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A new survey by Achieve shows that as many as 40
percent of the nation's high school graduates say they
are inadequately prepared to deal with the demands of
employment and postsecondary education. More than 80
percent say that if they could do high school over,
they would work harder, joining employers and faculty
in calling for higher standards.
Read more:
http://www.achieve.org/
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| ASK THE
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The Answers from the Experts section provides
for Ventures Scholars to learn new information from other
Ventures Scholars and VSP Consortium members. Ventures
Scholars can submit articles that provide helpful information
to other Ventures Scholars. Ventures Scholars can also
ask questions to member
institutions. Articles, questions and answers are posted
in the biweekly e-newsletter and then placed on the VSP
Web site (www.venturescholar.org/hs/answers/experts.html).
To submit an article, go to http://www.venturescholar.org/hs/answers/submission.asp.
If you would like
to ask a question to member institutions, please email
the question to webmaster@ventures.org.
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Ventures Scholars are invited to ask questions and
obtain answers to the questions. Questions and answers
will appear in the biweekly e-newsletter and on the
Ventures Scholars Program Web site. To read questions
posed by other Ventures Scholars, please go to www.venturescholar.org/hs/answers/experts.html.
If you would like to submit a question, please email
questions to webmaster@ventures.org.
This week's questions:
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New
SAT Scores
Being that the new SAT is out of 2400 and
not the past 1600 point scale, what is considered
a good score? How will colleges decide on which
scores to look for and what there cut-offs are with
the new point scale of 2400?
Click here to view responses.
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Career
Choice for VS Interested in Animals and Studying
Plants
I'm at a cross roads. Since, I was eight, I knew
that I wanted to work with the animals, study plants
for healing and herbs, and travel the world. I also
knew that I wanted to be able to speak several languages.
As I got older, I thought the closest college course
to attain any of the above was zoology. The botany
part I had to omit because I was not aware that
one could design their own major. Now, I don't know
whether I want to be a translator for a while in
be a language major in college, only to go to a
special liberal environmental college like Northland
University to get degrees that embrace my thirst
for helping/ studying animals and plant life. I'd
much appreciate any advice you have to offer.
Click here to view responses.
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Applying
for Financial Aid and No SS #
Can I apply for financial aid even though I don't have a social security number?
Click here to view responses.
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A Career in Nanotechnology
I have been looking into nanotechnology with much interest lately. Could you please tell me a few majors which would prepare me for a career in this area? Thank you.
Click here to view responses.
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Selecting a College
I want to know what different kinds of colleges there are and which ones are better than others. What aspects do people view to see what makes a college better than another. I have no idea which one is right for me. I would really appreciate your help. Thank you.
Click here to view responses.
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Single Major vs. Double Major
I am a ventures scholar and I have a question about double majors. Can you pursue a master's degree in each of the fields of the bachelor's degree? For example, say that I graduated from Illinois University with a double major in acting and business. Could I pursue two separate master degrees in acting and business? Do jobs feel that students with a double major are just students with degrees, or do the job feel the students are better equipped for the job?
Click here to view responses.
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Applying Early Decision and the Interview
If I plan on applying early decision, when is the ideal time to schedule an interview?
Click here to view responses.
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"Being that the new SAT is out of 2400 and
not the past 1600 point scale, what is considered
a good score? How will colleges decide on which
scores to look for and what there cut-offs are with
the new point scale of 2400?"
Responses were sent from:
Johns Hopkins University.
Member Institution and Association Answers
We at Johns Hopkins are anticipating the results
of the new SAT testing before we determine the range
of scores that we will be looking for. It will not
be until after the completion of a new applicant cycle
that we will be able to decide what we would consider
strong scores. However, just to clarify about cut-offs,
we at Hopkins do not have a cut-off score for the
SAT. What we previously published in our admissions
information is the middle 50th percentile score, so
25% of our accepted applicants fall below and above
this mean range. We will most likely be doing that
for the new SAT.
Stacy C. Hernandez
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Johns Hopkins University
140 Garland Hall/3400 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21218-2683
410.516.7032 (v)
Stacy.Hernandez@jhu.edu
http://apply.jhu.edu
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Since, I was eight, I knew that I wanted to work with
the animals, study plants for healing and herbs, and
travel the world. I also knew that I wanted to be able
to speak several languages. As I got older, I thought
the closest college course to attain any of the above
was zoology. The botany part I had to omit because I
was not aware that one could design their own major.
Now, I don't know whether I want to be a translator
for a while in be a language major in college, only
to go to a special liberal environmental college like
Northland University to get degrees that embrace my
thirst for helping/ studying animals and plant life.
I'd much appreciate any advice you have to offer."
Responses were sent from:
Johns Hopkins University, Teikyo Post University, and
Union College.
Member Institution and Association Answers
The biology department here at Hopkins offers a
wide variety of courses and research opportunities
that would touch on all the aspects of academia that
you mentioned in your question. We do not have individual
biology majors like zoology or botany, but just one
broad major. Biology here at Hopkins is one of the
top in the nation, and this would therefore lead to
a lot more options and flexibility in a career choice.
You would have several opportunities available to
tailor your specific interests and future career plans.
Stacy C. Hernandez
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Johns Hopkins University
140 Garland Hall/3400 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21218-2683
410.516.7032 (v)
Stacy.Hernandez@jhu.edu
http://apply.jhu.edu
Common career options for my students that study
animals and plants include veterinarians, horticulturists,
wildlife biologists, naturalists/wardens/resource
managers, biodiversity surveyors/monitors and others
in health care, education, and research positions.
Students majoring in biology or environmental science/studies
have other career options not often thought of. There
are opportunities to work with companies that offer
consulting services to civil engineers and land-use
developers. Additionally, many non-profit organizations
seek zoologists and botanists to work as conservation
scientists, field-work surveyors, public outreach
staff, and database managers. Federal and state government
agencies and even local municipalities employ graduates
as park rangers, biological technicians, environmental
analysts, and enforcement/ review agents. Students
graduating from Post University have found jobs in
several of these areas.
Dr. Frank J. Dirrigl
Biology & Environmental Programs,
Teikyo Post University
Waterbury, Connecticut
Admissions Contact:
Will Johnson
WJohnson@Post.EDU
With all of your interests, science languages, travel,
I suggest looking at a liberal arts college that will
offer strengths and courses in all those areas. Students
often think they have to find a college that fits
their interests to a “T”. Often, they
change their minds. Keep your options open and explore!
Dianne Crozier
Union College
Schenectady, New York
crozierd@union.edu
518-388-6112
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| "Can I apply for financial
aid even though I don't have a social security number?"
Responses were sent from:
Johns Hopkins University.
Member Institution and Association Answers
In response to your question about financial aid,
you will need a social security # to apply for federal
financial aid and the need-based aid that our school
offers. But, you do not need a social security # to
apply for our merit-based scholarships.
Stacy C. Hernandez
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Johns Hopkins University
140 Garland Hall/3400 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21218-2683
410.516.7032 (v)
Stacy.Hernandez@jhu.edu
http://apply.jhu.edu
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| "I have been looking into
nanotechnology with much interest lately. Could you
please tell me a few majors which would prepare me for
a career in this area? Thank you."
Responses were sent from:
Union College, and Johns Hopkins University.
Member Institution and Association Answers
It sounds like you are interested in Engineering
and computers. Union College does offer courses in
Nanotechnology through our converging technologies
program, which has grown out of our engineering program.
I would think you should look for a college that has
a strong engineering program.
Dianne Crozier
Director of Admissions
Union College
1-888-843-6688
crozierd@union.edu
Johns Hopkins does not offer a specific major in
nanotechnology, but we do have a wide variety of majors
that offer opportunities to study and work in this
field. We have the Biomaterials, Biomechanics, and
Material Science majors in the engineering school
all of which deal with different aspects of nanotechnology.
We also have the Physics and Astronomy major in the
school of arts and science which can also deal with
nanotechnology. For further information on these majors
refer to our admissions website www.jhu.edu/~admis.
Stacy C. Hernandez
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Johns Hopkins University
140 Garland Hall/3400 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21218-2683
410.516.7032 (v)
Stacy.Hernandez@jhu.edu
http://apply.jhu.edu
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| "I want to know what different
kinds of colleges there are and which ones are better
than others. What aspects do people view to see what
makes a college better than another. I have no idea
which one is right for me. I would really appreciate
your help. Thank you."
Responses were sent from:
Johns Hopkins University, and Union College.
Member Institution and Association Answers
Colleges vary widely here in the United States. Just
like people vary in shape, size & personality,
so do colleges and universities. One of the most important
things to look for when you research colleges is to
see if the school would be a right fit for you. Do
you want a small or a large student population? Do
you want to be in a rural, suburban, or urban setting?
Do you want a closed or an open campus (referring
to whether the campus has streets/the community running
through it)? What kind of opportunities does the school
offer in terms of internships, research, volunteer
work, etc? Is there a support system which would help
you during your time there? What is the student life
like? Is there a strong Greek life/party life? Or
are students more conservative? You need to ask yourself
in what kind of community would you feel comfortable.
What are the dynamics/ demographics of the student
population? College is a time for a lot of growing,
self identification, and maturing; you need to find
a school that would help facilitate that for you.
Stacy C. Hernandez
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Johns Hopkins University
140 Garland Hall/3400 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21218-2683
410.516.7032 (v)
Stacy.Hernandez@jhu.edu
http://apply.jhu.edu
Most often, the best college for one person may
not be the best for someone else. Much depends on
your academic record, your learning style and your
interests. I suggest you begin by evaluating yourself
as a student. What courses do you enjoy? Do you like
large classes or do you prefer smaller classes where
the teacher gets to know you? Do you like to speak
up in class or do you prefer to remain more anonymous?
Think about location, too. How far from home do you
want to be? Do you like the feeling of an enclosed,
more secluded campus or do you prefer a more spread
out, urban campus? Take time to visit some college
campuses to get a feeling for what appeals to you.
Then, ask the experts, your counselor, for instance,
what schools may be a good academic match for you.
The process of finding a college takes time and research.
Enjoy your search!
Dianne Crozier
Director of Admissions
Union College
1-888-843-6688
crozierd@union.edu
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and I have a question about double majors. Can you pursue
a master’s degree in each of the fields of the
bachelor’s degree? For example, say that I graduated
from Illinois University with a double major in acting
and business. Could I pursue two separate master degrees
in acting and business? Do jobs feel that students with
a double major are just students with degrees, or do
the job feel the students are better equipped for the
job?"
Responses were sent from:
University of Dayton, Johns Hopkins University, and
Union College.
Member Institution and Association Answers
For admission purposes, all students pick a single
major and begin their first year in that particular
department. During the course of the semester they
are encouraged by academic advisors, to consider,
when possible, a double major. It all will depend
on the initial major students chose. A student who
enrolls in Pre-med, for example, may find it difficult
to add a second major due to required courses. However,
if a student opts to take summer courses, or
add one or tow more classes a semester, double majors
are highly probable and possible. Again, it all depends
on the initial program they start in.
Jessica González
Assistant Director of Admission
University of Dayton
jgonzalez@udayton.edu
Here at Hopkins, we have around 12 majors that offer
a joint 5-year bachelors/ masters program in which
you can earn a masters degree in addition to your
bachelors in 5 years. You can look at the individual
departments' information on our website. Also, double
majoring is an opportunity to explore a variety of
academic interests at one time. In the professional
world and for graduate school, the student who double
majors or minors in various subjects is portryed as
more well-rounded than the student who focuses just
on one subject. This is a way of developing additional
skills and education in diverse academic studies.
Over 60% of all students at Hopkins choose to double
major or minor, because they have multiple interests
in different fields and Hopkins facilitates great
flexibility with students choosing their schedules.
Stacy C. Hernandez
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Johns Hopkins University
140 Garland Hall/3400 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21218-2683
410.516.7032 (v)
Stacy.Hernandez@jhu.edu
http://apply.jhu.edu
You will eventually choose majors and graduate schools
based on your interests. There is never a guarantee
that a degree, undergraduate or graduate, will get
you the job. Prepare yourself in what you like to
do, do your best and present yourself well and convincingly
on a resume and in an interview. Union graduates have
told me they have gotten jobs because they present
themselves well. Remember, your first job will not
be your last. You will learn from each experience
and will very likely have several jobs in your career.
Dianne Crozier
Union College
Schenectady, New York
crozierd@union.edu
518-388-6112
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"If I plan on applying early decision, when is the ideal time to schedule an interview?"
Responses were sent from:
Johns Hopkins University, Union College, and Whitman
College.
Member Institution and Association Answers
The application deadline for Early Decision at Johns
Hopkins is Nov 15 with notification on Dec 15. The
ideal time for an applicant in this process to have
an interview would be either the summer before applying
or the fall (until the end of October). One could
even interview as early as the spring semester of
his/her junior year of high school.
Stacy C. Hernandez
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Johns Hopkins University
140 Garland Hall/3400 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21218-2683
410.516.7032 (v)
Stacy.Hernandez@jhu.edu
http://apply.jhu.edu
We do recommend that early decision candidates interview,
since this is an important commitment at Union. You
are telling us Union is your first choice, so, schedule
the interview before the ED deadline to be sure your
interview evaluation is in your application file when
it is evaluated. I suggest interviewing in late summer
after junior year or early fall of senior year.
Dianne Crozier
Union College
Schenectady, New York
crozierd@union.edu
518-388-6112
If you are planning on applying early decision to
Whitman College, the best time to have an interview
would be before the application deadline. Whitman
offers on campus interviews, off campus interviews
in specific cities and for students that aren’t
able to make it to Walla Walla, we also offer phone
interviews. Students can find more information about
admission travel at http://www.whitman.edu/admission/travel/.
Lori Hunt
Admission Officer
Whitman College
(877) 462-9448
huntlo@whitman.edu
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| TIMELINE FOR VENTURES SCHOLARS |
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This section provides a monthly "to
do" list for Ventures Scholars. Make sure you are
on track!
(Special thanks to The National
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- Meet with your guidance counselor to discuss your
preliminary list of colleges. Discuss whether your
initial list of colleges meets your needs and interests
(academic program, size, location, cost, etc.) and
whether you are considering colleges where you are
likely to be admitted. You should be optimistic and
realistic when applying to colleges.
- Register for the March SAT I if you have completed
the math courses covered on the SAT I. If not, plan
to take the SAT I in May or June. Prepare for the
SAT I or ACT by signing up for a prep course, using
computer software, or doing the SAT/ACT practice tests
available in the counseling office or at bookstores.
But don't spend so much time trying to improve standardized
test scores that grades and co-curricular involvement
suffer.
- Plan to keep your momentum going and avoid senioritis
next year by continuing to take challenging classes.
- Plan to visit colleges this spring while they're
in session. Be sure to schedule an interview with
admissions officers when you visit campuses.
Seniors
- Remember to monitor your applications to be sure
that all materials are sent and received on time and
that they are complete. Stay on top of things and
don't procrastinate; you can ruin your chances for
admission by missing a deadline.
- If you completed a FAFSA, you should receive your
Student Aid Report (SAR) within four weeks after submitting
the FAFSA. Review the SAR carefully and check for
any inaccuracies. If necessary, correct any items
on the SAR and return it to the FAFSA processor (if
a college transmitted your data directly, notify the
college of any change).
- If more than four weeks have passed after sending
in your FAFSA and you have not received an acknowledgment,
contact the Federal Student Aid Information Center
at (319) 337-5665. To identify you, they will need
your name, social security number, address, and date
of birth exactly as it was written on your FAFSA.
- Complete scholarship applications. You may be eligible
for more scholarships than you think, so apply for
as many as you can.
- Enjoy your final year in high school, but don't
catch senioritis!
- Attend a Financial Aid Night with your parents
at a school in your area.
- Continue to use Scholarship Search and ask your
counselor about local scholarships.
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| ACHIEVING
ACADEMIC SUCCESS |
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This section provides links to Web sites
that offer tips about study skills and other topics that
will help you achieve academic success.
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| No two people study the same way, and there is
little doubt that what works for one person may not
work for another. However, there are some general techniques
that seem to produce good results. No one would argue
that every subject that you have to take is going to
be so interesting that studying it is not work but pleasure.
We can only wish.
Read more:
http://www.adprima.com/studyout.htm
http://www.studentenrichment.ie/studytips.html
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| Research in memory psychology shows that it is
possible to improve your memory performance in specific
areas by applying memory techniques. We explain a number
of systems ranging from simple to sophisticated. The
training steps are clearly laid out and in most cases
online training software is provided.
Read more:
http://memory.uva.nl/memimprovement/eng/
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upcoming SAT I, SAT II, or ACT examinations? Make sure
you know the test registration deadlines.
Scroll to the bottom of this page and you'll be able
to link to free online resources.
Read more:
http://www.venturescholar.org/hs/standardexams.html
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| FINANCIAL
AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS |
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| This section provides links to Web sites
that help you learn about financial aid and scholarship
resources. You can also link to personal finance resources.
To access additional information about financial aid and
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| The Student Guide is a comprehensive resource on
student financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education.
Grants, loans, and work-study are the three major forms
of aid available through the Department's Federal Student
Aid office. Updated each award year, The Student Guide
tells you about the programs and how to apply for them.
Read more:
http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/index.html
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federal loans (made available by the Department of Education)
and private loans (more expensive, as a rule).
Read more:
http://estudentloan.com/
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have a little less money coming their way next year
from Uncle Sam. For low- and moderate-income families
who already feel like they're in the grips of the college-costs
vise, it's yet another round of tightening.
Read more:
http://www.csmonitor.com/2004/1230/p12s01-legn.html
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| NASFAA launched a Web site at www.CollegeGoalSundayUSA.org
that provides essential information on financial aid
for college. College Goal Sunday, currently offered
in 18 states and the District of Columbia, is a free
program that helps students and parents complete the
universally required financial aid application form.
Over the past 15 years, College Goal Sunday has already
helped more than 100,000 students clear the paperwork
hurdle when applying for college financial aid. One
day each year, traditionally a week or two after Super
Bowl Sunday, qualified volunteers fan out to selected
community sites across a state to help families fill
out the FAFSA.
Rigorous public relations campaigns along with outreach
strategies unique to each state are developed to reach
the targeted population, which includes students from
low-income families and those who are the first in their
families to enroll in college. Of course, the success
of College Goal Sunday depends on the volunteer efforts
of financial aid administrators along with volunteers
from other organizations and community agencies working
together to increase access to postsecondary education.
The national College Goal Sunday Web site http://www.collegegoalsundayusa.org/links
to participating states' College Goal Sunday sites,
where details on dates and locations are provided. For
those states that do not yet have an active program,
site visitors will find a link to financial aid resources
in the state as well as a link to NASFAA's financial
aid resource page for students and parents at www.StudentAid.org.
The College Goal Sunday Web site also provides technical
support both for states that currently offer College
Goal Sunday programs and states that are planning a
program. Financial support for planning and implementation
is provided by grants from Lumina Foundation for Education.
NASFAA works with Lumina Foundation to provide training
for new states.
Additional support is provided through a College Goal
Sunday electronic communications network, which connects
states to each other to share best practices. An "E-Newsletter"
is also planned.
With Lumina Foundation support, NASFAA
undertook management of the College Goal Sunday
program in 2004 with the expectation of expanding it
to at least 15 more states over a three-year period.
"The response has been greater than we expected,"
said NASFAA President Dallas Martin. "We are delighted
that states are contacting NASFAA in large numbers for
assistance in applying for grants."
College Goal Sunday began in Indiana in 1989. In 2005,
programs will be offered in Alaska, Arizona, Delaware,
Hawaii, Indiana, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine,
Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana,
Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Wyoming, plus the District of
Columbia. Eight additional states are planning programs
for 2006.
For more information about College Goal Sunday contact:
Marcia Weston
Director of College Goal Sunday Operations
202-785-0453, ext. 111
westonm@nasfaa.org
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| The Department of Education uses the
information provided on your FAFSA (Free Application
for Federal Student Aid) to determine your eligibility
for aid from the federal student financial assistance
programs. Many states and schools also use the FAFSA
data to award aid from their programs. Some states and
schools may require you to fill out additional forms.
There is no charge to complete and submit a FAFSA, whether
you file electronically or on paper.
Read more:
http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/completing_fafsa/2004_2005/general.html
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CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE® is the
financial aid application service of the College Board.
More than 600 colleges, universities, graduate and professional
schools, and scholarship programs use the information
collected on the PROFILE to determine eligibility for
nonfederal student aid funds. The PROFILE is a fully
Web-based application system that provides students
a secure and efficient method for reporting their financial
data to schools.
Read more:
http://www.collegeboard.com/article/0,3868,6-30-0-8374,00.html
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| GETTING
FEEDBACK FROM MEMBER INSTITUTIONS |
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This section provides links to the Ventures
Scholars Program Consortium members. The Consortium includes
close to 225 undergraduate institutions, graduate and
professional schools, and professional association members.
You can complete an information questionnaire and share
your accomplishments with member undergraduate institutions
or ask questions about career pathways to member professional
association representatives.
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Ventures Scholars can complete a questionnaire
which will be submitted to member colleges, universities
and professional associations for feedback. Please remember
to use complete sentences, check your grammar and reread
your answers before submitting them. College and university
admissions personnel will notice your mistakes!
Please go to www.venturescholar.org/hs/hsquest.asp
and complete the questionnaire.
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| WHAT’S
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This section shares information about the
VSP Consortium members' upcoming programs, events and
opportunities.
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| We hope you are planning to visit your favorite
member institutions. Open houses offer opportunities
for Ventures Scholars to visit a college campus and
learn about their programs. Some member institutions
provide a one-day open house, others offer overnight
programs. If your favorite member institution is not
listed in this section, please go to www.venturescholar.org/hs/undergradcontact.html
and locate the name of the admissions representative.
Call or email them to obtain information about the open
house at your favorite member institution. Below is
a list of schools hosting open houses in February and
March.
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vacation. From February 21 to 25, all of March and again
from April 18 to April 29, the admissions office will
offer open and honest chats by the fire. At 11:00 a.m.
we will introduce Union- the College and offerings,
followed at 11:30 a.m. by a half hour on the topics
of greatest interest to you- essays, effective applications
and interviews. Tours are scheduled on the hour from
10:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m. each weekday. So it is
easy to take a tour before or after the special session.
(Limited tours during the week of March 14 to 18.)
Plan to visit Union during spring break. No reservations
required.
Find your way here by checking www.union.edu/Directions.
For more information, contact:
Dianne Crozier, Director of Admissions
Union College
518-388-6112
crozierd@union.edu
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| Get a head start on college life in the world's
greatest city. The Barnard College Summer in New York
City program offers young men and women the opportunity
to explore New York both in and out of the classroom,
through three major initiatives.
The first is a five-week program in which students
take college-level courses from topics that run the
gamut from literature and film studies to psychology
and writing.
The second is a one-week mini-course in which students
come to the city for a week of study. The third is the
Young Women's Leadership Institute, which provides leadership
training. In all of the programs offered, students will
immerse themselves in college life.
Students take courses taught by outstanding faculty.
Through various activities and excursions, students
can explore different career opportunities and build
leadership skills. Lastly, evenings and weekends are
filled with trips, allowing students to discover New
York City.
For more information, visit our website at
www.barnard.edu/pcp.
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| Explore Idealist Kids & Teens and see what
interests you.
- Learn more about the nonprofit organizations working
in your community.
- Volunteer: A great way to get involved with the
work of a local nonprofit is by volunteering to help
with its work.
- Take the Lead: If you see a problem in your community
that you want to help solve, you and your friends
can start a project to address that problem.
- Learn more about the nonprofit organizations working
in your community.
- Volunteer: A great way to get involved with the
work of a local nonprofit is by volunteering to help
with its work.
- Take the Lead: If you see a problem in your community
that you want to help solve, you and your friends
can start a project to address that problem.
Read more:
http://www.idealist.org/kt/
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| Here are things you shouldn't miss while visiting
a college. Take a look at this list before planning
campus trips to make sure that you allow enough time
on each campus to get a sense of what the school --
and the life of its students -- is really like.
Read more:
http://www.collegeboard.com/article/0,3868,4-23-0-101,00.html
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| Hi class. Since this college "thing"
is completely new to some of you, I thought it might
be a good idea to let you in on some of the college
lingo. People who work for colleges will often throw
around words you’ve never heard before, and expect
you to know what they mean.
Read more:
http://collegeprep.okstate.edu/homepages.nsf/toc/chp02_1
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| ARTICLES
OF INTEREST |
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This section provides links to Web sites
that help you learn about the world of science and related
topics.
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| Welcome to the Minority Scientists Network, an
extremely helpful resources for Ventures Scholars. This
month, use the following username and password to access
information.
Username: gue5txs
Password: valen5tine
View the site at http://nextwave.sciencemag.org/miscinet/
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| CAREER
EXPLORATION |
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This section links to Web sites that provide
you with information about math- and science-related careers.
You can also learn about the career planning process.
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As the world continues to grow more computer-dependent,
programmers occupy an increasingly important position,
ensuring that functions and applications keep up with
the changing needs of industry and individuals. Every
software package, operating system and application you
can think of is the result of thousands of lines of
code that were composed, entered and tested by a computer
programmer.
Read more:
http://www.graduatingengineer.com/careerprofiles/computer.html
http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos110.htm
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You're considering a career in aerospace, but you
still have questions. This is the page where all the
answers (or at least most of them) will be revealed.
We've consulted with aerospace engineers to answer the
questions we hear most from students. They're listed
below. Just click on the question to jump to the answer.
Read more:
http://www.aiaa.org/content.cfm?pageid=214
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| There has never been a better time for students
to consider a rewarding career in pharmacy. The demand
for trained pharmacy professionals has dramatically
increased in recent years due the rapid growth of the
health care and pharmaceutical industries, especially
for the growing elderly population. The number of pharmacists
in health care services is also increasing as pharmacists
become more actively involved in drug therapy decision-making
for patients of all ages.
Read more:
http://www.aacp.org/site/page.asp?VID=1&CID=686&DID=4740&TrackID=
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| THE
PERSONAL SIDE |
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This section links to Web sites that share
informational resources about high school students' issues
and concerns.
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Would you like to ask Ventures Scholars questions
about the college and career planning process? Go to
http://www.venturescholar.org/login
and you will find instructions for joining the listserv.
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