Key Points & Links for Junior Year
Posted 5/8.2019
Carolina School of Broadcasting - Summer workshop open to current juniors and seniors who have an interest in broadcasting. WSOC is sponsoring 5 scholarships to attend week-long workshop being held Juy 15-19th. Applicants must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and must include 2 letters of recommendation. Visit https://www.csbradiotv.edu/summer-workshop to apply. Participants will meet several local news personalities and will also tour a radio/TV Station. Students must apply before June 21, 2019.
Wofford Scholars Program - An $10,000 annual scholarship open to current juniors in the top 10% of their class. Applicants must also have a minimum 1300 on the SAT and 28 on ACT. Applicants should demonstrate quailtes such as scholarship, leadership, and potential for success. Applicants who are nominated must apply by either the Early Decision or Early Application deadline. If you would like to be nominated, please email M. Edmonson by May 31, 2019.
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Summer Opportunities:
POSTED 11/20/18: Project Uplift enables high-achieving rising seniors to experience college life on the Carolina campus over two days in May or June. Uplift PLUS is a rigorous 5-week program for high-achieving, in-state, Project Uplift participants. Students participate in a three-credit English course, engage in research, and much more while staying on campus. Students may express interest in Uplift PLUS by writing a supplemental essay within their Project Uplift application. There is no separate application.
Apply online at: https://diversity.unc.edu/access/summer/project-uplift/. Deadline to apply is January 15, 2019 at 11:59 PM.
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Posted 11/20/18: Martha Guy Summer Institute
Open to current high school juniors, program takes place on the campus of Appalachian State University. The Martha Guy Summer Institute for Future Business Leaders (MGSI) has a solid history of inspiring students through exploration of the business world, and we will begin accepting applications for our 2019 Cohort on December 1, 2018.
Unique aspects of MGSI
We are seeking students who have a sincere interest in business as a college major and demonstrate leadership potential. Some candidates have an entrepreneurial spirit, or have unique or extensive part-time work experience. Interested students should demonstrate academic achievement. To apply, visit: https://marthaguy.appstate.edu/ - Application deadline is February 28th 2019.
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POSTED 11/14/18: Pharmacy Camp (Samford University) - a one week summer camp for rising juniors and seniors. Participants will experience hands-on learning about health careers in pharmacy, complete tours of local health care facilities and local pharmacies, participate in compounding activities and enjoy hands-on demonstrations in the McWhorter School of Pharmacy science laboratory. Please click here to view the informational flier. Additional information and application instructions can be found at https://www.samford.edu/pharmacy/bulldog-pharmacy-camp. For questions, call 205-726-2008 or [email protected]. Deadline is February 1, 2019.
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POSTED 11/14/18: AMVETS Americanism Essay Contest
Co-Sponsored by AMVETS and AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary, open to all students 6th-12th grades. The 2018-2019 theme is Why should you say “Thank You” to a Veteran? Word requirements vary by grade level. Criteria for judging essay includes originality, adherence to theme, and literary composition. National and state awards range from $1,000 - $250. Please click here for the application or here for the contest rules OR — check your student email for the full details and application form. Applications MUST be postmarked by March 15, 2019. Student is responsible for mailing application packet. See Mrs. Edmonson for more information.
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POSTED 10/17/18: Information for Duke Summer Session for High School Students’ 2019 programs is now available! Choose from three transformative programs next summer:
- Meet with Mrs. Edmonson to review your courses and make sure you are headed toward graduation!
- College Fair at CCC in September
- Juniors take the PSAT in October. You should receive your scores in late December. Be sure to link your results to Khan Academy (see Test Prep section) so you can receive personalized SAT practice!
- Juniors take the ACT in late February/March.
- If you plan to play college sports, be sure to register with the NCAA! Send your test scores directly to the eligibility center - use 9999 as the school code.
- You may make up to two college visits as excused absences if you bring back a note or letter from the college that you made an OFFICIAL campus visit.
- Graduation Requirements (PDF link here)
- Leadership opportunities may include: NC Governor's School, Summer Ventures, and various Junior opportunities at specific colleges.
Posted 5/8.2019
Carolina School of Broadcasting - Summer workshop open to current juniors and seniors who have an interest in broadcasting. WSOC is sponsoring 5 scholarships to attend week-long workshop being held Juy 15-19th. Applicants must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and must include 2 letters of recommendation. Visit https://www.csbradiotv.edu/summer-workshop to apply. Participants will meet several local news personalities and will also tour a radio/TV Station. Students must apply before June 21, 2019.
Wofford Scholars Program - An $10,000 annual scholarship open to current juniors in the top 10% of their class. Applicants must also have a minimum 1300 on the SAT and 28 on ACT. Applicants should demonstrate quailtes such as scholarship, leadership, and potential for success. Applicants who are nominated must apply by either the Early Decision or Early Application deadline. If you would like to be nominated, please email M. Edmonson by May 31, 2019.
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Summer Opportunities:
POSTED 11/20/18: Project Uplift enables high-achieving rising seniors to experience college life on the Carolina campus over two days in May or June. Uplift PLUS is a rigorous 5-week program for high-achieving, in-state, Project Uplift participants. Students participate in a three-credit English course, engage in research, and much more while staying on campus. Students may express interest in Uplift PLUS by writing a supplemental essay within their Project Uplift application. There is no separate application.
Apply online at: https://diversity.unc.edu/access/summer/project-uplift/. Deadline to apply is January 15, 2019 at 11:59 PM.
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Posted 11/20/18: Martha Guy Summer Institute
Open to current high school juniors, program takes place on the campus of Appalachian State University. The Martha Guy Summer Institute for Future Business Leaders (MGSI) has a solid history of inspiring students through exploration of the business world, and we will begin accepting applications for our 2019 Cohort on December 1, 2018.
Unique aspects of MGSI
- Unlike most summer opportunities, MGSI combines a residential experience with out of state travel. Following two weeks on campus at Appalachian State University, the program concludes with a week of travel to various business and cultural/entertainment sites.
- Each MGSI class is small. Twenty-four students are selected. The group size provides a much more intimate, personal experience for each participant.
- It is quite affordable considering the extensive travel, excursions and activities; tuition is $1,900 plus a meal plan fee of $350. **
- **Need-based scholarships are available to qualified applicants.
We are seeking students who have a sincere interest in business as a college major and demonstrate leadership potential. Some candidates have an entrepreneurial spirit, or have unique or extensive part-time work experience. Interested students should demonstrate academic achievement. To apply, visit: https://marthaguy.appstate.edu/ - Application deadline is February 28th 2019.
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POSTED 11/14/18: Pharmacy Camp (Samford University) - a one week summer camp for rising juniors and seniors. Participants will experience hands-on learning about health careers in pharmacy, complete tours of local health care facilities and local pharmacies, participate in compounding activities and enjoy hands-on demonstrations in the McWhorter School of Pharmacy science laboratory. Please click here to view the informational flier. Additional information and application instructions can be found at https://www.samford.edu/pharmacy/bulldog-pharmacy-camp. For questions, call 205-726-2008 or [email protected]. Deadline is February 1, 2019.
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POSTED 11/14/18: AMVETS Americanism Essay Contest
Co-Sponsored by AMVETS and AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary, open to all students 6th-12th grades. The 2018-2019 theme is Why should you say “Thank You” to a Veteran? Word requirements vary by grade level. Criteria for judging essay includes originality, adherence to theme, and literary composition. National and state awards range from $1,000 - $250. Please click here for the application or here for the contest rules OR — check your student email for the full details and application form. Applications MUST be postmarked by March 15, 2019. Student is responsible for mailing application packet. See Mrs. Edmonson for more information.
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POSTED 10/17/18: Information for Duke Summer Session for High School Students’ 2019 programs is now available! Choose from three transformative programs next summer:
- Summer College – A four-week, credit-bearing program for students currently in 10th– 12th grade in which they take undergraduate-level courses.
- Summer Academy – A three-week program for students currently in 9th – 12th grade in which they take a certificate course.
- Accelerated STEM Academy – A one-week, STEM-based program for students currently in 9th – 12th grade that consists of a variety of hands-on labs, tours of Duke’s research facilities, faculty lectures, and workshops.