[CCHS-2010] Summer News from The CCHS Counseling Department

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To Sophomore Parents -  The attached word document is a "Summer Newsletter" from CCHS Guidance it is several pages and probably easiest to print from Word.  However, for anyone who is not able to open the attachment, the Newsletter is also copied below for your convenience.  
Any questions can be directed to:   
Cheryl A. McDonald
Administrative Secretary
Concord-Carlisle Regional High School
500 Walden Street
Concord, MA  01742
978-341-2490, Ext. 7108
cmcdonald at colonial.net

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Special Admissions Programs for Students and Parents
Boston University College of Engineering’s 18th Annual Design Competition will be held on Sunday May 30, 2008 at Boston University. The Design Competition involves teams of two students, both of whom must be high school freshmen, sophomores, or juniors at the time of competition. Each team will design and build a vehicle that will, under its own power, move & perform tasks within a set time period. A registration fee of $25 must be submitted by mid May
Suggestion: Because of the popularity of this program contestants should enroll in this competition as early as possible.
For more detail call (617) 353-6447 or (800) 578-1223 or Email engineering at bu.edu
Special Admissions Programs for Prospective College Applicants and Their Parents
Minnesota Private College Week June 23 through June 27, 2008 Participating colleges and universities are: Augsberg Col., Bethal Col., Bethany Lutheran Col., Carlton Col., St. Benedict Col., St. Catherine Col., St. Scholastica Col., Concordia Col. & U., Gustavus Adolphus Col., Hamlin Col., Macalester Col., Minn. Col. of Art & Design, St. John’s Col., St. Mary’s Col., St. Olaf Col., and St. Thomas Col. Call 800-PRI-COL or consult the Web www.mnprivatecolleges.org/events/mpcw 
Virginia Private College Week, July 28 to August 2, 2008. Anyone visiting (4) or more of the participating colleges during the Private College Week are eligible to receive (3) application fee wavers (no application fee - value $100 per fee waver) The fee wavers can be redeemed at any of the 24 colleges and universities that are members of the Council of Independent Colleges of Virginia. How to Participate: Pick up a passport at the first college you visit, after completing the tour.At the end of each tour, have the college stamp your passport. Mail your completed passport to CICV to receive your free waivers.
Member colleges of the C.I.C.V.: Averett U., Bluefield Col., Bridgewater Col., Emory & Henry Col., Ferrum Col., Hampden-Sydney Col., Hampton U., Hollins Col., Mary Baldwin Col., Lynchburg Co., Mayrmount U., Randolph-Macon Col., Randolph-Macon Woman’s Col., Roanoke Col., St. Paul’s Col., Shenandoah U., Sweet Briar Col., U. of Richmond, Virginia Wesleyan Col., Washington & Lee U. Pre registration is strongly urged. For additional information contact (540) 586-0606 or liv at cicv.org
Iowa Private College Week August 4 to 8, 2008 is sponsored by the Iowa Association of Independent Colleges and 
Universities. Each college will host two admissions programs per day thus enabling students and parents to visit two colleges per day. Should a prospective student visit three participating colleges/universities and obtain a verification he/she will receive an application waver from all of the colleges having a membership in the Iowa Association of Private Colleges & Universities. The following colleges are among the IAIC group: Coe College, Drake University, Luther College, Grinnell College, Cornell College, Wartburg College, St. Ambrose College, etc. For greater detail contact Kathleen Dannon of the IAIC at (515) 282-3175
Assumption College, Worcester, MA - Summer 2008 Visit Schedule, for prospective students and their parents 
June 23 to August 29 Group Information Sessions at 10 am & 2 pm tours at 10:30 & 2:30 pm
June 2 to July 31 Summer Interviews -- hourly 9 am to 3 pm -- approximately 30 minutes
After each tour there will be a "Counselor Chat" providing a more personal experience To make an appointment call 866-477-7776
Boston Architectural Center, Boston, Ma. will host Information Sessions on the following dates June 2, July 7, Aug. 4, 2008 
To obtain greater detail call the Admissions Office at (617) 262-5000 Ext. 227
UMASS at Dartmouth, MA will host four "Summer Dog Days" on July 18 & 25 and August 6 & 18, 2008 at its Dartmouth Campus. This is an OH Program for prospective students and will be run from 10 am to 1 pm, for details call (508) 999-8605 
Merrimack College, North Andover, MA will have mini Information Sessions on Monday & Wednesdays at 10 am during the months of July & August, 2008. On August 18, 2008 it will host a Major Information Session at 10 am. For greater detail call the Admissions Office at Merrimack College (978) 837-5100
New York University, NY, NY The Steinhardt School of Education is hosting "Junior Connections Programs" during the spring, and summer of 2008. Each of the programs will feature presentations regarding: Education, Communication Studies, Health (Nutrition, Food Studies, Speech Pathology, Applied Psychology) and the Arts Professions (Studio Art & Educational Theatre Programs), and Music. To pre register for a program call Ted Hannan, Coordinator of the Junior Connections Program at (212) 998-5624 or consult the NYU web page educaton.nyu.edu/juniorconnection All programs will be held at Noon in the Kimball Commons at 246 Green St., NY City. Register as early as possible for these programs tend to fill up fast. The dates of the luncheons are; Jun 20 -- July 18 -- Aug. 15, 2008 Steinhart Sch. (212) 998-5065
Pine Manor "Leadership Workshops"
Susan & Jack Rudin Leadership Conference -- June 20 to 22, 2008 For girls 15-18, these summer weekend conferences are an intense two-day introduction to inclusive leadership and social responsibility. Activities include a community service project, a workshop titles College 101, a trip to Boston, and more. The conference provides information and practice in areas important for leadership development, self-esteem, getting into college, goal setting, balancing work and family, managing relationships, and 
working as a team. Our goal is to help girls develop skills they can use when they return to their schools to solve problems, support their peers, and work on behalf of the common good. Please call Whitney Retalic at 617-731-7620 or visit www.pmc.edu/ILSR/HighSG.html
Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI - will host a number of admissions programs for students and parents in June, July, & August, 2008. All programs will begin at 1 pm and consist of a panel presentation and a tour. The dates during which the admissions program will be in operation are: June on Wednesdays and Fridays (last two weeks of July) -- July 17 through August the program will run everyday . A response is requested prior to attending a session, call (800) 364-RISD. Consult the RSDI web site www.RISD.edu
St. Joseph’s College, Standish, ME will host a number of "Summer Day Programs" which are Mini Open House Programs and will run from 10 am to noon on the following dates: July 18 & 25, 2008 and on August 1 & 15, 2008. The Admissions Department at St. Joseph’s requests that students and families who will attend a program call to pre register, call (800) 338-7057
Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY will be hosting a number of summer Campus Days (Mini OH Programs) during the months of July 11 & 18 and August 1 & 8, 2008. Consult the Open House Sections July & August for specific information. Syracuse will also offer a daily "quick stop" on weekdays for those families who would like to gather some information during a brief campus visit. Contact the Syracuse Admissions Office at (315) 443-3611 or their Web site admissions at syr.edu for specific details.
Summer Enrichment Program for Students.
Mass Maritime Academy -- Sea, Science & Leadership Program 2008 --
2008 Program attendees will participate in much of the same hands-on training that Mass maritime cadets experience including Sailing, Firefighting, Emergency Disaster Management, Engineering and Navigation. The 2008 Program will be limited to 120 students selected to attend. Registration information is available on the accompanying website www.maritime.edu 
Actors Workshop, 10 Ridgemont St., Allston, MA 02110 -- (617) 504-4914 During the summer 2008 The Actors Workshop will offer the following acting classes ; Teens, Adult, Beginning Acting, Intermediate Acting, Advanced Acting & Production, Teen Film Program, Beginning Film Acting. Classes are being held; full and part time, day, night and on Saturdays. There will be two Open House Program during the middle of May. There is usually an afternoon program and an evening program. The theatre is a wonderful experience for a student to develop poise and communication skills which are essential in an interview situation. This 
program is highly recommended by College Impressions for students who are preparing to apply to and interview at colleges. This could be a great way to spend a summer and to prepare to present yourself for college interviews. For details call (617) 504-4914
High School Studies Program (HSSP) , MIT Educational Studies Program, Summer 2008 The MIT staff, students and alumni have organized a summer program of courses for high school students. These offerings are courses which would not occur in secondary school curriculum. They are entirely enrichment courses – java programming, relativity, improve acting, astronomy, etc. The program normally runs from late in June through late August. The fee is minimal and courses are held at a very convenient time. 
For complete details call the MIT Educational Studies Program at (617) 253-4882 or consult the HSSP web site htt://web.mit.edu/esp The details were not available at the time of this printing.
Johnson & Wales Career Exploration 2008 for entering high school juniors & seniors. Three day sets in June, July& August, 2008. A student can spend time at J&W this summer exploring a variety of possible careers: Accounting, Baking & Pastry Arts, Business, Culinary Arts , Equine Studies, Fashion, Finance, Hospitality (H), Legal Studies, Technology (T), Sports (S) Entertainment (E)/Event Management (EM). 
Career Exploration will run from : 
June 27 to 29 - Culinary/Baking & Pastry Arts 
July 11 to 13 - Culinary Arts, Baking, Pastry Arts, Advanced Culinary Arts
July 18 to 20 - Accounting & Finance, Business, Equine Studies, Fashion, Legal Studies, Hospitality, 
Sports Entertainment & Events Management 
July 25 to Aug. 2 - Business, Technology, Hospitality, Sports Entertainment & Events Mgmt., Faskion
July 27 to 29 - Culinary Arts, Baking, Pastry Arts, Advanced Pastry Arts 
Baking & Pastry Arts Culinary Arts costs are $195 per course, all Business courses are $95 per course. 
Should a student reside more than 600 miles from Providence there will be an Air In and the cost increases to $395 and Business $295
For an application form or to obtain greater detail contact Johnson & Wales, Providence, RI at 1-800-342-5598 or contact web site www.jwu.edu 
Massachusetts College of Art’s Summer Programs 2008 for students in grades 4–12. There are two Summer Arts programs: 
Creative Vacation, for grades 4 – 12, is a two week program with a morning and an afternoon option which takes place from July 7 – 18, 2008. Application Deadline: No deadline Cost: Half day, $575 Full day $1,150 
Summer Studios, for grades 11 and 12, is a full day four week program operating form July 21 to August 16. Summer Studios includes room and board for those who whish to have the experience. Costs: Program, $ 1,995 and Residence $2,430, total $4,425 
Payment Due: June 26, 2008 Scholarship Deadline: May 9, 2008 For details call (617) 879-7170 or k12 at massart.edu
Obtain the brochure "Summer 2008 YOUTH PROGRAMS" it provides a complete description of offerings.
There will be a Sneak Preview College Day which will provide an in depth introduction to the art college admissions process and a mini college fair in the afternoon of the program.
Montserrat College of Art, Beverly, MA Pre-College Program, July 7 to August 1, 2008
The program is designed to help the participant evaluate a career in the arts and to develop a portfolio suitable for college admissions. The program is primarily for all secondary students. Participating students will receive 120 hours in an intensive four week session. All students will attend a Foundation Drawing class as well as three elective classes (choice of three of the following: Painting, Photography Printmaking, Sculpture, Oil Painting, Mixed Media, Computer Art & Design, Illustration) Pre-College students who reside in Montserrat’s housing will enjoy the benefits of living in a community of other artists their own age. Cost: Tuition $2,800 includes all materials. Housing is available for an additional fee of $1,000. For greater detail contact the Montserrat College of Art, "Pre-College Program" PO Box 26, Beverly, MA 01915 or call (978) 921-4242 Web www.montserrat.edu
New England Institute of Art, 10 Brookline Pl., Brookline, MA. will host it’s "Summer Studio Program" on August 20 - 22, 2008 is offering a Workshop for High School Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors to explore the world of; Advertising Art, Audio Production, Broadcasting Arts, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation & Interactive Media Design, & Photography. It will be an intense three day experience to help students understand academic majors in the field of Art and Communication. The cost for the program is $300. For greater detail call the admissions office at (800) 903-4425 Jeanette Aufiero 
Rochester Inst. of Technology, Rochester, NY will host a College & Careers Exposition on July 18-19 and August 1& 2, 2008.
The program is designed for students who will be entering their senior year of high school in the fall of 2005. Participants will explore career options through personal experience, including demonstrations and discussions. Working with R.I.T. students and faculty, participants will use the R.I.T. state-of-the art facilities and Technology to help get started in making choices for their future.
In addition participants will experience life as a college student. Sleeping in the residence halls, eating in the student cafeteria, and on Friday night social activities with college bound high school seniors. Subject areas to be explored in group meetings: Engineering Science, Computing, Science & mathematics, Business, Liberal Arts, Art & Design, Crafts, Photography, Film and Animation and 
Robotics. Cost: R/B/T for the entire program in the area of $100. For greater detail or to make a reservation call (585) 475-6631 or consult the R.I.T. web page www.admissions.rit.edu/careers2006. 
Special Programs (Admissions) for Prospective Students
Boston Architectural Center, Boston, Ma. will host two Information Sessions during the months of June, July & August
June 2 at12:30 pm through 2 pm July 12 at 12:30 pm through 2 pm Aug. 4 at 12:30 pm through 2 pm call 617-262-5000
Brown University, Providence, RI, Summer College Fair, Thursday, July 10, 2008 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. The Office of Summer Studies has invited over one hundred and fifty selective and very selective colleges and universities plus a few Historically Black Colleges to participate. Among those invited are: Amherst College, Bates College, Bennington College, Boston College, Boston University, Bowdoin College, Brandeis University, College of William & Mary, Colby College, Columbia University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Duke University, Georgetown University, George Washington University, Harvard University, Middlebury College, Oberlin College, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute., University of Vermont, Wesleyan University, and Yale University. The College Fair will be held at the Olney-Margolies Athletic Ctr. (OMAC), Hope & Loyd St., Providence, R.I. 
Prospective college applicants and their parents are invited to this program. For greater detail call the Director of Summer Programs, Brown University, (401) 863-7905 
This is part of a college fair circuit which in the past includes college fairs at: 
Northfield-Mt.Herman School, Northfield, MA July, 2007 Harvard University, Cambridge, MA July, 2007 
Choate Rosemary Hall School, Wallingford, CT July, 2007 Phillips Academy, Andover, MA July, 2007
Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY -2008 Career Discovery Program 
This program is designed for high school students who will be entering their junior year by July 2007, are at least 16 years of age and are considering a culinary career and meet the admissions requirements for the CIA’s degree program.
Dates: June 22 to 25 25 to 28, 2008
Aug. 3 to 6 6 to 9 10 to 13 13 to 16, 2008
Each program is limited to 18 students -- Fees: $690 Program, Housing, Uniform, Meals
Contact: Admissions Dept. Attn.: Emily Masimi, the CIA, 196 Campus Dr., Hyde park, NY 12538
Call the Career Discovery Coordinator at (800) 285-4628 
Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY will be hosting two Open House programs in August, 2008
August 5 & 8 an OH for all Traditional student applicants at 2 pm -- for greater detail call (800) 285-4627
Le Moyne College, Syracuse, NY will offer a number of Summer Friday Information Sessions on July 11, 18, 25, 2008 A group meeting will begin at 10 am, followed by a tour at 11 am and a lunch at noon. Participants should call in advance (800) 333-4733
Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY will be hosting students for campus visits this summer, during the months of July and August. The program is 2.5 hours in length and includes an information session presented by a counselor and a student-guided campus tour. Students and their families do need to pre-register- because this is an extremely popular program. It is recommended that prospective students/parents call at least 2 weeks in advance. Marist does not offer Open Houses to students during the fall. Instead , it offers the same Campus Visit Program that is offered during the summer. For greater detail call (800) 436-5483
UMASS at Dartmouth, MA will host four "Summer Dog Days" on July 18 & 25 and August 6 & 18, 2008 at its Dartmouth Campus. This is an OH Program for prospective students and will be run from 10 am to 1 pm, for details call (508) 999-8605 
Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT will host a number of Mini Open House Days on July 8, 17, 22, 28, 31, 2008 and August 4, 13, 18, 21, 2008. Each program will commence at 9:30 am the end at 12:30 pm. For more greater detail please call the admissions office at Sacred Heart University (203) 371-7880
St. Michael’s College, Colchester, VT will be hosting a series of Summer Campus Visit Programs during the months of July and August, 2008. Each program will begin at 1:15 pm. Interested participants are requested to pre register by calling (800) 762-8000 . Suggestion: Plan on staying for lunch or dinner because St. Mike’s has a four star cafeteria
Scholarship Announcements 
Arts Find Yourself In The Arts If you are a talented 17-18 year old with a flare for the ARTS. This is for you. The ARTS RECOGNITION AND TALENT SEARCH is a national program designed to encourage excellence in Dance, Jazz, Music, Photography, Theater, Visual Arts, Voice and Writing. Follow your dream and you could share $3 million in college scholarships or qualify for up to $300,000 in awards. You could even become a U.S. Presidential Scholar. So reach for the stars and you could see your dreams come true. For information & an application see your principal or guidance counselor, or write FAA/ARTS 800 Bicknell Ave., Suite 500, Miami, FL 33141 or call (800) 970-ARTS 
Recognition Nomination Awards The Wendy’s High School Heisman Scholarship Athletic Citizenship Selection papers are being sent to high school principals, guidance directors, and athletic directors. Each year Wendy’s Old Fashion Hamburger Restaurants team up with the NASSP (National Association of Secondary School Principals) and the Downtown Athletic Club to honor both male and female high school scholars-athlete-citizens. Students who participate in a varsity or individual and team sports are eligible, however, the awards criteria are based on three equally considered areas: academic excellence, community service, and athletic achievement. Nominations must emanate from the office of the principal or his/her designee. This is a prestigious award and one to be actively pursued. Nomination forms must be returned early in September, 2008.
An Unusual Scholarship Opportunity At Manhattan College, Riverdale, NY there is a unique scholarship. Manhattan has been endowed with a scholarship for a student who plays the "Bag Pipes." How many times has the concept that colleges have specific scholarships for the way people spell their names entered a conversation? Well, this is a grant that is truly focused. Should you know of a budding bag piper, by all means clue he or she in to the opportunity which beckons on the shores of the Hudson River at Manhattan 
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College. The same college is attempting to enlarge it’s New England population, ergo there is financial aid available for interesting and academically achieving students. To gather more information on anyone of these financial aid opportunities contact: William Basset, Jr., Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Manhattan College, Riverdale, NY 10471 or call Dean Basset at (800) MC2-XCEL
The University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth MA has a program offering financial aid opportunities for accepted students in it’s Textile Chemistry Program. I have known students who have received a significant awarding upon entry into this program. For details call (508) 999-8605 
Florida Southern College in Lakeland, FL maximizes a financial aid opportunity for students enrolling in their Citrus Studies classes presented by their Natural Science Dept. This course incorporates Citrus Production, Horticultural Science and Bill Langston, Director of Admissions says that graduates from this program are offered good jobs each spring by the citrus industry in Florida. Call the FSU Admissions Office (800)274-4131 
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation - Service, Leadership, Excellence are the hallmark of a Coca Cola Scholar. National competition in which Coca Cola will award 150 to 600 national scholarships amounting to $1.4 million dollars. Criteria for selection: Character, Personal Merit, Background, Leadership in school activities and other extra curricular activities, Academic Achievement, motivation to Serve and Success in all endeavors.
Deadline: late October -- Applications will be available in guidance offices or contact: Coca Cola Foundation, Inc., One Buck Head Plaza – Suite 1000, 0360 Peachtree Rd., Atlanta, GA 30305 or call (404) 237-1300
Lindenwood College in Missouri accepts hogs in trade for tuition. Six families have swapped swine for an education that costs more than $11,000 a year. President Dannis Spellman, who sees barter as a viable way to battle a sagging economy and keep students in school, says he’s open to trading anything the college can use.
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