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2009 Summer Programs

2009 SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

FREE!! - MIT announces its MITES Program, (Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science), a challenging 6 week summer program that prepares promising rising seniors for careers in engineering and science. If you are selected, all educational, housing, meals and activity costs are covered. You must, however, pay for your own transportation to and from MIT. To apply, go to http://web.mit.edu/mites

GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
Science & Engineering Apprenticeship program (summer) - This program places academically talented H.S. students (at least 16 yrs old, sophomores/ juniors) with interest in science & math in Dept. of Defense laboratories for an 8-wk period over the summer.. This is an invaluable experience in the world of scientific research, with hands-on exposure to scientific & engineering practices not available in the HS environment. It is a paid apprenticeship ($2,000) and the students are assigned a scientist or engineer as their mentor. To apply online or get more information about the program: http://www.usaeop.com/
Students must submit their transcript (minimum GPA 3.0) and teacher recommendation to the program director for consideration and daily transportation is the student's responsibility. Program runs from June 22 - August 14, 2009 .

Read Full Article... | Comments (0) Time Apr 27, 2009

Harvard University Free Tuition

Harvard University announced over the weekend that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families will pay no tuition.

In making the announcement, Harvard's president Lawrence H. Summers said, "When only ten percent of the students in elite higher education come from families in the lower half of the income distribution, we are not doing enough. We are not doing enough in bringing elite higher education to the lower half of the income distribution."

If you know of a family earning less than $60,000 a year with an honor student graduating from high school soon, Harvard University wants to pay the tuition. The prestigious university recently announced that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families can go to Harvard for free… no tuition and no student loans!

To find out more about Harvard offering free tuition for families making less than $60,000 a year, visit Harvard's financial aid website at: www.fao.fas.harvard.edu/ or call the school's financial aid office at (617) 495-1581.

Comments (0) Time Dec 15, 2008

Who do u want 2 b

Video testimonials of real California students who are currently enrolled or who have been through career technical education. From this Web site, students, parents, and educators are guided to various resources about potential careers and curriculum offerings in high schools, Regional Occupation Centers and Programs (ROCP), and community colleges.

At WhoDoUWant2b.com high school students and recent graduates can explore the various pathways of Career Technical Education (CTE), including: information technology, fashion and interior design, public service, finance and business, education, etc.

Comments (0) Time Nov 12, 2008

Accelerated College Entrance

Summer registration deadlines at California State University, Sacramento will soon be upon us. Because of this, I want to make sure that you are aware of the summer opportunities that the Accelerated College Entrance (ACE) program can provide.

ACE is a unique program at California State University, Sacramento that allows qualified high school students to enroll in university courses while completing regular high school studies. ACE provides advanced high school students with an opportunity to study subject matter that may not otherwise be available to them. Credits earned as an ACE student may be applied to degree programs at Sac State or may be transferred to other universities.

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