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11.22.19

Jonathan Law

School Counseling Department

College & Career Center

PLEASE NOTE:

NO EMAIL WILL BE SENT NEXT WEEK DUE TO THE

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

IMPORTANT DEADLINES

Applying to college for the December 15th admission deadline?

You MUST complete all application materials and submit the

transcript request (blue form) to Mrs. Stofko in the School

Counseling Department by

Monday, December 2nd .

Also, if you are applying for a January 1st deadline,

your transcript request must be in by Tuesday, December 10th

(This takes into account the holiday break)

If you have questions, connect with your school counselor as soon as possible.

IMPORTANT DEADLINES

FAFSAONLINE APPLICATION is OPEN!

https://fafsa.ed.gov/

Seniors: start gathering information to make the application process simple!

Review the FAFSA Checklist available on the School Counseling Department webpage

“Post High School Planning – Financial Aid Information”

IMPORTANT NEWS

UConn is committed to keeping a top-notch education accessible and affordable for Connecticut students. Beginning with new

undergraduate students for the fall 2020 term, the Connecticut Commitment promises

free tuition for qualifying Connecticut residents.

Automatic consideration is given to every freshman and transfer applicant who:

•Is a Connecticut resident

•Is accepted to a University of Connecticut campus beginning fall 2020

•Has a household income of $50,000 or less

•Completes the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or the Institutional Financial Aid Application for Students

without Legal Immigration Status by UConn’s on-time deadline of February 15.

For detailed terms and conditions on the Connecticut Commitment and to learn more about the different types of aid available to

your students, visit the Office of Student Financial Aid Services.

UPCOMING OPEN HOUSES

Click each link to see the college’s Open House schedule

Plymouth State University

Quinnipiac University

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Roger Williams University

Saint Anselm College

Saint Joseph’s College in Maine

Salve Regina University

Seton Hall University

Seton Hall University

Siena College

Southern CT State University

Suffolk University

The George Washington University

Tulane University

University of Bridgeport

University of Connecticut

University of Maine – Farmington

Albertus Magnus College

American International College

American University

Anna Maria College

Assumption College

Boston College

Bryant University

Castleton University

Cedar Crest College

Central CT State University

Dean College

DePaul University

Dominican College

Eastern CT State University

Elms College

Emmanuel College

Endicott College

Fairfield University

Fairleigh Dickinson University

Gettysburg College

Hobart & William Smith Colleges

Husson University

Iona College

Ithaca College

Johnson & Wale University

Landmark College

Le Moyne College

Lesley University

Manhattan College

Marist College

Merrimack College

Monmouth University

Mount Saint Mary College

New England Institute of Technology

New Jersey Institute of Technology

New York Institute of Technology

Northeastern University

Nova Southeastern University

Pace University (Westchester)

University of Massachusetts Amherst

University of Massachusetts Boston

University of New Hampshire

University of Rhode Island

University of Rochester

University of Saint Joseph

University of Scranton

Utica College

Western CT State University

Western New England University

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

UPCOMING EVENTS

FAFSA Day Connecticut Need help filling out your 2020-2021 FAFSA?

Find a “FAFSA Day CT” event near you

Please register at https://www.capfaa.org/fafsa-day/

This is a nationwide volunteer-driven effort to assist students and

their families in families in accessing funding for post-secondary

education. Event participants will receive free, hands-on

assistance in completing the 2020-2021 Free Application for

Federal Student Aid FAFSA, in a comfortable, local setting.

The FAFSA is required for consideration of most sources of

financial aid assistance. There is a wide variety of financial aid

programs available to help families from all income levels,

including many grants and scholarships.

Algunas de las localizaciones ofrecen ayuda en español!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

UPCOMING EVENTS

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)

SCAD Day – Open House and Spotlight Days

Information Session in Brooklyn, NY –

THIS SATURDAY, Nov. 23rd

Preview Rice: MONDAY, Nov. 25

A campus visit opportunity for students

in grades 10 - 11. This is a short half-day

program packed with must-have information for

students starting their college search.

Unable to attend a fall event?

schedule a campus visit!

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES

Eligibility and Rules: • Students age 13 yrs. to 18 yrs. who are attending any High School in the State of Connecticut are eligible to enter. • Essays must be between 500 and 600 words typed, and submitted by email between January 1st and January 15th 2020.

Entries submitted before or after these dates will not be considered. • Entries will be judged based on overall quality of the essay, how well it addresses the topic, and creativity of thought

regarding the future. • Each entry will be reviewed by Judges who will not know the identity of the author. Decisions of the Judges will be final.

Prizes will be awarded locally by Soroptimist International clubs. In addition, one essay from each club will be selected for presentation and recognition at a statewide International Women’s Day Celebration on Sunday afternoon, March 8, 2020 at the Chowder Pot Restaurant in Hartford.

Soroptimist International 2020 Essay Contest Soroptimist International is a global volunteer organization that provides

women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment. Soroptimist Clubs in Connecticut are members of the

Connecticut Suffrage Centennial Commission. Open to Connecticut High School Students

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES

The Violet Richardson Award recognizes young women who make the

community and world a better place through volunteer efforts such as: fighting

drugs, crime and violence; cleaning up the environment; and working to end

discrimination and poverty. Volunteer actions that benefit women or girls are of

particular interest. Soroptimist is an organization of women whose members

volunteer in their communities, often working on the same problems that you do.

Recipients are eligible for a $250 cash award with a matching $250 cash award

for the charitable organization of the recipient’s choosing.

The deadline to submit completed applications for the

Violet Richardson Award is March 1, 2020.

SEE MS. SYLVIA FOR DETAILS AND APPLICATION

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES

South Asian Youth Initiative (SAYI)South Asian student leaders at Yale, Columbia, and other partner schools have been

collaborating to create a unique event called the South Asian Youth Initiative (SAYI). The

initiative has an overarching goal of creating community amongst young South Asians

and South Asian-Americans from all over the US, while also serving as a forum for

activism, discussion and solidarity.

This year, SAYI is organizing a series of workshops (on topics such as campaign strategy, mental

health, gender violence), panel discussions (on topics such as business, activism, politics, etc..),

affinity groups, break out sessions, performances, mentorship events, and a speaker series.

Although the topics that will be discussed throughout this conference will be diverse, they will fall

on the spectrum of issues that disproportionately and uniquely affect the South Asian diaspora.

The South Asian Youth Initiative Conference tackles a wider range of topics and conversations

than ever before, and has the theme-- “Empowering and Mentoring Our Generation” --as a

guiding principle in conference planning and preparation.

The conference is going to be held on February 8th, 2020 at Yale.

For more details about the conference, please visit the

website: https://southasianyouthini.wixsite.com/mysite

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES

The Hamilton Award recognizes young people for their academic,

personal, service and entrepreneurial accomplishments. Up to thirty-

five underserved (first-generation, low income, extenuating

circumstances, etc.) high school juniors from across the nation are

selected annually as winners of the Hamilton Award and subsequently

enrolled in the five-year Alexander Hamilton Scholars (AHS)

Empowerment Program.

All applicants should be college-bound and committed to participating

in our rigorous five-year curriculum, designed to provide a

comprehensive network of support and practical guidance to

Alexander Hamilton Scholars as they transition from high school to

college and college to career.

Each year of the program also includes an

all-expenses-paid leadership conference

hosted in various cities around the world.

To be enrolled in the five-year program and

receive the $500 monetary component of

the award, Scholars must attend New York

Leader Week.

Click HERE For more information or to

apply!

Application deadline: January 29th, 2020

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES

Requirements:

Must 16 or 17 years of age during their employment and in their junior year

of high school.

Must have a 3.0 minimum GPA

Must have a certificate of immunization and be covered by health insurance.

If a page does not have health insurance, they will be required to enroll in the

Federal Employee health insurance program.

For this page appointment, student must be male. (Senators are assigned a

male or female page appointment to ensure that there are equal numbers of young

men and women in the Page Program.)

How to Apply:

Please send the following items Zach Dendas

at zach_dendas@murphy.senate.gov with the subject line “PAGE APPLICATION.”

Applications are due by Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 5pm.o Current resume

o Current academic transcript

o One letter of recommendation

o 500 word essay on your favorite President and why

The U.S. Senate Page Program is a prestigious

program that allows high school students from

across the country to spend a semester living and

working in Washington, D.C. Pages play an

important role in the day-to-day operations of the

U.S. Senate, witness historic debates on the Senate

floor, and meet respected national leaders, all while

continuing their high school education. Page duties

largely consist of delivering correspondence,

preparing the Senate chamber for sessions, and

delivering bills and amendments to Senate staff. In

addition to their work in the Senate, pages attend

early morning classes in the fully accredited Page

School. Pages live in the Senate Page Dormitory,

located just a short walk away from the U.S. Capitol

and are paid a small stipend. Deductions from the

stipend are taken for taxes, a meal plan, and

residence fees.

The dates for the spring term are January 27, 2020

to June 5, 2020.

SENATOR CHRIS MURPHY

SPRING 2020 US SENATE PAGE PROGRAM OPPORTUNITY

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES

Oxbridge Academic Programs ASSE International Student

Exchange Programs – Study Abroad

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES

MISS EMERALD ISLE

ESSAY CONTESTAny Milford woman aged 16-21 interested in being the

2020 Miss Emerald Isle is asked to submit an essay. The

essay needs to describe your Irish heritage, school

activities, and community service. Your essay should

include why you would like to be chosen Miss Emerald Isle

2020. Each contestant will be contacted for an interview

with the committee; please include your home address and

phone number where you can be reached.

Essay due no later than

January 15, 2020

Send essay and photo to:

Milford St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Committee

P.O. Box 2154

Devon, CT 06460

Miss Emerald Isle will be featured in the annual St.

Patrick’s Day Parade and will be expected to have an

ongoing commitment to furthering the interest of the Irish

community in Milford, and participate in fundraisers to

support the annual parade.

Questions? Contact

Marty Hardiman

(Parade Chairman) at

203-878-2865 or 203-

993-5755

Mr. & Miss Shamrock Contest

ESSAY CONTESTThe Mr. and Miss Shamrock Scholarship is sponsored by

the Greater Bridgeport St. Patrick's Day Celebration.

The applicants must be seniors and have some Irish heritage.

The winners will receive $4,000. The runner-ups get $2,000.

The deadline for the application is DEC. 1, 2019.

APPLICATION AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AVAILABLE ON WEBSITE

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES

Nacel Open Door: The Congress-Bundestag Vocational Youth Exchange Program

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES

Brandeis University

Myra Kraft Transitional Year Program

Deadline: February 1st

Pratt Institute

Fall Pre-College Program

Saturdays in September-December

Spring Pre-College Program

Summer Pre-College Program

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES

Northeastern University

Accelerate: Pre-College Programs 2020

Furman University

Diversity Connection

Multicultural Achievement Program

Diversity Experience

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES

Prospective Student

Admissions Events

Hamilton College

Hamilton Saturdays

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

SUMMER PROGRAMS

Gettysburg College

High School Summer Programs

Barnard College

(in Partnership with Columbia University)

2020 Pre-College Summer Programs

SUMMER PROGRAMS

Washington University in St. Louis

Pre-College Summer Programs

Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)

Summer Pre-College Programs 2020

SUMMER PROGRAMS

Duke University

Summer Session for

High School StudentsBrandeis University

Precollege Programs

SCHOLARSHIPS

● Rubincam Youth Award *OPEN TO STUDENTS GRADES 9-12!*

DEADLINE: December 15th

● Free Speech Essay Contest *OPEN TO STUDENTS GRADES 11-12!*

DEADLINE: December 31st

● Big Y Scholarship Program

SCHOOL COUNSELING DEADLINE: January 27th

● DAR Scholarships *NOW OPEN AND ONLINE APP AVAILABLE*– MULTIPLE LISTINGS!

SCHOOL COUNSELING DEADLINE: February 10th

FULL LIST of scholarships available in NaviancePlease note: If a scholarship application needs materials from the School Counseling Department (i.e.

letters of recommendation), then there will be an earlier deadline date than what the application states.

Contact Information

For more information on these events and opportunities:

Please connect with Ms. Blair Sylvia,

College and Career Center at bsylvia@milforded.org

or the School Counseling Department at (203) 783-3574