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Lehigh University Diversity Weekend
July 7, 2013
Congratulations! You are among a select group of students invited to attend Lehigh University’s Diversity Life Weekend in April!
We want you to be a part of the Lehigh family and we hope that you will continue to explore the wealth of opportunities before you make a final decision. Our Diversity Life Weekend is a great way to start making Lehigh your own.
Due to space limitations, registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please register as soon as possible so that you do not miss out on this great opportunity; registration closes on in March. Invited students who register by the deadline will be notified of their registration approval by the end of March.
William & Mary Diversity Scholarships
July 7, 2013
The Office of Financial Aid does not award scholarships. However, if you are receiving any financial aid from our office, you will first want to contact us directly with the amounts of your scholarships. Outside monies may affect your original financial aid award, so we would like to inform you of any changes as early as possible. You can expect to receive a revised award letter with any changes made to your award caused by outside scholarships.
These links are intended to be used as a resource to help you find additional funds for your education.
William & Mary Merit Scholarships
These scholarships are financial awards given to William and Mary students with proven scholastic ability. There are three merit scholarships offered by William and Mary; each is handled through the Admission Office.
- William & Mary Scholars – The William & Mary Scholars Award is presented each year to a small group of academically distinguished students who have overcome unusual adversity and/or are members of underrepresented groups who would contribute to campus diversity. Many will be the first members of their families to attend college. All applicants are considered for the award and no separate application is needed. Awards are worth the amount of in-state tuition and fees and are renewable each year as long as the recipient remains in good academic standing at the College.
- Monroe Scholars – The James Monroe Scholars Program is a designation offered each year to the top 10-15% of all admitted students to the College of William and Mary. All first-year applicants are considered for this program and no separate application is needed. Notification is sent from the Office of Undergraduate Admission in March. Monroe Scholars receive a $3000 research stipend to explore an academic area of their choice. Other benefits to this program include: special housing option during freshman year, special consideration in the appointment of freshman advisors, priority course registration and the invitation to take part in a series of additional seminars. If an enrolling William & Mary student is not offered the Monroe Scholar designation during the admission process, it is possible for the student to become a Monroe Scholar at the end of his or her freshman year. Rising sophomores who have done exceptionally well academically (typically a cumulative GPA of a 3.8) are invited to apply for seats in the Monroe Scholars Program through the Charles Center.
- 1693 Scholars – The 1693 Scholars Program is William & Mary’s most selective scholarship. Finalists typically rank in the top 1% of their class, score a 1500 and higher on the SAT (Critical Reading plus Math) and take the most demanding curriculum available to them. While some of the variables that influence 1693 Scholar designations are quantitative, others are more subjective. These include students’ application essays, extracurricular involvements, leadership, letters of recommendation and evidence of intellectual engagement. In conjunction with the Office of Undergraduate Admission, faculty members will administer the selection process.
All students who apply to William & Mary through Early Decision (Nov. 1 postmark deadline) or Regular Decision (Jan. 1 postmark deadline) will be reviewed for the 1693 Scholars Program.
The 1693 Scholars Program will provide four students per year with extensive benefits, including full tuition, general fees and room and board annually for Virginia residents and the equivalent amount annually for non-Virginia residents.
Harvard Undergraduate Minority Recruitment Program
July 7, 2013
An equal partner in Harvard’s effort to achieve diversity within its student body is the Undergraduate Minority Recruitment Program (UMRP). For more than twenty-five years, the UMRP has assisted the Admissions Office in extending its reach to students who for reasons of history and circumstance might have considered Harvard inaccessible. As is true at many American colleges and universities, Harvard’s student population has changed dramatically in the past three decades. Today, African American, Asian American, Latino, and Native American students constitute a significant presence at Harvard. In fact, minority students now comprise nearly forty percent of the student body.
The Undergraduate Minority Recruitment Program assists the Admissions Office in extending its outreach to prospective students. The program is staffed by current undergraduates who coordinate recruitment efforts on behalf of African American, Asian American, Latino, and Native American students. Coordinators are equipped to address a full range of questions concerning academic and extracurricular opportunities at Harvard, as well as social and residential life.
UMRP coordinators also are prepared to handle requests for campus visits, either day or overnight, special group information sessions, and tours. Office hours are maintained throughout the academic year, beginning in late September and ending in late May. The telephone number is 617-495-1514.
We cordially invite you to contact our office and to explore the several resources contained on this website. We look forward to hearing from you.
Smith College Women of Distinction Diversity Weekend
July 7, 2013
The Women of Distinction program for high school seniors highlights the opportunities at Smith College for African American, Asian American, Latina and Native American students. Participants in this three-day program will explore Smith College and determine whether it might be an appropriate college choice for them. Students will live in campus houses, experience the academic and social life at Smith and attend panels and workshops on student life and the college admission process.
Admission to Women of Distinction is a competitive process based on academic and personal qualities. Preference will be given to applicants who have not previously visited Smith. Smith will provide round-trip transportation, meals and accommodations for all selected participants.
The program is for U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents who reside in the United States or a U.S. territory. International students and U.S. citizens abroad are not eligible.
The Women of Distinction application will be available on August 1 and the deadline to apply is in.
Please note that your high school transcript and guidance counselor’s signature are required, so plan accordingly. All applicants will be notified in writing by October, and selected participants will be given instructions about arranging travel and other program details.
Wellesley College Diversity Weekend
July 7, 2013
Discover Wellesley this fall: First-hand experience, sudden revelations, alarmingly nice people
Because we’re sort of mysterious. And because we attract people who think for themselves and do a lot of research before they make gigantic, life-altering decisions.
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Colgate University Diversity Weekend
July 7, 2013
Colgate’s Multicultural Open House is typically held in November. It is a university tradition and a special opportunity to experience campus life. “The Multicultural Open House was a great way for me to get a good sense of the university. I applied Early Decision as soon as I returned home!” –Kori Strother ’15
We encourage students with an interest in Colgate to attend the program. For many prospective students, the Open House provides a greater understanding of the Colgate experience. You will meet current students, faculty, and staff, all while participating in activities sponsored by multicultural student organizations, attending classes, and touring the campus. Take a look at last year’s Open House schedule.
How do I apply?
An application helps us select students who will take full advantage of their campus visit. Space is limited, and we are only able to invite students who are seniors in high school. We will review open house applications on a rolling basis, so it is possible to receive earlier notification by submitting your application before the deadline.
If I have more questions, whom should I contact?
For more information, please contact the Office of Admission at 315-228-7401 or via e-mail at admission@colgate.edu.
Carnegie Mellon Diversity Weekend
July 7, 2013
Celebration of Diversity Weekends are an opportunity to experience the diverse community, academic, extracurricular and cultural facets of both the campus and Pittsburgh. On Saturday evening, you’ll be matched with a current student who will be your Overnight Ambassador throughout the weekend. As part of the Celebration of Diversity Weekend, you’ll have the chance to:
- Attend a networking reception with faculty and staff
- Meet current students
- Attend classes
- Stay overnight in a residence hall
- Tour campus
- Eat in the dining facilities
November
Open to all prospective high school seniors
Register Now!
January
Open to students who have applied for admission to Carnegie Mellon
Register Now!
The cost of the overnight weekend is $50* per student and should be paid online within three days of registering**. The fee covers the cost of on-campus meals and a Carnegie Mellon t-shirt.
*Fee waivers are available on a limited basis. If you believe you qualify, please contact our office and ask to speak with the Celebration of Diversity Coordinator within 24 hours of registering.
**To receive a cancellation refund, notify the Celebration of Diversity Coordinator by the Monday prior to the event.
Weekend Events
All registered students will receive a finalized schedule with event locations at the time of check-in. Overnight visits are only available on Saturday and Sunday nights.
Trinity College Preview Weekend
July 7, 2013
Preview Weekend
During November, Trinity College is sponsoring PREVIEW WEEKEND, an overnight program designed to give seniors in high school an opportunity to explore both the academic and social aspects of the Trinity community, with a focus on the experiences of our students of color. Visiting students enjoy observing classes, meeting faculty and students, attending campus events, and interviewing with a member of our staff at one of the nation’s most prestigious liberal arts colleges.
If selected to attend Preview Weekend, financial assistance for transportation, housing, and meals will be available.
Application details will be posted in early September. Please call the Admissions Office at (860) 297-2180 if you have any questions. Our office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Pitzer College Diversity Weekend
July 7, 2013
Our Commitment
As part of our commitment to diversity and intercultural understanding, Pitzer College hosts a fall diversity preview program in early November and a spring diversity program for accepted students in April. This program is designed specifically for students from underrepresented racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds from across the continental United States.
Meet Us
The program will give you an opportunity to experience the distinct atmosphere that sets Pitzer College apart from other colleges while interacting with current students, faculty, staff and other high school seniors considering Pitzer.
Program
The Diversity Program is an all-inclusive, all-expense-paid program for which round-trip transportation (air, train, bus, gas/mileage reimbursement) will be covered. Attendees will be hosted by current students in the residence halls and will dine on campus throughout the three-day weekend.
Registration/RSVP
The deadline to be considered for the Spring Diversity Program has now passed. Thank you for your interest.
Tim Campos
Senior Admission Counselor
Pitzer College
University of Minnesota Diversity Weekend
July 7, 2013
Diversity Weekend is designed for individuals who are historically underrepresented in psychology graduate programs and who are interested in learning about graduate education in the Department of Psychology at the University of Minnesota. This program will feature a coordinated set of formal and informal experiences designed to familiarize participants with strategies for constructing successful graduate school applications, and to provide them with the opportunity to learn more about the experience of graduate education in our department.
Individuals eligible to apply must:
- be enrolled in a college or university as a junior or senior, or who have graduated within the last two years (i.e., 2014 or thereafter). Individuals currently enrolled in a terminal masters-level graduate program in psychology are also eligible.
- identify as a member of groups historically underrepresented in graduate training in psychology, including individuals from diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, and participants who are first-generation college students or graduates.
- be committed to pursuing doctoral training in psychology in one of our programs of research: Clinical Science and Psychopathology; Counseling Psychology; Cognitive and Brain Sciences; Industrial/Organizational Psychology; Personality, Individual Differences, and Behavior Genetics; Quantitative Psychology/Psychometric Methods; or Social Psychology.
The costs of transportation and lodging will be covered for applicants selected to participate in this program. Applicants must provide the following information and materials:
- completed online application form
- copy of undergraduate transcript (an unofficial copy will suffice)
personal statement of interest
letter of recommendation/rating form from a faculty member—the completed letter and form should be sent via email to Rachel Goeller (deco0055@umn.edu)- curriculum vitae or résumé