Author: Mychal Wynn

CEO/Founder of the Foundation for Ensuring Access and Equity. Creator of the College Planning Cohort Program and developer of the College Planning Cohort Curriculum.

Hamilton College Diversity Overnight

Diversity Overnight

The Diversity Overnight program offers students of diverse backgrounds the opportunity to experience life at Hamilton College. Participants in the program will interview with a member of the Hamilton Admission staff and share in a variety of activities on Sunday. On Monday, they will have an opportunity to attend classes and participate in campus life as a Hamilton student.

Acceptance to the program is selective and priority will be given to those who have not already visited Hamilton. Students must be current high school seniors maintaining at least a cumulative B average in a college preparatory curriculum. If admitted, all costs for transportation, meals and lodging will be covered by the College.

To apply, please submit the on-line Diversity Overnight application and a copy of your cumulative high school transcript (unofficial copies are acceptable). Transcripts can be faxed, emailed or mailed to the admission office.

Priority Deadline- August 1
Final Deadline- September 1 (September Program)
Final Deadline – October 1

If you have any questions please Email the Diversity Overnight program staff or call 800-843-2655.

Franklin & Marshall Collegiate Leadership Summit

 

The Collegiate Leadership Summit

Franklin & Marshall College invites high school students from diverse backgrounds with a strong history of leadership to campus to explore their leadership abilities as they transition to a college environment. The Collegiate Leadership Summit is a two-day program that provides selected delegates an opportunity to develop their leadership skills. Delegates will interact with members of the F&M community and experience life in a selective liberal arts environment as they participate in leadership oriented workshops, seminars, and group activities. Delegates will also demonstrate their leadership skills through an admission interview and group activities. The cost of travel and attendance is covered by the College.

The Collegiate Leadership Summit will occur twice in the fall semester for high school seniors.

*Nominations for both sessions of the Collegiate Leadership Summit will go live in May.

Candidates

All candidates must be currently enrolled in high school, completing their senior year.

Nomination Requirements

  • A minimum GPA of 3.3 in rigorous classes
  • Must be of a background underrepresented in higher education
  • Must have demonstrated leadership in his or her school or community

Nomination Process

Please nominate students using the CLS Nomination form.

*Once a student is nominated, they will receive the CLS application. Please know that a student must complete the application by the above deadline to be considered for the Collegiate Leadership Summit.

Questions?

Please send an email to Brittany McClinton, Assistant Dean of Admission, or call (717) 358-7155.

Dartmouth Summer Bound

Dartmouth Bound: Summer Program

Summer Program

Explore the intersection of academics, engagement, and leadership at Dartmouth College.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Dartmouth Bound: Summer Program takes place in July and is designed to provide high school seniors from historically underrepresented backgrounds and communities with an opportunity to preview college by immersion in student life at Dartmouth. Participants will live in a Dartmouth residence hall and will attend workshops on the admissions and financial aid processes. The program encompasses the academic dimensions of Dartmouth by providing access to classes and interaction with our faculty. Also, there will be ample time to enjoy meaningful conversation with current students and staff on how to weave academics, social engagement, and leadership into your college experience.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Admissions officers will walk you through our individualized review process and provide tips for completing college applications. You will have the chance to review real applications to the College as part of a mock admissions committee exercise. Admissions officers will be available to you throughout your stay to address individuals’ questions about the college application process.

In addition to attending regularly scheduled classes, you will attend sessions led by our featured faculty members. These offer a chance for you to hear a faculty member speak about how his or her work contributes to the themes of academics, social engagement, and leadership. Additionally, faculty will show the relevance of undergraduate classes and research to the great issues facing us in the world today.

You’ll have the opportunity to tour the campus, which will help you gain a general orientation of the Dartmouth campus and facilities, as well as specific areas of interest.

Need-based financial aid makes a Dartmouth education affordable for students. Our financial aid officers will provide an overview of the financial aid application process and address how special circumstances are taken into consideration. Admissions and financial aid staff will help you decipher the vocabulary of “full need,” “Early Decision,” “Regular Decision” and other terms that will empower you to make a smart financial choice while navigating the college process.

Throughout your time on campus you will connect with current Dartmouth students who will tell you about their college experience and provide answers to your questions about what campus life is really like.

College of Charleston Diversity Overnight

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M.O.V.E. (v.) 1. to test-drive the College of Charleston by way of a personalized two-day event; 2. to Live the Life and love it.

Current students are eager to host you in one of eight residence halls. Visit classrooms, interact with faculty, explore campus, discover a whole new Charleston, and meet potential future students much like yourself.

As M.O.V.E. is free of charge, space is limited to interested prospective students only.

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Typical M.O.V.E. Schedule

  • February (event has reached maximum capacity-no longer accepting reservations)
  • March (accepted students only)
  • April

Click here to apply. In order to be considered for the program, you must also submit a signed medical and food allergy notice as well as parental and medical consent forms to access@cofc.edu.


Contact information:
Debbie Counts
Director for Admissions
Access Initiatives and Pre-College Programs
Office of Admissions
College of Charleston
Charleston, SC 29424
e: access@cofc.edu
p: 843.953.4954
f: 843.953.7461

 

Colby College Diversity Overnight

Experience Colby Visit Program

Colby students are diverse. They come from different backgrounds and represent different cultures. Some spent their childhood in the largest cities of the U.S. and others grew up on potato farms in northern Maine. They have diverse interests and varied political views, they practice different religions, and they come to Colby with unique perspectives on life.

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The Colby community is made up of 1,820 students—all with different stories to tell.

Colby values diversity of all kinds and seeks to enroll students who also value diversity. If this describes you, we want you to consider a visit to campus—for FREE. Through our overnight campus visit program, Experience Colby, we do our best to make it possible for interested high school seniors to come for a visit regardless of financial circumstances. However, you must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident to be considered.

Apply to attend Experience Colby and decide for yourself—can you picture yourself at Colby?

During Experience Colby you’ll get to:

  • Stay overnight in our residence halls
  • Attend classes and meet professors
  • Tour campus
  • Meet current students
  • Try our delicious food

Students at last year’s Experience Colby events dined with President Adams, participated in discussions about campus diversity, attended a poster presentation of student research projects, participated in the Food Day Carnival, enjoyed a dessert social with their hosts and other current students, and attended live performances by several student groups. Check out our slideshow.

Cal Lutheran Diversity Overnight

InCLUsive Overnight

The InCLUsive Overnight Program was established to increase diversity within the student body. We hope to foster a campus climate that encourages inclusive, cross-cultural interaction, respect for and appreciation of diversity and global awareness.

The InCLUsive Overnight Program gives admitted high school students the opportunity to visit CLU’s campus. Participants will learn what life is like as a CLU student by staying in a residence hall, making connections with members of our faculty, staff, and student leaders, meeting other students considering CLU, and interacting with current students who make CLU their home.

This is an invitation only program. If you would like to learn more about this program, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission at admissions@callutheran.edu or call (805) 493-3135, or 1-877-CLU-FOR-U, Toll Free.

 

Auburn University Veterinarian Camp

The Vet camp is for individuals entering grades 9-11 in the fall of 2017.

Camp participants will learn about veterinary medicine first-hand in classrooms, laboratories, and outdoor facilities that include Auburn’s raptor, equine, dairy, beef, and swine units. Students will learn about public health, food animals, wildlife, anatomy, imaging, and first aid, as well as gain valuable mentoring about veterinary science careers.

For more information on our world renowned Veterinary program, please visit our website at:  http://www.vetmed.auburn.edu/.


High Aspirations Foundation Scholarship for Males

HAFI is seeking HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS who are GRADUATING MALE SENIORS for its annual scholarships. A total of $16,000.00 in scholarships will be awarded for the 2014 -2015 academic year.

Scholarship Application Deadline: March 10, 2014

The scholarships will be awarded in the following amounts:

  • (2) $2000.00
  • (12) $1000.00

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be male high school seniors who meet the following criteria:

  • Attend a Metro Atlanta area High School
  • Will be attending college for the upcoming 2014-2015 Academic Year
  • Demonstrate leadership activity, community service, and moral character

Additional Requirements:

  • Submit one letter of recommendation from a teacher, mentor, or community leader
  • Official Academic Transcript
  • Write a 500 word essay (typed or double spaced) on the following topic:

Explain the importance of having an education? How will you use that knowledge to grow as a person today, and better society for the future?

For those interested in a career in the healthcare field, an additional $1,000 Healthcare Scholarship is available.

  • Write a 500 word essay (typed and double spaced) on the following topic:

Why are you interested in the health care field? Describe a significant interest or experience that has had a major impact on your health care career goals.

Return the completed application and requisite materials to:

High Aspirations Foundation, INC.
PO Box 7369
Atlanta, Georgia 30357-0369
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Click here to apply…

For more information, please contact:
Scholarship Chairman: Bro. Jaiwan Harris at 404-441-5748

 

Phi Phi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Betty Lewis Maye Scholarship, Deadline 3/7/14

The Phi Phi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is committed to the development of America’s youth. In addition to engaging in mentoring, education, health & wellness and economic development programs, we feel it is important to aid in developing talented young Americans in pursuit of higher education. Through gifts provided by our community donors and the contributions from members of Phi Phi Omega, we are pleased to announce the availability of the Bettye Lewis Maye Scholarship. Applications must be typed or printed legibly.

For a link to the application criteria and application, please use this link:   https://celectcdn.s3.amazonaws.com/files/0034/6531/2014_BettyeLewisMayeScholarshipApplication2014.pdf