National College Fair in Ft. Lauderdale

The National Association for College Admission Counseling will be held on Thursday November 4 at the Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center.  Times are 9:00 am-1:00 pm and 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm.

Hundreds of colleges will be represented and free workshops on financial aid, scholarships etc. will be provided by professionals.  Come into the College and Career Center to get the details.

Students may register online at http://www.gotomyncf.com/   Bring business cards or stickers so you will not waste time filling out information cards.

Clemson, Miami of Ohio, Binghamton, University of Vermont

Evening reception and information session for the above colleges. 

           Sunday, October 3rd, 7:30 pm
           North Broward Preparatory School

Register online to attend at:  http://www.selectivecollegetour.com/

Boston University Visit

Representatives from Boston University will hold a reception/presentation on Sunday evening, October 3, at 7:00 PM at the Boca Raton Marriott at the Boca Center on Military Trail.  Register to attend at:
www.bu.edu/receptions

Carnegie Mellon Information Session

Join the representatives from Carnegie Mellon University to hear about opportunities at this fine university in Pittsburgh, PA.  Great for engineering, the arts, and much more.  Session will take place on Thursday, October 21 at 7:30 pm at the Renaissance Boca Raton Hotel, 2000 NW 19th Street.  Register to attend at:
www.mycmu.edu/site/admission/page.counselors and use registration code of "SCOTTY DOG" OR CALL 412-268-2082

Palm Beach County College Fair

The School District of Palm Beach County will host a college fair on October 21, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the South Florida Fair Expo Center at the South Florida Fairgrounds on Southern Blvd. in West Palm Beach.  A great way for students to visit with reps from many schools in a short period of time.  Bring preprinted stickers with name, address, and email to save you time at each booth. 

FSU Virtual Open House Webcast

Join FSU on September 29, 2010, for their Virtual Open House. Register at http://collegeweeklive.com. This event is free for students, parents, and guidance counselors. Chat live with current students, professors, and campus leaders. Watch presentations live on everything from the admissions process, to the honors program, studying abroad, finances, housing, and becoming an involved student. The FSU Virtual Open House is 2-9 pm. Be there!


Live Video Webcasts

2:00 pm: Welcome
Mr. John Barnhill, Associate Vice President for Enrollment

2:10 pm: Admissions Presentation
Amelia Mann, Associate Director of Admissions

5:00 pm: Housing Presentation
Vince Roberts, Associate Director of Housing Riva L., student representative

6:00 pm: Money Matters Presentation
Katina Hamilton, Financial Aid
Rachel Collins, Student Financial Services

7:00 pm: Honors, Scholars, and Fellows: Academic Excellence in the Classroom and Beyond
Dr. James Mathes, Associate Professor of Music Theory and Honors Program Director Dr. D. Craig Filar, Director, Office of National Fellowships Dr. Kristal Moore Clemons, Associate Director, Office of Undergraduate Research Dr. Jim Pitts, Director of International Programs Clint D., Patrice W., Katie R., Sandy N., Lexia A., Honors student delegates Lauren P., International Programs student representative

8:00 pm: Student Life Presentation
Dustin D., Student Body President
Nikki B., Homecoming Director
Ashley J., Panhellenic President
Colin O., Interfraternity Council President

POPE JOHN PAUL II COLLEGE FAIR

Seniors and Juniors and their families are invited and encouraged to attend the college fair hosted by Pope John Paul II High School on Monday, October 18th, from 7:00-9:00 pm on their school campus on Military Trail and Spanish River Blvd.  Representatives for over 150 colleges and universities will be available to share opportunities available at their institutions.  This is  a great way to "see" many colleges in a short period of time and pick up catalogues and information.  Bring some business cards printed on your computer or some pre-printed labels with your name, address and email address so that you can save time filling out the information cards at each booth.  Have fun!

Florida University System Webinar

On Monday evening, September 20th from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, you or your parents can join in online for an information session given by Judi Robinovitz from Score at the Top entitled :

             State University System of Florida:  What does is take to get in?

This informative seminar will present tips and facts about all 11 state universities and how to go about presenting your application in the best possible way.

The seminar is free and you can register to participate at:  https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register695212304
 

ATTENTION JUNIORS

All college bound Juniors should register this week, September 13-17, to take the October 13th PSAT.  Registration will take place in the cafeteria during lunch.  Even if you took the PSAT in the 10th grade, the 11th grade PSAT will be more closely correlated to your score on the real SAT when you get ready to take it.  It is also the only test that can qualify students for National Merit Scholarships, National Achievement Scholarships, National Hispanic Scholarships and much more.  When the results are back in December, you will have valuable feedback on your strengths and weaknesses for the SAT and great tips on how to prepare properly.

Registration is $13, payable by cash or check made out to BRCHS. Any student on Free/Reduced lunch may obtain a fee waiver by registering in the cafeteria.    Hope to see you there this week!

Discover Duke University

Admissions representatives from Duke University will present an information session on Monday, September 19th at 4:00 pm at the Miami Courtyard Coconut Grove Hotel in Miami FL.  You can register to attend at:  http://www.admissions.duke.edu/   

Explore Johns Hopkins

If you are interested in attending an information session for admission to Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, you may want to attend their presentation on Saturday, October 16 at 4:00 pm at the Pine Crest School in Ft. Lauderdale.  Register to attend at:  http://apply.jhu.edu/visit/explorehopkins.html