College, Career, and Military Readiness Center

Warren College, Career and Military Readiness April Newsletter

Volunteer and Job Opportunities

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Announcements:

Attend one of UHV's Jaguar Days

Explore the new UHV University Commons student center and library and the rest of campus; and learn about degree programs, campus life, financial aid, housing and more.

For registration and details about Jaguar Days, visit www.uhv.edu/jagday, or contact torresoa@uhv.edu or (361) 570-4144

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UChicago Events to Check Out (all times are noted in US Central Daylight Time (CDT)—please register in advance using the links below!)

Thursday, April 15, 7 a.m.: UChicago Virtual Campus Tour. Join current students as they lead a session highlighting important places on UChicago’s campus while tying in the student experience both socially and academically. Bring your questions and get ready for some fun stories!
Thursday, April 15, 4 p.m.: UChicago Student Salon. High school students are invited to join current UChicago students in friendly conversations about student life and academics at UChicago! These virtual gatherings are modeled after the small, discussion-based class seminars that form UChicago’s Core curriculum and offer the opportunity to connect with fellow curious minds from around the world in real time. Please note: registration for UChicago Student Salons is limited to high school students.
Saturday, April 17, 10 a.m.: Virtual Campus Tour. Join current students as they lead a session highlighting important places on UChicago’s campus while tying in the student experience both socially and academically. Bring your questions and get ready for some fun stories!
Sunday, April 18, 2 p.m.: UChicago Virtual Information Session. Join a UChicago Admissions Counselor for a live virtual information session covering the college admissions process, essay writing, recommendations, scholarships and financial aid, academic programs, extracurricular activities, and campus life.
Monday, April 19, 7 p.m.: UChicago Student Salon. High school students are invited to join current UChicago students in friendly conversations about student life and academics at UChicago! These virtual gatherings are modeled after the small, discussion-based class seminars that form UChicago’s Core curriculum and offer the opportunity to connect with fellow curious minds from around the world in real time. Please note: registration for UChicago Student Salons is limited to high school students.
Tuesday, April 20, 6 p.m.: UChicago Virtual Information Session. Join a UChicago Admissions Counselor for a live virtual information session covering the college admissions process, essay writing, recommendations, scholarships and financial aid, academic programs, extracurricular activities, and campus life.
Wednesday, April 21, 7 a.m.: UChicago Virtual Information Session. Join a UChicago Admissions Counselor for a live virtual information session covering the college admissions process, essay writing, recommendations, scholarships and financial aid, academic programs, extracurricular activities, and campus life.
Wednesday, April 21, 7 p.m.: Ayuda Financiera. Consejeros ofrecerán detalles sobre el proceso de como solicitar ayuda financiera en español.
Thursday, April 22, 7 a.m.: UChicago Student Salon. High school students are invited to join current UChicago students in friendly conversations about student life and academics at UChicago! These virtual gatherings are modeled after the small, discussion-based class seminars that form UChicago’s Core curriculum and offer the opportunity to connect with fellow curious minds from around the world in real time. Please note: registration for UChicago Student Salons is limited to high school students.
Thursday, April 22, 12 p.m.: UChicago Career Advancement Session. Join Andrianna Kurzenberger, Senior Assistant Director, for a discussion of our co-curricular career programs. UChicago Career Advancement empowers UChicago undergraduates of all interests and backgrounds to apply their world-class education to a fulfilling career, offering support from industry experts, connections with employers, and experiential learning opportunities.
Thursday, April 22, 4 p.m.: UChicago Virtual Campus Tour. Join current students as they lead a session highlighting important places on UChicago’s campus while tying in the student experience both socially and academically. Bring your questions and get ready for some fun stories!
Saturday, April 24, 10 a.m.: UChicago Virtual Information Session. Join a UChicago Admissions Counselor for a live virtual information session covering the college admissions process, essay writing, recommendations, scholarships and financial aid, academic programs, extracurricular activities, and campus life.
Sunday, April 25, 2 p.m.: UChicago Virtual Campus Tour. Join current students as they lead a session highlighting important places on UChicago’s campus while tying in the student experience both socially and academically. Bring your questions and get ready for some fun stories!
Monday, April 26, 7 p.m.: UChicago Student Salon. High school students are invited to join current UChicago students in friendly conversations about student life and academics at UChicago! These virtual gatherings are modeled after the small, discussion-based class seminars that form UChicago’s Core curriculum and offer the opportunity to connect with fellow curious minds from around the world in real time. Please note: registration for UChicago Student Salons is limited to high school students.
Tuesday, April 27, 4 p.m.: UChicago Study Abroad Session. Please join Eric Benjaminson, Assistant Director, for an introduction to UChicago Study Abroad opportunities. With over 60 unique study abroad programs offered each academic year, including distinctive faculty-led programs tied to Chicago’s curriculum and direct enrollment options at prestigious international universities, students have an array of program destinations, academic disciplines, and seasons to explore.
Tuesday, April 27, 6 p.m.: UChicago Virtual Information Session. Join a UChicago Admissions Counselor for a live virtual information session covering the college admissions process, essay writing, recommendations, scholarships and financial aid, academic programs, extracurricular activities, and campus life.
Wednesday, April 28, 4 p.m.: UChicago Virtual Information Session. Join a UChicago Admissions Counselor for a live virtual information session covering the college admissions process, essay writing, recommendations, scholarships and financial aid, academic programs, extracurricular activities, and campus life.
Thursday, April 29, 7 a.m.: UChicago Virtual Campus Tour. Join current students as they lead a session highlighting important places on UChicago’s campus while tying in the student experience both socially and academically. Bring your questions and get ready for some fun stories!
Thursday, April 29, 4 p.m.: UChicago Student Salon. High school students are invited to join current UChicago students in friendly conversations about student life and academics at UChicago! These virtual gatherings are modeled after the small, discussion-based class seminars that form UChicago’s Core curriculum and offer the opportunity to connect with fellow curious minds from around the world in real time. Please note: registration for UChicago Student Salons is limited to high school students.

If you have any more questions, concerns, suggestions, or if you just want to talk, please reach out to us at collegeadmissions@uchicago.edu or send an email to askastudent@uchicago.edu to get in touch with a current UChicago student!

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SERVICE ACADEMY NOMINATION APPLICATION PACKET- Deadline is: Nov. 5, 2021

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Over 5,750 Workshops have been Delivered or Scheduled! Schedule Your Complimentary Workshop or STEM Demo Today!

CREATE THE LIFE YOU'VE IMAGINED: NAVIGATING THE ROAD AHEAD WORKSHOP

Let Universal Technical Institute share with your students our complimentary workshop Create The Life You’ve Imagined: Navigating the Road Ahead, so they can find out how to achieve a satisfying career in essential industries and professions that help keep America running. Your students will learn about:

- The two most important days of their life
- The economics & cost of living
- The 4 steps to take toward a satisfying career
- The skilled trades gap in America

Here's a preview of some of the content: View the video below to see how science, technology, engineering & math (STEM) impact the skilled trades and transportation industries. Students that attend this event will receive our digital workshop guide, a valuable resource for planning their future.

UTI is here to support you and your students and provide relevant career pathways and readiness information. Please don’t hesitate to contact the UTI Admissions Team to discuss your needs.

UTI Admissions Team info@uti.edu 800-834-7308

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San Antonio (TX) Chapter of the Links , Inc. Scholarship Opportunity for current high school students. Deadline is: Saturday, April 10, 2021

Please see attached information here.

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UTA My Way series. On Tuesday April 13th, from 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. we will present UTA My Way in honor of our Latinx students.

The event is open to all incoming freshman and transfer students and features guests who will share their perspectives on the University’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity. We are particularly proud to welcome UTA’s Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, Dr. Maria Martinez-Cosio, to provide an overview on UTA’s designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution and ongoing initiatives that help us better serve our LatinX and Hispanic students.

UTA My Way will also feature an address by distinguished UTA alumnus Ray Casas, Director of Community Impact for the Texas Rangers Baseball Club and a presentation by Dr. Ignacio Ruiz, Interim Chair for UTA’s Department of Modern Languages. The event will then offer information sessions with our Admissions and Financial Aid offices and a panel discussion with Latinx student leaders from the University. Students attending the program will be eligible for a UTA application fee waiver* and be entered into drawings for a chance to win UTA swag or an exclusive scholarship award. You can register for this event here: https://www.uta.edu/admissions/events/uta-my-way.

*Application fees are waived for new freshman and transfer applications excluding the AO Nursing program.

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ATPE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION- Deadline: April 27, 2021.

The Northside 20 Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE) will make scholarships available in the amount of $500. Six $500 scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors who will be attending a college or a university.

All awards will be presented at the school of the scholarship recipient winners. The scholarships are nonrenewable.

Eligibility: This scholarship is open to all 2020/2021 high school graduating students in Northside I.S.D. This scholarship is also open to graduating students from other school districts who have parents/guardians that are employees of Northside I.S.D.

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Saint Louis University Gateway Leadership and Service Award

...'There is an exciting new opportunity for your students. The Gateway Leadership and Service Award will be granted to one senior from each high school. Valued at $20,000 over four academic years, this award is designed for students who have demonstrated a commitment to our Jesuit values - regardless of their background or tradition. ' (See attached letter below for entire message)

Thank you for helping Saint Louis University form its next class of learners and leaders! Please submit your nomination for our Gateway Leadership and Service Award here: Gateway Leadership and Service Award Nomination Form Please note: Nominations can only be accepted from high school faculty or staff. Only one senior from each high school is eligible for SLU's Gateway Leadership and Service Award. Contact us at admission@slu.edu or 314-977-2500 with any questions you may have, or find your counselor here: https://www.slu.edu/admission/freshman/contact.php.

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SAT Fall Testing

Registration is now open for the fall SAT test administrations

All students can register for the November or December SAT administration at this time. To accommodate students who were impacted by recent cancellations, we offered a weeklong priority registration for August, September, and October administrations to the following groups:

•	Students who registered for June SAT or SAT Subject Tests™ and didn't cancel their registrations
•	Students in the class of 2021 without a test score

ACT Testing Amid COVID-19-

Click here for more information.

UIW’s SAT or ACT Test Optional due to Covid 19

UIW is now offering students the option to interview and submit documents, in place of taking the SAT or ACT. They would interview a UIW Admission Counselor.

These are the following documents we would need from them:

- Resume

- Letter of Recommendation

- Personal Statement (Why they want to attend UIW)

- Successful Interview

We hope this will help give students the chance at getting accepted into UIW. Again, only students who have NOT taken the SAT or ACT test and those students who scored below an 800 SAT or 14 ACT. Call (210) 805-2542 for more information.

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Erick Munoz, Regional Admissions Counselor, San Antonio, TX

The University of Texas at Austin | Office of Admissions | 210-288-9390 | admissions.utexas.edu

My name is Erick Munoz, I’m one of the new regional UT counselors for San Antonio, if I haven't communicated with you before now, I hope this finds you well.

With this semester in full effect, I would like to hear from you on how we can provide for you and your students, especially those that may be preparing for the college admissions process and for those preparing for their next steps.

So please let me know what your needs/interests are for your students:

A junior visit for prospective students
A next steps visit for admitted students
A general info session about the university

Also please feel free to share my information with students to reach out and set up an individual appointment to discuss any questions of concerns they may have related to the university, majors, resources, initiatives, admissions, etc.

Here is my email: erick.munoz@austin.utexas.edu
My Number: 210 - 288 -9390

Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions.

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