Post on 19-Jan-2016
Enrichment ProgramsClass of 2017
Benefits of participating in an enrichment program
Learn about the following programs: Research Apprentice Program (RAP) UIC Chance College Program Chicago Scholars Dual Enrollment Northwestern HPREP
Apply to at least one of these programs
Today’s Objective
Explore interests & meet new friends Check out college campus & experience college
life Earn college credit Establish a relationship with the College
admissions reps Experience to share about on your college
essays Smooth transition to College
Why participate in a program?
5-week program from June 26-July 31, 2016 2-weeks of science exercises and S.T.E.M.
classes as related to the food, human and environmental sciences
3-weeks - specific project group based on interest where you will conduct mini-lab science exercises and other special learning activities.
A series of visits and seminars both on campus and at businesses are part of the learning experiences.
University of Illinois Research Apprentice Program (RAP)
RAP Application
Apply at: http://academics.aces.illinois.edu/diversity/apply
Application Deadline: March 7, 2016 Requirements:
Sophomore or Junior Standing Rank in top 20% with B average in English,
Math & Science Recommendation from Teacher and Counselor
12-Week educational experience every Saturday College-level instruction in English & Math
Problem Solving Cultural enrichment and professional
development opportunities Apply at:
http://uicchance.formstack.com/forms/saturday_college
Application Deadline: Friday, December 11, 2015
University of Illinois Chicago Chance Saturday College
Program
5 Year College Access and Success Program Start with:
learning about and exploring your college options getting to know supportive mentors applying to colleges that will challenge you to do
your best. participate in career coaching seminars, and
other workshops to help you make the most of your college years.
Chicago Scholars
www.chicagoscholars.org Application Deadline: February 12, 2016 A Chicago Scholar must:
Be a high school junior and live in Chicago Be a first-generation college or low-income
student Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher Have an ACT score of 19 or higher
Chicago Scholars Application
www.actstudent.org Official ACT Test Scores required for Chicago
Scholars by May 6, 2016 Fee Waivers available - see your counselor Next National Test Date & Deadlines:
February 6, 2016 (January 8) * April 9, 2016 (March 4) June 11, 2016 (May 6)
ACT Registration
Register Now for Spring 2016 Dual Enrollment - Earn FREE College Credit!
Students are allowed to take one college course this semester and earn 3 college credits for satisfactorily completed courses.
Qualifications : Rising Junior or Senior 2.5 GPA 90% attendance rate
Dual Enrollment (City Colleges)
Interested in pursuing career in Health Professions Opportunities:
Immersion in medical school curriculum Performing basic medical physicals Essay writing, mock interviews, ACT/MCAT workshops Observing gross anatomy and more
6 Saturday Sessions (9am-noon) from January 16-February 27th
Application deadline: Monday, December 14, 2015
Northwestern HPREP
Counselor Recommendation required In order for your counselor to submit a
recommendation, you must do the following: Login to Naviance:
Under “About Me”, click on “Counselor Questionairre”
Complete your Questionnaire Submit an official request to your counselor
Chicago Scholars Letters of Recommendation
Guest Speakers
Program Representatives:
Dr. Jessie Thompson Mr. Yuji Toefield Ms. Alicia Sawyer
Von Steuben Students:
Vershawn Hansen Debbie Machuca Albatool Shuhayeb Melanie Young
Questions?Questions?
All students must turn in your Exit Slips.