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The Shelton Challenge
The Shelton Challenge is a one-week summer experience for rising freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors in high school located at 4 different universities. Shelton’s cornerstones of values-based leadership – honesty, integrity, compassion, diversity, and social responsibility – are the foundations of the experience. The core curriculum focuses on Leadership Roles and Accountability, Team Building, Leadership Styles and Situations, Social Responsibility, Integrity as a Leader, Public Speaking, Changing Behaviors, and Goal Setting. Participants must have least a 3.0 GPA. There is a cost of $575.00, which includes deposit, lodging, meals, and program curriculum. $100.00 deposit towards the total fee is non-refundable after the application deadline. Scholarships may be available. To obtain an application, or for more information, please go to www.ncsu.edu/sheltonleadership or contact 919.513.0148 or debbie_reno@ncsu.edu
Summer Ventures in Science and Mathematics
SVSM is a cost-free, state-funded program for academically high achieving students who have demonstrated interest in career fields related to STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics). The program brings rising juniors and seniors together in residential settings for four weeks (June 20-July 24, 2010) of intensive study. A statewide program of the University of North Carolina system, SVSM is administered by the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics. Six campuses of the university system host the SVSM institutes, each of which has its own director. Eligible students:*Rising high school juniors or seniors who have not previously participated in an SVSM program*Students whose custodial parents or guardians live in NC as of December 1, 2009*Students who have a proven academic ability, motivation in STEM fields of study, and emotional maturity. Applications are due January 31st and are available online at the SVSM website, http://www.summerventures.org.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Monday, January 11, 2010
College Planning Tips for January
College Planning Tips for January
Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors: Getting Started—the early stages of the college search:
1. The courses you choose for next year tell colleges a lot about your commitment as a student, so choose wisely.
2. Make sure the courses you choose prepare you to compete for admission. The harder it is to get into a college, the more important it is to demonstrate rigor in your academic program.
3. Have a question about a difficult course selection? Contact the person who recruits in your area from one of the schools that interests you. In a simple and well-written email, explain the situation and seek that person's advice. While following that person's advice will not guarantee admission, the feedback you get should give you peace of mind as you precede with your course selections.
4. Start a file in which you can collect all of the information you are receiving. Bookmark the websites of schools that seem interesting so you can find information easily.
5. Which is the most important year of high school? The year you are in!! Take care of business now so next year can count for something.
Seniors: Getting In—working through the application and enrollment processes:
1. If you haven't visited the campuses of the schools to which you are applying, the next six weeks are a good time to do so.It can't hurt to remain active on the "radar screen" of the people making the decisions. Besides, the campus visit is a strong indication of your interest!
2. Make sure you have completed the required financial aid forms if you know you will need assistance in order to enroll. Waiting until later only means that the money will be gone when you finally complete your application for aid.
3. Send updates to your application that reflect honors and achievements that have come your way since you applied.
4. Have you thought about Early Decision lately? Many colleges offer a "Round Two" ED option for students rebounding from disappointment as ED candidates at other schools in Round One.IF, and I emphasize that word, you now have a clear and unconditional first choice school (money is not an issue) and you are prepared to enroll if admitted, you might consider converting your application to Early Decision.
5. Stay focused academically. The next two months of the senior-year are the most critical to your applications at selective institutions. Why? Colleges that can afford to be choosy are watching to see what you do academically when you don't think you need to do anything!
Personalized College Admissions Assistance
A2Z College Planning offers guidance and planning to help you achieve your college dreams. We have one goal: To help you get accepted into the college that’s right for you. Our college admissions model has helped many students get accepted to their best-fit college.
When you become an A2Z College Planning student you are paired with an exceptional college admissions coach who will get to know your individual needs and provide guidance, mentorship, and planning for the college admission process.
Contact Us For An Initial Assessment
www.a2zcollegeplanning.com/contact.html
919-450-0171
info@a2zcollegeplanning.com
Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors: Getting Started—the early stages of the college search:
1. The courses you choose for next year tell colleges a lot about your commitment as a student, so choose wisely.
2. Make sure the courses you choose prepare you to compete for admission. The harder it is to get into a college, the more important it is to demonstrate rigor in your academic program.
3. Have a question about a difficult course selection? Contact the person who recruits in your area from one of the schools that interests you. In a simple and well-written email, explain the situation and seek that person's advice. While following that person's advice will not guarantee admission, the feedback you get should give you peace of mind as you precede with your course selections.
4. Start a file in which you can collect all of the information you are receiving. Bookmark the websites of schools that seem interesting so you can find information easily.
5. Which is the most important year of high school? The year you are in!! Take care of business now so next year can count for something.
Seniors: Getting In—working through the application and enrollment processes:
1. If you haven't visited the campuses of the schools to which you are applying, the next six weeks are a good time to do so.It can't hurt to remain active on the "radar screen" of the people making the decisions. Besides, the campus visit is a strong indication of your interest!
2. Make sure you have completed the required financial aid forms if you know you will need assistance in order to enroll. Waiting until later only means that the money will be gone when you finally complete your application for aid.
3. Send updates to your application that reflect honors and achievements that have come your way since you applied.
4. Have you thought about Early Decision lately? Many colleges offer a "Round Two" ED option for students rebounding from disappointment as ED candidates at other schools in Round One.IF, and I emphasize that word, you now have a clear and unconditional first choice school (money is not an issue) and you are prepared to enroll if admitted, you might consider converting your application to Early Decision.
5. Stay focused academically. The next two months of the senior-year are the most critical to your applications at selective institutions. Why? Colleges that can afford to be choosy are watching to see what you do academically when you don't think you need to do anything!
Personalized College Admissions Assistance
A2Z College Planning offers guidance and planning to help you achieve your college dreams. We have one goal: To help you get accepted into the college that’s right for you. Our college admissions model has helped many students get accepted to their best-fit college.
When you become an A2Z College Planning student you are paired with an exceptional college admissions coach who will get to know your individual needs and provide guidance, mentorship, and planning for the college admission process.
Contact Us For An Initial Assessment
www.a2zcollegeplanning.com/contact.html
919-450-0171
info@a2zcollegeplanning.com
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Summer Programs for High School Students
Do you know any academically strong high school students with great leadership potential? If so, we have great news for you! LEAD Program is accepting applications for our three summer programs: LEAD Business, LEAD Engineering, and LEAD Global.
LEAD Business: Available for high school juniors with a 3.0 GPA or better who are involved in their schools and communities. Participating universities include University of Virginia, University of Michigan, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Northwestern University, Duke University, University of Pennsylvania, Stanford University, Dartmouth College, and Cornell University.
LEAD Engineering: Available for high school sophomores and juniors with a 3.2 GPA or better who show great interest in mathematics and the sciences. Participating universities include the University of California, Berkeley, University of Michigan, Villanova University, Georgia Tech, and the University of Virginia. Application deadline is January 25, 2010.
LEAD Global: Available for high school sophomores with a 3.0. GPA who are ready to live and study abroad. LEAD Global take place in Johannesburg, South Africa at the University of Witwatersrand from June 16 – July 3, 2010. Application deadline is January 25, 2010. If you have any questions, please email us at info@leadprogram.org and call us at (215) 753-2490.
Also, visit http://www.leadprogram.org/ for more information.
LEAD Program
14 East Hartwell Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19118
215-753-2490
215-753-2495 (fax)
http://www.leadprogram.org/ info@leadprogram.org
LEAD Business: Available for high school juniors with a 3.0 GPA or better who are involved in their schools and communities. Participating universities include University of Virginia, University of Michigan, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Northwestern University, Duke University, University of Pennsylvania, Stanford University, Dartmouth College, and Cornell University.
LEAD Engineering: Available for high school sophomores and juniors with a 3.2 GPA or better who show great interest in mathematics and the sciences. Participating universities include the University of California, Berkeley, University of Michigan, Villanova University, Georgia Tech, and the University of Virginia. Application deadline is January 25, 2010.
LEAD Global: Available for high school sophomores with a 3.0. GPA who are ready to live and study abroad. LEAD Global take place in Johannesburg, South Africa at the University of Witwatersrand from June 16 – July 3, 2010. Application deadline is January 25, 2010. If you have any questions, please email us at info@leadprogram.org and call us at (215) 753-2490.
Also, visit http://www.leadprogram.org/ for more information.
LEAD Program
14 East Hartwell Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19118
215-753-2490
215-753-2495 (fax)
http://www.leadprogram.org/ info@leadprogram.org
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