14 on the 14th- Virtual College Fair with 14 different liberal art colleges!
Students and Families…check out this college info opportunity:
14 on the 14th — monthly virtual college fairs with 14 liberal arts colleges! Designed for prospective students, our goal is to provide students with the opportunity to get to know our institutions in-depth at their own pace.
On the 14th of each month, October through December, we will come together to offer “15 Minutes of Tips” for the college application process followed by an hour-long virtual college fair. Each institution will have its own Zoom room for students to meet with an admission officer and when available a current student or alum. The format is the same every month with different opening topics and tips. 14 on the 14th: Liberal Arts College Across the U.S. Click here to register, and you only need to register once! Upon registration, you will receive a reminder email before each monthly college fair with the Zoom links to access the main webinar and each college’s room. Our website includes each institution’s admission officer contact information and links to our school-specific virtual program offerings. |
Yearbook needs your help!
Yearbook is asking all students to complete this Google Form to determine this year’s Yearbook theme. Please click on THIS LINK to give your input!
Free SAT/ACT test prep!
PJ Test Prep, the boutique SAT/ACT/Tutoring company is offering FREE SAT/ACT Practice Test + Seminar coming up Oct 2nd (this weekend) and another on December 4th. Details and signups are at http://www.pjtestprep.com/Free-SAT-ACT-Test-Essay-Seminars.html
El Camino College: Innovation Tuesday Speaker Series
Attention Connect HS families, please see this opportunity with El Camino College!
The Innovation Tuesday Series is a collaborative program designed to connect forward-thinking speakers with students and professionals interested in innovation and entrepreneurship. The focus includes local, regional and national perspectives, with topics ranging from social innovation, entrepreneurship across industries and first generation changemakers. Please click on this link below to register and see the below flyer for more info.
Announcements from Real World Learning Director (9.28.2022)
Hello Da Vinci Scholars and Families,
Check out the new RWL opportunities below:
For students interested in health and vision care:
Cal State LA is having a Vision Fair on October 15. Students will have an opportunity to learn about careers and majors related to vision and medicine, as well as free vision screenings. The organization Guide Dogs will also be bringing dogs who are in training to help visually impaired folks. For more information visit: https://www.visionfair.org/
For students interested in advertising:
T.E.A.M. Woo (Teens Engaged in Advertising Mentorship) is a customized mentorship program aimed to help expose students who have a passion for creativity to the possibilities of pursuing a career in a creative field! You’ll get a chance to team up with fellow creatives and work on a real-world advertising campaign for Supergoop! while being mentored by seasoned professionals along the way. You’ll also walk away with tons of knowledge on strategy, branding, conception/execution, and presentation skills. The program includes 5 sessions held over 4-6 weeks, each session being three hours (6 PM-9 PM). The program will begin on Monday, January 16th and there are 18 spots available. The deadline is October 15. Apply here.
For students interested in animation:
The deadline to sign up for Story Xperiential is fast approaching! This program starts on October 3rd. Story Xperiential is offering a 9-week online experience that takes you behind the scenes at Pixar and introduces you to world-class storytellers. You’ll follow the Pixar process to create a storyreel of your own short story. You’ll livestream with different Pixar storytellers every Monday, submit your work to a gallery and receive ongoing feedback. At the end, your work will be showcased in an online exhibition. Artistic experience is not required, the program is all about story. The program costs $25 for youth ages (13-18) and $250 for youth ages 18+. To learn more & register, click here.
Job Shadow opportunity at RIOS!
Please check out the flyer about a job shadow opportunity at RIOS! If you are interested, please fill this informational survey out by Monday October 3rd. SPots are being filled on a first come, first served basis!
Sallie Mae: free FAFSA webinar!
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Stony Brook’s Simons STEM Program
Stony Brook’s Simons STEM Scholars Program provides high-achieving, under-represented students interested in STEM the ability to pursue advanced degrees and endless opportunities.
Stony Brook is a national leader in STEM education. The Stony Brook Simon’s STEM Scholars program offers its students opportunities including:
- Fully-funded educational costs
- Dedicated on-campus immersive community housing
- Real-world internship and research opportunities
- A fully-funded summer program for first-year students before classes begin
- Personalized academic and career advising
- Summer paid research opportunities
- Application support and preparation for graduate school
They are looking for talented students to apply. Click on THIS LINK to fill out the interest form. They will contact you with the next steps to apply.
CSU College Night tonight!
CSU College Night at the Pasadena Convention Center tonight Tuesday, September 27th at 6:00 p.m. After two years of hosting virtual events, representatives from all 23 CSU campus are happy to be back in person to meet with your students and get them excited about their college future. This event is free and a great opportunity for students to learn key information regarding admission requirements, the Cal State Apply application, financial aid and more.