
October
6, 2008
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Detailed
information is available in the
Leadership/Community Service/Academics/Athletics:
Fairport Savings Bank is offering a $1,000
scholarship to a junior or senior who has demonstrated a
commitment to community service, maintains a B or better average, intends to
attend college upon graduation or pursue a full-time community service
commitment. Application available at www.fairportsavingsbank.com/LegacyScholarship.htm
Deadline
extended to Oct 10th.
The Prudential Spirit of Community Award is a unique opportunity to honor high
school youth volunteers for outstanding volunteer service. Any eligible student can log on to www.prudential.com/spirit and begin
the application process. Students should
print out the completed application and submit to Mrs. Barnatones in the
The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation will recognize
outstanding seniors with 250 achievement-based scholarships. Applicants will be evaluated on leadership,
academics, and community service.
Electronic applications available at
www.coca-colascholars.org Deadline
is Oct. 31st.
AXA Achievement Scholarship offers college scholarships of $10,000 & $25,000 to seniors
who set and reach ambitious goals, demonstrate drive, determination and ability
to succeed in college and who have respect for self, family, and community. The
application is available on line at
www.axa-achievement.com Deadline is December 15th.
The 2009 Burger King Scholars Program is offering
$1,000 scholarships to eligible high school seniors. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, work
part-time an average of 15 hours per week, be actively involved in community
service, demonstrate financial need, and plan to attend college in the
fall. Apply online at www.bk.com/scholars
Deadline is
February 12, 2009.
Career Specific:
SAE International is offering scholarships to
students interested in the study of engineering and related sciences. Additional information and applications are
available at www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm Deadline
is Dec. 1st.
Ethnic:
The Ron Brown Scholar Program will award
scholarships to academically talented, highly motivated African American
students who are currently high school seniors and plan to pursue an
undergraduate degree. There are two application deadlines:
November 1st and January 9th.
Misc:
The Horatio Alger Association is offering
scholarships to students who intend to pursue a bachelor’s degree, show
critical financial need, are involved in community activities and have a
minimum GPA of 2.0. Deadline is Oct. 30th.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars is offering the
“Voice of Democracy” Scholarship competition for high schools students of all
grade levels. Student must write and
record a broadcast script on a Patriotic Theme.
Deadline is Nov. 1st.
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An Admissions Representative from the following colleges/universities
with be visiting the
10/6 3rd period
5th
period SUNY
Fredonia
10/7 8th period
10/8 7th period Holy Cross
10/9 2nd period St. John Fisher
5th
period
7th
period
10/10 5th period SUNY Cortland
COLLEGE
OPEN HOUSES & VISITATIONS INFORMATION
Open Houses:
SUNY
SUNY – ESF Oct. 13
SUNY Fredonia Oct. 13
SUNY
SUNY Purchase Oct. 13
University at
University at
Bowling Green State Univ. Oct. 18
SUNY Brockport Oct. 18
St. Bonaventure Univ. Oct. 19
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Conversations
about Cornell
The
undergraduate admissions office at Cornell invites students and parents to an
informational meeting on
October
6th from 7 – 8:30 pm at
Oct. 9th 7-9 pm
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PSAT test will be offered October 18th. Register at the
SAT deadline – November 5th for
December 6th test
ACT deadline – November 7th for
December 13th test
Stop
in to the
Visit www.act.org/aap/writingpref/index.html to see if the colleges you would like
to attend will require the ACT Writing
test.
Visit
www.collegeboard.com/ap/creditpolicy
to see how colleges apply AP credit.
SAT Preparation Courses are being offered at
November
1st SAT test and again November 17, 19, 24 & 26 in preparation
of the December 6th test. The
cost of the course is $195. Register
online at www.monroecc.edu/go/workforce
or by calling 262-1430.
SAT Workshop offering strategies and techniques for Critical
Reading, Grammar, and Writing. The
workshop is offered on Oct. 18 & 25 from 1 – 4 pm at
There
is also a variety of SAT prep offerings on the web. Some examples are Kaplan,
College Board or Barrons. For additional resources regarding SAT preparation
you may contact your counselor.
Scholarship Web sites:
www.WeeklyScholarshipAlert.org
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Explorers
An
Information Technology and Computer Science Explorer Program will hold a
kick-off meeting on October 7th at PAETEC. This program is open to high school juniors
and seniors only. A $20 registration fee
will be collected at the first meeting. Call Dorothy Bressler at 241-8554 to
register.
An
Electrical Explorer Program will begin on October 8th. The kick-off meeting will be held at National
Electrical Contractors Assoc. at 470 Metro Park West. A $20 registration fee will be collected at
the meeting. Call Dorothy Bressler at 241-8554 to register.
A
Psychology/Psychiatry Explorer Program will begin on October 8th
with a kick off meeting at RIT campus building #6. A $20 registration fee will be collected at
the first meeting. Call Dorothy Bressler at 241-8554 to register.
The RIT School of Design is offering an Explorer
Program for students interested in Internet/Web Design. The program will begin on October 15th
at RIT. A $20 registration fee will be
collected at the first meeting. Call Sherri at 241-8543 to register.
AXA Advisors, LLC along with the Explorers are
offering an Explorer Program for students interested in the career of Financial
Analyst, Financial Planner, Stockbroker, Investor or Insurance Agent. A kick-off meeting will be held on
October 16th at 175 Corporate Woods
#250. Call Julie Malley at 241-8541 to register.
Volunteering
Students looking for volunteer opportunities
should check out the American Red Cross Student Volunteer Directory at www.generationgiveback.com
The ARC of Monroe County is recruiting in-home
care providers for their Special Sitters program to assist families with a
member who is developmentally disabled. Call 271-0660
Ext. 352 for additional information.
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Nurses of
Tomorrow is
an after-school program at
The Multi-Agent Bio-Robotics and Electrical
Engineering at RIT is offering ROBO Weekend, an introductory class in
robotics. This program is open to
students currently in grades 6-10.
Additional information and registration is available at http://mabl.rit.edu/roboweekend
Shadowing
Program
Spend one day with a professional in a career that
your are considering. See Mrs. Russ for details.
Work Study
Program
Do you have a job?
You may be eligible to earn elective credit. See Mrs. Russ for details.
