Week 26
UTICA HIGH SCHOOL CHIEFTAINS
February 29 – March 5, 2016
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Seniors
interested in scholarships are strongly encouraged to go to their Naviance
account at
https://connection.naviance.com/Uticahs.
Students use their school username and password to log into the site. Go
to Colleges and then see the Scholarships section. If any questions please see
your counselor.
AP
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
All students wishing to register for an AP exam must
do so by registering online.
The
following is a copy of the directions that you will find at the website:
- On page one, fill in all the
contact information.
- Place a check mark next to each
exam that you will be taking and your teacher’s name. Select
PREVIEW at the bottom of the page.
- On the Preview page check for
accuracy. If all is correct, click NEXT on the bottom of the page.
- This will take you to the
CONFIRMATION page. Print TWO (2)
copies of the confirmation page. Place
one copy in a sealed envelope along with a check for total amount shown on
confirmation page. Keep the second copy of the confirmation sheet for
your records Make checks payable
to Utica High School. If ordering multiple tests, please write only
one check.
- Submit sealed envelope, labeled AP
testing, containing one confirmation sheet and check to Mrs. Prentice in
the main office. Tests will be
cancelled for any student who has not paid by 2:30 p.m. on March 24.
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Registration Begins: Monday, February 29, 2016 [$92 per test + 1.00 service fee]
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Registration Ends: Sunday, March 13, 2016
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Late
Registration Begins: Monday, March 14, 2016 [$10 late fee]
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Late Registration Ends: Sunday, March 20, 2016
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Payment Due: Thursday, March 24,
2016
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COLLEGE INFORMATION
Engineering and
Advanced Technology at Macomb Community College
Explore the
classrooms in a hand-on experience.
Learn about programs including:
Product Development, Automotive, Media & Communications Art,
Mechatronics, Electronics, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) and Welding.
Baker
College®
of Clinton
Township's new Center for Dental Hygiene Education can help you launch your
career. With small class sizes, hands-on training, and the latest technology
and equipment, you can train for multiple employment opportunities as a unique
member of the dental healthcare team. According to the Bureau of Labor and
Statistics, careers in Dental Hygiene are some of the fastest growing in the
country and qualified candidates are in demand. Check it out Wednesday, March 2 from 8-10 am at the Center for
Dental Hygiene Education. 34401 S. Gratiot Ave., in Clinton
Township Space is limited to 25 students for each
session.
Oakland University
School of Business Administration opens its doors for student to explore exciting academic,
career and research opportunities firsthand at Business Day. This event
takes place on Saturday, March 5, from 9
am – Noon, with check in beginning at 8:30 am in the Oakland Center.
Reserve your spot today at www.oakland.edu/visit
Specs
Howard School of Media Arts
will be awarding three full scholarships and six partial scholarships to high
school students this year! To compete, you must attend a testing date and
select your program of choice: Broadcast Media Arts, Digital Media Arts or
Graphic Design. The FINAL date is March
5. Seats fill quickly, so reserve yours today. For full details go to: http://info.specshoward.edu/scholarship-competition-2016-march
The
American Musical and Dramatic Academy has announced their 2016 National
Audition Tour for admissions. The Detroit
date is Sunday, March 6. To learn more about these auditions call
800-367-7908 or visit www.amda.edu.
Central Michigan
University is
proud to announce their annual Leadership
Camp for high school seniors and juniors. If you are considering CMU this
is a great chance to develop new skill sets and improve your leadership skills.
Research has shown that Camp participants consistently have high persistence
and graduation rates when compared to similar CMU students. Learn more about
the program at www.cmich.edu/Lcamp before March 15
Join Lawrence
Tech for a day of exploring dynamic career and education options on
March 16 from 8 am – 1 pm. Selecting a major and ultimately a career can
be hard. Let Lawrence Tech help make
this decision a little easier, by allowing you the opportunity to experience
their state-of-the-art labs, studios and facilities first hand. This event is for high school sophomores,
juniors and seniors interested in participating in three interactive, hands-on
sessions specially designed to expose them to the rich variety of programs at
Lawrence Tech. Be inspired and
challenged by Lawrence Tech professors!
Register at http://www.ltu.edu/futurestudents/exploration_day.asp
The University of Michigan –
Dearborn Campus is hosting Engineering and Computer
Science Experience on Saturday, March 19.
The event runs from 8 am – 3 pm and is designed to give high school juniors and
seniors an opportunity to explore the fields of engineering and computer
science through two-person teams. They will have Robotics competition,
Programming competition, Simulation competition and Game Design competition.
For more information, go to umdearborn.edu/cecs/contest. Registration deadline
is March 4.
It’s never too early to think about
summer opportunities!!
Stanford
University
(New Listing)
Find Yourself at
Stanford. Passionate about learning? Intellectually adventurous? Find programs
and peers that share your interests at Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies. The
Stanford Summer College Academy is for students ages 16-19. Students can choose
among 21 courses in a variety of subjects. The Summer Humanities Institute is
for students currently in grades 10 and 11 to explore the big questions at the
heart of the humanities in seminars. And the NEW Stanford Summer Arts Institute
is for students in grades 9-11 to engage in courses that stand at the
intersection of the arts and science. Learn more at:
spcs.stanford.edu/find-yourself.
The
George Washington University
is offering two pre-college programs - College Intensive where students earn
college credit and Summer Immersion where students can check out various
career/major opportunities. Areas of study include: Arts, Business,
Communications, Government & Politics, History & Humanities as well as
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math). For more information please
visit: precollege.gwu.edu.
Carnegie Mellon Summer Pre-College
Programs – June 25-August 6, 2016
Advanced Placement/Early Admission
(AP/EA), Architecture, Art & Design, Drama, Music, National High School
Game Academy. Register at www.admission.enrollment.cmu.edu/pages/pre-college
Summer Camps at LTU Exclusively for
Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors!
LTU offers stimulating academic camps
for students interested in engineering, technology, design, and science.
Professors will introduce you to the latest innovations in modern labs and
studios on Lawrence Tech’s 102-acre campus in Southfield. Current Lawrence Tech
students will be on hand to assist campers.
Come to a Blue and White Day, scheduled throughout the year, and save
$50 per camp (www.ltu.edu/blueandwhitedays)! Camp fills up quickly! Questions?
Contact Lisa Kujawa at summercamps@ltu.edu
The University of
Toledo will
host the second annual Youth Nationals: Global Leadership Experience this
summer. Youth Nations is a program that provides high school juniors with an
opportunity to experience life on campus while competing against students
across the globe for UT scholarships. The focus is to help students showcase
and enhance their leadership skills. For further information, check out the
University of Toledo website.
World Heritage
International Student Exchange
is pleased to announce a wonderful opportunity for our students to study abroad
in the 2016-2017 school year. Minimum 2.7 GPA is required. For more information
1-800-888-9040.
Hillsdale College is offering high school summer study
and travel programs in The Land and Literature of England, The Roots and History
of American Liberty (Gettysburg and Washington, DC), Sir Winston Churchill and
World War II (England and France) and Western Civilization – Visions from
Italy. To learn more call 517-607-2327.
Boston University offers Pre-College programs throughout
the summer. Programs include High School Honors; Research in Science and
Engineering; Academic Immersion; Summer Challenge and Summer Preview. For
details, visit www.bu.edu/summer/highschool.
