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| Choosing the right college or university is an
exciting, yet daunting, process. Assessing academic
programs, campus atmosphere, student body size, geographic
location, housing options, athletic programs, etc. is
overwhelming and often becomes a difficult exploration
for the student and the parent.
There are additional factors that need to be considered
if your child has had a history of emotional or mental
health problems. To ensure the well-being of your student,
please take it upon yourself to question, review and
evaluate the college in terms of exactly what mental
health services they provide
Read more:
http://www.jedfoundation.org/parents.php
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A recently released study from Harvard University's
Kennedy School of Government, "Who Benefits from
the Education Saving Incentives? Income, Educational
Expectations and the Value of the 529 and Coverdell,"
examines the advantages of having a 529 college savings
plan and the relationship of savings plan use to family
income. The report found those in the top two tax brackets
benefit more from non-educational use of a Coverdell
than those in the bottom bracket gain from its educational
use.
To order the report, go to:
http://www.nber.org/papers/W10470
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Answers from the Experts provides an opportunity
for Ventures Scholars learn from other Ventures Scholars
and consortium members. It also enables Ventures Scholars
to learn from questions posed by fellow Ventures Scholars.
The first component provides articles written by our
Ventures Scholars and consortium members. The second
component lists questions posed by our Ventures Scholars.
Our members have provided answers to these questions.
Articles
Ventures Scholars are invited to submit articles for
the e-newsletter and Web site. To read articles already
submitted, please go to www.venturescholar.org/hs/answers/experts.html
To find out about submitting an article, please go
to
www.venturescholar.org/hs/answers/submission.asp.
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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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Using the Ventures Scholars Program Resources
How can I use the Ventures Scholars Program resources?
Click here to view responses.
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Applying to a University in the UK
I'm focused on the admission process. I heard from various people that there is a GCE A-level test that you have to take in the United Kingdom (which is where I am aiming for) but I don't know how to apply for that test or where it is given or if I need to take it. Basically I want to know what I need to do to apply to a university in the UK. Besides all these other admission tests, what is required to be a candidate for UK universities. Also if possible any information on financial aid or merit scholarships would be useful.
Click here to view responses.
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"How can I use the Ventures Scholars Program resources??"
Member Institution and Association Answers
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| "I'm focused on the admission
process. I heard from various people that there is a
GCE A-level test that you have to take in the United
Kingdom (which is where I am aiming for) but I don't
know how to apply for that test or where it is given
or if I need to take it. Basically I want to know what
I need to do to apply to a university in the UK. Besides
all these other admission tests, what is required to
be a candidate for UK universities. Also if possible
any information on financial aid or merit scholarships
would be useful."
US British Council
http://www.britishcouncil.org/usa
Excellent, user-friendly and informative site maintained
at the British Embassy in DC. The representatives
for the East Coast for the US British Council are
just great--they have visited my school in south Jersey
and talked directly withstudents. Student should feel
free to contact Sarah Wolf (sarah.wolf@us.britishcouncil.org)
and Tory Ribar (tory.ribar@us.britishcouncil.org).
Sarah is a Canadian who attended university in the
UK herself
UCAS (University and College Application
Service)
http://www.ucas.com/
UCAS (University and College Application Service--pronounced
"YOU-kass") is the body which processes
applications to all UK schools. Think of UK schools
as being on one huge common application and you have
a sense of what UCAS is (and does). The application
process is very different from that in the US, relying
primarily on quantitative measures and references.
Your student is certainly not required to sit for
GCSE exams at any level for admission to the UK system.
Your student should, however, take as many externally
benchmarked classes (AP or IB) as possible--UK schools
are wary of the inflated grades and broad subjects
in US secondary institutions, and they prefer to rely
on measures with wider, international standards.
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(Special thanks to The
National Association for College Admission Counseling
and the College Board.)
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| Juniors
- During December you should receive the results
of your PSAT. Read your score report and consult your
school counselor to determine how you might improve
on future standardized tests. The PSAT is excellent
preparation for the SAT I, which you will take in
the spring.
- If you plan to take the ACT, register now for the
February ACT. Many colleges accept the ACT (American
College Test) or the SAT I. Some colleges require
the ACT or both SAT I and SAT II. When you begin to
explore different colleges and universities, double-check
to see if they prefer or require the ACT, the SAT
I and/or the SAT II.
- Use your PSAT/NMSQT Score Report Plus for personalized
feedback on your academic skills, and to help you
get ready for college and the new SAT. (http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/scores/report.html)
- It's mid-year crunch season. Sharpen up your time
management skills to help you make it through.
- Find out about college firsthand from college friends
who are home for the holidays
Seniors
- Have official test scores sent to colleges on your
list if you have not done so.
- Consult your school counselor again to review your
final list of colleges. Be sure you have all bases
covered. It is a good idea to make copies of everything
before you drop those envelopes in the mail. If for
some reason your application gets lost, you will have
a back-up copy. File your last college application.
- If you applied for early decision, you should have
an answer by now. If you are accepted, follow the
instructions for admitted students. If the decision
is deferred until spring or you are denied, submit
applications now to other colleges.
- Whether you're applying to two schools or ten,
keeping track of your college applications can help
you avoid costly mistakes. (http://www.collegeboard.com/article/0,3868,5-25-0-8435,00.html)
- Pick up FAFSA forms from your counselor or complete
your FAFSA online -- be sure your family saves pay
stubs to estimate their income.
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To help you better handle your studies, we offer
you this exhaustive list of online resources to help
you learn how to study; improve your reading for comprehension;
how to improve your research and note taking skills;
how to manage your time; how to manage your stress,
how to improve your test taking; and how to assess your
learning style and how to improve your learning based
on this assessment.
Read more:
http://www.coping.org/write/studyskil.htm
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| Are you planning to register for the
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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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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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.
Would you like to ask professional associations questions
about math- and science-related careers? If you have
questions about math- and science-related careers, you
can ask our member professional associations and organizations.
Complete this form and your information will be forwarded
to the selected associations.
Go to http://www.venturescholar.org/scholars/assocquest.asp.
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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 December, January,
and February.
| Month |
Member
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| Explore the Veterinary Profession at the
Pre-Veterinary Medicine Conference, February 26, 2005
Open to undergraduate college level students, as well
as high school students in their junior or senior year
What:
Explore the Veterinary Profession at the
Pre-Veterinary Medicine Conference
When:
Saturday, February 26, 2005, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Where:
Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OH
Cost:
Registration to this event is complimentary. Attendance
is limited to the first 350 Registrants.
Deadline:
The deadline to register is February 10, 2005.
Who:
The Pre-Veterinary Medicine Conference is open to any
interested undergraduate college level students, as
well as high school students in their junior or senior
year, however, attendance is limited to the first 350
that pre-register.
Registration:
Interested undergraduate college level students, as
well as high school students in their junior or senior
year, can register for this event by calling the OVMA
office at 1.800.662.6862.
Many questions arise among those trying to make a decision
to pursue veterinary medicine. These include such common
questions as,
- "What is a veterinarian?",
- "Do I have what it takes to become a veterinarian?",
- "What are the rewards and downsides to being
a veterinarian?", and
- "How do I prepare for a career in veterinary
medicine?"
Join current members of the Ohio Veterinary Medical
Association (OVMA) and other veterinary professionals
for a day filled with information to answer these and
many other questions.
This day also will include several complimentary events:
pizza lunch with guest speaker Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald
of Animal Planet's Emergency Vets TV series; an optional
tour of the Midwest Veterinary Conference Exhibit Hall.
2005 Pre-Veterinary Medicine Conference
Program Agenda
Welcome &Introduction (9:30 AM)
OVMA President Dr. Beth Kellogg & Dr. Tod Schadler
Veterinary Career Opportunity Modules
(9:45 AM to Noon)
(Six Modules Total)
Each Module will last for 15 minutes with 5 minutes
available to go to next room (20 minutes total)
- Road to Veterinary College and Careers in Theriogenology
- Veterinary Medicine: Serving and Protecting People
and Animals
- Non-degree Opportunities in the Veterinary Profession
- Careers and Interesting Cases in Equine Surgery
- Veterinary Medicine: The First Line of Defense Against
Bio-Terrorism
- Careers in Small Ruminant Medicine and Care
Pizza Luncheon with Speaker (Noon
to 1:15 PM)
Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald (Animal Planet's Emergency Vet)
"From Rock & Roll to Rots and Foals"
Veterinary Admissions Informational Modules
(1:30 PM to 3 PM)
(4 Modules Total)
Each Module will last 15 minutes with 5 minutes available
to go to the next room (20 minutes total)
- The Cost of Education and the Future Job Market
for Veterinarians
- Veterinary Admissions Academic Preparation
- Veterinary Admissions Interview Skills
- Choosing and Applying to a Veterinary College: What
You Need to Know
Tour of the Mid West Veterinary Conference's
Exhibit Hall (3 to 5 PM)(Featuring a performance
by the Terrier Agility Dogs)
Interested undergraduate college level students, as
well as high school students in their junior or senior
year, can register for this event by calling the OVMA
office at 1.800.662.6862. Be sure to mention that you
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The college application essay is a chance to explain
yourself, to open your personality, charm, talents,
vision, and spirit to the admission committee. It's
a chance to show you can think about things and that
you can write clearly about your thoughts. Don't let
the chance disappear. Stand up straight and believe
in yourself!
Read more:
http://www.collegeboard.com/article/0,3868,5-26-0-9405,00.html
http://www.collegeboard.com/article/0,3868,5-26-0-9406,00.html
http://www.princetonreview.com/college/apply/articles/process/insidertips.asp
http://www.quintcareers.com/college_application_essay.html
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| Different colleges have different application requirements.
Some colleges have long, extensive applications that
ask you to write essays and submit supporting material
such as teacher recommendations. Other colleges, including
some community colleges, may ask you for only one page
of information about yourself. Don't let a complicated
application discourage you from applying; if you really
like the college, it's worth the effort to fill out
the application to the best of your ability.
Read more:
http://smysp.stanford.edu/nojava/prepare/appproc.html#goes%20into
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Welcome to the Black Inventor Online Museum ™,
a look at the great and often unrecognized pioneers
in the field of invention and innovation. Achievements
by Black inventors can be seen as far back as ancient
Africa but much of society has no idea that many of
the products or devices that make their everyday lives
more enjoyable are the result of the hard work and ingenuity
of Blacks.
Read more:
http://www.blackinventor.com/
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This is a place where you can learn about robots
and robotics engineering. If you are interested in robotics
and are old enough to read, you should enjoy the information
on this site. In most cases I give just a small description
of each individual robot or application. I encourage
you to conduct your own research on any robots you find
interesting. The internet is usually a good place to
start for that. If you are not a big fan of geometry
or trigonometry you will probably find the material
on kinematics tedious.
Read more:
http://www.learnaboutrobots.com/aboutThisSite.htm
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Atoms are the basic building blocks of matter that
make up everyday objects. A desk, the air, even you
are made up of atoms! There are 90 naturally occurring
kinds of atoms. Scientists in labs have been able to
make about 25 more. This site provides some helpful
information about this topic.
Read more:
http://education.jlab.org/indexpages/index.html
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JETS promotes interest in engineering, science,
mathematics, and technology, and is dedicated to providing
real-world engineering and problem-solving experience
to high school students. JETS programs challenge students
to discover engineering in high school. JETS puts students
in touch with engineers, shows them what engineers do,
and demonstrates how the math and science concepts they
are learning in class are applied in real life to engineering
problems. JETS programs and resources get students involved
with engineering and preparing for the future.
Read more:
http://www.jets.org/
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This web site allows middle and high school students
to explore careers in fields of medicine, allied health,
and biomedical research. Students can fill out questionnaires
which guide them to careers they might be interested
in, or they can browse careers in alphabetical order.
Read more:
http://science.education.nih.gov/LifeWorks.nsf/feature/index.htm
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