Connections Weekly Newsletter
October 27, 2023
Class of 2024
Should I submit test scores? This is another response you’ll hear from me “It all depends”. For example: one college states: We have updated our language around our "test-optional" policy. Students who have written SAT or ACT tests, and wish to have these considered in their assessment, may submit their scores. Please note that applicants to Engineering are required to fully disclose any and all test scores.” Another college states that “merit scholarships are still awarded based upon GPA and test scores. WE are test-optional for admission.” Bottom line: check the admissions and scholarship sites of all colleges!
Letters of Recommendation: Remember to check your application deadlines for colleges and scholarships. We work while you work. For an application deadline of November 15, request your letters from teachers by November 1, and from Ms. Peters by October 25. As a reminder, here are the steps to request letters. Click here for a complete list of 2023-24 Application Deadlines. Note: The deadline for the November 1st application has passed; those deadlines were October 2 (Connections) and October 16 (teachers).
CLASS OF 2025
Class of 2027
Save the Date
College Visits, College Fairs, and Career Chats are open to 9th-12th grade students. Sign up in Naviance under "What's New" at least one day in advance of session.
Upcoming College Rep Visits/Career Chats
Tuesday, October 31, 12:20 – Texas State University
In the Community
November 5 – NACAC College Fair, Denver, CO Convention Ctr., 700 14th St.,1:00-4:00
Virtual
Sunday, November 12 – 11:00am-4:00pm
The Coalition for College offers a wide variety of resources. These upcoming classes help in the college application and financial aid process.
Succeeding in College as a First-Generation Student - November 7, 8:00-9:00pm
Preparing to Complete the FAFSA - November 28, 8:00-9:00pm
Scholarships, Awards and Other Financial Aid Information
Some additional updates for FAFSA
Florida State University's Service Scholar program recognizes students with an outstanding record of community service and leadership who want to continue that commitment at FSU. The scholarship is valued at $4,500 per year for up to four years. Deadline to apply is February 23, 2024.
At Emory, to receive full consideration for merit scholarships, students must apply using the Common Application by November 15. While completing the application, students must opt-in to consideration for merit-based scholarships. No separate application or additional materials are required. For more information about how to opt-in, see their blog.
Boston University offers the Trustee Scholarship, their most prestigious full-tuition scholarship that recognizes extraordinary academic performance and leadership ability, and the Presidential Scholarship, a four-year, $25,000 scholarship awarded to students with exceptional academic achievements.
ENRICHMENT AND OTHER RESOURCES
For all LaTEENa students: We cordially invite your middle school, high school, and college Latina students to the Eighteenth Annual LaTEENa Conference and Advanced Leadership Symposium, which we will host on Saturday, November 4, 2023. The mission of this event is to sponsor and promote programs dedicated to the inclusion of Latina students in pursuit of higher education, professional career growth, and cultural leadership development. Click here for more information.
Your Future in STEM Guide is perfect for exploring the diverse pathways within the world of STEM.
Sprint Toward Advanced Manufacturing Careers The White House and the Department of Labor (DOL), in partnership with other federal agencies, announced the launch of the Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeship Sprint. The initiative, part of the broader Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Sprint, promotes Registered Apprenticeship (RA) as a means of training students and workers for high-skilled jobs — many of which do not require a four-year college degree – in sub-sectors such as clean energy, supply chain, aerospace, and biotechnology.
Together, the National Geographic Society and The Nature Conservancy developed a Conservation Externship Program centered around a rigorous externship—a highly relevant training, mentoring, and research experience for people ages 18-25. The goal: intentionally create more opportunities for young people from communities traditionally underrepresented in conservation to experience and prepare for careers in conservation and exploration.
College News
Stantec has been selected to provide integrated design services for the new 122,000-square-foot Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) building at the University of North Texas at Dallas (UNTD). The latest addition to the Dallas campus will reflect the logic, rigor, efficiency, and optimism of scientific learning through an innovative design that is clearly and functionally organized. The US$79 million, four-story STEM building will house instructional spaces including general purpose “high-flex” classrooms, instructional labs, research space, and wet labs that adapt to facilitate various classes including biology and chemistry disciplines. Read More...
Bozeman was recently ranked as the No. 3 college town in America! The ranking points to the growth in the city's population and the campus enrollment in recent years, "which means a bustling downtown and campus." The ranking also notes the nearby natural amenities as key to making Bozeman a "paradise for outdoorsy students."
The University of Delaware offers many specialized Scholars programs, here are just some of the examples, Cybersecurity Scholars, Innovation Fellows Program for students with an entrepreneurial mindset, Grand Challenges Scholars for Engineers to equip engineers to tackle today’s most pressing issues, and Access: Ability Scholars for students who will embrace disability and possibility.
If you are interested in a degree in dance, music, and theater, check out Boston Conservatory at Berklee.
Champlain College believes that students are best prepared for career success when they start learning what they love right on day one with focused support from faculty and opportunities for experiential learning. Our innovative academic approach includes our Upside-Down Curriculum, InSight Program. Students get the opportunity to build connections within the local community. Through these programs and connections, students intern early and often. Champlain students get everything they need to succeed during college and after graduation.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS - ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
Connections Center (Career & College)
Katina Dahl, Career and College Advisor - Freshmen, Sophomores
Jodi Hoffman, Office Manager - Rep Visits, Community Service
Email: tcavisits@asd20.org
Website: tcatitans.org
Location: 975 Stout Road, Colorado Springs, CO
Phone: 719-484-0091 1104