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College Information Sessions for Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn, Stanford

Students interested in attending any of the above named schools are invited to attend student/parent information session at either of the following locations in the Atlanta Area:

Atlanta - Perimeter - Wednesday, April 30, 7:30pm

Crowne Plaza Ravinia, 4355 Ashford Dunwoody, Atlanta, GA 30346

Atlanta - Downtown - Thursday, may 1, 7:30pm

Westin Peachtree Plaza, 210 Peachtree Street, NW, Atlanta, GA 30303

Reinhardt College is still accepting applications and awarding scholarships!!

 Reinhardt College operates on a rolling admissions system, and they are still accepting applications for the Fall 2008 class. If you are still undecided in your college selection process, you might consider Reinhardt.  At this time, they are also still awarding scholarships. For more information and to research more about their programs visit www.reinhardt.edu.

Morehouse College Summer Institute (Project Identity) for
African-American males entering the 10th and 11th grades
 
PROJECT IDENTITY is a federally funded program designed to stimulate interest in college attendance and the awareness of college entrance requirements for African-American and other minority males attending middle school. The Project aims to help to develop and sustain the capacity of middle schools to prepar e these young boys for high school and post-secondary education. By providing a network of support, particularly for the adults who influence middle school students, specifically, their counselors and families, Project Identity strives to channel and direct more minority males to higher education. Project Identity will give special attention to boys from backgrounds and communities that historically have not encouraged large numbers to pursue, enroll and succeed in post-secondary education.

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Three weeks (June 7 - 28) 
Creative Writing 
SAT Prep 
Debate 
Pre-Calculus 
Leadership development 
Enrichment activities 
$400 fee (/includes meals, housing and activities/) 
FOR MORE INFO GO TO: *_ 
_www.morehouse.edu/projectidentity  http://www.morehouse.edu/projectidentity

Two Excellent Scholarship Resources Available

We highly recommend two resources to use in your search for financial aid for college:

The first is located at http://www.studentscholarshipsearch.com/ebook/ - This is a free, downloadable, 35-page PDF electronic book (ebook) that explains how to search the internet for scholarships.  Wonderful resource.  In addition, this website also has many articles concerning financial aid.  You can even sign up for a free newsletter.

The second is a daily podcast, http://www.financialaidpodcast.com/, (which is basically a downloadable internet-based radio program), that covers a wide range of tips about scholarships, grants, financial aid, FAFSA, loans, college updates, etc.  The host, Christopher Penn has won many awards for this program and is extremely knowledgeable about how to get money for college.  Features include answers to listener questions, news updates, scholarship announcements, Friday Freebies, and so much more.  If you are serious about getting financial aid, don't miss this podcast.  Download to your IPod, MP3 player, or just listen to it on the computer.

 

Extended Summer E-High School for Math Courses

Are you a students who need to take a math course this summer?

 
Get started NOW!
 
eHigh School is offering an Extended Summer Term for students who need to take a Math course. The Extended Summer Term is 10 weeks in length whereas the regular Summer term is 5 weeks.
 
Courses Offered: Algebra I (A, B, Y), Algebra I Part I (A, B, Y), Algebra I Part II (A, B, Y), Algebra III (A, B, Y), Geometry (A, B, Y)
 
Online Registration Begins the DAY AFTER SPRING BREAK - Monday, April 14, 2008, 9:00 a.m. through  Friday, April 18, 2008, Noon

 

Students may register online at www.cobbk12ehighschool.org 

For more information, click here.

 

QUEST College Fair

All students are invited to attend the annual QUEST College Fair in West Cobb.  This year Hillgrove will be hosting.  The date is Thursday, April 17th from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

 
Breakout sessions will be on Financial Aid, NCAA Clearinghouse, Military Academies, and the College Application Process.  The first breakout session begins at 6:00 p.m.
 
Over 100 colleges will be attending this fair.  Check out the web site at: 
 

Kennesaw State University Early Start Bridge Academy (ESBA)

Kennesaw State University offers the Early Start Bridge Academy for students admitted into KSU for the fall of 2008 as a Learning Support First-Year Student.  Students must complete the (required) COMPASS exam by May 15, 2008.  COMPASS score must show placement in a learning support mathematics course.  There is no additional charge for this program and is considered a "jump-start" on the KSU Fall 2008 semester.  Materials (estimated at $350) are offered at no additional costs.  Students will be able to satisfy the learning support mathematics requirement (MATH 0099 - 6 hrs) and the First Year requirement by enrolling in KSU 1101 (3 hrs). 

The program lasts 4 weeks - July 14 - August 7, 2008, Mondays thru Thursdays from 9am - 3pm.

Two Information and advising sessions on this program are scheduled for prospective ESBA students and their parents/guardians:

Saturday, April 26 from 9-11am in the KSU Carmichael Student Center Dining Room Addition

Thursday, may 1 from 7-9pm in the KSU Carmichael Student Center, University Rooms A and B

Applications can be obtained by emailing Nicoly Myles at nmyles@kennesaw.edu or by calling the office associated with this program at 770-499-3530.  Application deadline for priority consideration is June 2, 2008.  Seats are limited.

Georgia Society of CPAs High School Summer Residency Program

The High School Residency Program provides an introduction and overview of the many opportunities available in the world of accounting.  Presentations from representatives of national and local accounting firms, industry (Coca-Cola , Georgia Pacific), and government (FBI, SEC) help show the exciting and different types of job opportunities available in accounting. Students get a hands-on experience through accounting case studies and computer classes.

WHEN?  Georgia Southern University June 8-11 OR University of Georgia July 13-16

WHO? Rising juniors, seniors and rising college freshmen who have strong communication, technology, and problem-solving skills and want to learn about exciting career opportunities in accounting. Only students who are residents of Georgia or who attend high school in the state of Georgia are eligible to apply.

WHY? Learn more about the accounting profession and life as a college student.  Students get hands on experience through accounting case studies and computer classes.  The program introduces students to college life by hosting them in the dorms, attending classes, and eating in the dining halls.

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Academy Day

Students who are interested in attending any of the service academies (West Point, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, Merchant Marine Academy, and the Coast Guard Academy) should plan to attend Academy Day.  This event will be held at Dobbins Air Reserve Base on May 10, 2008 from 1:00 - 3:00pm.  Register at http://isakson.senate.gov/academies.html. Please register by May 2, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. - reservation required due to security restrictions.  Call Nancy Brooks at 770-661-0999 with questions.  For more information, click here for the flyer.

CollegeWeekLive

http://www.collegeweeklive.com/index.php

CollegeWeekLive (CWL) is a two-day virtual college fair to help prospective students in their college planning by connecting them with colleges in a live, interactive environment. CollegeWeekLive next takes place on March 25th and 26th from 12:00 PM EST to 11:00 PM EST. The event will draw thousands of students from the US and abroad and over 200 major colleges. Attendance is free.

The event will feature:

  • Live streaming video keynote presentations from college admission experts addressing college planning topics such as:
    • Financial Aid
    • Standardized Test (SAT, ACT)
    • College Admissions Trends
    • Sports Scholarships
  • Real-time, interactive Q&A sessions with admissions officials
  • Live interactive video chats with current college students providing an insiders perspective on their school and the admissions process
  • Virtual booths for colleges, featuring electronic brochures, videos, webinars, podcasts and real-time IM and video chat between admissions counselors and students/parents
  • Networking capabilities to connect students with other students and service providers
  • A resource center for students and parents
  • A services center to allow guidance counselors and other providers the ability to market their services and products
  • Scheduled school specific presentations by admissions officials
  • Scholarship and financial aid resources to help students and parents

QuestBridge Summer Program and Scholarship

QuestBridge is pleased to announce this year’s College Prep Scholarship, which helps outstanding low-income high school juniors compete for admission to top-ranked colleges. We would be grateful if you could inform the students you work with about this opportunity.

College Prep Scholarship awards include the following:

  • Full scholarships to college summer school programs at Harvard University, Stanford University, the University of Notre Dame, and Yale University

  • College admissions counseling provided by QuestBridge

  • Invitations to QuestBridge College Admissions Conferences at Stanford and Yale

  • All-expense-paid visits to top-ranked colleges

The scholarship application is due on March 31, 2008.

 

Teen Forum

The Marietta-Roswell Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is once again pleased to present our annual 2008 Teen Forum.  The theme for this year’s event is “Point, Click and Shift”: Pathways to Bridging the Digital Divide. We invite your students to participate in a daylong event full of educational and interactive workshops and activities that will ensure that they can take informed and prepared steps in the right direction into their future.  This event is FREE and will feature a College Fair, with representatives from several Colleges and Universities distributing information and answering questions. The College Fair is open to all students in grades 10-12 and to all parents and accompanying adults. Lunch and a light breakfast will be provided.  Workshop topics include: “Swizz Beats Series” Exploring engineering fields traditional/music/forensics, “Xbox 360 vs. PS3 Series” Art careers: traditional/graphic design/video gaming and “This Is Why I’m Hot Series”   Alternative Careers.

Who:                   Middle and High School Students, grades 8-12 only

What:                  “Point, Click and Shift”: Pathways to Bridging the Digital Divide

When:                  Saturday, March 15, 2008, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

       Registration and Breakfast begins at 8:30 am

Where:           Zion Baptist Church

165 Lemon Street NE

Marietta, Georgia 30060 

770-427-8749

 To  register, simply visit www.dstmrac.com or complete the enclosed form and send it to the contact on the form. Registration opens February 15th through March 8th.

For additional information please feel free to contact Alia Bushell at (404) 433-7954 or bushell.alia@dstmrac.com.

Brevard College Open House

Learn more about their academic programs by meeting faculty. Hear from students about what BC students do for fun! Find out about residence life and what it means to live in the BC community. Tour Campus – from the inside out!  Attend all athletic and music/art events FOR FREE!!!  Bring your family members…there will be special programs for parents/guardians.  When? February 18 or March 29!
Register online at www.brevard.edu/admissions

 

College Visits

If you are interested in participating in a college tour, this company provides several different types.  All tours are led and supervised by staff and high school counselors.  Participants choose schools to visit when given an option.  Visit  www.college-visits.com for information on availability, upcoming trips, tour descriptions, comments from past tour participants, or registration materials.  Sample tours include Southeast area (Duke, UNC, Wake Forest, Davidson, Emory, UGA, Vanderbilt, etc.), Northeast area (Northeastern, Harvard, MIT, Brown, Yale, Fordham, Columbia, NYU, Penn, Maryland, Bryn Mawr, Georgetown, etc.), California area (Pomona, Harvey Mudd, USC, UCLA, Stanford, Berkeley, etc.

 

 

LEARN to LIVE Together - Honors Leadership Academy for Young Women
Since July 2000, LEARN to LIVE Together, Honors Leadership Academy for Young Women, has been hosted on the campus of the University of West Georgia.  Any young women -  7th grade and above  - who participated - this year or previous years - in Duke University's TIP are encouraged to consider participating in this summer's program scheduled from July 6-11, 2008.  These bright young women are encouraged to take advantage of the lower Early Application Fees as well as be in the running for the few partial scholarships offered.  The website is:  www.learn-to-live.com
Check out the promotional videos to see what the girls do on campus at the University of West Georgia!  For more information view their informational brochure.

For more information, contact Madhavi Sethna, Director of LEARN to LIVE Together Honors Leadership Academy for Young Women

Email:  director@learn-to-live.com

Phone: 678-890-8780