College and Program Preview Days

Upcoming College and Program Preview Days

Boston University San Francisco Fall Reception: Sunday, September 20th, 2:00 p.m., Grand Hyatt San Francisco. Come learn about Boston University. For more information and to register for this event, visit www.bu.edu/admissions/visit-us/well-visit-you-too/.  

Washington University in St. Louis Admissions Information Session: Tuesday, September 22, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Hilton Sacramento Arden West, 2200 Harvard Street. We will acquaint you with academic programs, life on campus, and how to apply for admission and financial assistance at Washington University.

Discover Duke University: Oakland, Saturday, October 3rd, 3:00 p.m., The Athenian School; Palo Alto, Sunday, October 4th, 4:00 p.m., Crowne Plaza Cabana Hotel. To register, please visit www.admissions.duke.edu.

Pre-Medical and Pre-Public Health Conference - Transforming Your Journey to Medicine: Saturday and Sunday, October 3rd and 4th, University of California at Davis. Deans of Admission from medical and public health schools will be available to answer your questions. There will also be over 60 workshops on topics such as the MCAT, Summer Programs, Women in Medicine, Financing Medical Education, Osteopathic Medicine, etc., as well as a Medical School Fair, a Community Service Fair, a Counselor/Advisor Round Table, High School Program (limited to 200), and keynote speakers. Early Registration by September 18th is $20. Late Registration (9/19/-9/25) is $25. After 9/25, registration is $40. For registration and information, visit www.amsaarc.org. 

University of Pennsylvania “Introduction to Pennsylvania:” Sunday, October 4th, 4:30 p.m., Hilton Santa Clara, Santa Clara. Joel A. Hart, Regional Director of Admissions, will speak about admissions and undergraduate life at Penn. For additional information, visit www.admissions.upenn/yourtown/.   No RSVP required.

Carnegie Mellon Fall Information Sessions: San Francisco, Sunday, October 4th, 2.p.m., JW Marriott San Francisco; San Jose, Tuesday, October 6th, 7:30 p.m., Hilton San Jose; Walnut Creek, Thursday, October 8th, 7:30 p.m., Hilton Concord. During the 90-minute informational program, you will have the opportunity to learn more about Carnegie Mellon’s areas of study, admission requirements, application process and financial aid; see our campus, students, alumni, and the city of Pittsburgh through video testimonials; meet other students and families who are considering Carnegie Mellon. RSVP required. Please use the registration code “SCOTTIE DOG” when you register online at http://my.cmu.edu/site/admission/page.counselors>.  

Santa Clara University Open House 2009: Sunday, October 11th, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Santa Clara University welcomes all prospective freshmen and their families to discover new opportunities. Visit us at Open House 2009 to: gain exclusive campus access to academic buildings and student housing; talk to current professor and students; hear tips on completing your SCU application; learn about financial aid and scholarships. RSVP online at www.scu.edu/openhouse.

University of the Pacific Fall Preview Days: 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. October 3 & 4, 2009.  UOP invites high school juniors and seniors and their families to tour Pacific’s beautiful campus, to talk with current students and faculty, and to hear about scholarships and financial aid opportunities. To RSVP, or for more information, please visit www.go.pacific.edu/pacificpreview or call the Office of Admissions at 1-209-946-2211.

Point Loma Nazarene University

Sacramento Sunday, 10/4
6:00 - 8:00 PM

Marriott Sacramento
Rancho Cordova
1121 Pointe East Dr
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 Shannon Hutchison

Mills College: Special events for high school juniors and seniors and their families. Discover Mills, Monday, October 12^th, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Hear from students and the college’s administrators and discuss the benefits of a women’s liberal arts and sciences education. An overview of the admission and financial aid process will be provided, as well as a chance to attend a class and tour the campus. Meet students and the college’s administrators and learn about Mills College’s exciting academic opportunities. An overview of the admission and financial aid processes and opportunities to attend special faculty lectures and tour the campus will be provided. Both events require advance registration. For additional information and to register, call 1-800-87MILLS, or visit www.mills.edu/admission.

Butte College

Butte College will be hosting its 6^th Annual Butte College Family Day.  The event will be held Saturday, October 17^th at the Butte College main campus.  The purpose of this event is to inform high school students and their families about the opportunities available at Butte College.  Our goal is to demystify the college experience and expose the potential students and their families to a college campus. 

For many students, especially first generation college students the process of choosing a college is a collaborative effort that involves the whole family.  With this in mind, we wanted to have an event on campus that will allow families the opportunity to visit the campus and experience the welcoming environment we strive to create.

This event is being marketed in our local area, especially the Latino communities, and we are hoping that you can assist us in getting the word out to your students.  There will be a number of exciting events taking place that day including:

ü       Scholarship Drawing

ü       Financial Aid Workshop

ü       Drawing for a Free Computer

ü       Campus Tours

ü       Free Lunch

ü       Free Tickets to that day’s National Champions Butte College Football game 

Students can reserve their spot by calling our office at (530) 879-6100 or by visiting our website at www.butte.edu.  If you or your students have any questions feel free to contact us.

Discover USC: Monday, October 19th, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Doubletree Hotel Sacramento. Join us at the “Discover USC” reception for answers to any questions you have about the University of Southern California. During this two-hour reception, you’ll meet admission counselors, various representatives from academic departments, alumni and other interested students and parents. To RSVP, visit www.usc.edu/admevents.

Cal State East Bay Preview Day: Saturday, October 24, 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., University Union, Cal State East Bay (Hayward). You and your family are invited to attend CSU East Bay’s annual open house for future students. At Preview Day you will learn about academic programs and majors; attend presentations on admission and financial aid; meet students from different clubs and organizations; and go on tours of the campus and residence halls. Register for this free event at www.csueastbay.edu/previewday or call 510-885-2612.

Sierra College Parent Information Nights Fall 2009: Sierra College will be hosting Parent Information Nights at its Rocklin campus on October 14th, October 28th, November 11th, and December 2nd from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Learning Resource Center Room 212. Sierra College offers more than 125 degree and certificate programs, Transfer Admission Agreements with guaranteed admission to top California colleges and universities, nationally ranked athletics programs, smaller class sizes, and tuition fees of only $26 per unit. Space is limited, so sign up today by emailing outreach@sierracollege.edu.

Military Service Academies Deadline: Applications for the 2010 entering classes are currently being accepted for the U.S. Service Academies. Students planning to apply must send completed application materials postmarked no later than November 1st. Application instructions and materials can be found on Congressman Dan Lungren’s web site at www.Lungren.house.gov, U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer’s website at http://boxer.senate.gov/services/academy_recs, or can be requested by an email message (include applicable contact information and year of expected entry) to academy@boxer.senate.gov. Students applying for an appointment to a Service Academy must receive a Congressional nomination from either of their two U.S. Senators or their member of the House of Representatives.

University of Oregon

Preview Day – October 24, 2009

For More Information go to:  http://admissions.uoregon.edu/visit/dprev.htm

Portland State University

Preview Day – November 14, 2009

For More information go to: http://www.pdx.edu/admissions/preview-day

Las Vegas National Performing Arts Auditions (LVNPAA): November 14th and 15th. This two-day weekend in Las Vegas will afford high school seniors the opportunity to audition for a multitude of colleges with dance, theatre, and technical theatre programs IN ONE PLACE AT ONE TIME. Current juniors interested in a post-secondary education in performing arts who would like to learn more about this program and/or register to reserve an audition space should go to www.ccsd.net/lvnpaa.
 

Cal Maritime Preview Day: Saturday, November 8^th, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The day will include activities such as campus overview, tours of Cal Maritime’s beautiful waterside campus in Vallejo, sessions on your major, information on admission and financial aid, and opportunities to learn about campus clubs and sports. Family members are welcome, too. Space for this event is limited; make your reservation at www.csum.edu/previewday. 

Air Traffic Controller School: In anticipation of the retirement in the near future of many of the Federal Aviation Association’s current air traffic controllers, the FAA is presently taking applications for air traffic controller school. Seniors, you need only a high school diploma and to be 18 years of age to apply. Although you won’t have your diploma until June, now is the time to begin researching this opportunity, as the Federal hiring process can often be lengthy and complex. So, if you’ve dreamed of one day being the controller in the tower, go to www.faa.gov/jobs/job_opportunities/airtraffic_controllers/ for details.

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