October 6, 2008

The College & Career Center is open to parents & students Tuesday nights from 6:00 – 7:30pm.

Detailed information is available in the College & Career Center. Unless otherwise noted, this information is for Seniors.

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 10^th.

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 College & Career Center. Deadline is Oct. 17^th.

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. 31^st.

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 15^th.

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. 1^st.

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 1^st and January 9^th.

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. 30^th.

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. 1^st.

An Admissions Representative from the following colleges/universities with be visiting the College & Career Center:

10/6 3^rd period Allegheny College

5^th period SUNY Fredonia

10/7 8^th period Cazenovia College

10/8 7^th period Holy Cross

10/9 2^nd period St. John Fisher

5^th period LeMoyne College

7^th period Mercyhurst College

10/10 5^th period SUNY Cortland

COLLEGE OPEN HOUSES & VISITATIONS INFORMATION

Open Houses:

Grove City College Oct. 11

Massachusetts College of Art & Design Oct. 13

SUNY Cortland Oct. 13

SUNY – ESF Oct. 13

SUNY Fredonia Oct. 13

SUNY Oswego Oct. 13

SUNY Purchase Oct. 13

University at Buffalo Oct. 13

Edinboro Univ. Oct. 13

Wellesley College Oct. 13

Skidmore College Oct. 13

University at Buffalo Oct. 13 & 18

Roanoke College Oct. 13 & 25

Alfred State Oct. 18

Bowling Green State Univ. Oct. 18

Fairfield University Oct. 18

SUNY Brockport Oct. 18

Nazareth College Oct. 18 & Nov. 8

St. Bonaventure Univ. Oct. 19

Univ. of New Haven Oct. 19

LeMoyne College Oct. 26

Conversations about Cornell

The undergraduate admissions office at Cornell invites students and parents to an informational meeting on

October 6^th from 7 – 8:30 pm at Monroe Community College. Admission representatives will discuss the admissions process. Register at www.admissions.cornell.edu/seasonal/events/

Oct. 9^th 7-9 pm National Christian College Fair at Pearce Memorial Church. Get a great look at the Christian Colleges that interest you. Visit www.naccap.org for more information.

PSAT test will be offered October 18^th. Register at the Campus Center Bookstore from September 26^th – October 10^th.

SAT deadline – November 5^th for December 6^th test

ACT deadline – November 7^th for December 13^th test

Stop in to the College & Career Center to pick up registration packets and preparation booklets.

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 Monroe Community College’s Brighton Campus. The course will be offered Oct. 20, 22, 27 & 29 in preparation of the

November 1^st SAT test and again November 17, 19, 24 & 26 in preparation of the December 6^th 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 St. John Fisher College. Contact Cynthia Bassett at www.BassettSATPrep.com for additional information and registration.

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:

http://studentcenter.ja.org

www.fastweb.com

www.scholarships.com

www.WeeklyScholarshipAlert.org

www.racf.org

Explorers

An Information Technology and Computer Science Explorer Program will hold a kick-off meeting on October 7^th 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 8^th. 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 8^th 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 15^th 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 16^th 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.

Nurses of Tomorrow is an after-school program at Rochester General Hospital that provides students the opportunity to explore the exciting career of nursing. Stop in to the Career Center for more information.

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.