1. Enrichment Programs Class of 2017

2.  Benefits of participating in an enrichment program  Learn about the following programs:  Research Apprentice Program (RAP)  UIC Chance College Program  Chicago Scholars  Dual Enrollment  Northwestern HPREP  Apply to at least one of these programs Today’s Objective

3.  Explore interests & meet new friends  Check out college campus & experience college life  Earn college credit  Establish a relationship with the College admissions reps  Experience to share about on your college essays  Smooth transition to College Why participate in a program?

4.  5-week program from June 26-July 31, 2016  2-weeks of science exercises and S.T.E.M. classes as related to the food, human and environmental sciences  3-weeks - specific project group based on interest where you will conduct mini-lab science exercises and other special learning activities.  A series of visits and seminars both on campus and at businesses are part of the learning experiences. University of Illinois Research Apprentice Program (RAP)

5. RAP Application  Apply at: http://academics.aces.illinois.edu/diversity/apply  Application Deadline: March 7, 2016  Requirements:  Sophomore or Junior Standing  Rank in top 20% with B average in English, Math & Science  Recommendation from Teacher and Counselor

6.  12-Week educational experience every Saturday  College-level instruction in English & Math Problem Solving  Cultural enrichment and professional development opportunities  Apply at: http://uicchance.formstack.com/forms/saturday_colle ge  Application Deadline: Friday, December 11, 2015 University of Illinois Chicago Chance Saturday College Program

7.  5 Year College Access and Success Program  Start with:  learning about and exploring your college options  getting to know supportive mentors  applying to colleges that will challenge you to do your best.  participate in career coaching seminars, and other workshops to help you make the most of your college years. Chicago Scholars

8.  www.chicagoscholars.org www.chicagoscholars.org  Application Deadline: February 12, 2016  A Chicago Scholar must:  Be a high school junior and live in Chicago  Be a first-generation college or low-income student  Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher  Have an ACT score of 19 or higher Chicago Scholars Application

9.  www.actstudent.org www.actstudent.org  Official ACT Test Scores required for Chicago Scholars by May 6, 2016  Fee Waivers available - see your counselor  Next National Test Date & Deadlines:  February 6, 2016 (January 8) *  April 9, 2016 (March 4)  June 11, 2016 (May 6) ACT Registration

10.  Register Now for Spring 2016 Dual Enrollment - Earn FREE College Credit!  Students are allowed to take one college course this semester and earn 3 college credits for satisfactorily completed courses.  Qualifications :  Rising Junior or Senior  2.5 GPA  90% attendance rate Dual Enrollment (City Colleges)

11.  Interested in pursuing career in Health Professions  Opportunities:  Immersion in medical school curriculum  Performing basic medical physicals  Essay writing, mock interviews, ACT/MCAT workshops  Observing gross anatomy and more  6 Saturday Sessions (9am-noon) from January 16- February 27 th  Application deadline: Monday, December 14, 2015 Northwestern HPREP

12.  Counselor Recommendation required  In order for your counselor to submit a recommendation, you must do the following:  Login to Naviance:  Under “About Me”, click on “Counselor Questionairre”  Complete your Questionnaire  Submit an official request to your counselor Chicago Scholars Letters of Recommendation

13. Guest Speakers Program Representatives:  Dr. Jessie Thompson  Mr. Yuji Toefield  Ms. Alicia Sawyer Von Steuben Students:  Vershawn Hansen  Debbie Machuca  Albatool Shuhayeb  Melanie Young

14. Questions? All students must turn in your Exit Slips.