| PARENT/GUARDIAN
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| This section provides Web site links to
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Your child has been accepted to his
or her "dream school." So why are you having
nightmares? Chances are, you're like the millions of
other U.S. parents up nights wondering how they're going
to pay for their child's college education. You're not
alone. . .
Read more:
http://www.financialaid.com/news/20040212_PR.cfm
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Parents may be more upset than their children over
receiving a "letter of denial," as colleges
call them. Parents understandably want to shield their
children from the pain of rejection. Despite these instincts,
it's best to let a child receive and process admission
news from colleges first. It's not a good idea to make
the dash to the mailbox a race, nor is it advisable
to open college mail addressed to your child. Parents
can, however, help put admission decisions in perspective.
Read more:
http://www.collegeboard.com/parents/article/0,3708,710-713-0-21374,00.html
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For families, a significant life transition can
occur at the stage when their young-adult child leaves
home for college. The new experiences and pressures
in this phase of family life can challenge the relationship
between parents and child.
Read more:
http://www.nacac.com/p&s_steps_0904parentchild.html
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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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Late Financial Aid Forms
I would like to know what would be the result
of not sending in my financial aid forms by the
date they were due. My parents' W-2 forms did not
arrive until a few days ago.
Click here to view responses.
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A Career As a Cardiothoracic Surgeon
I am interested in studying cardiothoracic surgery
and I would like to know if I should start college
under a biology program or pre-med. I would also
like information about ways to shorten the years
I will spend in college because I know this is a
very dedicated and demanding career that takes a
long time to accomplish.
Click here to view responses.
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Taking Physics to Go Into Pre-Med
Do colleges want you to already have taken physics in order go into premed?
Click here to view responses.
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Career Path of Surgeion General
I was hoping you could help me find out
about the position of surgeon general. Do you know
what most of them usually majored in, and what other
doctor/public servant positions are out there?
Click here to view responses.
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A Career in Occupational Therapy
I'm involved in the Ventures Scholars Program
and I recently received an email about occupational
therapy which really excited me because that is
exactly the career I am planning on pursuing. I
have several questions and if it wouldn't take up
much of your time I'd really appreciate hearing
from you. I had the wonderful experience over the
summer to work with a young boy recovering from
lukemia and I was wondering is there a special field
of therapy that deals specifically with children
recovering from cancer? If so any information about
that field would be really helpful to me. Also what
is the best major to take in college to become an
occupational therapist? Finally if there are any
specific colleges that you know to offer excellent
courses that would lead to a great career in occupational
therapy, I would really like to know what they are.
Thanks again.
Click here to view responses.
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| "I would like to know what would be the result
of not sending in my financial aid forms by the
date they were due. My parents' W-2 forms did not
arrive until a few days ago."
Responses were sent from:
Northern Arizona University, New College of Florida,
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, The University of
Vermont, Juniata College, and SUNY Metropolitan Recruitment
Center.
Member Institution and Association Answers
NAU uses a priority date for financial aid. We will
accept FAFSAs at anytime. However, there are some
funds which are limited in amounts and the later you
file, the less likely those funds will be available.
Funds such as Pell grants and loans are always available
if you qualify.
James E. Casebeer
Assistant Director
Office of Enrollment Services
Northern Arizona University
928-523-6080
james.casebeer@nau.edu
New College of Florida encourages all students and
parents to file the FAFSA as soon as possible after
January 1 using estimated financial information. You
may go back and make corrections to the estimates
after the tax returns are filed. New College of Florida
has a priority deadline of March 1st for need-based
funds. After this date, need-based funding is distributed
on a first-come, first-serve basis until funding is
exhausted. Therefore, you may still be considered
for need-based funding after the priority deadline
so long as funding is sufficient.
All admitted first-time-in-college students who complete
their application for admission will be considered
for academic scholarships; there is no separate scholarship
application form. In addition to an academic scholarship,
you could qualify for even more gift assistance. New
College of Florida will meet a percentage of need,
as defined by federal methodology, with gift aid.
Monica Mattscheck
Director of Financial Aid
New College of Florida
5700 N. Tamiami Trail
119 Palmer Building E
Sarasota, FL 34243-2197
(941) 359-4255
Fax (941) 359-4229
ncfinaid@ncf.edu
Generally speaking, the FAFSA is for the school
year of 2005-2006, which means you could submit your
FAFSA as late as May 2006. However, that is a worse
case scenario. If you are late submitting your FAFSA,
you will just prolong the time that it takes for you
to get notification of your full need-based package
from the schools to which you have been accepted.
Most schools request a February target date so that
they can process and deliver your financial aid package
along with or shortly after you receive your admissions
decision. So, as soon as you get the necessary information,
make sure that you complete and file your FAFSA or
other forms. I recommend that each student in this
position keep close contact with the financial aid
office so that they can understand first-hand what
exceptions or adjustments, if any, can be made.
Michael E. Moore
Associate Dean & Director of Minority Recruitment
Office of Enrollment Management
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY 12180-3590
moorem5@rpi.edu
518-276-8046 Phone
518-276-4072 Fax
http://admissions.rpi.edu/
http://admissions.rpi.edu/counselor_web/michaelm
Here at the University of Vermont, we only require
that students and their families complete the FAFSA,
the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. There
are no supplementary forms to complete. For priority
consideration, first-year students should file the
FAFSA by February 10. Effective in 2006, students
will be required to submit this form on-line. In completion
of this form, students and parents may select the
option that indicates that they will be filing their
state and federal taxes but haven't done so at the
time of completing the form. These students will then
be asked to submit the real numbers once they have
filed. For students who file late, financial aid may
be limited but those decisions
are made on a case-by-case basis.
Jilly Warner
Assistant Director
Office of Admissions
The University of Vermont
194 S. Prospect St.
Burlington, VT 05401-3596
www.uvm.edu
Ph: (802) 656-3370
The consequences for sending in your financial aid
forms after the deadline vary by institution. While
at some colleges and universities, financial aid deadlines
are merely suggestions for your own benefit, at others
failure to submit the necessary documents in time
may result in ineligibility for need-based scholarships
and grants. Check with the schools you've applied
to and find out what the circumstances are in your
case.
Heather Doyle
Juniata College
doyleh@juniata.edu
The student may not receive all aid that he or she
is eligible to receive. Awards are made until the
funds run out.
Randy Miller
Director
SUNY Metropolitan Recruitment Center
New York, NY
Randy.Miller@suny.edu
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cardiothoracic surgery and I would like to know if I
should start college under a biology program or pre-med.
I would also like information about ways to shorten
the years I will spend in college because I know this
is a very dedicated and demanding career that takes
a long time to accomplish."
Responses were sent from:
Northern Arizona University, Rensselaer Polytechnic
Institute, SUNY Metropolitan Recruitment Center, The
University of Vermont, and Juniata College.
Member Institution and Association Answers
I will answer this question because I happen to
be an MD. Your actual major in college is not all
that important. What is extremely important is that
you take the basic classes required for entrance to
medical school (bio, chem, etc.) "Pre-med"
is not really a major, but rather a program designed
to make sure you take the multitude of required classes
for entrance into medical school. As a "pre-med",
you would still need a major. Majors such as biology
or chemistry are advantageous in that many of the
classes needed for medical school admission will also
be required for your major. Were you to major in,
for instance Spanish, you would find that you would
have to take many of your "electives" in
classes such as biology and chemistry. Trying to shorten
the college time will be difficult because of the
number of classes you must take for med school admission.
Trying to take a lot of courses this challenging would
make for a pretty stressful college career since you
will be wanting as high a GPA as possible to be competitive.
Additionally, many med schools look at other experiences
such as community service, internships, etc.
James E. Casebeer
Assistant Director
Office of Enrollment Services
Northern Arizona University
928-523-6080
james.casebeer@nau.edu
First off, very few schools, if any, have actual
pre-med majors. On most campuses, any student, regardless
of major can follow a "pre-med" advising
system which is in place to direct students toward
additional courses, internships, research positions,
etc. that will prepare them for and give them the
best chances of getting accepted into medical school.
Secondly, going to medical school, especially if
you are interested in such a specialized area, should
never be something you try to rush your way through.
However, there are many schools that offer accelerated
programs that allow students to satisfy more of their
undergraduate courses while they are at medical school
thus saving time in the undergraduate major. There
are so many avenues into medical school and there
is no one, single major that is preferred. Most medical
schools welcome students from various different undergraduate
disciplines. There will be some specific science courses
that you will need, regardless of your major. The
key element is to make sure you identify a major that
you enjoy and will do well at because most every med
school wants students who have done well and have
strong GPA's.
Michael E. Moore
Associate Dean & Director of Minority Recruitment
Office of Enrollment Management
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY 12180-3590
moorem5@rpi.edu
518-276-8046 Phone
518-276-4072 Fax
http://admissions.rpi.edu/
http://admissions.rpi.edu/counselor_web/michaelm
Start as a pre-med major cardiothoracic surgery
is a specialty, which would be during your residency
after med school.
Randy Miller
Director
Metropolitan Recruitment Center
New York, NY
Randy.Miller@suny.edu
Like most colleges and university today, UVM does
not offer a premedical major. With few exceptions,
a UVM undergraduate student can prepare for professional
school from any program offered at the University.
Whilst many premedical students do pursue degrees
in physical or biological sciences, these are not
a prerequisite for entry to medical school. When it
comes to applying, most medical schools are interested
in overall academic quality, the scope and diversity
of a student's academic work and successful completion
of premedical course work. It is important to follow
your interests when selecting a major, to maintain
high standards and to be flexible. Not all well-prepared
students gain admission to highly competitive medical
schools; remain open to related or alternative careers.
Jilly Warner
Assistant Director
Office of Admissions
The University of Vermont
194 S. Prospect St.
Burlington, VT 05401-3596
www.uvm.edu
Ph: (802) 656-3370
You can major in Biology, Biochemistry, Pre-Medicine,
or whatever you choose before going on to medical
school. The important thing is to make sure the school
you choose has an advising system that will make sure
you are preparing yourself for a career in medicine.
Look for colleges and universities with excellent
acceptance rates into medical schools. To shorten
the time it takes to become a surgeon; look into schools
with Co-operative programs that allow you to finish
the undergraduate part of your degree in less time.
For example, Juniata has an MD co-operative program
with Tulane University, and a DO co-operative with
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. Both allow
students to transfer into medical school after just
three years at the undergraduate level!
Heather Doyle
Juniata University
doyleh@juniata.edu
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already have taken physics in order go into premed?"
Responses were sent from:
Northern Arizona University, Rensselaer Polytechnic
Institute, and The University of Vermont.
Member Institution and Association Answers
Per 2 above, "pre-med" is a designation
that assures you will take the proper classes to get
into medical school. Pre-med is not a major and does
not in any way teach you to be a physician. A physics
requirement will be related to your major.
James E. Casebeer
Assistant Director
Office of Enrollment Services
Northern Arizona University
928-523-6080
james.casebeer@nau.edu
Most universities want students to have a strong
college preparation in terms of the academic challenge
that they have faced prior to arriving to their campus.
I wouldn't necessarily say that you have to have Physics
in high school, but it would never hurt. I would recommend
that any student, especially one who wants to eventually
go to medical school, take as much math and science
and even humanities and social studies courses as
possible. make sure you are taking a full course load
of academically challenging courses throughout your
high school career, even if you have satisfied most
of your graduation requirements.
Michael E. Moore
Associate Dean & Director of Minority Recruitment
Office of Enrollment Management
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY 12180-3590
moorem5@rpi.edu
518-276-8046 Phone
518-276-4072 Fax
http://admissions.rpi.edu/
http://admissions.rpi.edu/counselor_web/michaelm
The American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC)
recommends certain
specific courses as a minimum preparation for a medical
curriculum. Early in your undergraduate career, you
should also consult the most recent edition of Medical
School Admission Requirements (MSAR) for specific
and up-to-date information on each of the schools
to which you are applying. One of the requirements
is for one year of physics and course work that must
include either elementary physics or general physics,
depending upon your preparation in mathematics. These
are courses taken at the college level so in high
school, you could choose to take physics or focus
more on a solid math preparation.
Jilly Warner
Assistant Director
Office of Admissions
The University of Vermont
194 S. Prospect St.
Burlington, VT 05401-3596
www.uvm.edu
Ph: (802) 656-3370
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help me find out about the position of surgeon general.
Do you know what most of them usually majored in, and
what other doctor/public servant positions are out there?"
Responses were sent from:
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and The University
of Vermont.
Member Institution and Association Answers
If I said there were a million doctor/public service
positions out there, someone would probably tell me
that I underestimated. If one has identified that
they have a passion for service and the sciences,
I would say that the world is your oyster. If you
think of it in terms of someone having the aptitude
and training to be able to improve/save lives, there
will always be a need for you. However, there is only
one surgeon general. So, you can shoot for the moon,
but remember that every community has needs for skilled
medical professionals along the way to your post as
surgeon general. While I have not done much research
on individual paths to the position of surgeon general,
I would venture a guess that for each individual who
has held the position there was a different path.
For example, Vice Admiral Richard H. Carmona was a
highs school dropout who received his Army GED after
enlisting in 1967. I would start here to get more
info on the U.S. Surgeon General office: http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/.
There is also a link that you can follow which will
allow you to request that the Surgeon General to come
to your school (50 Schools in 50 States Initiative.)
Michael E. Moore
Associate Dean & Director of Minority Recruitment
Office of Enrollment Management
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY 12180-3590
Having done a little research on my own, I would
refer students to the biography of the current Surgeon
General at:http://www.hhs.gov/about/bios/sg.html.
It provides a wonderful window on his journey into
that position.
Jilly Warner
Assistant Director
Office of Admissions
The University of Vermont
194 S. Prospect St.
Burlington, VT 05401-3596
www.uvm.edu
Ph: (802) 656-3370
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| "I'm involved in
the Ventures Scholars Program and I recently received
an email about occupational therapy which really excited
me because that is exactly the career I am planning
on pursuing. I have several questions and if it wouldn't
take up much of your time I'd really appreciate hearing
from you. I had the wonderful experience over the summer
to work with a young boy recovering from lukemia and
I was wondering is there a special field of therapy
that deals specifically with children recovering from
cancer? If so any information about that field would
be really helpful to me. Also what is the best major
to take in college to become an occupational therapist?
Finally if there are any specific colleges that you
know to offer excellent courses that would lead to a
great career in occupational therapy, I would really
like to know what they are. Thanks again."
Responses were sent from:
American Occupational Therapy Association.
Member Institution and Association Answers
You should first read "Frequently Asked Questions
Regarding Occupational Therapy Education" which
can be found at www.aota.org/featured/area2/links/link01.asp.
The complete list of accredited entry-level occupational
therapy educational programs can be found at www.aota.org/nonmembers/area13/links/LINK28.asp.
The programs are listed in alphabetical order by State.
Behind each program's name is what level the degree
is offered (i.e. Masters, combination bachelors/Masters,
doctorate).
We cannot recommend any educational programs over
another. All have met core accreditation standards.
All programs train you to work with kids. You can
specialize in this area once you have graduated. Close
to a third of the occupational therapy practitioners
work with kids.
Please let me know if you have any additional questions.
Frank E. Gainer, MHS, OTR/L, FAOTA
Conference and Student Program Manager
American Occupational Therapy Association
4720 Montgomery Lane
P.O. Box 31220
Bethesda, Maryland 20824-1220
VM: (301) 652-6611 x2051
Fax: (301) 652-7711
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| TIMELINE FOR VENTURES SCHOLARS |
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| (Thanks to NACAC and College Board for providing
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| Juniors
- Write, telephone, or use the VSP
Web site to request admission literature and financial
aid information from the colleges on your list. Make
sure you mention that you are a Ventures Scholar!
- Look for a great summer opportunity – job, internship,
or volunteer position.
- Consider taking a course at a local college, especially
if you're thinking about majoring in a subject for
which your school doesn't offer AP courses.
- Start preparing for AP Exams in May.
- Many colleges require or recommend SAT Subject
Tests for admission or placement. Talk to your counselor
and teachers about taking Subject Tests this spring.
Seniors
- Visit the campuses of the schools on your list.
Spending time on a campus allows you to determine
if a school is a good match.
- Apply for scholarships – there's still time.
- Study for May AP Exams.
- Look for a great summer opportunity – job, internship,
or volunteer position
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| Sophomores
- Register for June SAT II: Subject Test. These are
one-hour exams testing you on academic subjects that
you have already completed. Among the many to choose
from are biology, chemistry, foreign languages and
physics. Many colleges require three SAT II: Subject
Tests. One of these tests should be Writing; usually,
the other two can be of your choosing, although some
colleges recommend/require Math IC or Math IIC. Not
all SAT II Subject Tests are given on every test date.
Check the calendar carefully to determine when the
Subject Tests you want are offered.
- See your guidance counselor for advice.
- Continue to research career options and consider
possible college majors that will help you achieve
your career goals.
Juniors
- When selecting your senior courses, be sure to continue
to challenge yourself academically.
- Register for the May/June SAT I and/or the May/June
SAT II: Subject Tests. Not all SAT II Subject Tests
are given on every test date. Check the calendar carefully
to determine when the Subject Tests you want are offered.
Register for the June ACT if you want that test.
- Continue to evaluate your list of colleges and
universities. Eliminate colleges from the original
list that no longer interest you and add others as
appropriate.
- Look into summer jobs or apply for special summer
academic or enrichment programs. Colleges love to
see students using their knowledge and developing
their skills and interests.
Seniors
- Do not take rolling admission applications for
granted. (Some colleges do not have application deadlines;
they admit students on a continuous basis.) These
schools may reach their maximum class size quickly-the
earlier you apply, the more availability there may
be.
- Review your college acceptances and financial aid
awards. Be sure to compare financial aid packages
in your decision-making process. If you are positive
you will not enroll at one or more of the colleges
which accepted you, please notify those colleges that
you have selected another college. Keeping colleges
abreast of your plans might enable those colleges
to admit someone else. If you know which college you
will attend, send your tuition deposit and follow
all other instructions for admitted students. You
must decide which offer of admission to accept by
May 1 (postmark date).
- Most admission decisions and financial aid award
letters arrive this month. Read each carefully, and
note all reply deadlines.
- Send the enrollment form and deposit check to the
college of your choice. Notify the other colleges
to which you were accepted of your decision.
- If you're waitlisted by a college, contact the
admission director to reiterate your interest in the
school. If you're not admitted to any of the colleges
to which you applied, see your counselor immediately.
Use College Search to find colleges whose application
deadlines haven't passed.
- Study for May AP Exams.
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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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| SAT
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This section provides links to Web sites
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"It wasn't like work. It was learning with fun."
-- Sabrina Lewis, LGR! student, Spring 2001, New York
Want To Go To College?
Thinking About How To Pay for College?
Wondering Where to Go and How to Get There?
YOU ARE NOT ALONE AND LGR CAN HELP!
Join four other students and a talented college student
instructor to explore anything and everything you want
and need to know about college. LGR! provides:
- SAT Test Prep
- College Admissions and Financial Aid Guidance
- One-on-One College Mentoring
- Small-Group Instruction: LGR! Coaches are trained
college students with high SAT scores (at least 600
on the section that they teach). Coaches work with
students in small groups, with no more than five students
per Coach.
For more information, or to sign up, email Andrea Davila
with the subject line: "LGR Student" at adavila@letsgetready.org.
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after each national test date. Your scores are not reported
any faster if you view them online.
Read more:
http://www.actstudent.org/scores/
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| FINANCIAL
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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
scholarships, please go to www.venturescholar.org/resource/finaid-hs.html. |
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| The Presidential
Freedom Scholarships program recognizes high school
juniors and seniors for their outstanding leadership
and commitment to their communities by offering a $1,000
scholarship for college. The program, administered by
Learn and Serve America at the Corporation for National
and Community Service, provides $500, which must be
matched with $500 from a community organization or business
and secured by the high school.
Students who complete at least 100 hours of community
service, either through a school-based service-learning
program or independently, are eligible to receive the
scholarship. Each high school in the nation may select
up to two students who have met or exceeded these requirements.
This year the Corporation for National and Community
Service is offering up to 7,800 scholarships. Certification
forms completely submitted by April 1, 2005, are eligible
for early notification. All other certification forms
must be submitted by the final postmark deadline of
July 1, 2005.
For more information visit www.cns.gov/scholarships.
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in February 2005 to provide parents and students with
step-by-step instructions on how to complete the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Representatives
from TG guided viewers through the FAFSA.
A version of the 2005 FAFSA Made Easy Videoconference
is also available in Spanish. In addition to these online
video clips, free videos of both the English and Spanish
versions of the event are also available.
Read more:
http://www.aie.org/Events/2005FAFSAVideoconference/fv_archive.cfm
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| GETTING
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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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This section shares information about the
VSP Consortium members' upcoming programs, events and
opportunities.
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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 March, April,
and May.
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| Not sure what to do this summer? 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 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.
To find out more information, you may visit our website
at www.barnard.edu/pcp,
call us at 212-854-8866 or send an e-mail to pcp@barnard.edu.
When you contact us, let us know that you are a Venture
Scholar.
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| Susquehanna University's application deadline was
March 15, 2005. However, it's still not too late to
apply! Due to a number of requests, we will continue
to accept applications throughout the spring. Apply
online today and we will even waive the fee! Visit us
online at www.susqu.edu
for more information.
Sophomores and juniors:just a reminder that our "Choosing
the Right College" Open House will take place on
April 30th. This open house will include the opportunity
to speak with Susquehanna faculty, students, and admissions
staff. A student activities fair will be held, as will
academic open houses and supplemental information sessions.
Campus tours will also be provided.
You can register online at http://www.susqu.edu/admissions/joh.htm.
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| The Office of Admission invites you to participate
in Simply Smith, a college preview program for high
school girls - sophomores and juniors - and their families.
Enjoy a day full of activities including workshops on
how to find the right college for you and writing a
great college essay, tours of the Smith campus and lunch
with members of the Smith community. Family members
are encouraged to attend workshops with their daughters
or attend those of particular interest to them, such
as the session on how to finance a college education.
Simply Smith will take place on Saturday, April 23,
2005 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
We hope you will join us for this exciting opportunity
to learn more about the college selection process and
discover what is so special about Smith.
For more information or to register, please visit:
www.smith.edu/admission/simply.
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| Weekday mornings are just for juniors during spring
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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| 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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| If you wish read up on a specific subject, just
click on the "Search" link in the upper right-hand
corner of MiSciNet (www.MiSciNet.org)
and type in a search topic, such as "Biomedical
Research" or "The Graduate School Process".
Remember that the username is "gue5txs".
The password for March is "spr6ing".
The password for April is "ap2fool".
This username and password will allow you to access
MiSciNet from any computer.
View the site at http://nextwave.sciencemag.org/miscinet/
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| Explore contributions of scientists, engineers,
and mathematicians of color from ancient times to the
present.
Read more:
http://nextwave.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/2004/09/09/8
Username: gue5txs
March Password: spr6ing
This username and password will allow you to access
MiSciNet from any computer.
The password for April will be 'ap2fool'.
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| Kétévi Assamagan, a physicist at
Brookhaven National Laboratory, develops detectors and
software to explore still-uncharted areas of particle
physics.
Read more:
http://nextwave.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/2005/03/03/4
Username: gue5txs
March Password: spr6ing
This username and password will allow you to access
MiSciNet from any computer.
The password for April will be 'ap2fool'.
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| Tania Ruiz, manager of the Centre for Interdisciplinary
Science at the University of Leicester in England, has
a background in astrophysics, but her career in science
has allowed her to participate in a variety of specialties:
research, science education, science educational software,
museum science communication, and program management.
Read more:
http://nextwave.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/2005/03/03/5
Username: gue5txs
March Password: spr6ing
This username and password will allow you to access
MiSciNet from any computer.
The password for April will be 'ap2fool'.
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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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| Today's veterinarians are in the unique position
of being the only doctors trained to protect the health
of both animals and people. They are not only educated
to meet the health needs of every species of animal
but they play an important role in environmental protection,
food safety, and public health.
Read more:
http://www.avma.org/communications/brochures/veterinarian/veterinarian_faq.asp
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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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