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Frequently Asked Questions
Who am I?
I am a graduate of Kean University (BA'00 and MA '02). This year, I am the counselor for 9th graders with last names beginning K-Robinson in addition to my previous students from last year (who are not members of the Child Study Team nor the ESL program). I am also advisor of Key Club, which promotes teens taking an active interest in community service (Colleges love to see that students have participated in community service more than any other extra-curricular activity). A member of Rahway High School since I began as a student teacher in 2000, I also worked at RHS as an English instructor, Summer School English instructor, counseling intern (in RHS and RMS) and substitute teacher in the district. It is my pleasure to be your students' counselor this year. I take my role as advisor and
assistant to my students very seriously. I am proud to be a part of RHS, and have been since 2000, believing in the potential of your children. I encourage your son/daughter to visit me as needed.
What is the best way to contact Mr. O'Riordan?
I can be reached at 732-396-1000, ext. 1077. Please be patient, however. I try to return my calls that day (I check my voicemail throughout the day). I will pick up if I am not working with students/parents and am in my office.
THE BEST WAY TO CONTACT ME IS VIA E-MAIL; I have access at home as well as in school, and it is simply faster for me to reply using e-mail. I often answer e-mail after hours.
E-MAIL: soriordan@rahway.net
PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR SON OR DAUGHTER'S NAME, AS WELL AS "GRADE 11" , IN THE SUBJECT SO THAT I DON'T DELETE IT (THERE'S A LOT OF JUNK MAIL OUT THERE!)
PLEASE MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO MEET WITH ME, as I am not at my desk or in my office all day; simply call or e-mail me. Making an appointment assures that you won't have to waste your valuable time waiting around for me if I am in a meeting, working with students, or visiting the classrooms.
Whom do I contact if Mr. O'Riordan is not available in the event of an emergency?
If I am not at my desk, and you perceive an emergency (your child may be in physical harm), please call our main office at 732-396-1000, ext. 1091.
What does Mr. O'Riordan do?
I consider myself to be an academic advisor who facilitates student selection of courses, student achievement once enrolled, relations between students and teachers, student choices (academic, personal, and disciplinary), and program/award selection. I was also trained as (and have worked as) a therapist, and many students in my caseload come to see me to discuss personal problems. In short, I am a student support person, here to help students as needed and act as an adult who can ease their stay here at RHS when needed, help them to see consequences of poor academic and personal choices, as well as advocate for them.
If my student is absent, how do I get the make-up work?
Most teachers maintain a homework website on our network. Simply go to www.rahway.net, click on Rahway High School, scroll down, find your student's teacher within their department, and click on his/her name. You should be led to their weekly posting which will offer you the specific assignments as well as their due dates. Parents love this; it empowers them and keeps them aware of what their children are doing! Imagine the look of surprise on your child's face when you drop by his/her room and ask, "So how is your persuasive essay on whether or not Rahway's mascot should be the Indians coming along? It's due this Thursday, right?" Students hate it, but parents love it!
*Yo hablo y leo Espa~ol tambien*
UPCOMING EVENTS/IMPORTANT INFORMATION
***PREPARE FOR MIDTERMS...JANUARY 24th-27th***
SAT PREPARATION
We have partnered with a wonderful program, American Career and Business Academy, LLC (ACBA, LLC). They offer many opportunities for SAT preparation assistance! For example, an SAT Prep. Comprehensive Course is currently available for students taking the December 3rd SAT exam. Dates are November 17th, 29th and December 1st from 3:30 to 8:30PM and November 19th from 9AM to 2PM in Room 212. Supplies and light refreshments are included. The regular fee is $395, but this program is being offered for 199!!! Paid registration is due by Nov. 15th; seating is limited, so please register a.s.a.p..Forms are available in Guidance. Please register as soon as possible. Check should be made to "ACBA".
American Career and Business Academy, LLC (ACBA, LLC)
16 Mt. Bethel Road/Suite 363/Warren, NJ 07069
(908) 809-2520 jstruss@acbatraining.com
FREE SUMMER PROGRAMS!!!
SUMMER PROGRAMS
There are various summer programs and other academic programs available throughout the year. Colleges and universities, especially the most competitive schools, are not just looking for applicants with good grades; they want to see that students have participated in extra-curricular endeavors such as sports, employment, clubs, and academic summer programs. Kean University's Upward Bound program and Union County College's College for Kids are two local programs with open slots for our students, as well as a program at Fairleigh Dickinson University in which students can acquire 3 college credits in 2 WEEKS! There are various programs available nationally as well. Counselors should be consulted for further information and applications. I have a list of summer programs for juniors. Mysummercamps.com also serves as a valuable
website.
PLEASE READ:
Dear Colleague,
As you prepare your rising seniors for their colleges searches, we at RWU are preparing to welcome high school students from around the country to our summer academies.~ Even before all the news about summer brain drain, RWU was offering academic summer camps for high school students to build upon and improve their skills, experience life on a college campus, get advice on the college application and portfolio process and, in some cases, gain college credits.
I am pleased to announce that RWU will once again hold summer academies in both Architecture and Visual Arts. Your students will learn from our experienced faculty members, through hands-on research projects and in the field, as they travel throughout the region on day trips. Our summer academies will give your students a truly unique college experience.
Here are some of the highlights for our programs:
Architecture:
Learn in the classrooms, studio and field
Field trips to museums and historic mansions and buildings throughout the region
Visits to professional architects’ offices
Classes including drawing, architectural design studio, computer graphics and sustainable design
Visual Arts:
Introduction to basic art-making skills through a range of media
Learn in the classroom, studio and in the field
Culminates in an exhibition or installation as a group project
Eligible for college credits
Please visit us online for more details about our summer academies.~
If you or any of your students would like to get to know the University better before the summer, we have some upcoming events we would love to host you at:
April 19: College Week Live Virtual College Fair all day
April 20: Spring Open House on campus 12:30 – 4:00 p.m.
I hope that you will pass this information along to any students you feel would benefit from these exciting programs. Of course, our admissions counselors always look forward to hearing from you. We appreciate all of your feedback, and would love to discuss our upcoming opportunities. I wish you the best of luck in this very busy, pre-commencement time.~
Sincerely,
Lynn Fawthrop
Sr. Vice President of Enrollment Management & Communications
Wells College 21st Century Leadership Academy--See me for an application.
Parents, please read the following:
Dear School Counselor,
I am writing to share information about a free resource that can be used to find quality summer programs that are available for students. As a public school guidance counselor and enrichment coordinator, I often found it difficult to disseminate information about the many summer programs that are available to students. As a result, I have worked on developing a website that is designed to enable students, parents, and educators to search for and find quality summer programs in one location.
The website is www.studenteducationprograms.com. It is a free directory of programs that is organized into categories containing information about a variety of beneficial summer programs for students. Please feel free to share this website with your students and/or to make it a link on your school's website.
Please feel free reply to this email at your convenience if you have any questions.
OTHER SUMMER PROGRAMS:
The Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s Student Leaders® Program is accepting applications for the 2012 program.
As part of Bank of America's lending, investing and giving to strengthen the communities they serve, the Bank of America Student Leaders Program has recognized more than 1,600 exemplary high school juniors and seniors with a passion for improving their communities. The program helps students gain a greater understanding of how nonprofits create impact in the community and develops them as the next generation of community leaders through two components:
A summer 2012 eight-week paid summer internship with selected nonprofit organizations designed to provide opportunities for the students to develop and apply leadership skills through hands-on work experience, while raising their awareness of community issues addressed by their host organization.
A week-long all-expense paid Student Leadership Summit in Washington, DC, July 15-20, 2012. Conducted in partnership with the Close Up Foundation, the Summit introduces students to aspects of civic, social and business leadership and provides them with knowledge and skills they will use throughout their life to create positive community change.
Please note the application deadline of January 25, 2012.
Get a jumpstart
on your college degree in two distinct ways:
College Accelaration Program
Half tuition summer scholarships available!
Apply by: June 15, 2010
Courses begin: July 6, 2010
Requirements: 3.0 GPA and 1050 combined critical reading and math SAT (or PSAT equivalent)
Global Leadership Institute
A unique two-week, three-credit residential opportunity for students who want to change the world!
Applications are now being accepted!
Apply by: April 15, 2010
Dates: July 11-24, 2010
Monmouth is also offering a computer camp this summer for both high school and middle school students.
Call the Office of Undergraduate Admission at 732-571-3456 for more information.
View courses and the application on our website:
COLLEGE APPLICATION/SAT FEE WAIVERS
If you are a senior who has free or reduced lunch, see me when it's time to apply for the SAT and apply for college--it could be FREE!
FREE SAT TEST PREPARATION
There are many excellent resources for students and parents.
EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES
Wake Forest University has an opportunity for minority students to attend its MBA program for FREE, and so far, the response has been very poor. Please pass along this opportunity to your friends, families.
This is a great school and a tremendous opportunity to attend a top graduate school. See the details below, the contact person is: Derrick S. Boone, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Marketing, Rm. 3139 Worrell
Professional Center, Babcock Graduate School of Management - Wake Forest University_ WINSTON_SALEM N.C
27109-8738 email:
derrick.boone@mba.wfu.eduhttp://us.mc1213.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=derrick.boone%40mba.wfu.edu or visit www.wfu.edu, phone# toll free (866) 925-3622.
Black Male Teachers needed. Do you know any Black Males who are seniors in high school who want to go to college out of state for FREE? The CALL ME MISTER program offered by 4 historical black colleges in South Carolina, Benedict College, Chaflin University, Morris College and South Carolina State University - visit www.callmemister.clemson.edu/index.htldetails online application or 800.640.2657.
Harvard University is offering free tuition to families of HONOR STUDENTS and their income is less than $125,000 per year. Visit www.fao.fas.harvard.edu or call 617.495.1581.
Syracuse University School of Architecture is desperately seeking young women and men of color interested in pursuing a 5 yr. professional degree in Architecture. Contact: Mark Robbins, Dean School of Architecture, 201 Slocum Hall, Syracuse, NY 13244-1250 www.soa.syr.edu/indes.php
The Emma Bowen Foundation is a National PAID Internship Program.
We are celebrating our 23rd year of successfully placing
minority students in multi-summer internships at media companies
throughout the United States.
At the present time, we are recruiting minority high school seniors
and incoming college freshmen. Qualified applicants should have at
least a 3.0 GPA, plan to attend a 4-year college and have an interest
in media, communications,business,engineering, or technology.
Selected recipients are PAID and receive a matching funds scholarship
to help pay for college expenses.
Please visit our website for a more detailed description of the
program and the application:
Interested students should complete the application and send all
requested materials (transcript, resume, photo, etc.) to the
New York Office by January 31, 2012.
Should you have any questions or need more information please contact:
Sandra D. Rice
Vice President, Eastern Region
Emma Bowen Foundation
524 West 57th Street
New York, NY 10019
212-975-2545 (MAIN)
212-975-2597 (DIRECT)
212-975-5884 (FAX)
The Bank of America Student Leaders Program (Paid Summer Internship Program) is now accepting applications.
The Business Coalition for Educational Excellence at the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce would like to share this opportunity with individuals and organizations to whom it may be of interest. Please feel free to disseminate the information.
McDonald’s Corporation is holding a National Hiring Day on April 19th when they will recruit 50,000 new employees. McDonald’s was an original corporate industry leader recruiting job applicants with disabilities and marketing to customers with disabilities. The April 19th event is for restaurant positions, including crew and store management, and will be held at all their stores.
Did you know that more than 50% of McDonald’s franchises, 75% of restaurant managers, and many corporate staff and executive leadership, including the USA President, Jane Fields, started behind the counter? Working at McDonald’s offers not only a job, but a career. Possibilities include managing a restaurant, owning a McDonald’s franchise, or executive positions. McDonald’s has their own Global Training Center which offers curriculum designed for specific career paths, including crew, restaurant managers, mid-management and executives. And student workers are eligible to compete for educational scholarships.
While the main event takes place at the local stores on April 19, 2011, information about positions can be found on the web at http://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en/careers.html.
Thank you,
Julie Rita
Business Coalition for Educational Excellence
Once again, the New Jersey Chapter of the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) is accepting applications for graduating seniors from high schools in the state.
There are several pertinent criteria students should meet, including: a “B” grade average, plans to attend college (Fall 2011), plan to major in an energy-related discipline, demonstrated financial need, and be a member of an underrepresented minority group (African American, Hispanic, or Native American).
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call me directly at (973) 583-2288.
Thank you for your time and careful consideration of this matter.
Derek Haley
AABE – New Jersey Chapter, President
BANK OF AMERICA’S Neighborhood Excellence Initiative®
STUDENT LEADER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
THIS OPPORTUNITY IS OPEN TO ALL JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGHOUT NEW JERSEY
Selected Student Leaders participate in a paid summer internship with a local nonprofit organization where they experience first-hand how they can help shape their communities now, and in the future.
To enhance their leadership experience, awardees also participate in a six-day, all-expense paid Student Leadership Summit in Washington, DC provided by Bank of America.
The nonprofit internship and Student Leadership Summit exposes students to leadership aspects in civic, nonprofit and business arenas. Our goal is to nurture and develop our country’s next generation of community leaders – for our neighborhoods, our cities, and beyond.
To learn more about the program and for details about the online application process, visit the Bank of America Charitable Foundation website at: www.bankofamerica.com/neistudentleaders.
JANUARY 25, 2012 - APPLICATION DEADLINE
BANK OF AMERICA’S
STUDENT LEADERS® PROGRAM
Bank of America is looking for tomorrow’s community leaders today. We are asking for your help to identify outstanding young people who are passionate about making a difference in our community.
Since its inception in 2004, the Bank of America Student Leaders Program has recognized more than 1,600 exemplary high school juniors and seniors with a passion for improving their communities. The program helps students gain a greater understanding of how nonprofits create impact in the community and helps develop them as the next generation of community leaders through two components:
A summer 2012 eight-week paid internship with selected nonprofit organizations designed to provide opportunities for the students to develop and apply leadership skills through hands-on work experience, while raising their awareness of community issues addressed by their Host Organization.
A week-long all-expense paid Student Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C., July 15-20. Conducted in partnership with the Close Up Foundation, the Summit introduces students to aspects of civic, social and business leadership and provides them with knowledge and skills they will use throughout their life to create positive community change.
Students can apply for the program by going to www.bankofamerica.com/neistudentleaders, or for more information on the Bank of America Charitable Foundation, please visit the website at http://www.bankofamerica.com/foundation/.
THIS OPPORTUNITY IS OPEN TO JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN 44 MARKETS INCLUDING ALL OF NEW JERSEY.
Etta Rudolf Denk, Senior Vice President - NJ Market Manager
Corporate Social Responsibility/Market President Team
Bank of America
750 Walnut Avenue
Cranford, NJ 07016
908-709-6050 office
212-378-5889 fax
201-315-2076 cell
For more information on the Bank of America Charitable Foundation, please visit the website at http://www.bankofamerica.com/foundation/.
ESSAY CONTEST!!!
TeenTribune.com and TweenTribune.com announce an essay contest with $10,000 in cash prizes. All registered students in Grade 3 through Grade 12 are eligible. Entries will be judged in ten
categories, with separate categories for each grade, 3rd through 12th.
The contest is open now. For more information follow this link: http://tweentribune.com/essay
We hope you and your students will participate.
TeenTribune & TweenTribune
726 Yarmouth Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
The last date for submitting entries for THE MAHATMA GANDHI
ART & WRITING CONTEST 2011 is June 15th.
Please refer to the following web site for more information.
Thank you.
Great jobs for young men who aren't in college, and strong young women also stemming from Obama money for "infrastructure" the jobs are located allover, paid
training in Atlanta. These jobs pay good wages.
Training: You will attend two or three weeks of training at the Railroad Education & Development Institute in Atlanta , GA. CSX will pay for travel,
lodging and meals as required by collective bargaining agreement.
Track Worker-030702
Job Summary: Work as a member of a crew to install new railroad track,maintain existing track and right-of-way. Replace or repair trackswitches
with specific components. Slide and align tie plates. Drillholes through rails for insertion of bolts and tighten or loosen boltsat joints that hold
ends or rails together. Correct deviations in track surface, alignment and gauge Cut rails to specific lengths etc.
Pay Rate
Entry Rate $19.36/hour
Full Rate $21.52/hour
Promotional/ Advancement Opportunities: Under Maintenance of WayCollective, Bargaining Agreement, Track Workers may be considered for advancement or promotion to other positions within the Engineering Department if qualified.
Machine Operator $23.25 - $24.81/hour, Welder Helper $21.93/hour, Bridge Tender $21.93/hour, Bridge Mechanic $22.65/hour, Foreman $22.71 - $25.53/hour, Track Inspector $23.98 - $25.14/hour.
Qualifications: High School diploma/GED; 18 years of age or older; ValidDriver's License At CSX, two of the company's core values are People Make The Difference and Safety Is A Way of Life. They are committed to offering their team members the most competitive compensation and benefits package available, unlimited opportunities for development and growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career, and the safest work environment possible. CSX is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer that supports diversity in the workplace. Apply online to this and other positions:http://www.csx.com/?fuseaction=careers.main.
Florida A & M University is providing an outstanding opportunity for Black women entering college in the fall of 2009. It is designed to address their absence in the field of computer technology. Dr. Jason Black is the Principal Investigator of a recently awarded $552,000 NSF Grant entitled African-American Women in Computer Science. The grant provides scholarships from $4000 to $10,000 per year for female African American students.
We need your help to get the word out about this great opportunity to build back up the enrollment of women in the CIS Department. Pass this information along to high school or community college students, their parents, and to guidance counselors you may know. The full text of the press release can be found at:
Academic Excellence Scholarships Available For High School Seniors
Who Are The Children of Actively Serving Police Officers and
Firefighters in Union County
Eligibility and Requirements
ELIGIBILITY
Applications are limited to children of uniformed protectors currently serving in Union County.
Police and Law Enforcement
Fire Department (including volunteer firefighters)
State Police living in or assigned to Union County
Prosecutor's Office
Sheriff's Department.
TO QUALIFY
• A parent must be actively serving Union County in a branch of public safety.
• Student Status: The applicant must be a bona fide member of the June graduating high school class of the Effective Academic School Year.
• Diploma Requirements: The applicant must be eligible to receive a high school diploma prior to September 1st, of the Effective Academic School Year.
• School Attendance: The applicant must be a bona fide student in any private, parochial or public school located in or out of Union County.
• Aspirations: The student must have a definite plan to pursue a post-high school program of education or training.
• Character: The applicant must have exhibited good citizenship traits and be of sound moral character.
• Post-High School Program: The applicant must plan on the pursuit of his post-high school program on a full-time basis.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
Scholarships are awarded for each academic year and may be renewed for a total of four academic years. The number of individual scholarships and amounts awarded in any year will depend upon financial resources and budgetary constraints of The Two Hundred Club in each year.
Applicants will be judged on the basis of financial need, S.A.T. scores, class standing, and citizenship. A professional staff will coordinate the processing of all applications for review and selection by the Scholarship Committee of the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees will ultimately approve the scholarship awards.
Announcement of the awards will normally be made in May at an appropriate awards assembly. Payments will be made directly to the institution each semester.
Scholarships are renewable each year upon re-application, proof of academic eligibility and approval of the Scholarship Committee. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to discontinue the scholarship program at any time.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applications can be found on-line at the Club web site
Dear Educator,
In an effort to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving—and the importance of driving safely—the Brain Injury Association of New Jersey and the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety are sponsoring a contest that will challenge students and staff of New Jersey High Schools to develop campaigns to address teen driving safety in the community.
The “U Got Brains Champion Schools Project” will begin on Sunday, October 17, which is the start of National Teen Driving Safety Week. All New Jersey High Schools are invited to participate. Students and faculty may choose any type of creative projects that will make an impact on the student community. A maximum of 10 finalists or “Champion Schools” will be chosen throughout the state and will receive a stipend of $1,000 to help implement their project. An overall winner will be crowned in May 2011.
Applications may be filled out online at http://www.ugotbrains.com
For more information about the U Got Brains Champion School Program, contact us at championschool@bianj.org. Please visit the Brain Injury Association of New Jersey’s websites, www.ugotbrains.com, www.njteendriving.com, and www.njdrivereducation.com.
* Harvard University Announcement *
Harvard University announced that from now on
undergraduate students from low-income families will pay no tuition. In
making the announcement, Harvard's president Lawrence H. Summers said,
"When only 10 percent of the students in Elite higher education come
from families in lower half of the income distribution, we are not
doing enough. We are not doing enough in bringing elite higher
education to the lower half of the income distribution. "
If any student is from a family earning less than $ 60,000 a year, preferably an honor
student graduating from high school soon, Harvard University wants to
pay the tuition. The prestigious university recently announced that from
now on undergraduate students from low-income families can go to Harvard
for free...no tuition and no student loans!
To find out more about Harvard offering free tuition for families making
less than $ 60,000 a year, visit Harvard's financial aid website at:
http://www.fao.fas.harvard.edu or call
the school's financial aid office at (617) 495-1581.
STUDY ABROAD IN OXFORD!
Accredited summer courses takes place on the campus of Oxford University, one of the most famous universities in the world. Our courses attract around 500 international students each summer and there are over 50 subjects from which to choose. You can find more information at www.oxford-royale.co.uk.
A scholarship program (25% to 100% fees) for the brightest students who would otherwise be unable to benefit from the chance to study in Oxford.
Contact for more information:
Dr. Claire Timlin
Course Coordinator and Tutor
Oxford Royale Academy
Tel: +44 (0) 845 130 60 21
Fax: +44 (0) 845 280 01 22
RECENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarship Renewed - 2012
Please update your scholarship data base.
The consulting firm of AES Engineers is committed to continuing its support of higher education by providing scholarships to deserving students.
To be eligible the student needs to answer one of the essay questions that they will find on our site at http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted.
Amount of award: $500.00
Deadline for entry: October 5, 2012
Further information, including previous winners, is available on our web site at: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
NURSING SCHOLARSHIP
Hello,
My name is Barbara Maher, I am president of the Union County School Nurses Association. We have voted to start a scholarship for a high school senior who is pursuing a career in nursing. We are working on the requirements, but we wanted you all to know we will be offering it this year. We hope to offer (2) $750.00 scholarships to two students in union county who have been accepted to a nursing program for September 2012.
Please feel free to e-mail me any questions. The application will be from our association so it will be on our letterhead. I hope that will be OK.
I would like to know when you would like the information and when we would also be getting the applications so we have a time from to read them and pick the winners.
Thank you.
To: New Jersey High School Guidance Counselors, for Students (See Mr. O'Riordan for forms)
On behalf of the New Jersey Relocation Council (NJRC), I would like to make you aware of a scholarship opportunity for local New Jersey High School seniors as well as High School seniors that recently relocated from qualified NJRC member corporations.
This application package is being sent to high schools in Bergen, Essex, Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset and Union Counties as well as to corporate members that are located in these same counties. Eligibility for the scholarship program is limited to qualified students.
The New Jersey Relocation Council (NJRC) is a non-profit organization that brings together New Jersey corporations and relocation service providers for the primary purpose of providing educational information and current industry updates to its members about the relocation industry.
NJRC recognizes that successful relocations are those that not only help build talent for corporations and/or enhance the careers of their employees but also those that provide growth and added value to the families involved in moving. Understanding that High School students, when relocated are faced with giving up the comforts of their homes, established friendships, involvement with school and community activities and then forged into a new world where they must create and develop new lifestyles as well as handle numerous unexpected challenges. While often difficult we have found that this time can also be inspirational and provide life learning lessons. Whatever the impact, we know that each relocating student has a very special story, unique to their own experiences and stories that we feel
need to be told!
Therefore, NJRC will award three (3) one thousand dollar ($1,000) scholarships to college bound high school seniors who have relocated into one of the six mentioned New Jersey counties or have been relocated anywhere in the world by one of our qualified corporate members.
Students should have moved between 9th (after 8th grade graduation) and 12th grade. The award will be sent to the college that the student will be attending to assist with tuition, etc.
In addition, NJRC will apply to the national organization Worldwide ERC for additional matching funds that may be applied in varying amounts to the scholarship recipients or additional students.
NJRC will select scholarship winners based on the strength of their total package. The student will be evaluated on academic performance, extra-curricular activities, and on their response to an essay addressing the way they handled the challenges associated with relocating to a new area and a new high school. Regardless of whether the student receives the reward, ALL students will be considered winners and ALL stories will become an important addition to the NJRC story collection, entitled “Moving Beyond…. through the eyes of our future leaders”
We look for your assistance with the following items:
1) Identifying eligible seniors based on the criteria that they have:
a. Relocated more than 50 miles and changed schools due to a relocation, and
b. A current cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 (or equivalent achievement on a different scale)
2) Making eligible students aware of this scholarship opportunity and encouraging their participation. Please post the scholarship application on your website or in your newsletter to seniors. Let me know if you need an electronic version to do so.
3) Providing academic performance information including grades and major test scores (SAT) to accompany the student's application.
I have enclosed one NJRC application package. Please make copies as needed. We must receive all applications by March 9, 2012 so we have time to evaluate and make our selections. The scholarship recipients will be notified by April 9, 2012 and will be awarded at our 2012 spring NJRC meeting scheduled for April 19, 2012 at the Fiddlers Elbow Country Club, Bedminster, NJ. We will be contacting the selected scholarship recipients, welcoming their families and if applicable their corporate relocation managers to present their stories at the meeting.
We hope that you will help support our efforts and encourage your high school senior students to participate in “telling their story”. We know that their words will serve to inspire, connect and help others as they transition to their new locations. If you have any questions, please e-mail us at www.scholarship@njrc.com or contact Bruce Francis at 973 974 5796.
To find out more about the NJRC, please visit our website at www.NJRC.org.
Thank you very much for your consideration, and we look forward to working with you and your staff to encourage student participation in this scholarship opportunity.
Sincerely,
Bruce P Francis
NJRC Scholarship Committee
Bruce P Francis
Manager, ADP Group Moves & Real Estate Assistance Team
ADP Corporate Relocation &
Real Estate Services
One ADP Blvd.
MS 247
Roseland, NJ 07068
p: (973) 974-5796
F: (973) 422-4309
As we all know many scholarship opportunities are out there, but many students do not take the time to apply. Ronald McDonald House charities is currently taking applications for one of its 4 scholarships. Students may only apply to one, but each one does offer awards to multiple students each year. See the link below. The deadline to apply is January 27th .
“B. Davis Scholarship”
The creators of the “Student Award Search Aid” website are offering a scholarship for 2012.
Please visit our website at http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm to read about us and to apply for our scholarship. While you’re
there, please browse through the rest of the site to learn more about applying for scholarships.
Our website was developed solely for the purpose of helping students locate and apply for scholarships. We are trying to improve the students’
chances for success. The site is free and we charge nothing for the information or the application.
The deadline for applications is May 28, 2012
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at awards@studentawardsearch.com
US JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship: The application is also available for download at http://www.njjcisenate.com/id44.html.
The link contains all the information and directions for applying to the United States JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship Program. Each year $1,000 grants will be awarded to high school seniors who are US citizens graduating from US accredited schools, and plan to continue their education at accredited post-secondary colleges, universities or vocational schools. The number of grants awarded annually will be at the discretion of the
United States JCI Senate Foundation. They must be used for educational expenses in the first year of full time study. Checks awarded will be made out in the name of the recipient and the educational institution of their choice.
The link and supporting information can also be found on the US JCI Senate web site – www.usjcisenate.org. If you are not the correct person to receive this information, I
would appreciate your passing it along to the correct department or person.
Thank you.
Terry Seeley #46163
NJ JCI Senate
I am excited about this opportunity. If you know a student who has not applied to Hampton University and is a 2012 graduating senior, please review the attached invitation. Scholarships will be awarded on-site to eligible students. Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis and subject to the availability of funds. Consideration of awards is granted, not guaranteed to students who meet minimum eligibility requirements
Please review http://www.hamptonu.edu/studentservices/admissions/scholarship.htm Scholarship opportunities & RSVP by December 2, 2011.
Share this invitation with your Career Center or Colleagues. If you have any questions please call me directly, however, Have the student register to attend.
· The signed and completed application form for admission
· Application fee of $35.00 (non-refundable). Only cashier’s check or money order accepted.
· A copy of your social security card.
· Standardized Test Results ACT or SAT scores are required of all students
· OFFICIAL high school transcript
· Three letters of recommendation to include a guidance counselor or teacher
· Essay on one of the following topics:
1. "Describe a personal moral or ethical dilemma and how it impacted your life";
2. "How Should Today's Youth Combat Negative Moral Influences";
3. An autobiographical essay
Adrienne E. Thomas
Adrienne E. Thomas,M.S. HRM
Hampton University
The Office of Undergraduate Admission
Hampton, Virginia 23668
757-727-5684'
757-727-5095 fax
Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to be able to continue with our scholarship program for the 4th year.
We will be awarding up to $1,000 to the winner(s) each year.
Scholarship Deadline - June 15, 2012
Application Process
Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
Full details are available on our site.
Please encourage your students to apply.
Sincerely,
Grant Parker
Ass't Director of HR Services
Abbott and Fenner Business Solutions
Below are five scholarships that have recently been added to the database. All 5 scholarships must be submitted between May and July.
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BigSun Scholarship
The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. We are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in.
Deadline - June 22, 2012
Amount of Award - $500.00
The successful applicant will be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution or in the community..
Please visit our website at [ http://www.bigsunathletics.com/ ]http://www.bigsunathletics.com to learn how to apply.
This scholarship has been listed with FastWeb.
1. Deadline MAY 31st: Literary Essay Scholarship
Any member of the U.S. or Canadian high school classes of 2011 or 2012 including home schoolers.
2. Deadline JULY 31, 2011: Vancouver Restaurant Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship you must be between the ages of 15-21 and be a full time student in 2011 in either High School or College/University.
3. Deadline JUNE 1, 2011: 2011 Scholarship Program
In order to be eligible for the scholarship you must be under 21 years of age and answer an essay question on the sponsors website.
4. Deadline JUNE 30, 2011: BBG Communications Scholarship
The BBG Communications scholarship is designed for students between the ages of 16 and 21 who are currently in or will be attending an institution of higher education in the Fall of 2011.
5. Deadline JUNE 1, 2011: Fraser Institute Student Scholarship
Submissions will be considered from secondary and post-secondary (undergraduate and graduate) students in all disciplines.
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Dial My Dentist Scholarship Program (Deadline: May 6, 2011)
This $1000 scholarship is available to students between the ages of 16 and 21. In the fall of this year (September 2011), the student must be attending College or University full-time.
S.S. Scholarship Program (Deadline: June 1, 2011)
This $1000 scholarship is available to any student that is 21 years or under, as of June 1, 2011.
Website:
Big Dig Scholarship (Deadline: June 1, 2011)
This $3000 scholarship is for students who submit an essay that is under 1000 words and are currently in high school or in their first two years of college/university.
2011 ICBC Scholarship (Deadline: June 15, 2011)
This $1000 scholarship is open to students that are between the ages of 17-21 that are residents of the US or Canada. A student can be enrolled or intending on enrolling in any course of study in the fall semester of 2011.
Teri and Art Iwasaki Scholarship
Are you a U.S. citizen? Are you a graduating high school senior? Are you a descendent of a Japanese American World War II veteran that served in the United States military units such as (but not limited to) the 100th, 442nd, NIS, 522nd, 1399th etc? (Descendents include grandchild, great grandchild, grand niece/nephew as well as extended
family). If you answered “YES” to the above then apply for the Teri and Art Iwasaki Scholarship.
Deadline: None
$1,000 Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship
Are you in 9th-12th grade? Are you a legal resident of the U.S.? Could you write a 250 word essay? If you answered “YES” then you should apply for the $1,000 Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship.
Deadline: December 31, 2011
The Elks National Foundation: Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Are you a high school senior who is a citizen of the United States? Are you a United States citizen? Do you consider yourself a leader? If you answered “YES” then apply for the Most Valuable Student Scholarship.
Deadline: November 23, 2011.
Cazenovia College Scholarships for Entering Freshman Students
Are you planning on attending Cazenovia College next year? Do you have a 2.7 GPA or Higher?If you answered “YES” then there is a scholarship waiting for you to fill out.
***SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE IN GUIDANCE WITH MS. KASPRZYK.***
Always refer to the Guidance Newsletter for the most current information and events. The newsletter is mailed home monthly ; all copies are available on the website.
See these websites regarding the FAFSA...
*SUBMIT AFTER 1/1/2008; CHECK WITH YOUR SPECIFIC COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY TO FIND OUT WHEN THEY WANT YOU TO SUBMIT THE FAFSA.*
www.sss.gov (Senior males who are 17 1/2-18 must register for Selective Service!)
www.federalstudentaid.gov (Go to FAFSA4caster to get an estimate of your potential aid.)
http.fafsademo.test.ed.gov (Take a demonstration of the FAFSA using "eddemo" as your username and "fafsatest" as your password.)
www.fafsa.ed.gov (Complete the on-line worksheet for practice; then file on-line (after 1/3/2008. DO NOT USE THE PAPER VERSION AS A DRAFT AND THEN FILE ON-LINE, AS IT WILL BE CONFUSING AND FRUSTRATING!)
www.hesaa.org (The Higher Education Assistance Authority-Utilize their helpline while filling out the FAFSA! (1-800-792-8670: Mon.-Thurs. 8-8, Fri. 8-5)
www.njcollegegoalsunday.org ( COLLEGE GOAL SUNDAY-Free assistance to complete the FAFSA in select New Jersey cities on February 10, 2008.)
You can also e-mail Ms. Dorothy Gilliard, our financial aid expert, at dgilliard@lincoln.edu.
NOTE: IT IS PREFERRED THAT YOU FILE THE FAFSA ON-LINE!!!
THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS...
IT IS CRUCIAL THAT STUDENTS INFORM ME OF ANY COLLEGES TO WHICH THEY ARE APPLYING.
1). Counselor must know of EVERY application being sent.
2) Submit appointment slip in anticipation of 15 WORKING days before deadline whether application is on-line or not.
3) Letters of recommendation should be submitted by teachers to me before appt.
4) PLEASE BE PREPARED BEFORE APPT.! Bring 4 stamps or $1.76, paper application neatly completed, social security number placed on check/money order and essay.
IF AT ANY TIME YOU HAVE A COLLEGE/CAREER RELATED QUESTION, OR ANY QUESTION, PLEASE CONTACT ME VIA E-MAIL or PHONE, OR CALL TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT SO WE CAN SIT DOWN AND YOU CAN RECEIVE THE INFORMATION YOU NEED. ENABLING STUDENTS TO REACH A SUCCESSFUL POST-SECONDARY EXPERIENCE IS A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT.
A Helpful Website...www.disciplinehelp.com
(A parent suggested this site, as it helps determine your child's learning (and personality) style.)
HELPFUL WEBSITES
New in 2008: college@ed.gov...created for students, by students!
"...features first-person accounts of students who overcame challenges to going to college such as peer pressure, lack of family support, and financial barriers. It provides relevant, comprehensive information about why to go, how to go, and how to pay for college or other post-secondary programs. Young people who may not have considered higher education a viable option will be engaged, informed, and inspired to create their own "roadmap" to college.
Sara Martinez Tucker
Under Secretary
United States Department of Education
FIND A SUMMER PROGRAM:
collegeboard.com (Type “summer school program” in the top search field to get information about whether summer programs are right for you.)
mysummercamps.com (Choose your summer program based on location, type, subject, duration, etc.)
GENERAL COLLEGE INFO, SEARCHES, ETC.:
http://www.ctcl.com/events/programs.htm (Find the college that's the best fit for your child).
collegeboard.com (Click on College Matchmaker to customize your college search)
Petersons.com (Click ‘high school students’ under the College tab – customize your college search)
campusdirt.com (inside information on colleges – student quotes, college comparisons)
talk.collegeconfidential.com (message board/forum, various topics concerning college admissions)
fastweb.com (search for a scholarship)
MeritAid.com (search for a scholarship)
collegeNET.com (Click on College Search to customize your search, view forums, scholarships)
aessuccess.org/manage/newsletters/archive/3_07_Counselors_Corner.html (Financial Aid: scroll to “Comparing Aid Packages”)
http://www.knowhow2go.org/ (the basics of college admission, very teen friendly)
FOR YOUR INFORMATION AS YOU PLAN FOR COLLEGE ADMISSION...
Four-year colleges rated their admission criteria in the recent College
Board survey. Based on responses from 1,917 institutions, the following
criteria are "very important":
School achievement 83%
Test scores 59%
Recommendation 19%
Essay 17%
Interview 14%
Activities 4%
Source: Annual Survey of Colleges of the College Board, 2005-06
...AND THE SAT
As the SAT approaches, here are some reminders and tips that will help you to do your best on test day.
Plan to arrive at the test center no later than 7:45 a.m. (unless otherwise noted on your Admission Ticket). If you arrive after testing has started, you will not be admitted. Testing should be completed at about 1 p.m.
What to Bring
What Not to Bring—You may not bring the following items into the testing room:
Tips to Help You Do Your Best
Be well-rested and eat a healthy breakfast. Get a good night's sleep the night before the test and eat a good breakfast that morning.
Give yourself plenty of time to get to the test center. Consider traffic, weather conditions, and anything else that could slow you down. If you are testing at an unfamiliar school make sure you have directions.
Go to the center indicated on your Admission Ticket, even if you're scheduled to test at a center that was not your first choice. You are only guaranteed admission to the test center listed on your Admission Ticket, and you will be charged a fee to test anywhere else. Seating may be limited at other test centers.
Use breaks to eat or drink any snacks you have brought with you. You will have three breaks during the test. Use them to relax and eat a snack, so you can stay focused.
Pace yourself during the test. Remember, each question counts the same. If you find yourself spending too much time on one question, move on to the next question.
In Case of Bad Weather
Check to see if your test center is open. Visit www.collegeboard.com starting on Friday evening for a list of test center closings. On Saturday morning, if there is bad weather in your area, tune into your local media (the way you do for school closing announcements) to make sure that your test center has not been affected.
For More Information
Read more about what to expect on test day and what to bring to the test.
We wish you all the best on test day!
Sincerely,
The College Board
It's Never Too Early to Prepare for the SAT!
SENIOR TIMELINE(courtesy of Educaid, Educaid.com)
Check to see what your child has done and has yet to do, month by month.
AUGUST:
Review your career plans and decide which type of school is right for you.
Visit some college campuses.
Narrow your college list to no more than five schools.
Request catalogs and admissions information.
Contact your high school counselor for registration materials and test dates for the SAT and/or the ACT.
Sign up for Educaid's FREE monthly e-mail for college-bound students at www.educaid.com.
SEPTEMBER:
Meet with admissions representatives who are visiting your school.
Make a list of test names, dates, fees, and registration deadlines and of deadlines for
college admissions and financial aid applications.
Remember, you must take tests like the SAT and ACT at least six weeks before the
application deadline for scores to be submitted to colleges.
Begin asking teachers, your counselor, and employers for letters of recommendation.
to include with your admissions and/or scholarship applications.
OCTOBER:
Take the SAT or ACT exam if necessary.
Work on admissions application essays.
Visit your top school choices and interview some students, faculty, and staff.
Attend special programs such as college fairs and financial aid nights.
Find out which financial aid applications your college choices require and when the
forms are due.
Some private universities may require that you register for CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE at this time. (This determines your qualification for private school
aid).
Start learning about the colleges you're considering; The internet is an excellent resource.
NOVEMBER:
Take the SAT or ACT exam if necessary.
Obtain financial aid applications from your college of choice and read them carefully to determine what information is required and when the applications are due.
Begin preparing your college applications and check with the colleges to find out when materials must be postmarked.
DECEMBER:
Apply for outside or funding for scholarships (Please see the SCHOLARSHIP NEWSLETTER posted in Guidance Office or see me.)
PARENTS: Save your year-end payroll stub if it shows your earnings for the year. You will need it to fill out the FAFSA after 1/3/2008. And please plan to attend SENIOR FINANCIAL AID NIGHT on 1/3/2008 in the Rahway High School Cafeteria from 7-9 PM.
JANUARY:
Submit your completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the processor as soon as possible after attending SENIOR FINANCIAL AID
NIGHT at Rahway High School, January 3, 2008 at 7PM in the cafeteria.
KEEP COPIES OF ALL FORMS YOU SUBMIT!
January is Financial Aid Awareness Month.
PARENTS: It's helpful to get your income tax returns prepared early, as schools may request them to prove eligibility for financial aid.
FEBRUARY:
Submit your completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the processor as soon as possible after attending SENIOR FINANCIAL AID.
Check with your counselor to see if midyear transcripts/reports have been sent to the schools to which you have applied.
Mail your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) if you have not already done so.
Research taking Advanced Placement (AP) or College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams.
Finalize your safety, target, and reach schools.
MARCH:
Look for your Student Aid Report (SAR) in the mail. It contains federal financial aid information.
Submit tax forms to the financial aid office if requested. Contact each office to make certain that your application is complete. Find out what else you need to do to establish and maintain your eligibility for financial aid.
If you have not received your SAR four weeks after sending in the FAFSA, contact the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 319-337-5665.
APRIL:
Watch the mail for college acceptance and financial aid award letters. Compare the financial aid awards you receive.
Submit copies of all acceptance letters to your counselor.
Make your final decision and send in a deposit by the deadline.
Check with the college you've chosen to attend about the details of signing and returning financial aid award letters.
Notify the other schools you will not be attending.
Watch for important deadlines at your chosen college (housing, financial aid, etc.).
MAY:
Advanced Placement (AP) examinations occur in high schools nationwide.
If you need and are eligible for a student or parent loan, call Educaid at 1-800-578-1233 for a loan application.
Finalize summer school or summer job plans.
JUNE:
GRADUATE! And begin to embark on the exciting journey you have worked very hard for!
Available scholarships to be considered for students of color specifically...
Even if you do not have a college-aged child at home, please share this with someone who does. Though there are a number of companies and organizations that have donated money for scholarship use to minorities, a great deal of the money is being returned because of a lack of interest.
Help to get the word out that money is available. Our youth really could use these scholarships. If clicking on the link doesn't work, try pressing the CTRL key while clicking. If this doesn't work you will have to type in the Web site address manually or cut and paste.
FREE RIDE!!! --> High School seniors who would like to attend a Historically Black College or University should research The Tom Joyner Foundation, offering "full ride" scholarships for graduating high school seniors. Deadline for Applications is January 18, 2008.
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1) BELL LABS FELLOWSHIPS FOR UNDER REPRESENTED MINORITIES http://www.bell-labs.co m/fellowships/CRFP/info.html
2) Student Inventors Scholarships http://www.invent.org/collegiate/
3) Student Video Scholarships http://www.christophers.org/vidcon2k.html
4) Coca-Cola Two Year College Scholarships http://www.coca-colascholars.org/programs.html
5) Holocaust Remembrance Scholarships http://holocaust.hklaw.com/
6) Ayn Rand Essay Scholarships http://www.aynrand.org/contests/
7) Brand Essay Competition http://www.instituteforbrandleadership.org/IBLEssayContest-2002Rules.htm
8) Gates Millennium Scholarships (major) http://www.gmsp.org/nominationmaterials/read.dbm?ID=12
9) Xerox Scholarships for Students http://www2.xerox.com/go/xrx/about_xerox/about_xerox_detail.jsp
10) Sports Scholarships and Internships http://www.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.html
11) National Assoc. of Black Journalists Scholarships (NABJ) http://www.nabj.org/html/studentsvcs.html
12) Saul T. Wilson Scholarships (Veterinary) http://www.aphis.usda.gov/mb/mrphr/jobs/stw.html
13) Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org/sk_v6.cfm
14) FinAid: The Smart Students Guide to Financial Aid scholarships http://www.finaid.org/
15) Presidential Freedom Scholarships http://www.nationalservice.org/scholarships/
16) Microsoft Scholarship Program http://www.microsoft.com/college/scholarships/minority.asp
17) WiredScholar Free Scholarship Search http://www.wiredscholar.com/paying/scholarship_search/pay_scholarship_search.jsp
18) Hope Scholarships & Lifetime Credits http://www.ed.gov/inits/hope/
19) William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students http://www.apsanet.org/PS/grants/aspen3.cfm
20) Multiple List of Minority Scholarships http://gehon.ir.miami.edu/financial-assistance/Scholarship/black.html
21) Guaranteed Scholarships http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com/
22) BOEING scholarships (some HBCU connects) http://www.boeing.com/companyoffices/educationrelations/scholarships
23) Easley National Scholarship Program http://www.naas.org/senior.htm
24) Maryland Artists Scholarships http://www.maef.org/
26) Jacki Tuckfield Memorial Graduate Business Scholarship (for AA students in South Florida) http://! ! ! www.ja ckituckfield.org/
27) Historically Black College & University Scholarships http://www.iesabroad.org/info/hbcu.htm
28) Actuarial Scholarships for Minority Students http://www.beanactuary.org/minority/scholarships.htm
29) International Students Scholarships & Aid Help http://www.iefa.org/
30) College Board Scholarship Search http://cbweb10p.collegeboard.org/fundfinder/html/fundfind01.html
31) Burger King Scholarship Program http://www.bkscholars.csfa.org/
32) Siemens Westinghouse Competition http://www.siemens-foundationorg/
33) GE and LuLac Scholarship Funds http://www.lulac.org/Programs/Scholar.html
34) CollegeNet's Scholarship Database http://mach25.collegenet.com/cgi-bin/M25/index
35) Union Sponsored Scholarships and Aid http://www.aflcioorg/scholarships/scholar.htm
36) Federal Scholarships & Aid Gateways 25 Scholarship Gateways from Black Excel http://www.blackexcel.org/25scholarships.htm
37) Scholarship & Financial Aid Help http://www.blackexcel.org/fin-sch.htm
38) Scholarship Links (Ed Finance Group) http://www.efg.net/link_scholarship.htm
39) FAFSA On The Web (Your Key Aid Form & Info) http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
40) Aid & Resources For Re-Entry Students http://www.back2college.com/
41) Scholarships and Fellowships http://www.osc.cuny.edu/sep/links.html
42) Scholarships for Study in Paralegal Studies http://www.paralegals.org/Choice/2000west.htm
43) HBCU Packard Sit Abroad Scholarships (for study around the world) http://www.sit.edu/studyabroad/packard_nomi nation.html
44) Scholarship and Fellowship Opportunities http://ccmi.uchicago.edu/schl1.html
45) INROADS internships http://www.inroads.org/
46) ACT "Olympics of the Mind" Scholarships http://www.naacp.org/work/actso/act-so.shtml
47) Black Alliance for Educational Options Scholarships http://www.baeo.org/options/privatelyfinanced.jsp
48) ScienceNet Scholarship Listing http://www.sciencenet.emory.edu/undergrad/scholarships.html
49) Graduate Fellowships For Minorities Nationwide http://cuinfo.cornell.edu/Student/GRFN/list.phtml?category=MINORITIES
50) RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS AT OXFORD http://www.rhodesscholar.org/info.html
51) The Roothbert Scholarship Fund http://www.roothbertfund.org/school
52) Florida A&M Scholarship for Young Women of Color in Field of Computer Science: www.famu.edu/?a=headlines&p=display&news=602*
53) Syracuse University Scholarship Opportunity
Syracuse University has 10 Full Rides for African American Men and Women interested in studying Architecture. Mark Robbins, Dean of Syracuse University's School of Architecture is desperately seeking young men and women of color interested in pursuing a five year professional degree in Architecture. He says he's deeply committed to bringing diversity to his field and has scholarship money set aside to fully cover education costs for 10 students. He says that Hispanic enrollment in the school has increased substantially, but it's been harder to attract Blacks. Syracuse University's School of Architecture has a great reputation and this seems like a terrific opportunity, so please pass this on to everyone you know. Contact: Mark Robbins, Dean, School of Architecture (315) 443- 2255, mailto:robbinsm@syr.edu
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Environmental Science
Colubmia University's School of General Studies at Columbia University is ideal for returning students who wish to start or complete a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Environmental Science. Get a top-notch, Ivy League education from one of the most reputable universities in the U.S. Courses include: Dinosaurs & the History of Life, Climate and Society, Earth Sciences, Oceanography, Environmental Risks & Disasters, and more.
Molloy College (Rockville Centre, near New York City, NY)
Earth & Environmental Studies
Located on Long Island within 1 hour of New York City, Molloy College offers a Bachelor of Science in Earth & Environmental Studies, with courses in Biology, Ecology, Environmental / Earth Sciences, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Environmental Planning, and more.
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Bradley University (Peoria, IL)
Civil Engineering, Environmental Option
Bradley is ranked as a Top Midwestern university by U.S. News & World Report. Bradley's Civil Engineering, Environmental Option includes coursework in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Regulations & Policy, and more. Students have opportunities to study abroad in London, Belgium, Germany and Austria.
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Adelphi University (New York City, NY)
Environmental Studies
Adelphi is named one of the Best Northeastern Colleges by The Princeton Review, and is one of only 26 private schools in the country selected as a "Best Buy" by the Fiske Guide to Colleges for two years in a row. Adelphi University offers a major in Environmental Studies, including coursework in: Social Sciences & Environmental Problems, Human Evolution, Environment & Politics, Darwin to DNA, Environmental Geology, Toxicology, Pollution, Marine Science, and more.
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3. The Women's Technology Program at MIT is a 4-week summer residence program to introduce high school girls to electrical engineering and computer science. If you know a girl who is currently a high school junior who demonstrates math and science ability and an interest in finding out about EECS, please encourage her to visit our website for more information and for an application form applications are due Feb 3, 2005) http://www.mit.edu Our classes are taught in a supportive environment by a staff of women MIT PhD candidates and undergraduates.The full-time academic program includes hands-on experiments and team-based projects in computer science, electrical engineering, and mathematics. No prior experience in computer programming, physics, or electrical engineering is expected, but applicants typically have strong academic records,
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4. HARVARD'S TUITION ANNOUNCEMENT - Harvard is offering free tuition for students that have a family income below $40,000. If you are a mentor or have nieces and nephews who might be interested, please give them this information. If you know any one/family earning less than $40K with a brilliant child near ready for college, please pass this along. Harvard's Tuition Announcement Highlights Failure of Prestigious Universities to Enroll Low-Income Students March 1, 2004. Harvard University announced over the weekend that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families will pay no tuition. In making the announcement, Harvard's president Lawrence H. Summers said, "When only 10 percent of the students in Elite higher education come from families in lower half of the income distribution, we are not doing enough. We are not doing
enough in bringing elite higher education to the lower half of the income distribution." If you know of a family earning less than $40,000 a year with an honor student graduating from high school soon, Harvard University wants to pay the tuition. The prestigious university recently announced that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families can go to Harvard for free...no tuition and no student loans! To find out more about Harvard offering free tuition for families making less than $40,000 a year visit Harvard's financial aid website at: http://fao.fas.harvard.edu/
Learning Styles
What is your child's learning style? Work through these websites with your child and see what you can discover about how your son/daughter learns best. And please call me if you find a particular site worthwhile, as well as what you discovered. I will be using these websites as I work with my students in groups.
The last site has been said to be particularly helpful.
GOOD LUCK!!!
Academic Achievement
Here are some suggestions for your child:
*Do all of your work to the best of your ability.
*Acquire notes and make-up work after an absence.
(It is your responsibility, not the teachers'!)
*Avoid
disciplinary problems.
*Arrive on time and prepared to class.
* Focus
as much on your education as you do on your social life.
*Speak to your teacher about how you can improve.
* Speak
to Mr. O'Riordan about a tutor or the teacher for extra help.
I am confident that, by giving education the attention it deserves, your student will be coming home with outstanding grades that will make everyone proud!
HOMEWORK
If your son or daughter continually has no homework each night, please check the teachers' websites. Don't believe it when you hear "None of my teachers give me any homework," and you WILL hear it! At times, students may complete work in school, and teachers rarely give homework on Fridays, but all RHS teachers give homework. Moreover, many students don't consider non-written homework such as "Study formulas" or "Read pages 122-137" as actual homework.
Homework might seem like a waste of time to students, but it reinforces content, time-management, and discipline, all of which are needed in college. Forty-four percent of high school seniors do less than three hours of homework in a week; only 14 percent of seniors do more than ten hours. But homework time strongly predicts college success: Over half the students who do more than 10 hours of homework a week will get a four-year college degree; only about 16 percent of those doing less than three hours of homework a week will earn a bachelor's degree.
(Sources: James Rosenbaum (2001) Beyond College for All; Clifford Adelman (1999) Answers in the Toolbox
GANGS
Mr. Ron "Cook" Barrett of Albany New York's Gang Prevention Center offered the faculty of RHS as well as parents in the community a powerful, passionate, informative seminar on how to prevent gang influence in any community. Gang culture is popular today among teens from coast to coast, urban or suburban, regardless of ethnic background, and is maintained by various aspects of the media, including music, magazines, and the internet, which is perhaps the most dangerous because of its accessibility. Dangerous gangs, which can be identified by specific attire or hand signals, include "supergangs" such as Bloods, Crips, Latin Kings, and Skinheads. Such gangs often begin as "local sets." "Cook" warns against using the term "wannabe", as such a student could become a gang member through as little as a 22 second "jumping in" initiation in which he is beaten by the gang that he wants to join for those 22 seconds, or whatever the gang's ritual is. The female initiation is much worse. As Cook
says, a "wannabe" is a "gonnabe."
HOW TO KNOW IF YOUR CHILD IS IN A GANG:
hanging out with a new group of friends
showing a change in personality or behavior
abusing alcohol or other drugs
frequently bruised or injured
using unusual hand signs, nicknames, or street language
carrying guns, knives, or other weapons
writing strange symbols (graffiti) on notebooks and folders
withdrawing from friends and family members
having trouble at school with grades or discipline
obtaining money and valuables without your knowledge
wearing tattoos, jewelry, hairstyles, or clothing that identify a specific gang
WHAT TO DO?
Learn to identify the signs of gang activity.
Give children the love and attention they deserve.
Provide youth with positive alternatives to gang involvement such as sports and church-related activities.
Work with law enforcement and other concerned citizens in gang prevention efforts.
PROJECT A CLEAR MESSAGE THAT GANGS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
*IF YOU SUSPECT THAT YOUR CHILD IS INVOLVED IN GANGS, CONTACT THE SCHOOL OR YOUR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY IMMEDIATELY! EARLY INTERVENTION IS ESSENTIAL!!! *
Tips for Parents Upon Their Children Leaving for College...
The Emotional Rollercoaster
Recognize this is a time of ambivalence for all parents. The excitement and joy about opportunities awaiting your child are mixed with waves of nostalgia and a sense of loss. Seek out support from other parents who are going through the same thing. Some parents have held "letting go" parties, sharing photos and stories from the past and intense emotions from the present.
The Summer Before
Be prepared to see less of your child this summer. The closer it gets to departure time, the less you can expect to see of your child. She or he will likely be spending every waking hour with friends. Allow them this special time together.
Communication: Keeping in Touch
Talk to your child about how you'll keep in touch. Learn to use e-mail if you don't already know how; most students use it at all hours of the day and night. Plan times for telephone calls, and be prepared to negotiate in a way that works for both of you.
Send "Tangible" Items. E-mail is great for ongoing informal contact, but students still love the old-fashioned letter that they can touch, feel, and reread. Cards, care packages, newspaper clippings...all such tangibles are appreciated.
When Students Come Back Home
Understand that the college years are a time for exploration. Your son or daughter may come home with a "new look," someone else's clothes, new politics, new philosophies, or new eating habits. Most of these changes are not permanent. Take a step back, have a sense of humor, and pick your battles.
Taken from "Counselor's Canvas", a publication of Washington University in St. Louis
Original publication, Letting Go: A Parent's Guide to Understanding the College Years (Coburn and Treeger, HarperCollins, Fourth Edition, 2003) by Kevin Levin Coburn, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Students and Associate Dean of the Freshman Transition at Washington University, and Madge Lawrence Treeger
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