Abercrombie & Fitch
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For many years, Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F) has partnered with NSHSS to advance global leadership among young scholars. In 2021 they established the Abercrombie & Fitch Your Personal Purpose Scholarship administered through the NSHSS Foundation and have previously sponsored the Global Diversity & Leadership Scholar Awards open to NSHSS members and the Anti-bullying Scholarships, a multi-year, renewable program. These scholarships help advance inclusion and diversity efforts at A&F Co.
A&F Co. imagines a world where everyone is confident, happy, comfortable and feels the freedom to be themselves. They also know the impact their customers and associates can have on the world as they embrace the journey of becoming who they are and live their personal purpose. In partnership with the NSHSS Foundation, A&F Co. is awarding Your Personal Purpose scholarships to high school seniors for doing just that. The worldwide competition is based on a submission from students exploring their personal purpose. These renewable scholarships will be awarded each year to the top candidates.
In the past, A&F has also sponsored receptions held in conjunction with select NSHSS member events. We also want to recognize A&F for having sponsored the NSHSS Fee Waiver Program, which covers the membership cost for students who qualify for membership but do not have the financial means to join.
Learn about internship opportunities at Abercrombie & Fitch.
Click here for more information on how to contact A&F.
AcceptU
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AcceptU is the largest provider of virtual college admissions counseling.
AcceptU’s team is comprised entirely of former admissions officers. Their innovative approach to admissions planning consistently delivers results: more than 90% of AcceptU clients are admitted to at least one of their top three school choices–and their students are three times more likely of getting admitted than if they were to apply on their own.
AcceptU experts provide 1-on-1 virtual support (by phone, video, and email) on all aspects of the admissions process: from pre-application planning to the school list, application strategy, essay writing, and interview support.
Leveraging years of prior admissions experience, AcceptU’s team empowers clients with the inside knowledge, actionable advice, and support needed for a competitive advantage in the admissions process.
AcceptU has worked with thousands of applicants around the world, helping them get admitted to nearly all of the top colleges in the United States.
For questions, or to learn more about AcceptU and how its team of former college admissions officers supports our members and their families in the process, please contact:
info@acceptu.com | 855-437-8252 | www.AcceptU.com
AcceptU frequently presents free educational webinars for NSHSS members and families. Keep an eye on our Upcoming Webinars page for details.
American Dental Education Association
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Why the Dental Professions?
Thinking about a career in the dental professions? Consider this: dental professionals get to do all sorts of fun things like work with patients, help people feel better, and use their artistic skills, all while having a flexible lifestyle and earning a competitive salary!
It's not too good to be true - check out more information about the dental professions on the ADEA GoDental website, which provides students interested in pursuing careers in dentistry and dental hygiene with the information and guidance they need to apply to programs, matriculate, and eventually fulfill their career goals.
Check out ADEA GoDental to explore:
- What being a dentist or dental hygienist actually involves.
- Advice from current dental students, health professions advisors, and admission officers on the blogs page.
- Our free events happening near you on the events page.
- Archived webinars about careers in dentistry.
Additional Resources
Future Dentist: Choosing a career is one of the most important decisions you will make in your life. No matter when you make the decision, it can and will impact your life and the type of work you do.
Is Dentistry Right For Me?: Do you like working with your hands, helping people, being creative, and being a leader? Well then, you might make a great dentist!
Future Dental Hygienist: Dental hygiene provides a unique opportunity to positively impact the oral health of every single person that comes into the dentist's office. Learn more today.
Dental Career FAQs: What is the difference between a D.D.S. and a D.M.D.? How much does a dentist earn? Find out more here!
Connect with ADEA to stay informed and engaged on all things dental and make sure to follow them on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.
Videos
Why We Wanted to Become Dentists
Apply to Dental School: You Can Do It!
My Journey to Becoming a Dentist
The Rewards of Choosing a Dental Career
Bocconi University
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Established in 1902, Bocconi University is one of Europe’s top-ranked economics and business universities. Unique among Italian schools for its international outlook, Bocconi is widely recognized as one of the leading European institutions of higher learning and research in the fields of management, economics, and law. Bocconi’s Bachelor’s programs combine a strong theoretical background with real-world applications. A private university with 14,400 students (7,900 undergraduates), Bocconi attracts top students who want to develop the global business and cross-cultural skills necessary to become successful future business leaders. Bocconi’s campus is in downtown Milan -- Italy’s bustling commercial, financial, and cultural hub as well as a European hot spot for design, fashion, and media. From Milan, you can easily travel to the Mediterranean coast or the Alps in a couple of hours, in addition to exploring the wonders of Italy’s unrivaled cultural heritage.
Bocconi offers a wide range of fully-accredited, three-year Bachelor programs taught entirely in English:
- Bachelor of International Economics and Management
- Bachelor of International Economics and Finance
- Bachelor of Economics and Management for Arts, Culture, and Communication
- Bachelor of Economics and Social Sciences
- Bachelor of Economics, Management, and Computer Science
- Bachelor of Mathematical and Computing Sciences for Artificial Intelligence
- Bachelor of International Politics and Government
- Bachelor in Global Law
- World Bachelor in Business (in collaboration with University of Southern California and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology)
*Four-year program with rotation through all three universities
These undergraduate programs offer a truly multicultural environment. Nearly half of students in the Bachelor’s programs taught in English are international, with over 100 nationalities represented.
International Opportunities
Bocconi offers its students a wide array of international opportunities. The Exchange Program network includes more than 286 prestigious schools and institutions in 54 different countries, including the United States (Yale, Harvard, USC, Georgetown, NYU, Northwestern, etc). Click here for more info.
In addition, students also have the possibility of completing an internship in Italy or abroad. Career Services offer excellent support to students throughout their studies, organizing Bocconi & Job events in Shanghai, Mumbai, London, Paris, and Milan, with approximately 500 employers participating. Investment Banks Weekends and Company presentations on campus are examples of some of the hundreds of employer events throughout the year.
Tuition & Scholarships
Tuition and fees for the 2022-2023 academic year are set at 13,130 Euro ($14,325 based on July 14, 2022 exchange rate). Accommodation is an additional fee.
International and Merit Awards: When evaluating students for admission, top candidates may be assigned a Merit or International Award covering 100% or 50% of yearly tuition and fees respectively. There is no need to apply for these merit scholarships as the Scholarship Committee assigns them independently and they can be renewed year after year.
Need-based financial aid: Students having a foreign residency, who are correctly enrolled, can apply for fees relief. Once enrolled, Bachelor of Science and Law Programs can, through the specific online application, request to be assigned to one of the three fees relief targets, consisting of a reduction of the ordinary tuition. The tuition relief is adjusted to the economic and asset situation of the household, based on evidence submitted.
ISU Bocconi Scholarship: Enrolled students may also apply for an ISU Bocconi Scholarship for contributions for participation in international exchange and internship programs.
US citizens can apply for a federal loan, as Bocconi is a FAFSA-approved institution.
How to Apply
Applications for the 2023-2024 academic year are open.
- Early session: The first round is dedicated to students willing to apply in advance.
- Winter session: The second round is open to seniors and to students already graduated or coming from other universities. The majority of places available will be assigned by the end of this round.
- Spring session: The third and last round assigns remaining places (approximately the 10-15% of total places available). It is open to seniors and to students already graduated or coming from other universities.
- The Bocconi test is now offered throughout each admissions cycle (July 20, 2022 – late March 2023). For additional details click here.
It is recommended that candidates apply as soon as possible in order to be most competitive. Earlier session applications can have a greater chance of being successful, of receiving financial aid/scholarship opportunities, and of meeting all of the student visa deadlines (set for NON-EU applicants). Within each application period (i.e., November - January), there is no advantage to applying early in the application period vs. towards the deadline.
The Selection Process
Admission is based on the student's complete profile, including high school transcripts, aptitude test scores (SAT, ACT, or the Bocconi test), three AP courses by July, the student’s resume, and a motivational letter.
An overview of the selection process can be found here.
Full details on AP requirements and IB can be found here.
Bocconi Summer School for High School Students
If you are interested in spending a part of your summer in Italy and want to learn more about the university, consider Bocconi’s Summer School. Students can choose between different courses -- 2021 options included Luxury & Fashion, EU Sustainable Globalization, International Politics, and more -- all of which are taught entirely in English. The program, which runs for two weeks in early July includes interactive lessons by Bocconi professors in state-of-the-art facilities, with free time to explore cultural and social activities in one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Europe.
For more info:
Click here to contact the Bocconi University team.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
NSHSS is proud to partner with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to afford our members the pathway to a fulfilling federal career on the front lines of disease prevention in the United States. The CDC provides fellowship and internship opportunities as well as student work-site experience programs.
The CDC offers the unique Pathways Program to students and recent graduates. The Program has three key components:
- Internship Program: internship and summer employment opportunities for students
- Recent Graduates Program: recent college graduates can obtain enriching developmental work experience in public health and related support occupations
- Presidential Management Fellows Program: leadership development opportunities to students who are in the process of completing their master’s, law, or doctoral-level degree within the academic year
Additional offerings for students include:
- Public health training opportunities
- Positions within a U.S. Public Health Service Corps overseen by the Surgeon General
- Federal Work Study Program
- Emory Rollins Earn and Learn Program (REAL)
- Thurgood Marshall College Foundation/CDC Ambassador and Internship Program
- Volunteer opportunities
Contact the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Human Resources Office at recruiter@cdc.gov.
Webinar: PATHWAYS FOR STUDENTS & RECENT GRADS TO CAREERS AT THE CDC
Watch the webinar presented by Marilyn A. James and Nina P. Smith from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Human Resources Office to explore one-of-a-kind career options at the nation's leading authority on disease prevention.
Central Intelligence Agency
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CAN A COLLEGE STUDENT PROTECT OUR NATION?
When you’re a part of the CIA, you can.
The CIA has paid student internship, co-op, and scholarship opportunities in several fields of study. No matter what you do there, your contributions have great impact – and there is plenty to do.
From accounting and finance, to foreign languages, economics, engineering, and information technology, the CIA needs talented and intelligent professionals to continue the work that keeps our nation safe.
The CIA is seeking motivated individuals with a sense of service for an exciting and rewarding yet challenging experience. Do you have that drive?
The CIA offers employment for students throughout the year--summer, winter, spring, and fall. Some program perks include:
• Up to $18,000 per year for tuition, fees, and books (up to $25,000 per year for STEM students) PLUS a year-round salary
• Resources to sharpen your foreign language skills or build new ones
• A job at the CIA after graduation if you perform well and pass security processing
DISCOVER CIA STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES HERE: cia.gov/careers/student-programs
Once you access CIA’s Student Programs page you will have access to the following:
- Detailed overview of the Scholarship and Internship Opportunities
- Access to the Job Fit Tool where you can see how your major would align with an internship at the CIA
- Information about CIA’s application process
Check back soon for helpful documents regarding how to be more competitive, how to submit a strong application, how to apply, and more!
CollegeAdvisor.com
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Do you want a competitive edge in the college admissions process? Get expert guidance on your college applications from a highly trained college advisor through our partner, CollegeAdvisor.com.
CollegeAdvisor.com offers personalized and effective college advising for students from all backgrounds seeking an advantage in the college application process. CollegeAdvisor.com's incredible network of advisors from top schools offer our members one-on-one guidance on admissions essays, financial aid, alumni interviews, and everything in between.
By joining CollegeAdvisor.com, you will gain access to:
- A personalized college advising team, including advisors from elite schools as well as former admissions officers
- A personal, dedicated, and highly trained Admissions Coach for one-on-one guidance over video chat on every aspect of the college admissions process
- Personalized technology that will allow you to track your progress on every application, essay, and scholarship
- Exclusive webinars, workshops, special events, and more
Last admissions cycle, 91% of students who worked with CollegeAdvisor.com were admitted to at least three of their top eight schools and CollegeAdvisor.com students were accepted to every Ivy League and Top 30 college in the US.
Choosing a university isn’t a four-year decision, it’s a 40-year decision that impacts the rest of your life. With over 65 steps throughout the process, it’s critical to have expert support and CollegeAdvisor.com provides exactly that.
See what their clients have to say:
“My CollegeAdvisor.com advising team helped me tremendously in editing essays for clarity, voice, grammar, and more, figuring out where to apply for what admissions cycle (EA vs ED vs RD), building a scholarship list, and interview preparation. I loved CollegeAdvisor.com's personalized approach to college admissions preparation. I really connected with my advisor and felt like she was able to really help get my message across in essays without detracting from my voice at all.”
Zoe, Princeton University ‘24
“My advisor has been by far the most knowledgeable and supportive mentor I have met. She is passionate about helping students reach their full potential beyond high school! Her drive to help you every step of the journey is admirable. She makes sure you meet milestones that alleviate stress from future deadlines with the college app process.”
Victor, University of Southern California ‘24
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to set yourself apart in the competitive college application process. Click here to get started with CollegeAdvisor.com today!
Columbia University
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For over 30 years, Columbia University’s Programs for High School Students’ Summer Immersion programs have combined academic rigor and instructional excellence with careful supervision and support. Each session, students chose one curricular option from more than 70 intensive courses for an in-depth examination of a specific subject area. The programs are open to high-achieving students in grades 9-12 and recent high school graduates.
Through the College Edge program, Columbia allows the highest achieving students in grades 11-12 and recent graduates the opportunity to take courses for college credit alongside Columbia undergrads and visiting students. Programs are open during the school year and in the summer.
In order to deliver the best and safest program for students, programs will move to online learning for 2021. Applications remain open, and students are encouraged to apply.
Learn more about Columbia’s Programs for High School Students.
Click here for information about how to contact Columbia Programs for High School Students.
DECA
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“DECA and NSHSS have been partners for over five years. NSHSS’s goals and mission are in alignment with DECA’s and we are excited to provide scholarships for, collaborate, and partner with such a great organization."
-Frank Peterson, Executive Director, DECA Inc.
DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.
With a 75-year history, DECA has impacted the lives of more than ten million students, educators, school administrators, and business professionals since it was founded in 1946. DECA has resonated into a brand that people identify as a remarkable experience in the preparation of emerging leaders and entrepreneurs. DECA’s comprehensive learning program integrates into classroom instruction, applies learning, connects to business, and promotes competition.
Together, NSHSS and DECA have a shared vision to support students in achieving their academic and professional development goals. Three award opportunities are available to support NSHSS scholars who are also DECA members, and two active DECA education advisors in schools in the U.S. and abroad.
Contact:
DECA Inc.
1908 Association Drive
Reston, VA 20191
FEE
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NSHSS partner, the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE), offers free, digital and in-person, high-quality programs, featuring expert instruction from top professors in classrooms around the country. They can create customized digital programs with classroom kits shipped directly to you.
Create your perfect program from flexible curriculum that ranges from a single class-period to a full day of instruction, or have it delivered as a convenient webinar!
Just choose from one of the growing list of options, work with the friendly FEE staff to customize the program to fit your exact needs, and they will send experienced experts and professors from top universities around the United States to your digital or physical classroom.
Contact FEE here or call (404) 554-9980.
Florida International University
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Florida International University is a vibrant, student-centered public research university, ideally located in Miami, that is worlds ahead in its commitment to learning, research, entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity so that its graduates are prepared to succeed in a global market.
Designated as a top-tier research institution, FIU emphasizes research and problem solving as a major component in the university's mission. Recognized as an Ashoka U Changemaker University, FIU asks students, “what problem do you want to solve?” and then, “how can we help you solve it?”
Life at FIU
Walk to the Graham Center and join a club or go outside and take a seat with the yoga class on the lawn. Join a fraternity or sorority and go Greek, or, if you have the voice, apply to the radio station: WRGP. At FIU, you're encouraged to get involved and become a member of the FIU family.
Go beyond the campus and you'll see the eclectic qualities of the city. The culture and charm of Calle Ocho awaits you just around the corner. Find the glowing reflection of South Beach and Ocean Drive on the saltwater, or the elegance and aesthetic of the Design District near Midtown. Every neighborhood and community is rich with opportunity, character, and life. Let South Florida complement your academic journey.
Click here to contact FIU.
Georgia Institute of Technology
The Georgia Institute of Technology is a leading research university committed to improving the human condition through advanced science and technology.
On Thursday, August 13, 2020, NSHSS teamed up with Tech to bring our members an exclusive virtual admissions workshop presented by one of the Institute's Senior Admissions Counselors. You can access the recording here!
Health Professions Week (HPW)
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Health Professions Week (HPW) is an exciting week-long event for high school and college students interested in learning more about careers in the health professions. Register Now to attend this FREE online event for high school students, counselors, undergrads, and advisers. Each event during Health Professions Week provides students with opportunities to explore health-related education programs and careers. Last year, more than 4,000 students participated in one or more of the many events during the week, we hope you will attend!
Mission Statement: HPW is inspired by a vision of inter-professional collaborative practice as key to the safe, high quality, accessible, patient-centered care desired by all. HPW is a first-of-its-kind inter-professional recruitment event with the power to increase the profile of and interest in the health professions.
Website: https://explorehealthcareers.org/hpw
Hollister Co.
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The quintessential retail brand of the global teen consumer, Hollister Co. celebrates the liberating spirit of the endless summer inside everyone. Inspired by California's laid back attitude, Hollister's clothes are designed to be lived in and made your own, for wherever life takes you. A division of Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF), Hollister provides an engaging, welcoming, and unique shopping experience through its global e-commerce websites and its more than 540 retail locations.
To learn more about Hollister Co. please visit their website.
Johnson & Wales University
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Johnson & Wales University (JWU), founded in 1914, is a nonprofit, private institution. A recognized leader in career education with an emphasis on experiential education, it offers accredited degrees in arts & sciences, business, culinary arts, engineering & design, food systems, health & wellness, hospitality, media communications, travel & tourism, and sustainable practices. JWU currently consists of more than 8,000 students, representing all 50 states and 90 countries. With two campus locations in Providence, RI, and Charlotte, NC, JWU has something to offer every student.
JWU has always taken a progressive approach to learning. For more than 100 years, the university’s goal has been for students to make the most of their time at college — to bring out their potential and turn it into a career. A major component of students’ education at JWU comes from an emphasis on experiential education, which means coursework that’s specifically targeted to the career of choice. Want to work in finance? Start investing. Want to earn a Michelin star? Get in the kitchen. From taking part in advertising competitions to snagging an internship to working with world-renowned companies, there’s an entire community behind you to help develop your skills and make the most of your potential.
Begin exploring JWU from home today!
Liberty University
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Liberty University – Prepare for your future without leaving your convictions behind
You are anything but a typical student — and Liberty is anything but a typical university.
Located in the heart of Virginia, Liberty offers over 300 programs of study. The campus spans over 7,000 acres, and Liberty's athletes compete in the FBS, ASUN, and Big East conferences through 20 NCAA Division 1 sports.
Here, you’ll meet students who know they can be and do anything. They celebrate uniqueness. They stand up for others. They put faith into practice and apply what they learn to real-world situations, all while preparing to thrive in a career. They are empowered — not just academically, but also personally — to drive change, and they inspire one another to be extraordinary.
Come see what it means to train as a Champion for Christ. Liberty is fully open on campus! Come for a campus tour or College for a Weekend event, or take a virtual tour of Liberty’s campus from the comfort of your own home HERE.
Liberty is waiving the $50 application fee for all NSHSS members. If you are interested in subscribing to Liberty’s email list, you can sign up HERE. Click the "Application" tab to apply to Liberty for free.
Experience the Liberty difference for yourself and find endless possibilities — all in one place.
Have questions? The Liberty admissions team is here to help!
Call: (800) 543-5317
Email: admissions@liberty.edu
https://www.liberty.edu/residential/students/
MedSchoolCoach
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Working together to help you achieve your medical school dreams.
EXPERIENCE
MedSchoolCoach has been helping medical students on their journey to becoming physicians for more than a decade. They have helped more than 12,000 students get into medical school already. Their advisors and tutors have world-class clinical and academic experience to ensure you will get the best possible help and maximize your odds of success.
PHYSICIAN ADVISORS
MedSchoolCoach specializes in helping students through the medical school application process. Their team of advisors is made up entirely of actual physicians. Other companies may have a physician who is the face of their company, but when you actually get down to advising and editing, you are working with non-physicians without experience in medicine. MedSchoolCoach focuses on one thing and one thing only–getting you into and through medical school.
NOTHING BUT MEDICINE
There are a plethora of test-preparation companies, tutoring providers, and admissions consultants. They help students through the SAT, business school, law school, college, and everything else under the sun. The sole focus at MedSchoolCoach is medicine. Because of this, they have developed unparalleled expertise in everything related to medical school.
WHAT MEDSCHOOLCOACH OFFERS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
- College Application Help:
Get help with your college application so you can maximize your chances of getting into a top pre-med program. - BS/MD Application Preparation:
Prepare your BS/MD applications with admissions experts. - Interview Preparation:
Prepare for your interviews with physician advisors. - Strategic Planning:
Prepare for your pre-med journey early with expert physician advisors who help mentor you through all steps.
WHAT MEDSCHOOLCOACH OFFERS PRE-MED STUDENTS
- MCAT Tutoring:
Receive live online, video series, and one-on-one tutoring. - Application Support:
Work with a physician advisor with admissions committee experience to craft the perfect game plan and application strategy for an acceptance. - Strategic Planning:
Plan for your eventual medical school application with physician advisors. - Interview Preparation:
Obtain realistic practice with physician advisors who have interviewed hundreds of candidates for medical school. - Essay Editing:
Craft the perfect personal statement for your medical school application, post-bacc program, or summer opportunity.
Learn more about college admissions and MCAT tutoring from MedSchoolCoach.
Click here to contact MedSchoolCoach.
Method Learning
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Method Learning is a tutoring and test prep organization that serves students worldwide through highly focused, cost-effective online programs, classes, and personalized tutoring. Their goal is to see a significant improvement in test scores for students who use their products and services. Method Learning has over 15 years of experience working side-by-side with thousands of students as well as hundreds of high schools. Their dedicated instructors and advisers help thousands of students increase their SAT and ACT scores each year.
What Method Learning Offers NSHSS Members Year-Round:
Self-Paced Learning
NSHSS members get 10% off the self-paced ACT and SAT prep courses. This online test
prep course is crafted by experts and built with students in mind. The beauty of the self-paced program is that you can build the work around your schedule. There is a total of 25 hours of preparation (each for ACT and SAT) that can be spread out over two days, two months, six months, or even a year. Take your PSAT in the fall, your SAT/ACT in the spring, and you still have time to prep for a second SAT/ACT in the following fall if you choose to take it again.
Online Classes
With Method Learning's teacher-led online classes, students get the exposure to important subject matter that they need–like critical reading, math, writing, and science concepts–AND the test-taking strategies that make the difference. These online classes are always recorded in case you miss any.
Tutoring
This is the most personalized option for students preparing for the ACT or SAT. Method Learning offers both online and in-person SAT, ACT, and subject tutoring.
Questions? Contact Method Learning. Don't forget to mention that you're an NSHSS member!
Miami University
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Miami University was founded in 1809 and is one of eight original public ivies. Miami is a residential university located in Oxford, OH with an undergraduate population of 17,147 students. U.S. News & World Report recognizes Miami as the #1 public university in the nation for its commitment to undergraduate teaching and has consistently ranked the university in the top five for both private and public schools for the past eight years. All undergraduate students benefit from a well-rounded liberal arts foundation, developing life-long skills for any career. Miami ranks third in the nation among public institutions for the number of students who study abroad and offers study abroad options in over 90 countries. Undergraduate students participate with faculty and graduate students in significant research and scholarship activities.
Miami’s four-year graduation rate is among the top in the nation, and students are accepted into medical and law schools at rates far above the national averages. Additionally, more than four times as many on-campus interviews are conducted than at peer institutions. As a result, Miami is regularly cited by national publications as a best value in higher education. This recognition as having a high return on tuition investment is supported by surveys and national data that indicate that 97.3 percent of Miami students who graduated in 2017 were employed or were continuing their education within a year of graduation.
With 600+ student organizations, Miami is a place for students to live without pause and gain an education that pays dividends for a lifetime.
On September 15, 2018, an NSHSS Member Event was hosted on the Miami University campus. Check out the recap here.
Contact:
Address
501 E. High St.
Oxford, OH 45056
Telephone
513-529-2531
Click here to request more information.
Minerva University
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Minerva University's global undergraduate program is designed for the 21st century. Based out of San Francisco, Minerva attracts bright, curious, and ambitious students from all over the world. Inside the classroom, students participate in discussion-based curricula designed using the most cutting-edge technology and science of learning. Outside the classroom, students gain once-in-a-lifetime personal and professional experiences in seven global hubs around the world: San Francisco, Seoul, Hyderabad, Berlin, Buenos Aires, London, and Taipei.
Pragmatic Liberal Arts: Applied knowledge is at the core of Minerva’s curriculum. Every class is a small seminar centered on intensive discussion and debate. Minerva students develop critical and creative thinking skills through active learning, not memorization and lectures.
Real-World Experience: Every student receives life-long career support. Minerva works to help students define their passions, curate networks for internships and jobs, and build career skills to excel in the professional world. Students have interned at companies such as Accenture, Apple, Amazon, CNN Global, Google, Mistletoe, United Nations, Siemens, Twitter, and many more.
Global Understanding: Minerva students do not merely study diverse cultures, they experience them firsthand, living in up to seven uniquely significant cities around the world during their four years. Learning transcends the classroom, as with each new location, curated partnerships give students first-hand experience applying the concepts they learn in class to a variety of real-world contexts and situations.
Accessibility: The Minerva application is completely free to enable anyone who is interested to apply. Minerva offers need-based financial aid to help all admitted students to attend, including international students.
All NSHSS members are eligible for a $10,000 USD need-based scholarship. Applications are open now. Click here to learn more.
“Minerva’s curriculum alongside the global rotation has heavily impacted how I view education and the world. Being able to explore majors during my second year allowed me to learn more about my interests and passions in a rigorous but also comfortable environment. [Also,] the global rotation and curriculum have shown me how my education has many routes and possibilities.”
– Kira, NSHSS Member from the Class of 2021
DEADLINES:
Early Action: due November 01, 2022.
Candidates notified by December 15, 2022.
Regular Decision I: due January 17, 2023.
Candidates notified by March 31, 2023.
Regular Decision II: due March 13, 2023.
Candidates notified by April 14, 2023.
For more information about Minerva University, please visit the website.
Monash University
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Study in Australia
Have you considered studying in Australia? It’s the perfect place if you want a high-quality education combined with a study-life balance and the opportunity to experience living in a young, multicultural, and modern nation.
Australian universities are consistently ranked in the world’s top 100. They are known for an excellent standard in education—including producing graduates who are innovative, agile thinkers that are highly sought after in the workplace.
Australia is a big country with a small population and a bright future—a great place to start your journey.
Melbourne, Victoria
Melbourne, in the state of Victoria, has been ranked in the world’s top two most liveable cities for the last 10 years. Known for its amazing coffee and dubbed the "sports capital of the world," it’s a vibrant and welcoming city underpinned with a rich multicultural history. The city has something for everyone:
- The beach
- The open air for hiking, strolling, and picnicking
- A thriving arts and theatre scene
- An incredible and eclectic food and dining culture
- A year-round calendar of sporting events, music festivals, food and wine festivals, and more
- Great public transportation
- Two international airports to get you around Australia and the world
Why Choose Monash?
When it comes to choosing a university, there’s a lot to consider. By choosing Monash University, you can be sure you’ve taken your first step to a successful career.
Monash can offer you an incredible experience. It’s Australia’s largest university and, there, a standard bachelor's degree is just three years long!
Monash offers a world-class education and is currently ranked 55th in the world by QS World Rankings because of their:
- Quality teaching and innovation in learning
- Exceptional research
- International reputation
- Student support services
- First-class facilities
- Commitment to making positive global change
Monash really cares about your experience and how they can prepare you for your life beyond university. They focus on real-life, hands-on learning to ensure you have not just a degree, but the experience to back yourself.
Monash is a truly global university and each of their faculties offer unique international experiences, whether it’s a fully-funded study tour in Europe or an overseas (paid!) internship, you’ll gain a unique perspective on the world and get the confidence and skills you need to be successful on your chosen path.
The thing that is the most special about Monash is their desire to make a difference. You’ll leave with a greater sense of purpose, a global outlook, and the skills and confidence to make a positive change – in your own life and in the lives of those around you.
Scholarships & Study Grants
We want as many bright minds as possible to benefit from a Monash education.
Find out how you can achieve your full potential and make your mark on the world here.
There are also a number of study grants available for high performing students.
Students who are interested in a study grant should contact their high school counselor and email Hoa Levitas at study@monash.edu for more information.
Apply Here
Monash University is the only Australian university on the CommonApp, where you can apply directly for free. They are also FAFSA approved.
If you don’t apply through the CommonApp, Monash will waive the application fee for NSHSS students interested in applying to Monash University. A fee waiver code can be obtained by contacting Hoa Levitas (Senior Regional Manager).
For further information...
Email: future@monash.edu
Telephone: +61 4 39 601 037
Website: https://www.monash.edu/north-america-info
NACAC
NSHSS is a proud member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC). NACAC helps students achieve their educational and professional goals as they transition to college and beyond.
Click here to contact NACAC.
NCSA College Recruiting
To help our athletes navigate the complicating recruiting process, we’ve partnered with NCSA College Recruiting, Over the past 20 years, NCSA has refined the tools that student-athletes need during the college recruiting process to find their college match. Using hands-on guidance, college matching tools, and a network of 35,000+ college coaches, more than 200,000 student-athletes have made commitments to their college choice. Every day, the 750+ former college coaches and athletes at NCSA are helping high school athletes:
- Gain exposure and get discovered by college coaches
- Ensure they are on track to become NCAA and NAIA eligible
- Effectively contact and communicate with college coaches
- Find the best schools based on athletic and academic goals
The following information will help athletes and their families better understand what the recruiting process is and how to put together an effective recruiting game plan.
Connect with college coaches and find your best college match. JOIN NCSA »
The Three Most Common Recruiting Pitfalls
There are three common mistakes athletes and families tend to make when it comes to recruiting:
- Assuming someone else is handling their recruiting. While your high school or club coach and parents will play a big role in your recruiting, you will have to put in the time and effort to find the right program for you and connect with college coaches.
- Not putting enough emphasis on academics. Talent and athletic ability will catch a college coach’s attention, but below-average academics will seriously limit your recruiting options.
- Not exploring all opportunities. It pays to seriously explore all of your options. Many athletes start with just one or two target schools in mind, only to find a college they love that wasn’t even on their radar.
College Recruiting from a Coach’s Perspective
While recruiting efforts vary across college programs at every division level, coaches tend to follow the same steps when recruiting talent. The following outline gives a very basic look at how most college coaches approach the recruiting process.
- Determine recruiting needs (position, grad year)
- Search online recruiting networks to evaluate recruiting profiles
- Connect with high school and club coaches to learn about prospects
- Evaluate prospects’ video, academic information, and social media accounts
- Begin to contact athletes, follow profiles, extend camp invites, and host camps
- Meet with recruits’ families and current coaches
- Check NCAA and NAIA eligibility status, extend official visit offers
- Make initial verbal offers
- Sign players, look for last-minute recruits or transfers
Recruiting Rules and Calendar
The NCAA recruiting rules and calendar outline how and when college coaches and recruits interact using four different periods: contact, evaluation, dead and quiet.
Contact period: During this time, coaches and athletes are free to communicate via email, text, phone call, direct message, as well as in-person on campus, at tournaments and/or at the recruit’s school and home. For most sports, coaches can begin reaching out to athletes starting June 15 after sophomore year.
Evaluation period: The NCAA evaluation period is a specific time when college coaches are allowed to watch an athlete compete in person or visit their school. However, coaches are not allowed to communicate with that athlete (or parents) off the college campus.
Dead period: During a dead period, all in-person contact between college coaches and recruits is strictly prohibited, meaning coaches are not able to talk to recruits on-campus, at their high school, at sports camps or even when running into them while out.
Quiet period: College coaches are prohibited from off-campus in-person contact with recruits or their families during a quiet period. This means coaches cannot watch athletes compete in-person, visit their high school, or talk to them at their home.
Communication with College Coaches
One of the most common misconceptions in college recruiting is that the process doesn’t start until coaches can contact recruits. Athletes who wait until the official contact date to start connecting with colleges will be busy playing catch up while other athletes are actively building relationships with college coaches.
To avoid falling behind in the recruiting process, high school athletes should begin reaching out to college coaches as early as freshman year. Below are a few tips for connecting college coaches via email, phone and social media.
Email: A great way to get on a coach’s radar is by sending an introductory email. Before hitting send, make sure you’ve done your homework about the coach, the school and the program. You should be able to explain why you are interested in the school and how you could contribute to the team. Don’t forget to include your basic athletic information, GPA and contact information, as well as a link to your NCSA Recruiting Profile.
Phone: As you can imagine, a coach’s email is often stacked with incoming emails. What many athletes don’t know is that coaches receive very few phone calls from recruits. A phone call is a great way to introduce yourself and make a memorable impression. Before the contact period officially starts, college coaches won’t be able to talk with you over the phone, so be prepared to introduce yourself in a voicemail.
Social Media: Platforms like Twitter and Instagram offer athletes another way to reach out and connect with coaches. Athletes should only use these platforms if they are active and monitor the channel regularly (so you don’t miss any messages). Be cautious when posting to your profile to ensure nothing questionable shows up on your account.
NCAA and NAIA academic eligibility
Not only do college coaches look for well-rounded student-athletes who are committed to both athletics and academics, but recruits must meet the academic eligibility requirements to compete at the college level. Whether you’re looking to compete with the NCAA or NAIA, starting freshman year, work with your guidance counselor or advisor at your high school to make sure you have met the requirements upon graduation.
Finding Your College Match
As you begin to narrow down your college options to a list of roughly 5 reach, 20 target and 5 safety schools, it’s important to answer the following questions:
Education and Major: Is there a field of study you are passionate about?
Geography: Would you like be close to home or across the country?
Experience: Do you want to compete all four years? Do you want a sport and social balance?
To help you through this process, we suggest using the NCSA Power Rankings, which lists the best college programs in each sport based on important factors, including size, location, academics, and cost, just to name a few.
Finding your best fit means really taking a close look at all the schools that offer what you’re looking for athletically and more importantly, academically. The goal is a four-year degree and you should ask yourself if you could be happy attending a school even if you could no longer play your sport.
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Tools for Getting Recruited
NCSA Recruiting Profile
College coaches begin their recruiting process online, so the first step to connecting with college coaches in creating a recruiting profile. Every recruit’s profile should be completed with the following information:
- Name, high school, grad year, position
- Physical stats (i.e. height, weight)
- A key sport measurable (i.e. 40-yard dash time)
- Your high school transcript with GPA and ACT or SAT scores
- Highlight video (if applicable)
NCSA provides a free recruiting profile to all of our members. More than 35,000 college coaches actively search NCSA profiles every year looking for athletes to fill their open roster spots.
Highlight Video
Highlight video is a valuable recruiting tool for college coaches, especially for those who are unable to easily watch recruits compete in person. A strong highlight video is between 3–5 minutes long, includes 20–30 clips from game footage and includes the athlete’s contact information at the start and end of the video. To make sure highlight video is easily accessible for coaches, upload your video to your NCSA Recruiting Profile and YouTube.
The Role of Camps, Combines, Showcases, and Tournaments
One of the necessary parts of any well-rounded recruiting process is attending camps, combines, showcases and tournaments. These events give college coaches the opportunity to watch a large number of recruits in a single place and allow top recruits to compete against one another. The challenge for any family is deciding what events to attend. Here is a guide for understanding the value of different recruiting events:
- College camps: The camps hosted by individual colleges are great opportunities to get in front of a specific program. That said, you want to make sure you have a legitimate chance with any school before you invest in attending their camp.
- Third-party camps: The goal of these events can range from pure skill development to “made for recruiting” events where top recruits are brought in to compete against one another. Just be sure you are clear on what you want to get out of any camp you are attending and make sure that is what that camp is going to provide.
- Combines: Coaches in many sports are starting to rely more and more on standardized athletic numbers like 40-time (football) and 60-yard time (baseball), for example. It is a great idea to get your combine numbers once or twice a year from events where coaches trust the stats are verified and accurate.
- Showcases: These are made for recruiting events, popular in many sports. Whether conducted by your club or a third party, these events attract several college coaches who all come to watch a group of recruits run through drills and compete. Make sure the coaches you are interested in or would be interested in are attending any showcase you would consider attending.
- Tournaments: Large tournaments have become the go-to recruiting events for many college coaches. Once you have decided on an event, make sure you contact coaches prior to the start to let them know you will be attending and always follow-up with coaches afterward.
The above briefly covers the college recruiting process and NCSA’s role in helping student-athletes get recruited. Having this knowledge now will help get your recruiting effort off to a great start. If you have any more questions or would like more information about getting your recruiting plan in place, you can contact NCSA’s team at 1-866-495-5172.
Connect with college coaches and find your best college match. JOIN NCSA »
NSPA Member
National Scholarship Providers Association (NSPA) is a nonprofit, member association that advances the collective impact of scholarship providers and the scholarships they award. It was established in 1999 by Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, Fastweb.com, Hispanic Scholarship Fund, and Scholarship America to facilitate the creation of scholarship effective practices, encourage professional development, and establish cooperative relationships among scholarship providers. As a member of NSPA, the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) both contributes to and has access to the organization's resources and best practices to further our mission of supporting students with scholarship funding.
NSPA Executive Director Jackie Bright moderated the NSHSS Scholarship Expert Panel at Scholar's Day D.C. in August 2019.
Click here to contact NSPA.
Outward Bound Costa Rica
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Discover your passions, learn new outdoor skills, and grow as a leader with a course from our partner, Outward Bound Costa Rica. Take the opportunity to build your resume while exploring the rainforests, rivers, and reefs of Costa Rica and Panama!
$200 Exclusive Discount for all NSHSS Members
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Why Outward Bound Costa Rica?
You will come away with an experience of a lifetime that will not only challenge you to grow, but one that future educators and employers will notice.
While scuba diving, rainforest trekking, surfing, rafting, and volunteering in local communities of Costa Rica and Panama, you will:
- Practice your Spanish with locals
- Gain internationally-recognized outdoor certifications
- Earn service hours abroad through community and conservation projects
- Learn how to become a future leader
- Meet remote indigenous and local communities
- Discover new cultures and customs
- Earn 10-12 academic credits on a Gap or Semester Abroad
- Discover you are capable of more than you thought possible
SUMMER COURSES
Programs for ages 14-18 & 19+
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GAP YEAR & SEMESTER COURSES
Programs open to graduates aged 17+
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Gap Year & Semester Abroad
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The first step to officially enroll in your course is to fill out a Summer or Gap Year/Semester Online Enrollment Form. It only takes about 15 minutes to complete and does not require payment at this time.
Any Questions?
For questions or inquiries email us at Enrollment@OutwardBoundCR.org or give us a call (1.800.676.2018) Monday-Friday from 9am to 5pm MDT. We're happy to help!
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Sallie Mae
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Student loans for all types of students. Get the money you need for school.
Student loans from the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) in partnership with Sallie Mae® could help!
Whether you’re an undergraduate, career training, or graduate student these flexible student loans are designed to meet your needs:
- Competitive variable and fixed interest rates
- No origination fee or prepayment penalty1
- Multiple repayment options
Learn which loan is right for you
Undergraduate and career training students
Smart Option Student Loan®
Pay for your bachelor’s, associate’s, or certificate expenses at a degree-granting school or for a professional training and trade certificate courses (culinary, technical, etc.) at a non-degree granting school.
Graduate
Graduate School Loan
Pay for expenses as you pursue your master’s and doctoral degrees
MBA Loan
Pay for your business school expenses as you pursue your Masters of Business Administration degree
Medical School Loan
Pay for your medical degree expenses in allopathic, general, osteopathic, podiatric, radiology, sports, and veterinary medicine
Dental School Loan
Pay for your dental degree expenses in general dentistry, endodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, and prosthodontics
Graduate School Loan for Health Professions
Pay for your health professions degree expenses in allied health, nursing, pharmacy, and other graduate-level health programs
Law School Loan
Pay for your school and associated expenses as you study for your law degree
Learn which loan is right for you
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Borrow responsibly
We encourage students and families to start with savings, grants, scholarships, and federal student loans to pay for college. Students and families should evaluate all anticipated monthly loan payments, and how much the student expects to earn in the future, before considering a private student loan.
These loans are made by Sallie Mae Bank or a lender partner. The National Society of High School Scholars is not the creditor for these loans and is compensated by Sallie Mae for the referral of loan customers.
Applications are subject to a requested minimum loan amount of $1,000. Current credit and other eligibility criteria apply. Click here for additional eligibility information about each product.
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Savannah College of Art and Design
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About SCAD
The Savannah College of Art and Design is a private, nonprofit, accredited university, offering more than 100 academic degree programs in more than 40 majors across its locations in Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia, Lacoste, France, and online via SCAD eLearning.
SCAD enrolls more than 15,000 undergraduate and graduate students from more than 100 countries. The innovative SCAD curriculum is enhanced by advanced professional-level technology and other learning resources, as well as opportunities for internships, professional certifications, and collaborative projects with corporate partners. In 2019, the prestigious Red Dot Design Rankings placed SCAD as the number one university in the U.S. and in the top two universities in the Americas and Europe for the third consecutive year. Career preparation is woven into every fiber of the university, resulting in a superior alumni employment rate. In a study of spring 2020 SCAD graduates, 99% were employed, pursuing further education, or both within 10 months of graduation.
Contact SCAD
admission@scad.edu
(800) 869-7223
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Scholarship America
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Scholarship America works directly with students, parents, colleges, businesses, and communities to help students fulfill their college dreams. Since it was founded in 1958, Scholarship America has distributed $4.2 billion to more than 2.5 million students … and counting. Scholarship America and NSHSS have partnered together to support each other's mission to promote student success.
Scholarship America President and CEO Robert C. Ballard has been a keynote speaker, scholarship panel moderator, and mentor at NSHSS events. In an interview at Scholar's Day D.C. in August 2019, Robert Ballard said, "the strategies and missions of the two organizations are directly aligned."
Click here to contact Scholarship America.
SMARTTRACK® College Funding
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Pay Less for College
The National Society of High School Scholars knows that parents need to prepare for college, too! Students are more likely to attend their top-choice colleges when parents have a well-planned strategy for how to pay for it.
SMARTTRACK® provides our members and their families with free access to licensed College Funding Advisors who can show you how to significantly lower out-of-pocket college costs, maximize grants and scholarships, and minimize debt.
You can ethically save tens of thousands of dollars off the cost of college, reduce how much you have to borrow and expand your child’s college opportunities, but timing is critical. The financial decisions you make now, in the years before your student applies to college, will impact how much you pay for college later.
PARENTS & GUARDIANS:
CLICK HERE to complete a quick online College Funding Assessment and get your free professional evaluation.
These benefits are yours as an NSHSS member family–there is no cost or obligation.
Did you know that middle-income families overpay for university by an average of $22,000 USD per year, per child? Don’t be one of them!
NSHSS member families get these exclusive benefits:
• A free professional College Funding Evaluation by an expert SMARTTRACK® Advisor. This is the crucial first step to lower university costs!
• Unlimited access to a suite of free money-saving online resources
• Steep discounts on affordable advanced services
If you don’t think you’ll qualify for financial aid, haven’t saved enough, or don’t have an effective plan to cover the considerable costs of educating all your children, SMARTTRACK® can help.
CREATE YOUR FREE ACCOUNT to get your personal SMARTTRACK® College Funding evaluation. See how much you can maximize grants and scholarships and reduce out-of-pocket costs, plus get great money-saving tips and answers to financial aid questions.
Over 250,000 families nationwide have trusted SMARTTRACK® College Funding to learn how best to pay for college, how to pay less for college, and how to keep retirement safe in the process.
NSHSS MEMBERS MUST USE THIS SPECIAL LINK TO ACCESS BENEFITS
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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Honoring our history. Inspiring our future.
St. Jude Leadership Society is a membership of high performing students who share a passion for
leadership, service, and community. Through this meaningful shared experience, SJLS members will focus
their time and energy on critical leadership principles that will lead to their success in career and life.
Leadership Development
Members participate in a series of leadership development sessions that engage a variety of community
and corporate leaders. All sessions are inspired by St. Jude founder Danny Thomas and focus on
leadership traits like good citizenship, gratitude, grit, integrity, empathy, and courage.
Networking and Mentorship
Throughout their journey members work with their mentors, usually a parent, to leverage their
passions, skills, and networks to build and execute a fundraising strategy. Through this experience,
SJLS members learn how to manage a project from start to finish and they have an opportunity to
exercise all that is learned through their leadership development sessions.
Lifesaving Contributions
SJLS members are challenged to raise $2,500 per person. Every dollar raised ensures that families never
receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing, or food - because all a family should worry about
is helping their child live. Members who meet their goal will be invited to complete their leadership
training at St. Jude during the SJLS Memphis Experience.
St. Michaels University School
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Located in the city of Victoria, British Columbia, St. Michaels University School is the only urban co-ed boarding and day school on Canada’s West Coast with a global reputation for academic excellence. Students from around the world relish the challenge of an extensive curriculum, including Canada’s largest and most established Advanced Placement program.
Intellectual stimulation combined with exceptional athletic, performing and visual arts, outdoor education, extracurricular, and service and leadership programs make SMUS the place where motivated students cultivate their full potential in everything they do. Boarders enjoy access to activities exclusive to an urban center – sporting events, concerts, galleries, and museums – while endless outdoor pursuits are just outside your door.
Visit the St. Michaels University School website.
SMUS is also the home of The Best School Year Ever® contest, a yearly event that asks students from across North America to submit an entry for a chance to win boarding scholarships (including a grand prize of a full year’s tuition and board) to St. Michaels University School. Visit the contest website at www.bestschoolyearever.ca for more information and to sign up for email updates.
Click here to contact SMUS.
Click here to learn about "An American Perspective on Boarding School in Canada".
Stockholm University
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A Leading European University
In a changing and globalized world, Stockholm University contributes to the development of a sustainable democratic society through knowledge, enlightenment, and the pursuit of truth, based on critical thinking.
Ranked among the world’s top 100 universities, Stockholm University is one of Europe's leading centers for higher education and research in the humanities and science. With a large number of students, a wide range of education in close interaction with research efforts, and a combination of independent basic research and strong applied research, Stockholm University contributes actively to society–a role that has characterized the University since its inception in 1878.
Stockholm University is an international academic environment, which is an integral part of excellence in research and education. As a university in the capital city of Sweden, Stockholm University places special emphasis on offering courses and programs that meet the needs of the region and society.
Currently, the university has more than 27,000 students, 1,400 doctoral students, and 5,700 members of staff active in the scientific areas of the humanities and science. SU offers 300 programs and 1,700 courses in science and the humanities, including 75 masters programs taught in English.
Everything Nobel
The Nobel Prize is the most prestigious award in the world. Researchers at Stockholm University participate in Nobel Prize Committees that elect the laureates. Each year, the laureates give open lectures at Stockholm University. International students in Stockholm have the opportunity to attend the Students’ Nobel NightCap that takes place after the Nobel Banquet in celebration of the Nobel Laureates.
Read more about NSHSS Members' experiences attending Nobel Week 2019 and get an inside look at the Nobel NightCap!
Contact Stockholm University
Postal address: Stockholm University, SE-106 91 Stockholm, Sweden
Telephone: +46 (0)8 16 20 00
Email: registrator@su.se
Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP)
The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) is a FREE, transformative summer experience for students interested in the health professions. Formerly known as the Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP), SHPEP has been shaping careers and changing the lives of premedical and predental college students for over 30 years. Now, in addition to dentistry and medicine, the program offers opportunities to explore other health careers, including nursing, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, and public health.
The FREE six-week summer enrichment program prepares college students for a career in the health professions by enhancing their academic proficiency and providing career development opportunities. Participation in SHPEP may better position students for acceptance into advanced-degree programs.
Visit the website www.shpep.org for additional information on applying and becoming a scholar of the SHPEP experience!
Eligibility Requirements
- High school graduate and currently enrolled as a freshman or sophomore in college
- Have a minimum overall college GPA of 2.5
- U.S. citizen, a permanent resident, or an individual granted deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) status by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
- Must not have previously participated in the program
Other factors for consideration include that a student:
- Identifies with a group that is racially/ethnically underrepresented in the health professions
- Comes from an economically or educationally disadvantaged background and/or has demonstrated an interest in issues affecting under served populations.
- Submits a compelling personal statement and a strong letter of recommendation
Program Benefits
- Housing, meals, a stipend, and travel assistance
- Guidance from current admissions deans, health professionals, students, and SHPEP alumni about how to pursue their profession of interest
Contact the National Program Office
Website: shpep.org
Phone: 1 (866) 587- 6337 (toll-free)
Email: shpep@aamc.org
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The Chinese University of Hong Kong
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Established in 1963, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a forward-looking, comprehensive research university with a global vision and a mission to combine tradition with modernity. CUHK is ranked 43rd among the world’s top universities according to QS World University Rankings 2021 and first in Hong Kong for Reuters Asia Pacific’s Most Innovative Universities. With a student population of over 20,000 including 4,000 international students from over 50 countries/regions and offering over 70 programs across eight faculties, CUHK is proud to be one of the leading comprehensive research universities in the region.
At CUHK, students also enjoy:
- A unique college system providing non-formal education to a thriving student-staff community
- A learning experience with a group of scholars comprised of a Nobel laureate, a Turing Prize winner, a winner of the Wolf Prize in Mathematics, and IEEE fellows
- A culturally diverse campus with students from over 50 countries/regions
- The largest campus in Hong Kong—take a virtual tour
- A Summer Institute that provides high school students an in-depth experience of university life
- Undergraduate admission scholarships for students with outstanding academic qualities
- Exchange opportunities allowing you to study abroad for a year or a semester in one of 280 partner institutions from 35 countries/regions
- Guaranteed three-year on-campus accommodation for 2021 entry
CUHK Admission Website
https://international.cuhk.edu.hk
Stories from CUHK Students
http://admission.cuhk.edu.hk/international/video.html
Upcoming Events
http://admission.cuhk.edu.hk/events.html
Live Chat
https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=10426605
Subscribe to the YouTube Channel
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Contact:
Office of Admissions and Financial Aid
Telephone: (852) 3943 7459
Online inquiry: http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/adm/intl/enquiry
The Intern Group
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Gain hands-on experience, grow your network, and make your resume shine with a global internship, online or abroad, with the help of our partner, The Intern Group. They provide internship programs in Europe, Asia, Australia, Latin America, USA, & Canada. Build your career from wherever you are with a global virtual internship or combine an internship with the travel adventure of a lifetime.
Benefit from a $200 discount because you’re an NSHSS member!
This discount is for all virtual and in-person programs.
The Intern Group’s global internship programs provide everything you need to stand out from the crowd to future educators and employers:
- A professional internship in your chosen career field.
- The Intern Group partners with 3,000+ host organizations around the world, in all major career fields. They are partnered with some of the most prestigious organizations in the world, through to small and medium-sized businesses and entrepreneurial startups.
- Best-in-class career advancement training
- You will build the skills to thrive. The Intern Group’s training focuses on developing in you the eight key competencies essential to succeed in the 21st-century world of work.
- Keynote career talks from global business leaders.
- You will learn from the best. The Intern Group’s program gives you three months access to exclusive, real-time talks from leading speakers. A small sample include:
- Nick Jellicoe, the global head of marketing and PR at Rolex for 10 years
- Federico Vega, one of Latin America’s highest-profile entrepreneurs
- Lord Stevenson, British politician, and businessman
- You will learn from the best. The Intern Group’s program gives you three months access to exclusive, real-time talks from leading speakers. A small sample include:
- Academic credit
- Housing, visa assistance, social & cultural activities, and more (in-person programs only)
Sarah completed a virtual internship alongside working a part-time job
Roberta completed an internship in Spain as part of her gap year before going to university
Alina completed an internship in Hong Kong as part of her gap year before going to university
Here is a small sample of the roles The Intern Group has secured for interns in the past:
- KPMG
- Aflac
- SONY Music
- BTG Pactual (Latin America’s biggest investment bank)
- Techo (Latin America’s largest NGO)
- Grant Thornton (leading professional services firm)
- Make A Wish
- Santander
- UK Parliament
- Quintessentially (largest lifestyle luxury brand in the world)
Quick - start your free application now!
The first step is to fill out the application form and set up an online interview with a member of the Admissions Team. It only takes about five minutes to complete and does not require payment at this time.
Any Questions?
For questions or inquiries, email The Intern Group at info@theinterngroup.com or give them a call (1.718.878.6393) Monday-Friday from 9 am to 5 pm ET. Their team is happy to help!
The University of Queensland, Australia
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Ranked in the top 50* universities in the world, The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia's finest higher education institutions with:
- more awards for teaching excellence than any other Australian university
- exceptional program choice across a wide range of study areas in undergraduate,
postgraduate, and higher degree levels
- opportunities for students to gain practical experience and make valuable
connections with prospective employers through internships and work
placements
- the chance to study part of their degree overseas at one of the University’s many
highly ranked partner institutions
With campuses based in and around the city of Brisbane, you will enjoy a diverse community of over 50,000 students, including over 12,600 international students from 140 different countries across the globe.
The University’s outstanding 215,000-plus alumni include a Nobel laureate, the CEO of a Fortune 500 company, an Academy Award winner, and leaders in government, law, science, public service, and the arts.
UQ is a founding member of the national Group of Eight, a leading group of Australian universities that conducts a significant portion of all university research in Australia, as well as one of only three Australian universities to be a member of the global Universitas 21, an alliance allowing UQ to offer students unique opportunities to participate in student exchanges and events throughout the world. Through this alliance, UQ students have participated in events such as the Summer School program in Mexico, Undergraduate Research Conference in Japan, and the Social Entrepreneurship program in Guatemala.
The University has nine world-class research institutes, and researchers whose innovations are having a global impact, including the creation of a cervical cancer vaccine, protection of the world’s food supply, and the installation of the largest photovoltaic solar panel in the southern hemisphere. As a UQ student you have the opportunity to be taught by and work alongside these researchers.
According to the QS World University Subject Rankings 2016, UQ ranks number one in Australia in Mineral Resources and Mining Engineering (10th globally) and Environmental Science (12th globally). The University also ranks 17th globally in Agriculture and Forestry and 18th in Education. UQ’s other QS global top-30 subjects are: Psychology (21), Development Studies (23), Chemical Engineering (25), Communications and Media Studies (25), Accounting and Finance (26), Veterinary Science (29), and Nursing (30).
In addition to flexibility in program choice, UQ students also benefit from the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of extracurricular activities during their studies. There are exchange opportunities to more than 185 partner institutions in 40 countries and access to more than 200 clubs and societies, as well as sports and cultural facilities.
The UQ Advantage Award program offers UQ students the opportunity to realise their aspirations and enhance their research, leadership, and cultural communication skills to ensure they are competitive in the employment market. It combines participation in a range of co-curricular activities across three core categories–Global and Cultural Engagement, Research and Entrepreneurship, and Social Responsibility and Leadership–and will give you access to a unique symposium series.
Where is UQ?
UQ has three campuses in and around Brisbane, the capital city of the state of Queensland. Brisbane is the third-largest city in Australia, after Sydney and Melbourne, and it has a multicultural population of around two million.
It has all the advantages of a large modern city, yet it retains the friendliness and charm of a small regional town. In the 2013 edition of the Lonely Planet Australia travel guidebook, Brisbane was named “Australia’s coolest city.”
An hour’s drive south of the city, you will find the golden beaches and theme parks of the Gold Coast. North of Brisbane you will find the Sunshine Coast beaches, national parks, rain forests, and attractions like Australia Zoo. Just off the coast, you will find the pristine Stradbroke and Moreton Islands, both popular day-trip and holiday destinations for locals and visitors alike.
Brisbane has hosted many large-scale cultural and sporting events, including the Commonwealth Games, Rugby World Cup, and the 2014 G20 leaders’ summit.
Want to study at The University of Queensland, Australia for one or two semesters?
The University of Queensland’s Study Abroad and Incoming Exchange programs provide you with the exciting opportunity of gaining international perspective on your education at a leading Australian university with a top reputation for teaching and research.
As a student already enrolled at an accredited university outside Australia, the Study Abroad and Incoming Exchange programs allow you to explore your interests and talents through studying at UQ for one or two semesters. If admitted to these programs, you are not awarded a degree from UQ–instead, you may be able to transfer credit for any studies you successfully complete at UQ to your degree at your home institution. You can choose from more than 400 high-quality courses, with many offering theoretical or practical components unique to UQ. Many courses focus on Australian topics or offer field trips to unique locations in South East Queensland while others promote group project work or research opportunities.
Studying at UQ as a Study Abroad or Incoming Exchange student is not only intellectually rewarding, it is also about personal development, meeting new people, and experiencing the Australian culture first-hand. The University provides you with a range of opportunities to participate in cultural, educational, and recreational activities. You can also mix study with travel and take advantage of Brisbane’s location as a gateway to many tourist destinations that make Australia and Queensland famous.
*UQ ranks in the top 50 as measured by the QS World University Rankings and the Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities. The University also ranks 52 in the US News Best Global Universities Rankings, 60 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and 77 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities.
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The University of Western Australia
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The University of Western Australia
Established in 1911 as Western Australia’s first university, The University of Western Australia (UWA) has an international reputation for remarkable and life-changing contributions across research, learning, and teaching. UWA is ranked in the world's Top 100 universities, and number one in Western Australia.
UWA is a member of the prestigious Group of Eight, a consortium of Australia’s eight leading universities, reputed for their quality of education and research across the world, as well as the Worldwide Universities Network and the Matariki Network of Universities.
Perth, Western Australia
Located on the west coast of Australia, Perth is the gateway city to Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.
Perth is Australia’s hidden gem, and Australia’s sunniest capital city, with an average of eight hours of sunshine per day all year round. It is a city of growth and opportunity, with a laid back, relaxed vibe. Western Australia is Australia’s largest state and is home to amazing and diverse natural beauty, stunning beaches, world-class wineries, and famous Indian Ocean sunsets.
UWA is located five kilometers from Perth’s central business district, next to the iconic Kings Park and the Swan River. The University is often described as one of Australia’s most picturesque campuses.
Read here about the Top 10 Reasons to Study in Perth.
Student Experience
UWA offers a world-class student experience and has an innovative course structure allowing students the flexibility to design courses to meet their needs and develop skills to increase their employment and education prospects. More than 25,000 students are enrolled at UWA from more than 100 countries.
UWA offers a wide range of internationally recognized bachelor’s degrees designed to meet the growing demand for skills that address today’s shifting economic, social, and technological landscapes. Within a wide choice of both comprehensive and specialized degrees, students have more options and more opportunities to either design their own degree with two personalized majors or specialize just in one focus area, gaining a deeper level of understanding within a chosen field.
UWA also offers Combined Bachelor and Masters (CBMs), an accelerated pathway to a Master’s degree, where students complete a double major and a semester of more advanced study in three years and then complete a full year of postgraduate study.
High achieving high school students also have access to assured pathways to professional postgraduate degrees, such as the Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Dental Medicine, and Juris Doctor (Law). By taking an assured pathway, students can complete the study requirements in a shorter period of time, ie 6 years to become a Doctor rather than 7 years.
UWA degrees are extremely hands-on, with 60% of all majors incorporating a practical, work-integrated learning component.
Research
UWA delivers world-class research and continues to attract the world’s brightest minds. This year, Professor David Blair was awarded the Prime Minister’s Prize for Science for contributing to the first detection of gravitational waves. Professor Ryan Lister was awarded joint Scientist of the Year in the Premier’s Science Awards for his significant advancements in understanding the programming of cells in living creatures.
Community
UWA has a strong connection to industry and government and contributes to communities both locally and internationally. As the founder of the Perth Festival (the first of its kind in the southern hemisphere), UWA is part of Perth’s dynamic cultural scene and its campus is home to numerous galleries, museums, and theatres.
Scholarships
UWA encourages students to pursue excellence in their studies and offers a range of scholarships that recognize academic achievements and assist with the cost of study. Through the Global Excellence Scholarship, US high school students, as well as students from many other countries, can receive up to AUD$48,000 over four years for their undergraduate study with UWA.
UWA also offers the Global Sporting Excellence Scholarship to high-performing athletes from across the globe.
Contact UWA
Ruth Kastrati, International Relationships Manager, North America
Chat with a current UWA student: UWA Unibuddies
U.S. Army
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The U.S. Army is a long-time partner of the National Society of High School Scholars. In 2022, 31 NSHSS members accepted $4.1 million dollars in full-tuition scholarships from Army ROTC to pursue patriotic leadership careers! Over the course of five years, 171 NSHSS members have accepted over $19.2 million dollars of scholarships!
In 2020, 29 NSHSS members accepted $3.2 million dollars in full-tuition scholarships from Army ROTC to pursue patriotic leadership careers. Those members include:
HALEY ADAMS from Yorba Linda, CA – $175,482.00 – UNIVERSITY of SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
RICHARD BRUSCHI from Wallkill, NY– $229,000.00 – SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY
CHLOE MAHATHEY from Edmond, OK – $132,310.00 – UNIVERSITY of NEW ENGLAND
KWEKU MENSAH from Lawrenceville, GA – $97,449.00 – HOWARD UNIVERSITY
CHRISTIAN MOORE from Corryton, TN – $43,500.00 – TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
GABRIEL PARRISH from Fort Leavenworth, KS – $154,950.00 – UNIVERSITY of SAN FRANCISCO
DANIELE ROBERTS from Orangevale, CA – $69,540.00 – UNIVERSITY of CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA
U.S. Department of State
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Why Should I Study Abroad?
Success in almost any career today depends on your ability to understand the world around you. You can prepare yourself for the 21st-century workforce – and learn to think globally – by studying abroad. You will experience new perspectives and learn how to navigate different cultures, work with a diverse team of peers, and communicate with speakers of other languages. Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur, innovator, artist, journalist, or diplomat, these are abilities that will prepare you for a successful career and empower you to contribute to solving global challenges.
How Can I Study Abroad?
The U.S. Department of State is committed to ensuring that our future leaders gain the critical skills they need to advance U.S. national security and economic prosperity. We provide scholarships for more than 1,000 U.S. students to go abroad each year through our high school exchange programs and strive to ensure that our participants represent the diversity of the American people.
For U.S. High School Students
The U.S. Department of State offers opportunities for U.S. high school students and recent graduates to study overseas and live with host families. Program lengths range from three weeks to an academic year. You can also host an exchange student and experience the world from your home. Learn more at hosting.state.gov.
National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y)
- Immerse yourself in Arabic, Indonesian, Mandarin, Hindi, Korean, Persian, Russian, or Turkish
- Application Deadline: November 4, 2021
- Length: Six weeks in the summer or full academic year
- Scholarship: Fully-funded
Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX)
- Explore German culture and language
- Application Deadline: December 1, 2021
- Length: Academic year
- Scholarship: Covers most costs; additional need-based funds available
- Learn about civic education and develop leadership skills in the Caribbean and South America
- Application Deadline: December 6, 2021
- Length: Three weeks in the summer
- Scholarship: Fully-funded
Future Leaders Exchange Abroad (FLEX Abroad)
- Study in Kazakhstan, Poland, or Ukraine
- Application Deadline: December 8, 2021
- Length: Academic year
- Scholarship: Fully-funded
Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Abroad (YES Abroad)
- Study in the Middle East, Africa, Asia, or Europe
- Application Deadline: December 8, 2021
- Length: Academic year
- Scholarship: Fully-funded
United Planet
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United Planet is a nonprofit organization with a mission – to create a global community, one relationship at a time. Their dedicated staff connects volunteers who want to make a difference in communities in over 30 countries, where they learn, teach, work, engage, and immerse themselves in a culture outside their comfort zone. For many, it’s the most fulfilling experience of their lives.
The UP staff does everything they can to help their volunteers succeed: they don’t just drop someone off in the middle of nowhere and hope for the best. Every Quest is custom-designed based on the goals of the participant. Every community served is supported by United Planet staff. And every experience is immersive, comprehensive, and authentic. Changing the world is not a spectator sport – you need to get your hands dirty!
United Planet is now also offering Virtual Volunteer Programs, where you can volunteer or intern with United Planet's global network of partners from home. Project areas range from children and education, to global health, community development, nonprofit management, and more! Virtual Quests combine direct project placement, with pre-program training, global citizenship training, guided reflections and evaluations, and a personalized placement experience.
LEARN MORE ABOUT VOLUNTEERING ABROAD
NSHSS members will receive 10% off of United Planet’s short-term Quest Volunteer Abroad Programs year-round, 10% off United Planet's Virtual Quest Programs year-round, and 5% off United Planet’s long-term Quest Volunteer Abroad Programs year-round. Note that these discounts cannot be combined with a scholarship. To apply, visit www.unitedplanet.org and mention code NSHSS22 on your application!
United Planet offers three different scholarship opportunities for NSHSS members.
- One full scholarship for any Short-Term Volunteer Abroad and Internship Abroad Quest within 1 to 3 weeks.
- Five $500 scholarships for any Short-Term or Long-Term Volunteer Abroad and Internship Abroad Quest (1 week to 1 year).
- Five $250 scholarships for any Virtual Volunteer and Internship Quest (1 month - 6 months)
You may apply for one or all scholarships. However, you can only be awarded one of these scholarships.
Eligibility: NSHSS members age 16+
This scholarship is open now! NSHSS members may visit www.nshss.org/scholarships to apply.
Learn about internship opportunities at United Planet.
Questions? Contact United Planet. Don't forget to mention your NSHSS membership!
University of California, Berkeley
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University of California, Berkeley is home to some of the world's greatest minds, leading more than 130 academic departments and 80 interdisciplinary research units addressing the world’s most pertinent challenges.
Summer Pre-College Scholars Program
Discover courses to meet and ignite your desire to learn this summer at UC Berkeley. Berkeley Summer Sessions offers highly motivated rising juniors and seniors the opportunity to experience college life at UC Berkeley. Take college-level courses with Berkeley students, and participate in co-curricular activities and college exploration workshops. Residential, commuter, and virtual versions of the program are available.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most Summer 2021 face-to-face courses are being offered via remote instruction. Over 30 fully online Summer Sessions courses are also available.
Learn more about UC Berkeley’s residential, commuter, and virtual programs for high school students.
Email: precollege@berkeley.edu
Other programs you may be interested in:
Freshman Edge: summer program for newly admitted UC Berkeley freshmen
Global Edge: new UC Berkeley freshmen can study at UC Berkeley in the summer and in London during the fall
Dual Degree Programs for new freshmen: earn two degrees, one from UC Berkeley and another from Sciences Po in France or The University of Hong Kong in only four years
Interested in Design? Learn more about embARC Design Academy.
University of California, Los Angeles
Yale Young Global Scholars
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Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) is one of the most globally diverse, two-week academic summer programs in the world. YYGS serves 2,000 students from over 150 countries and 50 U.S. states and distributes over $3 million USD in need-based financial aid to both domestic and international students.
The two-week residential program facilitates discussions on cutting-edge topics in academia, while students engage with like-minded peers around the world. Participants attend sessions based on their academic interest, including subjects in the humanities, social sciences, STEM topics, and a cross-disciplinary track that incorporates all of the above.
”YYGS gave an insight and taste of college life; it was the first time I had college-level lectures, discussions, met like-minded peers and had a debate on STEM issues. It was the first time my questions were fully answered, and it was the first time in which I realized the true joy and love of learning, that this can be the element that drives one’s life.”
-Serin, YYGS, Cambodia
Apply Now!
Early Action Deadline: November 2, 2022
Regular Decision Deadline: January 10, 2023
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NewU University
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Can you get into college without applying? As an NSHSS member, you can!
Welcome to the future of college admissions.
As an NSHSS member, you proved that you worked hard and earned the right to go to college as soon as you graduate from high school. That’s why you were automatically approved for admission at NewU, the first 3-year Bachelor’s degree college in the US. Why should you submit the same transcript, essays, test scores, and go through tedious interviews over and over again with each university? We flipped the admissions process so that we, the university, identify college-ready smart high school scholars like you, and make you an offer of admission without you having to break a sweat.
That is why you got your Letter of Admission without applying. There is no obligation to enroll, but we are excited to give you the option to study at NewU.
Our future-proof majors are designed to complete in just 3 years without summer semesters, so you save a full year of time and money on college. Classes are on campus in the heart of our nation’s capital, Washington, DC right next to The White House. Tuition is stunningly affordable, and our financial aid process is hassle-free, lightning fast, and fair.
If you already have your NewU Letter of Admission, apply for NewU scholarships in just seconds below.
Here's why NSHSS members and Fall 2022 first-year students Myah and Aziel chose NewU
WHY NEWU?
Campus in DC next to The White House
Bachelor's degree in 3 years and no summer semesters
Stress-free from application to graduation
Welcome to a new breed of university. Welcome to NewU.
If you are a graduating high school senior or already a graduate from high school but did not receive your NewU Letter of Admission, please email us.
Contact NewU University Admissions
202.968.1001 (calls)
202.968.1005 (text messages)
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Zoo Atlanta
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Discover giant pandas, stroll through the African Savanna, and visit over 1,500 animals at Zoo Atlanta. Spend a day out that includes something for everyone including a range of fun activities for kids.
NSHSS members receive 15% off general admission using the code CNSHSS!
*This code is entered after the tickets have been added to the cart.
ZooTampa
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TAP INTO YOUR WILD SIDE AT ZOOTAMPA!
Members receive $10 off general admission and $8 off youth admission!
CLICK TO RECEIVE MEMBER DISCOUNT
*Use code WCCNTR at check out
U.S. Naval Recruiting Command
A single scholarship could pay for your entire college experience with our partner, America's Navy. By applying for the $180,000 Navy ROTC Scholarship for high school seniors, you can get four years of university expenses covered.
Students that aren't selected for the National scholarship have the opportunity to be looked at for the Minority Serving Institution (MSI) Scholarship. This scholarship is available for students to attend MSI schools, which encompass Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), High Hispanic Enrollment (HHE) schools, and other Minority Serving Institutions (MSI).
These Navy scholarships provide students the opportunity to attend over 170 colleges and universities throughout the United States, which include Harvard, Yale, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and more.
Application period is from 1 April 2022 - 31 January 2023
General Eligibility Requirements (also applies to Nurses):
- Minimum combined SAT score of 1100 (minimum of 540 in Math and 550 in Evidenced-Based Reading and Writing)
- Minimum combined ACT score of 44 (minimum of 21 in Math and 22 in English)
- Valid Test Dates for the 2022 Scholarship Year are Dec 2019 to Dec 2021
- Must be a citizen of the United States or in process of obtaining citizenship
- No criminal record of military or civilian offenses
- No previous drug use
For additional information on how to apply, you can also email Chief Lewis at jericus.lewis@navy.mil.
Earn up to $40,000 in enlistment bonuses if you join the Navy’s Nuclear Operations program. Whether you’re operating the control systems in a nuclear submarine, commanding a ship’s electrical power, or maintaining nuclear propulsion machinery on an aircraft carrier, the opportunities in this nuclear science field are endless.
Enlistment Bonus Details:
- Roles as an Electronics Technician Nuclear, Electrician’s Mate Nuclear and Machinist’s Mate Nuclear are eligible to earn up to $38,000 in bonuses.
- Bonuses vary by job. They are payable upon graduation from “A” or “C” school after enlistment.
- American Council on Education awards up to 77 credits towards your degree for completing Nuclear Field "A" School, Nuclear Power School, and Prototype Training—just a few online classes short of an Associate’s Degree.
Anja Education Consultants
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✔ Test prep and tutoring service with handpicked proven tutors
✔ Acceptances include Yale University, Stanford University, Cornell University, Rice University, Johns Hopkins University, Swarthmore College, and the Rhode Island School of Design.
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Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies
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Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies brings together intellectually curious students from around the world to create a unique learning community. Our programs cover advanced subjects rarely taught in high school and offer students a chance to challenge themselves by diving deep into cutting-edge topics. From bioscience to business, creative writing to computer science, and philosophy to physics, our courses are designed to meet the needs of students everywhere.
Discover the Program that is Right for You
Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes
Current Grades 8–11, Application Deadline: March 15, 2023
This two-week program provides in-depth and interactive exploration of academic material. Choose from over 55 online courses, including offerings in computer science, social justice, business, engineering, and a wide range of other subjects.
Stanford Summer Humanities Institute
Current Grades 10–11, Application Deadline: February 1, 2023
In this three-week residential program, students explore the big questions at the heart of the humanities in seminars led by Stanford professors and graduate students.
College Aid Pro
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Worried about paying for college? Master the financial aid and scholarship process to find your affordable path to college.
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College Aid Pro’s (CAP) Mission is to End the Student Debt Crisis by empowering families to shop smarter for college. This is an audacious and ambitious goal, yet one we believe is achievable by combining college-bound families with our software and expert guidance. CAP is a strong and growing community of college planning experts, school counselors, administrators, concerned parents, and college graduates who have the experience and passion to embark on this crusade.
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Education Unlimited® Summer Camps
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Education Unlimited® Summer Camps
Academic and Creative Arts Summer Programs
Held on the campuses of:
Stanford University ∙ UC Berkeley ∙ UCLA ∙ Georgetown
Education Unlimited® provides academic summer camps and pre-college summer programs for high school and middle school students. This national leader in summer enrichment offers a variety of educational summer camps and programs at university campuses in California and on the East Coast, plus online programs and college tours.
NSHSS Member Discount
Save $100 on any overnight program with code NSHSSovernight
Save $50 on any online program with code NSHSSonline
NSHSS members: join us this summer for one of our specialty programs for motivated 9th - 12th graders, including:
- East Coast College Tour: East Coast College Tour visits top universities throughout the Northeast. Students arrive in Boston on Sunday and make their way south from Boston to Washington DC, visiting schools and sampling the local culture along the way.
- California College Tour: California College Tour visits the top schools in the state of California. Students arrive in San Francisco, and make their way south to San Diego. Along the way, students visit and learn about various colleges, explore which campuses would be a good fit for them, and enjoy a variety of local excursions.
College Admission and College Prep Programs
- College Admission Prep Camp: This intensive program improves college-level competency in critical reading, writing, research, presentation skills, and more, so that students gain experience with academic projects similar to those found in college classes in a supportive and supervised environment
- A+ Summer Pre College: This intensive program improves college-level competency in critical reading, writing, research, presentation skills, and more, so that students gain experience with academic projects similar to those found in college classes in a supportive and supervised environment
- A+ High School: This program challenges rising 9th and 10th grades to stretch themselves academically. Participants will read and analyze thematic texts in a variety of genres in a college-like seminar, and write and develop a well-argued essay.
Enrichment and Creative Arts
- A+ Summer Leadership: Through a unique curriculum, participants develop a sense of confidence and of perspective such that leadership is seen not as the exclusive goal in and of itself, but rather as a means to greater accomplishment in one's life, a tool for personal empowerment, and as a springboard to provide meaningful service to one's community. This program goes beyond simple study of ideas of leadership at arm’s length, and instead shows students how to attain the kind of accomplishments that can demonstrate real and meaningful leadership to their teachers and peers, and ultimately to colleges or selective programs.
- Emerging Writers Institute™: This immersive program offers workshops in fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry for both new and accomplished high school writers. Through our intensive MFA-style workshops and engaging literary outings, EWI offers a rigorous and challenging writing experience for students. Supported by the guidance of experienced authors and instructors, young writers hone their craft in a collaborative environment.
- Public Speaking Institute: Designed to help students build confidence in their public speaking skills, our Public Speaking Institute trains students in public speaking, logic, and rhetoric through an interactive and dynamic curriculum that encourages incremental progress through ongoing practice and exercise.
- Mock Trial: The mock trial camps are designed to take students step-by-step through the process of mock trials. Students learn the legal process, delivery skills, critical thinking, argument construction, and cross-examinations. By the end of the week, students can complete two or more trials, and motivated students can complete up to four or five full practice sessions.
- California Actors Workshop: The High School Actors Workshop is a one-week program that focuses on developing students' acting, creative expression, and public speaking abilities, empowering them to perform more confidently onstage in a range of settings. The program covers various areas, including monologues, ensemble scene work, and elective options like Improvisation, Reader's Theatre, Audition Technique, and more.
Science Programs
The science camps offer a range of academic majors, from neuroanatomy, psychology, astrophysics, and quantum mechanics for high school students. With an average student-teacher ratio of 1:8 and small class sizes, our program provides personalized attention and hands-on learning experiences. The curriculum is designed to blend summer fun with scientific exploration in a warm and supportive atmosphere that challenges students to think critically about the world around them. Through daily labs and hands-on experiments, students will learn to inquire, question, and analyze. An expert science faculty, with advanced degrees in their fields, will guide students through the process of scientific exploration, inspiring them to pursue further studies in their field of interest.
NSHSS Member Discount
Save $100 on any overnight program with code NSHSSovernight
Save $50 on any online program with code NSHSSonline
A 30-Year Tradition of Excellence
What makes these programs unique?
- Expert instruction from highly qualified and enthusiastic teachers
- Small class sizes— teacher-student ratios last summer averaged better than 1 instructor for every 7 students
- Exceptional campus locations— programs hosted at top Universities have in recent years included UC Berkeley, Stanford, UCLA, and Georgetown
- Innovative and experiential curricula— our camps help students excel in the classroom, deepen their interests in extracurricular activities, and develop skills to help them succeed in college and beyond
- Hands-on projects at all camps emphasize presentation and communication skills and applied learning
- Responsive and professional year-round administrative staff who have worked for top private schools and universities, school district offices, and more
- Proven results— more than 9 out of 10 of our end-of-summer past participant and parent surveys have indicated they would recommend the program they attended to others
NSHSS Member Discount
Save $100 on any overnight program with code NSHSSovernight
Save $50 on any online program with code NSHSSonline