COLLEGE THURSDAY
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University of Chicago - Collegiate Scholar's Program - Info Session When: Thursday, December 5 @ 3:20PM Where: CCC Who: Freshmen The University of Chicago Collegiate Scholar’s Program (UCCSP) was founded in 2003 as a three-year enrichment program that aims to prepare talented Chicago Public High School students in grades 10-12 for admission and success at the nation’s top colleges and universities. UCCSP is shaped around a core curriculum of humanities, social science, math, and science courses during the summer months and enrichment activities geared toward college readiness, cultural awareness, civic engagement, and leadership during the academic year Come to the info session to learn more...or CLICK HERE |
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Lunch with a Professional - Construction Management When: Friday, December 13 - Lunch Periods Where: CCC Are you fascinated with the construction of Skyscrapers? Are you interested in building, engineering or design? Come to Lane's "Lunch with a Professional" event and learn more about the various careers in the Building Construction field from some of the best in the city. All of the visiting professionals are from Power Construction, one of the largest, most powerful Construction Firms in the City. Find out more information about them here. CLICK HERE to RSVP |
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ResearcHStart - Cancer Research ResearcHStart welcomes high school students from the Chicago area to explore exciting careers in cancer research. Participants work full time in the laboratories of established cancer researchers, gaining hands-on experience in areas at the forefront of the field: cancer immunology, bioengineering, experimental cancer therapeutics, cancer disparities and more. Rigorous research training is complemented by career development and skill-building workshops, a cancer-based faculty lecture series, and a network of faculty and peer mentors dedicated to students’ success. The program culminates in a research symposium for family, friends and members of the scientific community. Participants receive a taxable stipend of $2,500. Participating Institutions: University of Chicago, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Illinois at Chicago, Northwestern University and Rush University Program Dates: June 22 – August 14, 2020 Application Deadline: January 20, 2020 CLICK HERE for more info & apply |
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Gray Matter Experience The Gray Matter Experience is an 12-week entrepreneurship exposure experience in which up to 30 top high school students across Chicago will be selected to participate. During the program, you will work with students across the city learning how to build businesses from entrepreneurs and professionals. You'll then take that knowledge and create a business to help impact communities on the South and West sides of the city. Throughout the program, you'll also go on several fun and interactive field trips to see hands on applications of entrepreneurship and behind-the-scenes processes of some of Chicago's coolest professions. All participating students will receive a stipend that can be used to fund their businesses or towards internships to learn more about the entrepreneurial community. Application Deadline: January 31, 2020 CLICK HERE for more info & apply |
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Featured Scholarship Sisters Investing in Souls Scholarship Sisters Investing in Souls (SIS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing academic scholarships to deserving African American high school seniors and current college students. SIS Scholarship Award recipients demonstrate a passion for becoming the best version of themselves they can be. They are serious about their education. They devote themselves to their communities just as much as they devote themselves to their personal objectives. Amount: Varies Deadline: December 13 For more info CLICK HERE |
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Featured College Seattle University - Seattle, WA Website: www.seattleu.edu Seattle University is a Jesuit school located in the First Hill and Capitol Hill neighborhoods of the city. Undergraduate students must live in dorms their first two years and can choose from more than 60 majors to study. Seattle offers more than 30 graduate programs, including those in The Albers School of Business & Economics and the School of Law, which is highly ranked in the legal writing specialty. As a faith-based school, Seattle is home to four chapels and several “sacred places” on campus, which are quiet areas where students can reflect. Two thirds of students volunteer, some in the Children’s Literacy Project, which places tutors in Seattle schools. Students can also get involved in clubs, intramural sports, or intercollegiate athletics. There are more than 15 NCAA Division I Seattle Redhawks teams, which play in various conferences. Notable alumni include Jim Whittaker, who was the first American to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
Medium-Sized - 4,764 total undergrads
Tuition and fees: $46,590
82% of Financial Need Met (average)
Admissions Requirements:
ACT or SAT - Yes
SAT Subject - No
Acceptance Rate: Less Selective
76% of applicants admitted
Test Score Average:
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Featured College Merit Scholarship Out-of-State Merit Scholarships: University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa First time freshmen admitted by May 1, have a qualifying score on the ACT or SAT in February, and have at least a 3.0 cumulative high school GPA through December of the senior year will be eligible for merit-based scholarships. Amount: up to Full-Tuition Deadline: December 15 For more info CLICK HERE |
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Featured College Major E-commerce What it's about:
This major focuses on how to use marketing concepts, business strategies, economics, and computer science to develop new businesses, or to transform an existing business, trough the use of the Internet and related information technology.
Is this for you:
You might like this major if you also like: computers, e-Bay, social networking, starting or running a business venture, new technology, taking risks, science fiction, advertisements, buying and selling.
Consider this major if you are good at: attention to detail, creativity, leadership, math, organizing, persuading/influencing, quantitative analysis, research...or have...initiative, computer skills.
Career options and trends: Web developer, internet business developer, network engineer, product manager/marketing manager, business alliance manager, technology analyst, venture capitalist/fund manager, investment banking analyst, market analyst, internet applications manager.
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Featured Career Biochemists & Biophysicists Biochemists and biophysicists study the chemical and physical principles of living things and of biological processes. Biochemists and biophysicists typically work in laboratories and offices to conduct experiments and analyze the results. Most work full time. Biochemists and biophysicists need a Ph.D. to work in independent research and development. Many Ph.D. holders begin their careers in temporary postdoctoral research positions. Bachelor’s and master’s degree holders qualify for some entry-level positions in biochemistry and biophysics. The median annual wage for biochemists and biophysicists was $93,280 in May 2018. For more info CLICK HERE |
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College Visit Day - Permits Available! If you are participating in a college fly-in program, college visit, college interview, or scholarship interview during the school day....good news!!...you can now receive a permit and your absence will not be counted against you. Please complete and return the COLLEGE VISITATION FORM PERMISSION SLIP to the CCC at least 1 week prior to your visit. CLICK HERE to download the form |
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