not doing enough in bringing elite higher education to the lower half of the income distribution."
If you know of a family earning less than $60,000 a year with an honor student graduating from high school soon, Harvard University wants to pay the tuition. The prestigious university recently announced that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families can go to Harvard for free... no tuition and no student loans!
To find out more about Harvard offering free tuition for families making less than $60,000 a year, visit Harvard's financial aid website at: http://www.fao.fas.harvard.edu/ or call the school's financial aid office at (617) 495-1581.
SEND TO SOMEONE WHETHER THEY CAN USE OR NOT. THEY JUST MIGHT KNOW SOMEONE WHO CAN.
If you know of a family earning less than $60,000 a year with an honor student graduating from high school soon, Harvard University wants to pay the tuition. The prestigious university recently announced that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families can go to Harvard for free... no tuition and no student loans!
Monday, April 26, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
Crump Law Camp
*****For more information, please contact the National Bar Association.*****
The National Bar Association is seeking applicants for the Crump Law Camp which was established for students entering the 9th through 11th grades and between the ages of 14 and 17 to introduce them to the judicial system. The goal of the NBA camp is to encourage young people at an early age to become lawyers and seek legal careers in the future. By 2050 more than half of the people in this country will be of color. More than 90% of the nation's lawyers are white, as are more than 80% of the students enrolled in law school. Yet more than 30% of the United States is comprised of people of color. The NBA is seeking applicants to attend this camp from every
ethnic group and its selection process is non-discriminatory.
The first inaugural two week camp was held during the summer at Howard University School of Law through a grant by the Ford Motor Company Fund in 2001.
Campers were and will be housed on the Howard University campus and live in a protected camp environment. Open enrollment is available to students across the country but emphasis will be on enabling students from low income families to attend. Tuition for the camp will vary depending upon family income. The tuition covers transportation to and from Washington, D.C.; housing; meals; educational materials; and expenses for field trips. The camp provides students with an exciting academic and social agenda in the Washington, D. C. area. The competitive highlight of the camp is the Evett L. Simmons Mock Trial Competition. The four winners of this competition are invited to the NBA's Annual Convention.
Application deadline: April 30, 2010
Camp begins July 11, 2010. Applications are available on the NBA website is www.Nationalbar.org
National Bar Association Crump Law Camp
P.O. Box 1048
Washington, D.C. 20008
(301) 249-8355
http://www.nationalbar.org/lawcamp/index.shtml
Best Wishes,
A2Z College Planning Team
www.a2zcollegeplanning.com
info@a2zcollegeplanning.com
919-450-0171
The National Bar Association is seeking applicants for the Crump Law Camp which was established for students entering the 9th through 11th grades and between the ages of 14 and 17 to introduce them to the judicial system. The goal of the NBA camp is to encourage young people at an early age to become lawyers and seek legal careers in the future. By 2050 more than half of the people in this country will be of color. More than 90% of the nation's lawyers are white, as are more than 80% of the students enrolled in law school. Yet more than 30% of the United States is comprised of people of color. The NBA is seeking applicants to attend this camp from every
ethnic group and its selection process is non-discriminatory.
The first inaugural two week camp was held during the summer at Howard University School of Law through a grant by the Ford Motor Company Fund in 2001.
Campers were and will be housed on the Howard University campus and live in a protected camp environment. Open enrollment is available to students across the country but emphasis will be on enabling students from low income families to attend. Tuition for the camp will vary depending upon family income. The tuition covers transportation to and from Washington, D.C.; housing; meals; educational materials; and expenses for field trips. The camp provides students with an exciting academic and social agenda in the Washington, D. C. area. The competitive highlight of the camp is the Evett L. Simmons Mock Trial Competition. The four winners of this competition are invited to the NBA's Annual Convention.
Application deadline: April 30, 2010
Camp begins July 11, 2010. Applications are available on the NBA website is www.Nationalbar.org
National Bar Association Crump Law Camp
P.O. Box 1048
Washington, D.C. 20008
(301) 249-8355
http://www.nationalbar.org/lawcamp/index.shtml
Best Wishes,
A2Z College Planning Team
www.a2zcollegeplanning.com
info@a2zcollegeplanning.com
919-450-0171
Monday, April 12, 2010
IBM Scholarship for students in North Carolina
The IBM-RTP Black Diversity Network has established a scholarship to support graduating African American high school students in the Wake, Durham, and Orange Counties of the Research Triangle Park area.
Scholarship Criteria:
• Parent or Guardian of applicant can NOT be an IBM employee
• Must be African American
• Must be a resident of Wake, Durham, or Orange County
• Must be a graduating high school senior
• Must have a weighted G.P.A of 2.75 or above
• Must be involved in community service
• Must be planning to attend an accredited two or four-year College or University
To receive application, see email contact information listed below.
Submission Deadline is May 21st.
Contact Information
Please mail all items to the address listed below:
RTP Black Diversity Network Group Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 12887
Durham, NC 27709-2887
If you have any questions please send an e-mail to: rtp_bdng_scholarship@yahoo.com
Feel free to share with seniors you know graduating.
Scholarship Criteria:
• Parent or Guardian of applicant can NOT be an IBM employee
• Must be African American
• Must be a resident of Wake, Durham, or Orange County
• Must be a graduating high school senior
• Must have a weighted G.P.A of 2.75 or above
• Must be involved in community service
• Must be planning to attend an accredited two or four-year College or University
To receive application, see email contact information listed below.
Submission Deadline is May 21st.
Contact Information
Please mail all items to the address listed below:
RTP Black Diversity Network Group Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 12887
Durham, NC 27709-2887
If you have any questions please send an e-mail to: rtp_bdng_scholarship@yahoo.com
Feel free to share with seniors you know graduating.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
College Planning Tips- April/May
9th, 10th, 11th Graders
1. When attending college nights and college fairs, take time to actually talk
with the college representatives. Don’t just sign your name and take a
brochure. Learn what you can while you can.
2. Begin to think about who you want to have writing letters of
recommendation for you. By asking these folks well in advance for their
support, you give them time to draft a thoughtful letter on your behalf.
3. Review your course selections for next year to make sure they will take
you to the next logical level of rigor in each discipline. If not, you may
still have time to make necessary adjustments.
4. Talk with your parents about college costs. It may not be an easy
conversation, but it is better to work toward a common understanding of
their ability to cover educational costs now than after you have begun
applying to colleges.
5. Don’t let warmer weather; proms and other outside distractions keep you
from finishing well in the classroom.
12th Graders
1. Choose one! Make your final selection of a college and notify others that
admitted you of your choice.
2. Take stock of any Wait List options that are still developing for you.
Should you get the call from a school you really like, be prepared to
respond within 24 hours. If you accept an offer from the Wait List at one
school, you will forfeit the enrollment deposit you submitted at another
school.
3. Inform your college counselor of your final choice. According to the
National Association of College Admission Counseling, your school should
send a final transcript to only one college.
4. Register for early registration programs at the college you have chosen.
Doing so will enable you to meet academic advisors and begin the course
registration process.
5. Don’t forget to go to class. With the choice of a college behind you, it
will be tempting to change gears academically. Have fun, but be careful not
to jeopardize your good standing as graduation approaches. Colleges will
want to see a final transcript that shows the same level of achievement
that justified your admission.
Best Wishes,
A2Z College Planning Team
www.a2zcollegeplanning.com
919-450-0171
1. When attending college nights and college fairs, take time to actually talk
with the college representatives. Don’t just sign your name and take a
brochure. Learn what you can while you can.
2. Begin to think about who you want to have writing letters of
recommendation for you. By asking these folks well in advance for their
support, you give them time to draft a thoughtful letter on your behalf.
3. Review your course selections for next year to make sure they will take
you to the next logical level of rigor in each discipline. If not, you may
still have time to make necessary adjustments.
4. Talk with your parents about college costs. It may not be an easy
conversation, but it is better to work toward a common understanding of
their ability to cover educational costs now than after you have begun
applying to colleges.
5. Don’t let warmer weather; proms and other outside distractions keep you
from finishing well in the classroom.
12th Graders
1. Choose one! Make your final selection of a college and notify others that
admitted you of your choice.
2. Take stock of any Wait List options that are still developing for you.
Should you get the call from a school you really like, be prepared to
respond within 24 hours. If you accept an offer from the Wait List at one
school, you will forfeit the enrollment deposit you submitted at another
school.
3. Inform your college counselor of your final choice. According to the
National Association of College Admission Counseling, your school should
send a final transcript to only one college.
4. Register for early registration programs at the college you have chosen.
Doing so will enable you to meet academic advisors and begin the course
registration process.
5. Don’t forget to go to class. With the choice of a college behind you, it
will be tempting to change gears academically. Have fun, but be careful not
to jeopardize your good standing as graduation approaches. Colleges will
want to see a final transcript that shows the same level of achievement
that justified your admission.
Best Wishes,
A2Z College Planning Team
www.a2zcollegeplanning.com
919-450-0171
Thursday, March 25, 2010
A Crucial Piece: The Campus Visit
Now that you have done research on a variety of colleges and universities, the crucial piece of your puzzle of college admission will be your visits to college campuses. Visiting the colleges on your list will provide you with a firsthand impression of the students, faculty, staff, facilities, and programs. A visit to a college campus should enable you to meet with admission staff in order to obtain an idea of what they expect from applicants and what the admission process entails, gain a feeling for the academic and social atmosphere, see the facilities to be used for study, living and recreation, talk with students, and gain an understanding of the surrounding community.
WHEN TO VISIT
While most admission offices are open throughout the school year, the best time to visit a college campus is when college classes are in session. Although summer visits may work better within your schedule; remember that while you can take a campus tour and talk with a member of the admission staff, you may be unable to talk with students and faculty or attend class. It may be difficult to gain a good feeling for the atmosphere of a college community if you visit during the summer. If you visit campuses in the summer, plan to make return visits to your top choice institutions when the institution is in session. Spring break of your junior year in high school is a good time to take a trip to get an overview of many different schools. Once you have narrowed your list in the fall of your senior year, you may want to make return visits to schools to which you have chosen to apply. Some students will apply to schools, wait to see where they have been admitted and then make return visits during April of the senior year as they are trying to make their final decisions.
BEFORE YOUR VISIT
1. Contact the school at least two weeks in advance to schedule your visit. If possible inform the college of your areas of academic or personal interests. This information may help the admission staff to plan a more meaningful visit for you. The college admission office can arrange for you to talk with an admission counselor and take a campus tour. Some colleges will offer the option of an individual interview or a group information session. Many offices will be willing to help you set up housing, classes or other appointments. Plan to spend as much time as you can on the college campus, a minimum of half a day. Keep in mind that a thorough, well planned visit of a college campus may take a day and a half. Make sure that you have good directions to the admission office.
When scheduling your campus visits the following things are important to include:
- Talk with an admission counselor.
- Take an official tour of the campus.
- Attend classes, preferably a freshman level class and an upper level class. List of classes to visit are usually available in the admission office.
- Meet with a professor in an academic area that interests you.
- Eat a meal in the campus dining facility.
- Speak with a coach or an advisor of an extracurricular activity that interests you.
- Spend the night in a residence hall.
2. Read the catalogs and brochures from each college you plan to visit. After reading, come up with a list of questions that are important to you.
3. Check with your high school or ask the college to get a list of the names of current students who may have graduated from your high school or who may live near your home. Contact them before you visit.
4. Ask for the names of faculty members in your areas of interest and try to schedule appointments with them before you arrive on campus.
5. Buy a notebook to keep a journal of impressions from your trips to all of the schools you visit.
AFTER THE VISIT
1. You will probably visit several schools on your trip and it is easy for your impressions to run together. Once you have left a school, while your thoughts are still fresh, write down your impressions. Be sure to note what you liked and what you disliked.
2. If you think of questions that you did not ask during your visit, don't hesitate to contact the people that you met.
3. Write thank you notes to those with whom you had appointments and to student hosts if you stayed overnight.
4. If the school gives you a campus visit evaluation form, take time to fill it out. Your thoughts and suggestions are important to the admission office and may help future visitors have productive, positive visit.
Best Wishes,
A2Z College Planning
www.a2zcollegeplanning.com
info@a2zcollegeplanning.com
919-450-0171
WHEN TO VISIT
While most admission offices are open throughout the school year, the best time to visit a college campus is when college classes are in session. Although summer visits may work better within your schedule; remember that while you can take a campus tour and talk with a member of the admission staff, you may be unable to talk with students and faculty or attend class. It may be difficult to gain a good feeling for the atmosphere of a college community if you visit during the summer. If you visit campuses in the summer, plan to make return visits to your top choice institutions when the institution is in session. Spring break of your junior year in high school is a good time to take a trip to get an overview of many different schools. Once you have narrowed your list in the fall of your senior year, you may want to make return visits to schools to which you have chosen to apply. Some students will apply to schools, wait to see where they have been admitted and then make return visits during April of the senior year as they are trying to make their final decisions.
BEFORE YOUR VISIT
1. Contact the school at least two weeks in advance to schedule your visit. If possible inform the college of your areas of academic or personal interests. This information may help the admission staff to plan a more meaningful visit for you. The college admission office can arrange for you to talk with an admission counselor and take a campus tour. Some colleges will offer the option of an individual interview or a group information session. Many offices will be willing to help you set up housing, classes or other appointments. Plan to spend as much time as you can on the college campus, a minimum of half a day. Keep in mind that a thorough, well planned visit of a college campus may take a day and a half. Make sure that you have good directions to the admission office.
When scheduling your campus visits the following things are important to include:
- Talk with an admission counselor.
- Take an official tour of the campus.
- Attend classes, preferably a freshman level class and an upper level class. List of classes to visit are usually available in the admission office.
- Meet with a professor in an academic area that interests you.
- Eat a meal in the campus dining facility.
- Speak with a coach or an advisor of an extracurricular activity that interests you.
- Spend the night in a residence hall.
2. Read the catalogs and brochures from each college you plan to visit. After reading, come up with a list of questions that are important to you.
3. Check with your high school or ask the college to get a list of the names of current students who may have graduated from your high school or who may live near your home. Contact them before you visit.
4. Ask for the names of faculty members in your areas of interest and try to schedule appointments with them before you arrive on campus.
5. Buy a notebook to keep a journal of impressions from your trips to all of the schools you visit.
AFTER THE VISIT
1. You will probably visit several schools on your trip and it is easy for your impressions to run together. Once you have left a school, while your thoughts are still fresh, write down your impressions. Be sure to note what you liked and what you disliked.
2. If you think of questions that you did not ask during your visit, don't hesitate to contact the people that you met.
3. Write thank you notes to those with whom you had appointments and to student hosts if you stayed overnight.
4. If the school gives you a campus visit evaluation form, take time to fill it out. Your thoughts and suggestions are important to the admission office and may help future visitors have productive, positive visit.
Best Wishes,
A2Z College Planning
www.a2zcollegeplanning.com
info@a2zcollegeplanning.com
919-450-0171
Friday, March 19, 2010
Prospective Student Athlete- What do I need to do?
Prospective Student Athletes-What do I need to do?
Freshmen and Sophomores
• Start planning now!
• Work hard to get the best grades possible.
• Take classes that match your school’s list of approved core courses.
• You can receive your school’s list of approved core courses at
www.eligibilitycenter.org.
Juniors
• At the beginning of your junior year, register at www.eligibilitycenter.org.
• Register to take the ACT, SAT or both and use the Eligibility Center code (9999) as a score recipient.
• Double check to make sure the courses you have taken match your school’s list of approved core courses.
• Ask your guidance counselor to send an official transcript to the Eligibility Center after completing your junior year. If you have attended more than one high school, the Eligibility Center will need official transcripts from all high schools attended. (The Eligibility Center does NOT accept faxed transcripts or test scores.)
• Before registration for classes for your senior year, check with your guidance counselor to determine the amount of core courses that you need to complete your senior year.
Seniors
• Take the SAT and/or ACT again, if necessary. The Eligibility Center will use the best scores from each section of the ACT or SAT to determine your best cumulative score.
• Continue to take college-prep courses.
• Check the courses you have taken to match your school’s list of approved core courses.
• Review your amateurism responses and request final amateurism certification on or after
April 1 (for fall enrollees) or October 1 (for spring enrollees).
• Continue to work hard to get the best grades possible.
• Graduate on time (in eight academic semesters). If you fall behind, use summer school sessions before graduation to catch up.
• After graduation, ask your guidance counselor to send your final transcript to the Eligibility Center with proof of graduation.
For additional information, visit ncaa.org
Best Wishes,
A2Z College Planning
www.a2zcollegeplanning.com
info@a2zcollegeplanning.com
919-450-0171
Freshmen and Sophomores
• Start planning now!
• Work hard to get the best grades possible.
• Take classes that match your school’s list of approved core courses.
• You can receive your school’s list of approved core courses at
www.eligibilitycenter.org.
Juniors
• At the beginning of your junior year, register at www.eligibilitycenter.org.
• Register to take the ACT, SAT or both and use the Eligibility Center code (9999) as a score recipient.
• Double check to make sure the courses you have taken match your school’s list of approved core courses.
• Ask your guidance counselor to send an official transcript to the Eligibility Center after completing your junior year. If you have attended more than one high school, the Eligibility Center will need official transcripts from all high schools attended. (The Eligibility Center does NOT accept faxed transcripts or test scores.)
• Before registration for classes for your senior year, check with your guidance counselor to determine the amount of core courses that you need to complete your senior year.
Seniors
• Take the SAT and/or ACT again, if necessary. The Eligibility Center will use the best scores from each section of the ACT or SAT to determine your best cumulative score.
• Continue to take college-prep courses.
• Check the courses you have taken to match your school’s list of approved core courses.
• Review your amateurism responses and request final amateurism certification on or after
April 1 (for fall enrollees) or October 1 (for spring enrollees).
• Continue to work hard to get the best grades possible.
• Graduate on time (in eight academic semesters). If you fall behind, use summer school sessions before graduation to catch up.
• After graduation, ask your guidance counselor to send your final transcript to the Eligibility Center with proof of graduation.
For additional information, visit ncaa.org
Best Wishes,
A2Z College Planning
www.a2zcollegeplanning.com
info@a2zcollegeplanning.com
919-450-0171
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Climate LEAP - Opportunity for high school students in Chapel Hill/Carrboro, NC
Rising 9th-12th graders who are interested in science and math and who either live in or go to school in Chapel Hill/Carrboro are eligible to apply for the 2010-2011 Climate Leadership and Energy Awareness Program (Climate LEAP). Females and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Application forms have been posted at climateleap.unc.edu; a copy of the brochure and a flier are also available for download. A complete application includes both a completed student application form and teacher nomination form. Applications are due by 5PM on Friday March 26, 2010.
If you don't reside in Chapel Hill/Carrboro, please share with your family, friends, and coworkers who may live or know others in Chapel Hill/Carrboro. All program questions should be directed to Dana Haine, Program Director, at 919-843-5735.
Kind Regards,
Rhonda Manns, M.Ed., LPC, NCC
A2Z College Planning, LLC
PO Box 13056
Durham, NC 27709
phone (919) 450-0171 fax (919) 237-3416
wwww.a2zcollegeplanning.com
Specializing in helping college bound students climb the steps to success and achieve their college dreams.
If you don't reside in Chapel Hill/Carrboro, please share with your family, friends, and coworkers who may live or know others in Chapel Hill/Carrboro. All program questions should be directed to Dana Haine, Program Director, at 919-843-5735.
Kind Regards,
Rhonda Manns, M.Ed., LPC, NCC
A2Z College Planning, LLC
PO Box 13056
Durham, NC 27709
phone (919) 450-0171 fax (919) 237-3416
wwww.a2zcollegeplanning.com
Specializing in helping college bound students climb the steps to success and achieve their college dreams.
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