High School Students

Michigan Health Sciences Pre-College Academy

December 19, 2013

 

Attention: 10th and 11th graders.

The Michigan Health Sciences Pre-College Exposure Academy (MHSPEA) is a two-week entry-level residential academic enrichment program sponsored by the University of Michigan Medical School (UMMS) Office for Health Equity & Inclusion (OHEI). The MHSPEA brings together highly motivated rising 10th and 11th grade high school students to gain exposure to the University Michigan and UMMS. Participants will take college prep courses taught by experts in the field such as: English, Chemistry, Biology, and Math, which are essential courses for a successful track to health professions.

Other courses participants will take include:  Introduction to College and ACT preparation. The MHSPEA features workshops on health disparities, health equity, introduction to research, and academic wellness.  In addition, students will take tours of the UMMS, UM Hospital and UM Central Campus.  During the two-week session, student leaders stay in the residence hall with participants and provide one-on-one and small group mentoring, academic coaching, and intellectual and social stimulation. Michigan Health Sciences Pre-College Exposure Academy participants will be exposed to fun-filled evening events highlighting cultural diversity, self-development, and the arts.

Purpose

The Office for Health Equity and Inclusion leads efforts, advises, and coordinates initiatives to enhance inclusion, increase the diversity, and promote equity within the University of Michigan Health System and UMMS. The Michigan Health Sciences Pre-College Exposure Academy seeks to expose students who are underrepresented in medicine, are from medically under-served areas or have an interest in combating health disparities to health professions. Our goal is transform medicine by developing highly qualified students to become leaders in our educational, clinical and research programs.

Eligibility

Students must be in the 9th or 10th grade at the time of submitting their application.Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.This program is open toall students with an interest in medicine and health disparities.  OHEI particularly encourages applications from students that are from underrepresented minority groups in medicine. Applicants from rural and socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds are also encouraged to apply.

For more information contact:

Email:oheiprecollegeprograms@umich.edu
Telephone: (734)764-8185
Fax: (734)615-4828

Learning for Life Career Explorer Programs

September 7, 2013

Learning for Life offers seven programs designed to support schools and community based organizations focused on character development and career education. The Career Exploring Program is for young men and women who are 14 (and have completed the eighth grade) or 15 through 20 years old. Youth are introduced to 12 different career fields.

Watch a video about the various programs…

What is Exploring?

Following are some of the Explorer Programs offered in the Atlanta area:

Some of the organizations offering scholarships to youth who participate in Explorer Programs are:

The learn more about Explorer programs or scholarships in your area, perform an Internet search on “Your area (i.e., city, county, state, or community) + Explorer Programs.

Morehouse College Pre-Freshman Bridge Program

June 6, 2012

Pre-Freshman Summer Program

Overview
PSP is a dynamic six-week academic enhancement and college readiness program that offers pre-freshmen and rising 12th graders a challenging and rewarding experience on the historic campus of Morehouse College.

Eligibility

  • High school graduate who has been admitted to Morehouse College and who intends to enroll in the College in the Fall Semester.
  • High School Graduates who have not been admitted to Morehouse College and have been recommended by the Office of Admissions to PSP. Upon successful completion of the PSP program, students will be admitted on a probationary status for the Fall semester.
  • Rising high school 12th graders.

Housing
Students will be housed in a resident hall located on the Morehouse College campus.

Curriculum
Applicants who have been admitted to Morehouse College will take appropriate courses among the following; College Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Calculus I, College Reading Skills I & II, English Composition I, English Composition I Lab, and English Composition III. Applicants may earn academic credit upon successful completion (Grade B or better) of these courses.

Applicants who were denied admission to Morehouse will enroll in a non-college credit academic skill building program that offers courses in English, Math, and Reading.

Rising 12th graders will take non-college credit courses based on college department placement assessments.

College Readiness/Extra-Curricular/Social and Cultural Activities:

  • “High School versus College Expectations” Discussion Groups
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Seminars
  • Time Management and Effective Study Skills Workshops
  • President’s Vision, College Mission, Morehouse History
  • Field Trips and Weekend Social Activities with Morehouse/Spelman Summer Academy Programs

Envision Leadership Opportunity

June 6, 2012

 

Formerly, LeadAmerica, Envision is a research-based authority on experiential learning programs that helps students develop the essential applied skills, behaviors and knowledge they must have for college, career and life success in the 21st century.

Envision EMI and LeadAmerica, two of America’s leading experiential education organizations, recently united in 2012 to create the “Envision” brand that makes up more than 20 programs for students who want to take a more proactive role in shaping their futures.

The newly branded Envision brings together, under a single brand name, the programs from LeadAmerica, the Congressional Youth Leadership Council (CYLC), the National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF), the National Young Scholars Program (NYSP), the Presidential Inaugural Conference and the International Scholar Laureate Program (ISLP) for college students.

All Envision programs are now integrated into a comprehensive learning continuum that offers introductory, advanced and international programs to give students the edge they need to make the most of their futures.

Since 1985, Envision has served more than 800,000 students in more than 145 countries with programs designed to help students develop the leadership, scholarship and career skills needed to succeed in today’s competitive college and career landscape.

Key Envision Milestones

  • 1985: Congressional Youth Leadership Council incorporated to provide high school students with leadership training.
  • 1985: First Presidential Youth Inaugural Conference.
  • 1985: First National Young Leaders Conference (NYLC) held in Washington, DC.
  • 1989: Congressional Youth Leadership Council partners with National Capital Resources for curriculum development and program delivery.
  • 1992: National Youth Leadership Forum incorporated to help prepare high-achieving high school students college and career success.
  • 1992: National Youth Leadership Forum selects National Capital Resources for curriculum development and program delivery.
  • 1992: First National Youth Leadership Forum on National Security (NYLF/NS).
  • 1993: First National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine (NYLF/MED).
  • 1995: First National Youth Leadership Forum on Law & CSI (NYLF/LAW).
  • 1998: National Capital Resources renamed as Envision EMI.
  • 1999: Congressional Youth Leadership Council offers first international program, the Global Young Leaders Conference (GYLC).
  • 2001:International Scholars Laureate Program created for college students.
  • 2003: First Junior National Young Leaders Conference (JrNYLC) held for middle school students.
  • 2004: National Young Leaders State Conference (NYLSC) held across the United States.
  • 2007: Envision EMI acquires the assets of the Congressional Youth Leadership Council and the National Youth Leadership Forum.
  • 2010: Envision celebrates its 25th anniversary since its founding as the Congressional Youth Leadership Council.
  • 2011: Envision EMI is acquired by the Leadership Platform Acquisition Corporation, an affiliate of Gryphon Investors, a San Francisco-based private equity firm with a strong commitment to education.
  • 2012: Envision EMI and LeadAmerica merge under the new “Envision” brand.
  • 2013: Envision launches new “Envision Experience” brand, combining all of its programs into a sequentially organized continuum of offerings for elementary school, middle school, high school and college students.

– See more at: http://www.envisionexperience.com/about/our-history-of-experiential-learning#sthash.RmdbMA2R.dpuf

Summer Investigative Reporting Workshop

April 9, 2012

 

Based at Boston University, the New England Center for Investigative Reporting’s Summer Investigative Reporting Workshop is a perfect opportunity for U.S. and international high school students to learn more about journalism, and explore the exciting city of Boston! Our award-winning faculty will help ensure that each student will be taught at a high level, and learn new and valuable journalism skills.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

  • Finding investigative story ideas
  • Writing a news story (hard news, profile, and feature stories)
  • Writing an investigative piece
  • How to perform a background check
  • How to work with government databases and other information
  • Interview techniques
  • Computer-assisted reporting (CAR)
  • News ethics
  • Presenting your findings on the web, in print, and for broadcast

FINANCIAL AID:

Scholarship aid is needs based and is issued on a first-come, first-served basis. Scholarships generally cover up to 50% of tuition and do not include room and board. Scholarship students do not have to be from the U.S.  If you would like financial aid, we urge you to apply as soon as possible. If accepted, we will provide you with a financial aid application to submit.

Northwestern University Summer Programs

April 1, 2012

 

High School Students

College Preparation Program
Experience college life at Northwestern University this summer in the College Prep Program. High school sophomores and juniors can take undergraduate courses for college credit, or enroll in a two-week IN FOCUS seminar in a special topic area.

EducationUSA Academy
International students can improve their English competency and become more familiar with the U.S. higher education system, academic culture, campus life, and application processes for admission to U.S. colleges and universities. Students should be current high school students from 15 to 17 years of age,reside outside the United States and be a citizen of a country other than the United States (U.S. citizens are not eligible) and be a non-native English speaker with at least intermediate-level English.

College Bridge Program
A select group of high school juniors from Chicago Public Schools are admitted to this program each summer. Each participant may enroll in one undergraduate Summer Session course, for which he or she receives college credit.

National High School Institute (Cherubs)
NHSI has five divisions: Debate, Speech, Journalism, Film & Video Production, and Theater Arts. Students gain practical college-level experience in their chosen field; interact closely with outstanding faculty; tackle new social and intellectual challenges; and experience campus life with other exceptional high school students.

Medill-Northwestern Journalism Institute
This in-depth, five-week program is designed for students who have just finished their junior year of high school and wish to become better writers and editors for print, online and broadcast. Enrollment is limited to 84 and students typically come from as many as 25 states and abroad. Teachers are top-notch practitioners and distinguished Northwestern faculty.

The Center for Talent Development
CTD offers enrichment programs for academically talented students from PreK through grade 12, facilitating high achievement, self-confidence and a love of learning among participants.

Wildcat Sports Camps
Run by many of the top intercollegiate coaches in the country, Wildcat Sports Camps provide a fun and exciting learning environment for youth of all ages. Campers have the opportunity to learn more about their sport, improve skills and receive guidance from coaches and student athletes alike.

 

Penn Summer Programs

April 1, 2012

Penn Summer High School Programs

Get your first taste of college life at an Ivy League Institution!

Penn Summer High School Programs, open to residential and commuting students, offer an outstanding academic challenge:

  • Our programs are built around courses taught by Penn faculty, scholars, and distinguished outside experts.
  • With small class sizes you can be sure to get the individualized attention you deserve.
  • Residential programs include academically based extracurricular activities such as SAT preparation workshops, a college writing series, and presentations about college admission.

Summer Academies are academically intensive, non-credit programs for high school students. Residential and commuter options available.

High school students can experience Penn undergraduate courses during the summer and receive official academic credit.

Students from the Greater Philadelphia Area are presented with unique opportunities through Penn Summer High School programs.

Other Programs:

 

Boston University Summer Programs

April 1, 2012

Summer Programs for High School Students

This summer, preview the college experience at one of the world’s top teaching and research universities—in one of the most exciting US cities. Boston University Summer Term invites you to check out four summer high school programs that challenge you intellectually and introduce you to college life. Each of our high school programs offers you the chance to learn and explore new subjects as you bond with other students through fun social activities on campus and around Boston.

Join other motivated high school students from 48 states and 58 countries for a summer experience that will give you a true advantage in college.

Take a look around this site, and learn more about our exciting summer opportunities for high school students. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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Georgia Tech Pre-College Programs

April 1, 2012

 

ECE Outreach: Pre-College Programs

The ECE Outreach Office coordinates several major programs for high school teachers and pre-college students of various ages, as well as tours of the School’s facilities and visits to metro Atlanta schools.

These activities are organized in partnerships with local public school systems and magnet programs, the Georgia Tech Admissions Office and other campus groups that also have K-12 outreach missions, and engineering and science professional societies.

Below is a list of programs led by ECE; please check back often for updates.

The following campus offices offer additional information about campus visits, information sessions, and other specialized programs at Georgia Tech:

Emory University Pre-College Programs

April 1, 2012

The Emory Pre-College Program is a summer academic program for high school students. It gives college-bound rising juniors and rising seniors an exciting glimpse of academic and residential life at a top-ranked national university. High school students may explore topics with professors who are the leading experts in their fields, enroll in classes with college students, and earn transferable college credit.Two-week non-credit courses, and six-week credit courses are available.  Emory Pre-College students live together in a dorm on campus or within commuting distance with their families and participate in a variety of programs, activities, and excursions designed to prepare them for college life.

Students will enjoy the beautiful, tree-lined Emory campus and its outstanding facilities, meet new people and make lifelong friends. Students come from all across the U.S. and the world. Ranked #20 by U.S. News and World Report and #15 by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance for best values among private universities, Emory University offers a small liberal arts college environment within a major research university. Click here to begin your application.