Summer Program

The North MS Get2College Center will be hosting several summer programs designed to give students a better sense of what to expect from the college admissions timeline, financial aid process and much more.

These fun, interactive programs include

• Breakfast and lunch each day
• In-depth discussions of the college timeline
• College essay and resume activities
• ACT prep
• Financial aid and scholarship information
• College campus tours (tours will be for Rising Junior/Senior Boot-Camp only)  

 

Please see our website for more information and registration. https://get2college.org/north-ms-camp-college-bootcamps/

There is no cost to participate in our summer programs.

 

Requirements for HELP GRANT

 

IF YOU MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS and have not filled out FAFSA and your MS Financial AID (www.riseupms.com) you need to do so ASAP or you can not receive this GRANT! 

 
Requirements for the HELP Grant:

• Be a legal resident of the State of Mississippi
• Be within one year of high school graduation (current college freshman)
• Have scored a minimum of a 20 on the National ACT
• Have a minimum of a 2.50 cumulative college grade point average
• Have completed a specific high school core curriculum.
• Attend an approved postsecondary institution in Mississippi
• Meet income limitations
• Demonstrate need by completing the FAFSA

Award:

• Tuition and required fees at a public institution
• Participants attending a private institution will receive an award amount equal to the award of a student attending the nearest comparable public institution.
• Max 8 semesters (12 trimesters) or bachelor’s degree completion, whichever comes first

 More details here: http://riseupms.com/state-aid/help/

 

Scholarship Opportunity

Get 2 College Parent Night

GET2College Parent Information Night

 Tuesday, March 21, 2017

5:30-7:00

To register clink the link here!

 

 

Chick Fil A Scholarship Opportunity!

Chick-fil-A Southaven is having a friendly challenge amongst the high school 2017 seniors in Desoto County that are in Chick-fil-A Southaven’s territory.  Senior Class Student Council can submit a 10 minute video (via youtube) that   demonstrates their senior class’s leadership, community involvement and school spirit.  We will choose one winning video by April 21 and that senior class will receive FREE chicken sandwiches for either a senior event or during their lunch at school.

Above schools that can participate are DCHS, HHS, HLHS, LCHS, SHS, and Northpoint Academy.  Mentioned schools are eligible to enter a video which demonstrates their senior classes leadership, community involvement, and school spirit.

• All videos MUST be no more than 10 minutes long,

• All videos MUST contain several students/organizations of the senior class, not just one particular group.

• All videos need to demonstrate Chick-fil-A Core Essentials:

1. Treat others right
2. Make smart decisions 
3. Maximize your potential.

• All videos MUST be submitted by April 15, 2017 to qualify for the grand prize.

Submissions can be turned in:

1.  via Youtube by sending the Youtube link to:  dalexander.cfa@gmail.com
2.  Mail a DVD to:                                                                                 

Darnel Alexander 

Chick-fil-A Southaven

235 Goodman Road, Southaven, MS  38671

Winning school will be announced on April 21, 2017 by the school’s principal during the school announcements.

Winning senior class will receive FREE chicken sandwiches during a senior program, event or lunch.

Any questions, call Darnel at 901.626.3415 or email dalexander.cfa@gmail.com

Memphis College of Art

2017 Weekend Workshop -- March 25 from 9 am to 1:30 pm

Weekend Workshops give students, art teachers and parents a glimpse into MCA’s art college experience. Each day features workshops for students, dorm tours, portfolio reviews, parent Q&A sessions, and financial aid sessions for students who have already been accepted to the college. The events are free for high school seniors and transfer students applying to MCA, art teachers and parents. Other individuals who’d like to attend will be charged a $25 fee to cover the cost of supplies and food. Seniors who are applying the day of the weekend workshop can bring a high school transcript, ACT or SAT score (if you have taken one of these two tests) and their portfolio to have the $25 fee waived. Click Here to view our flyer with more information. To register contact Admissions at 901.272.5151 or (800) 727.1088. Info@mca.edu

Summer Academy 2017 

 This program provides a studio experience for the highly motivated high school art student with an intent to study art at the college level. The program will cover both Fine Arts and Design Arts curriculum with hands-on study. An emphasis will be placed on visual art career options and professional practices (P2). This is a two week program in which the student can reside in the dormitory or commute. Participants will earn two college credit hours. Apply today here! For more information please call or email the MCA Admissions Office at 901-272-5151, 1-800-727-1088 or info@mca.edu.

University of Tennessee Summer Camp Opportunities

Southaven Rotary Scholarship

College Fair

Students and parents are invited to dive into the college search process at the Memphis National College Fair, held on Wednesday, April 26 and Thursday, April 27 at the Memphis Cook Convention Center in Memphis, TN.  (Please see attachments)

The event, sponsored by the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) and hosted by the Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC), is free and open to the public. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with admission representatives from public and private colleges and universities, including some international institutions. Both two- and four-year schools will be featured.

Complete information about the fair, including FREE student registration, can be found online at www.nacacfairs.org.

More information about the Memphis National College Fair — including directions, a list of colleges exhibiting at the event, and tips to help students prepare for the fair — is available online at www.nacacfairs.org. You may also email collegefairs@nacacnet.org or call 800/822-6285.

Participants will receive tips on how to navigate the college-selection process, and learn more about admission requirements, financial aid, course offerings and campus life.

“Students and parents can discuss individual needs with college experts at the fair’s counseling center”, said Greg Ferguson, NACAC Executive Director of National College Fairs, Programs and Services.
“As the process of applying to and selecting a college becomes more and more competitive and complex, students and parents need all the help and information they can get,” Ferguson said. “The resources and opportunities provided by National College Fairs are invaluable.”

Now in its 45th year, the National College Fair program annually helps more than 675,000 students and families nationwide explore their options for higher education, making it one of the most visible college recruitment tools in the country. NACAC sponsors 63 National College Fairs across the U.S.

Find Yourself at Stanford.

Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies offer highly motivated, intellectually curious students the opportunity to investigate topics not typically taught in secondary schools. Students engage in small classes taught by instructors who are experts in their fields and passionate about teaching. In this setting, students hone their academic skills and form new friendships with intellectual peers.

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Stanford Sports Business Academy – Grades 10-11

Students get a glimpse into the world of sports and entertainment, with a focus on management, law, negotiation, marketing, and leadership.

Summer Humanities Institute – Grades 10-11

A three-week residential program where students explore the big questions at the heart of the humanities in seminars led by distinguished Stanford professors.

Summer Arts Institute – Grades 9-11

Students come together for a three-week intensive arts program offering academically challenging, interdisciplinary courses in art, visual design, and music.

Artificial Intelligence Laboratory’s Outreach Summer Program – Grade 9

The Stanford Artificial Intelligence Laboratory has opened its lab doors with a summer program aimed at increasing the number of women in science.

High School Summer College – Ages 16-19

High-achieving students to enroll in Stanford’s Summer Quarter and take the same courses as fully matriculated Stanford students and other visiting undergraduates.

Summer Institutes – Grades 8-11

A three-week summer residential program where students engage in single-subject intensive study and benefit from small class size and academically themed residences.

Stanford University Mathematics Camp (SUMaC) – Grades 10-11

SUMaC welcomes an elite group of talented current students from around the world for intensive study in advanced mathematics.

University-Level Online Math and Physics – Grades 9-12

13 courses are offered throughout the year to give students the opportunity to take an advanced offering of math and physics courses not typically available in secondary schools.

Stanford Online High School – Grades 7-12

Through vibrant, real-time, online seminars, the rigorous curriculum challenges students to reason analytically, think creatively, and argue critically.  Stanford OHS offers a number of enrollment options including taking a single course.

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Healthcare Leaders Scholarship

If you are pursuing an educational program related to nursing or medicine with a minimum of GPA of 3.0 or higher. Deadline is January 29, 2016! Visit the link HERE for more info.

Scholarship Opportunity!

Rust College Spring Open House

Student Insights Scholarship Opportunity

Arkansas State University Scholarships

If you are interested in attending ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY make you click the link here and fill out this application for scholarships.

North MS Relators Assocation Scholarship

 

Applicaitons available in the counseling office!

 

Scholarship

Scholarship

University of Memphis Reception

Rust College Open House

Scholarship Opportunity