College Counseling Newsletter
February 2024
From Mrs. Myrick
SENIORS: Make sure you are checking your emails from me! I have sent out updates on mid-year reports already, but will continue to send out important announcements in regards to senior events, wrapping up college applications, graduation, and other various important information.
Josten's representatives will be on STEM's campus on Friday, February 2 during all lunches to hand out graduation invites, tankards, and frames for those that ordered. Make sure you come grab all your senior goodies!
As a reminder, please be completing the College Acceptance Form below. I would love to put up some more college names on the Class of 2024 College Acceptance Board outside my office!
I have added the Scholarship Newsletter button to this month's newsletter! It will be on each month's college newsletter moving forward. Make sure you check that out as a first stop for scholarships that might be good for our students!
Juniors: You will be receiving your After Grad Packet in the next few weeks. The quicker you fill those out, the quicker we get to meet and start college planning.
Junior Parents: I will be hosting a College Night for juniors and their parents on Monday, February 12 at 5:30 pm in the High School Commons. I hope to see you all there! 😀
As always, feel free to come by my office and chat, email, or schedule an appointment if you have any questions!
- Mrs. Myrick
College Visits
College visits will be held in my office (room 124) from 11:00-11:40 AM on Wednesday and Thursday during the second half of access.
February
February 7: University of Oklahoma
February 21: Colorado Mesa University
February 22: Texas A&M University
College Fairs
February 22, 2024: ThunderRidge High School, 5:30 - 7:00 pm
March 2, 2024: Pine Creek High School, 9:00 -11:30 am, more information here
March 3, 2024: Cherokee Trail High School, 1:00-4:00 pm, more information here
March 4, 2024: Denver Area Christian College Fair, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, more information here
Class of 2024 College Acceptances!!
Updates to Testing Policies for Graduating Class of 2025
Required:
Dartmouth University
Florida International University
Florida State University
Georgetown University
Georgia College and State University
Georgia Tech University
Iowa Wesleyan University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
Midway University
Morehouse University
Purdue University
Spring Arbor University
South Dakota State University
United State Air Force Academy
United State Merchant Marine Academy
United States Military Academy West Point
University of Florida
University of Georgia
University of South Florida
University of Tennessee
Test Flexible, but at least some testing is required: Yale University (more information here)
Pre-College Opportunities
Carnegie Mellon University: Open to rising juniors and seniors. Programs vary between 3 and 6 weeks in length. Some of the programs are AI Scholars, Computational Biology, Computer Science Scholars, Game Academy, Summer Academy for Math and Science, and Architecture. Applications are now open and due March 1, 2024. More information here!
Brown University: Brown Pre-College Programs are designed for high school students to explore the challenges and opportunities of the college experience. You'll experience the rigors of college-level classes as you study alongside peers from around the world who are as motivated and curious as you are. Courses vary between 1 and 6 weeks in length. On campus and online courses available. Applications are due March 10, 2024. More information here!
Columbia University: Open for students entering 9-12 grades. Variety of courses to choose from and online options, even some courses that allow you to earn college credits. Attend events in the form of seminars, workshops, and lectures to prepare for the college application process and the academic rigors of university life. Experience college life in the Ivy League while enjoying the vibrancy of New York City. More information here!
Champlain College: Taught by Champlain College's industry-expert faculty and hosted on our beautiful campus in Burlington, Vermont, Champlain's pre-college summer programs offer motivated high school students the opportunity to immerse themselves in a subject area they're passionate about, gain new skills, get a taste of college-level coursework, and add strength to their college applications - all while having fun with like-minded peers. Some programs also allow you to earn transferable college credits. More information here!
Caminos Al Futuro at George Washington University: To be eligible, students must be a rising senior at a U.S. high school with a high-level of academic achievement and a demonstrated commitment to leadership in service of the Latino/Hispanic community. During the three-week intensive program, Caminos scholars live on the GW campus and examine the social, economic and political transformations affecting the Hispanic/Latino community in a college-like environment. More information here!
Employment Opportunities
Wize Computing Academy: Summer Interns and Part-time Classroom Assistants wanted! Pay is $18-20 per hour. Approximately 7-10 hours per week during the school year and 20-40 hours per week during the summer. Contact Aliya Harris at aliya.harris@wizeacademy.com to apply.
Waterworks Aquatics: Now hiring for swim instructors and lifeguards! Swim instructors must be 16 years old and lifeguards must be 15 years old. Pay is between $18.50-$28.50 per hour. Apply online at waterworksswim.com/jobs
Job Interview Day: For DCSD seniors that are looking to start their full time career after graduation. This Interview day will be held on April 12, 2024 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at the DCSD Legacy Campus in Lone Tree. For more information, contact Mrs. Myrick, Ms. Birchfield, or Ms. Grebe.
Additional Opportunities
Stanford Women in Medicine Mentorship: Stanford Women in Medicine is an organization dedicated to building connections across generations of female students interested in studying medicine. The high school mentorship seeks to begin this process early, with high school students (ages 14-18) from around the world. Through the program, students will have the opportunity to (virtually) connect with other young women across the world also interested in medicine, hear from current Stanford students (both undergraduates and medical students) about the pre-med and med experience, attend workshops on college admissions and pre-med planning, listen to world health leaders from Stanford Medical School, and be paired with a current Stanford undergraduate woman for personal mentorship. Apply here!
Volunteer Opportunities
Stone Canyon Outdoor Ed: High School Leaders needed to help run the Outdoor Ed program! 42 community service hours will be given. More information here!