Lanier Technical College representative, Ms. Shannon Obermeier, is coming to visit CHS students!
When: Monday, October 5, 2009 during all homerooms
Where: CHS Auditorium
Who: You! Anyone interested in Technical Careers and students interested in Joint Enrollment.
10 Most Common Mistakes Students Make on Applications
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology Admissions will be holding an information session on Sunday, October 4, 2009 at 2:00 pm at Greater Atlanta Christian School in the Fine Arts Theater. For more information, please call 617-253-3400 or visit www.mitadmissions.org. G.A.C. is located at
I am a second year student from Georgia Tech and wanted to offer a service opportunity to any female students you may know who are interested in our school.
I'm an executive member of the GT Women's Recruitment Board and we would like to invite girls to participate in a GT service day called "TeamBUZZ". They would get to participate with other GT girls, earn 4+ hours of community service, and learn about a prospective college. At the end of the service activity they would be able to attend a GT carnival that marks the start of our Homecoming week.
TeamBUZZ is on Oct. 10th from 8am-noon with complimentary breakfast and lunch. The service project would be just off campus in
Please have any interested girls email me directly at ams122189@gmail.com by 5pm on Friday, Oct.2nd. I will then personally tell those girls further instructions on how to participate. It is a great experience!
http://main.teambuzz.org/
Go Jackets!
Industrial and Systems Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
Please remind our students of the following upcoming Probe Fairs:
Atlanta North Fair is 9/15 at North Point Mall,
Atlanta NE Fair is 9/16 at Northlake Mall, 1000 Northlake Mall,
Atlanta City Fair is 9/18 at Atlanta Metropolitan College PE Complex,
Henry County Fair is 10/05 at
Clayton County Fair is 10/14 at Clayton State University Gym,
WHAT: Emory Johns Creek Hospital is currently RECRUITING high school aged teens to participate in a "HANDS ON" career education program called Healthcare exploring.
http://www.learningforlife.org/exploring/health/index.html<
http://www.learningforlife.org/exploring/health/index.html>This program is for youth that are interested in learning more about the healthcare field.
RSVP by September 17th for the
informational meeting on September 24th at 6:30 PM.
Informational meeting details
When: Wednesday, September 24th at 6:30 PM
Where: 6325 Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek, GA 30097 If you have any questions please contact me at shynes@atlantabsa.org <
mailto:shynes@atlantabsa.org> ; 404-317-7173.
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CollegeWeekLive is pleased to announce CollegeWeekLive Test Prep on Thursday September 17th, 12:00 Noon to 10:00 PM EDT-- -a free online event, specifically designed to help students with college admissions testing. CollegeWeekLive Test Prep provides 20 Free Hours of Test Prep with expert tutors held live via video---all for free, from any computer. Free sessions include interactive training on: SAT Math, Sat Verbal, SAT Writing, ACT English, ACT Science, ACT Math, ACT Essay, TOEFL Reading, TOEFL Writing, TOEFL Speaking, and TOEFL Listening. Register for Free now and Login on September 17th to attend the live sessions. Teaching faculty include leaders from test prep organizations like ProTesters and Powerscore, who will be leading the live video sessions with real time Q&A. In addition, test experts Gary Gruber, Ira Wolfe, and Lynn O'Shaugnessy and representatives from ACT and CollegeBoard will be there to will be there to provide critical information about the tests. CollegeWeekLive is the leading resource connecting students and parents with college representatives and admissions experts live online. At CollegeWeekLive, students can:
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Please encourage your African-American Female population to register for
the Miss Black Teen Atlanta Scholarship Pageant. Over the years this
organization has awarded over $125,000 in scholarships.
Please visit the website -
www.missblackteenatlanta.com to see what pastwinners have done with scholarships and their lives. Miss Black Teen
Atlanta receives a $2500 Scholarship. Other scholarships will be awarded
also!
FINAL PARENT INFORMATIONAL MEETING - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH, 4PM - 823
DILL AVENUE, ATLANTA 30310!!!
http://www.mind-mail4.com/images/financial/index.html?cid=5904&eid=5904
You're Invited ...
to our Free Online College Funding Information Seminar.
Take advantage of today's numerous Government programs to continue your education. From the convenience of any computer, you can participate in this informative, complimentary online event.
Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Time: 7:00 pm
Duration: 60 minutes (45 minute presentation and 15 minutes of Q&A)
Cost: Free
Complete information is available on the NACAC Web site.
REGISTER NOW!
The Performing and Visual Arts (PVA) College Fairs are designed for students interested in pursuing undergraduate and graduate study in the areas of music, dance, theater, visual arts, graphic design, and other related disciplines.
Students who wish to study visual or performing arts have some unique challenges and options during their college search. If you're considering a major in music, art, dance, or drama, register for this webinar to learn more about these challenges and receive current information about admission and financial aid requirements, portfolio days, audition and entrance requirements, and much more!
Target Audience
Counselors, college-bound high school students interested in the performing and visual arts and their parents, are encouraged to register for this webinar.
Topics To Be Discussed Include:
STRATEGIES FOR YOUR SUCCESS:
AN ADMISSIONS APPLICATION WORKSHOP
Sunday, September 13, 2009
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Breakthrough
Hosted at The
Hendrix-Chenault Theatre (
Join admissions professionals from
This special program is sponsored by Breakthrough Atlanta.
Learn About a Career in Healthcare!
This program is sponsored by
This seven month will provide the opportunity for 20 students to learn about careers in healthcare through lectures, panel discussions, and role play. Students must attend 5 of the 6 scheduled sessions, and must volunteer in 3 of 5 community events sponsored by
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE
High school students in grade 9 through grade 12 interested in a career in healthcare
WHEN
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Kick-off meeting and Program Overview
*Parents are encouraged to attend the informational meeting.
WHERE
Johns
TIME
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
COST
$20, which includes registration fees, materials, and T-shirt
*Please RSVP by Thursday, September 17th
to Stephanie Hynes at shynes@atlantabsa.org or (404) 317-7173.
IMPORTANT DATES
September 17, 2009 RSVP Deadline
October 2, 2009 Applications Due
October 9, 2009 Acceptance Notification
October 15, 2009 Program begins
PROGRAM OVERVIEW SCHEDULE
Students must attend 5 of the following 6 Sessions
September 24, 2009
RADIOLOGY
October 15, 2009
RESPIRATORY THERAPY
November 19, 2009
NURSING SERVICES
January 21, 2010
SURGICAL SERVICES
February 18, 2010
REHABILITATION SERVICES
March 18, 2010
ADMINISTRATION/NON-CLINICAL
April 22, 2010
COMMUNITY EVENTS
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Students must participate in 3 of 5 events
October 22, 2009 Ladies Night Out
December 5, 2009 "
Date TBD Men's Night Out
April 16, 2010
May 15, 2010 Community Health Festival
Atlanta College Access Workshop flyer FA09.pdf
My name is Ana Gema Monge and I am a Student Intern at the Undergraduate Admission Office at
Sincerely,
Ana Gema Monge
B.S. Industrial and Labor Relations
Minor in Latino Studies 2010
Georgia Tech's Polymer and Fiber Engineering (PFE) program would like to announce our annual Career Day, Your Future in Polymers, for Sat., September 26.
Participants; consisting of sophomores, juniors, seniors, their parents and friends; will hear presentations by current PFE students, graduates, and faculty; Georgia Tech admissions, Georgia Tech cooperative education and internship program personnel, etc. Students will take part in hand-on chemistry experiments and hear about cutting edge research in polymers. After the formal sessions, we will distribute box snacks and FREE FOOTBALL TICKETS to the Tech vs
For more information:
2009_Agenda_with_no_times[1].doc
2009_Student_Invitation[1].doc
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Westminster Schools
Pressley Hall, McCain Auditorium
To RSVP: Visit http://inyourcity.dartmouth.edu
Learn to Lead:
Who will you become?
How big are your ambitions?
A forum on
Women's Colleges
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Registration begins at 6:00 p.m.
Pace Academy
966
At women's colleges, students ask a lot of themselves. They think big, dream big, aim high. And women are valued and challenged, inspired and encouraged to achieve more than they ever thought possible.
Join high school students, parents, counselors and teachers from all over metro
Find out more about the women's college experience and meet admission representatives and young alumnae from these schools:
Agnes Scott (GA) Scripps (CA) Spelman (GA) Wellesley (MA)
Hollins (VA) Smith (MA) Sweet Briar (VA) Wesleyan (GA)
Find us on Facebook under "Learn to Lead: A Forum on Women's Colleges"
