Pre-College Experience at Saint Rose

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The Pre-College Experience is an intensive program designed to engage students entering grades 9 –12. Small, faculty-led sections in criminal justice and forensics, filmmaking, music, and the visual arts develop students’ talents and immerse them in a vibrant college environment.

Experience College Life--Stay on Campus

Pre-College Experience students can elect to stay on campus. Students will stayin Lima Hall, located in the heart of our campus, overlooking the campus green,Events and Athletics Center, and library. Most meals will be provided in the recentlyrenovated dining hall. All rooms are doubles. Cost for any of the two-week residen-tial programs is $1,795. This cost includes tuition for the day program, all room andboard, activities and field trips. Check-in for residential option is Sunday, July 12.

College Preparation Program for High School Juniors and Seniors

This one-week program, from July 27 – 31, prepares high school juniors and seniors to navigate the complex world of choosing and applying to college. Students learn to identify the key individuals and services that support a success-ful first year, and discuss the intellectual and career benefits of up to ten different fields of undergraduate study. The cost for this one-week program is $350 (includes all lunches and fees).

LEADERSHIP & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Monday, July 13 – Friday, July 24Students who have selected the residential option arrive on Sunday, July 12

The Leadership and Entrepreneurship Pre-College Experience is a two-week

intensive program for high school students with an interest in leadership, entre-

preneurship, and other areas of business. Classes are taught by Saint Rose

faculty that are knowledgeable practitioners in leadership training, manage-

ment, marketing, and entrepreneurship with years of experience in their fields.

The students will be introduced to the process of developing and starting their

own small businesses, from idea generation to marketing and operations plans.

There will opportunities to develop leadership, team, and communication skills.

Students will engage in a variety of hands-on experiences and competitions,

as well as interact with local business leaders. There will also be field trips to

local businesses and business districts in the Albany area.

DRAMA


The Summer Pre-College Experience in Drama is a two-week intensive program

for high school students who have a genuine interest in college-level theatre.

Classes are taught by Saint Rose professors who are highly experienced and

dedicated to recognizing and nurturing an individual’s acting ability. Limited to 15

students, this program will challenge students through a curriculum of targeted

skill-building exercises to develop their fundamental skills as a performer of the

stage, including focus, connection, team work, and stage presence. The two week

program will culminate in a collaborative theatrical production, utilizing all the

skills that the participants bring to the stage.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE & FORENSICS


Criminal Justice and Forensics is an intensive two-week program for high school

students with a serious interest in crime scene investigation Classes are taught

by knowledgeable practitioners in criminal justice and forensic science with

years of experience in their fields. The students will be introduced to the crime

scene investigation process starting with the study of the crime scene through

the perspective of forensic scientists, crime scene investigators, and criminal

and arson investigators.

There will be a mock crime scene, and students will experience hands-on the

collection and processing of forensic evidence. A field trip to the New York State

Police Forensic Investigation Center in Albany is planned.

FILMMAKING


The Pre-College Filmmaking Experience is a two-week intensive program for

high school students with a serious interest in cinema and filmmaking. Classes

are taught by a Saint Rose faculty member who is a highly experienced and

recognized filmmaker dedicated to recognizing and nurturing an individual’s

creative ability. This program will challenge students through a curriculum of

targeted skill-building segments. Students will learn cinematic language and

how to apply it to the craft of filmmaking, from developing a concept and writing

a script, through production, post-production, presentation and distribution.

MUSIC


Now in its seventh year, the Music program offers dedicated music students

entering grades 9 –12 a remarkable opportunity to work with world renowned

Saint Rose faculty in The Massry Center for the Arts— our state-of-the-art

facility. Students can share their excitement about music with other talented

young musicians from the Capital Region and beyond, as they prepare for

and present a weekly performance in the College’s Picotte Recital Hall, home

to all 22 of the Saint Rose performing ensembles and the Empire State Youth

Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble and Wind Orchestra.

Comprehensive and engaging classes are available to students at all levels who

have at least three years’ experience on their instrument. Students choose one

of the following: Wind Ensemble, Vocal Institute, Orchestra, Piano Intensive

Study, and Music Production.Students with an interest in Music Production will

learn in our newly updated Music Technology Studios. There will be a variety of

workshops, sectionals, and recitals given by The College of Saint Rose faculty

and Music Education students. These music faculty members also teach

private lessons, which are available at an

additional cost to interested students.

Third Week Option:

Honors Chamber Ensemble & Preparing for College Admission in Music

Monday, July 27– Friday, July 31Students who have selected the residential option arrive on Sunday, July 26

This optional third week is designed specifically for high school juniors and seniorspreparing for the college application and music audition process. Students will spendthe mornings being mentored by a Saint Rose faculty member on their particular instrument or voice in a variety of Honor Chamber Ensembles. The afternoons arespent in a variety of workshops and seminars on topics such as Applying to Colleges,The Music Audition, Financial Aid, Choosing Music as a Major, Preparing to be aMusic Major in College and other topics.

VISUAL ARTS


The Visual Arts Pre-College Experience is a two-week intensive program for high

school students who are entering grades10–12 and have a serious interest in the

visual arts. Classes are taught by Saint Rose faculty who are dedicated to recog-

nizing and nurturing individual creative ability, and who are committed to challeng-

ing students through a curriculum of targeted skill-building studio sessions.

Students will participate in both a drawing session and a studio elective of their

choice. This year, elective offerings include Graphic Design, Motion Design, Print-

making, Plein Air Painting, Digital Photography, Black and White Film Photography,

and Sculpture. In addition to building and refining students’ technical skills, the pro-

gram is designed to engage their visual, intellectual and creative curiosities, and

will include one museum trip, a visiting artist lecture, and a capstone exhibition.

This highly intensive program builds strong foundational skills in: drawing from

observation, developing technical information, learning to talk about and critique

work using the language of art and design, and creating a strong portfolio of

work that students will be proud of.

All registration for the Pre-College Experiences is available online at www.strose.edu/summer.We encourage you to use this easy-to-use registrationprocess, or you may also use the paper registration form below. Additional policies and procedures will apply to Pre-College Experience overnight students.

Name of Student Date of Birth

Address City State Zip

Name of Parent(s)

Telephone (preferred number) Parent E-mail (preferred)

School Attending Grade Entering in September

I WANT TO REGISTER FOR A SAINT ROSE PRE-COLLEGE EXPERIENCE PROGRAM.Residential option includes room and 3 meals a day. Check-in for residential option is Sunday, July 12, 3:30 – 5:30 pm.Day classes meet 9 am – 5 pm; lunch is included.

Drama� Day class—$795 � With room & board—$1,795

Criminal Justice& Forensics� Day class—$795 � With room & board—$1,795

Filmmaking� Day class—$795 � With room & board—$1,795

Music� Day class—$795 � With room & board—$1,795Instrument or Voice Years Playing

Requested Concentration—Please Check� Orchestra (strings only) � Wind Ensemble (wind and percussion only) � Music Production� Vocal Institute (voice students only) � Piano Intensive Study � Jazz Studies

There are a select number of scholarships for students in the Summer Youth Muisc program. For more information and a scholarship form, visit www.strose.edu/summer

Visual Arts� Day class—$945 � With room & board—$1,945 Cost includes the fee for art materialsElective Desired Art Classes Taken

Preparing for College for High School Juniors and Seniors: Monday, July 27 – Friday, July 31� Day Program—$350 � With room & board—$750

PAYMENT� Check (Please make checks payable to: The College of Saint Rose) � Visa � Mastercard � Discover

Account Number Expiration Date

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Please mail form and payment to: The College of Saint Rose, School of Arts & Humanities, 432 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203

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PREPARING FOR COLLEGE

FOR HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS AND SENIORS


This one-week, overnight program (with day-only option as well) is specially designed for

high school juniors and seniors to help them prepare academically and emotionally for

their transition to college life and to give them a real feel for what it is like to be a College

freshman. During this week, students will explore topics and fields of study that offer life-

changing academic and social experiences for college-bound students.

There is a track for music students to work on their college auditions and strengthen their musi-

cal skills. The other track is for students to experience up to10 different academic majors. Both

tracks will learn about different college services, including the Library, Academic Support Center,

Academic Advising, Study Abroad, Career Center, Spiritual Life, Financial Aid, Registrar, Tech-

nology Support, and Student Life as well. Meet with the staff and learn about how they support

students in meeting their college and career goals. Students will also learn about the co-curric-

ular opportunities available to college students from student government to community service

and how full involvement on a campus is what differentiates an ordinary college experience

from an extraordinary one that students will remember for the rest of their lives.

Students will learn how to submit a successful college application and essay, prepare for a

music audition, art portfolio, or admissions interview, and meet faculty, staff, and adminis-

trators who will guide you through your college choices. For overnight students, this program

also involves students in plenty of enriching and entertaining evening activities.

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