Special Programs (Summer)
Name:
Deadline:
Who is Eligible: Juniors 1)in the top fifth of their high
school class, 2)pursuing a college-preparatory curriculum, 3)strong PSAT
scores, and 4)demonstrated leadership potential by participation,
election/selection to office, and honors earned in organized athletic and
extracurricular activities
Description: Provides high school juniors the exciting opportunity to gain a better understanding of the academic, physical, and leadership-development programs at a service academy that features small classes , a caring faculty, professional career preparation, and a foundation for future graduate study.
When: 1st Session is June 7-13 & 2nd Session is June 14-20
Where:
Contacts: admissions@usma.edu
(845) 938-4041
Dean Batchelder
Associate Director of Admissions
Name: VCU Acceleration Program
Deadline:
Who is Eligible: Incoming Freshmen to VCU with an interest in pre-health sciences
Description: The VCU Acceleration Program is offered to incoming, accepted VCU Freshmen with an interest in the pre-health sciences and is designed to expose students to pre-health careers through summer enrichment programs, job shadowing, internship opportunities and test-taking skills. Students are required to commit to the program throughout the four years of their undergraduate degree. The ultimate goal of the program is to make you a more competitive applicant to a professional health science program of your choice after graduation.
When: Summer (check website)
Where:
Contacts: Rachel Price, Program Specialist
Health
Careers/Education and Special Services
804-828-4273
Website: http://www.vcuhealthsciences.vcu.edu/sassdss/
Name: STAR-Science Training and Research Program
Deadline:
Who is Eligible: Rising 11th graders from disadvantaged backgrounds
Description: The STAR Program is a pre-collegiate summer enrichment program for rising 11th grade students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Because such students are of the unaware of the rich and varied opportunities available to them in the sciences, this unique program is designed to introduce students to the world of science, research, and technology.
Participants also have the opportunity to conduct research with the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS), NASA, and the Jefferson National Accelerator Facility.
When: June 22-
Where: The
Contacts:
(757) 221-2300
Website: www.wm.edu/multiculturalaffairs/starprogram.php
Name: Science, Engineering and Architecture
Enrichment Program at
Deadline:
Who is Eligible: Gifted Middle and High School Students
Description: This program is designed to stimulate interest in the basic sciences and to foster insight and creativity in the fields of science and architecture. In, addition, students will participate in a variety of social and cultural activities that will give them a taste of life as a Clemson student.
When: June 8, 2008-
Where:
Contacts: Nell Coffey
Summer Science, Engineering and Architecture Enrichment Program
E-208 Martin Hall
Telephone: (864) 656-5849
Fax: (864) 656-1480
Email: cnell@clemson.edu
Website: www.clemson.edu/summerscience
Name: ODU-Say YES (Your Education Solution) to College
Deadline:
Who is Eligible: Current high school sophomores, juniors,
seniors pursing an Advanced Studies, Standard, or Modified Standard Diploma, or
students of high school of high school age seeking a GED. Participation is limited to 50 students. Parents
are encouraged to attend as well.
Description: Enrollment is postsecondary education is steadily increasing for students with disabilities. Yet many students are not adequately prepared to deal with the academic and social demands of this environment. Say YES to College is designed to ease the transition from high school to college.
Participants will: meet other students with disabilities, hear a variety of speakers, experience a taste of life in dormitory setting, and connect with other high school students
When: May 30-31, 2008
Where: Campus of
Contacts: Website: www.lions.odu.edu/org/vats/sayyes.htm
Joann Ervin at (757) 683-3639
Email: jervin@odu.edu