College and Career Newsletter

Seniors: This is it! The last full month of high school!!! You are so close - keep it up for 6 more weeks! Please make sure you are completing the College Acceptance and Scholarship Offers forms below! Make sure you are checking the Scholarship Newsletter as well so you can get as much free money as possible! :)

Juniors: For those juniors who have not completed their After Grad Packet, please get that turned in ASAP. The last 6 weeks are going to fly by and I want to be able to meet with each and every one of you before senior year begins!

Senior Parents: Soak it all in! The last 6 weeks of having a high school senior are here! This time of year can be stressful, so please do not hesitate to reach out. I am happy to help support your families in whatever way I can!!

Junior Parents: I am putting the college season process completely in your student's hands now! I have let your students know in each of my college meetings that I am happy to meet as much or as little as they prefer and be as involved in essays/resumes/applications as they want, but this process is officially theirs. I want to begin to make them more comfortable reaching out for support/help and advocating for themselves like they will in college. I am here to support in the best way I can for each student, but I know that looks different for every family. Please let me know if there is a specific way I can be of help to make this season as easy and non-stressful as possible :)

As always, feel free to come by my office and chat, email, or schedule an appointment if you have any questions!

Mrs. M

As you are accepted into college and universities, please complete the forms below. Yes, even if you will not be attending the school! I will be adding universities to the acceptance whiteboard outside of my office. Let's see all the universities the the Class of 2022 is accepted at!

NACAC is doing virtual fairs this spring! A list of the virtual fairs and dates can be found here.

Register for the SEC College Tour to learn more about the 14 SEC universities.

Denver: April 19, 2022 6:30-8:30pm (Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center)

Colorado Springs: April 20, 2022 6:30-8:30pm (The Mining Exchange)

Broomfield: April 21, 2022 6:30-8:30pm (Renaissance Boulder Flatiron Hotel)

The second annual statewide Colorado Youth Career Fair is taking place virtually on April 18-21. This educational event is intended to expose Colorado youth to a broad sampling of career fields. Registration is now open for youth, families, and educators.

Colorado Youth Career Fair
April 18-21, 4-7 p.m.
Free, virtual event for youth, families, and educators
Visit youthcareerfair.org for more details and registration

Cornell University : Summer residency program (must be 15 or older before the class starts) where students live on Cornell's campus for 3 or 6 weeks. Over 50 college courses are currently on the summer course roster. Application deadline is May 6!

University of Colorado at Denver : The LYNX National Arts and Media Camps are summer immersion programs for high school students interested in music and the arts hosted on the University of Colorado Denver campus. The camps are designed to provide students with an educational preview of the college programs offered in the College of Arts & Media while also providing students with an inspiring and memorable summer camp experience. The LYNX Camps are for high school students (ages 14-18) who are interested in the arts. Any student who has finished 8th grade by the start of the camp and has not yet started college is eligible to attend (we do admit students who have just completed 12th grade). Priority application deadline is March 15, 2022 and final application deadline is May 15, 2022.

UCLA : Pre-college Summer Institute programming open to high school students 15 and older from around the world. 35 courses to choose from, lasting anywhere from 1-3 weeks. Residential and nonresidential programs are available. UCLA Summer Session programming offers over 100 UCLA courses approved for high school students during the summer.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute : PREFACE is a summer program for talented students who have been historically under-represented in science, engineering, and the technological fields, and who express a strong, early interest in pursuing careers in these areas. This year’s program will take place virtually weekdays, Monday, June 27 through Tuesday, July 12, 2022 (12 days). Applications are due on April 15, 2022.THe PREFACE Program is for students who will be entering 11th or 12 grade in fall of 2022.

University of Delaware : Edge Summer College Program prepares high school students moving into their junior or senior year for a future as a successful college student. By emphasizing academic excellence, practical skill building and student leadership, Edge offers you the challenge, independence and excitement of a learning experience that can only be found at a top national university. Deadline for applications are May 1, 2022. Must be a rising junior or senior and have a 3.0 or higher GPA to participate.

Boston University Summer Term : BU is offering five separate programs over the summer to choose from. Lengths of time, types of courses, and age minimums all vary by program. The High School Honors Program application is due May 27, 2022. The other programs are open until all of the spots are filled.

Columbia University Pre-College Programs : Columbia is offering various programs over the summer to choose from. Lengths of time, types of courses, deadlines, and age minimums all vary by program.

Georgetown University : Online programs available to students 13 and up. Courses include topics in law, medicine, surgery, politics, international relations and entrepreneurship. Courses are asynchronous.

Pacific Discovery : Two 3-week internships are offered this summer, one in Costa Rica (focuses on animal welfare and conservation) and one in Hawaii (focuses on sustainable living and conservation)

CU Denver : Bioengineering Opportunities and Leadership Training camp

• Who: The camp is open to all students entering 9-12 grade in Fall 2022
• Dates: July 11 -13
• Times: 8:30-4:30 with 1-hour lunch break
• Cost: $325 (scholarship options are available: Due June 15)

ALA Colorado Girls State : ALA Colorado Girls State is a week-long program designed for young women who have completed their junior year of high school. During the week, delegates run for mock public office, write, debate, and pass bills, engage in a mock trial exercise and attend panels consisting of guests from every level of Colorado government and beyond. Delegates are taught about the governmental process and learn the ethics of being a responsible, civically-involved citizens and leaders. ALA CO Girls State will be held at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley and will run from June 4, 2022 to June 9, 2022. Applications due May 1, 2022.

Denver Botanic Gardens :This program is for teens between the age of 13 years old to graduating seniors. There are a variety of experiences related to horticulture and guest engagement between the months of June – August. Teens will meet a minimum weekly hour requirement, but will select which volunteer opportunities that they are personally interested in. This summer program offers volunteer opportunities at three locations, Denver York Street (main gardens) Chatfield Farms in Littleton, and Plains Conservation Center in Aurora. Applications for this program will be open April 1st – April 30th!

Science Matters in America is looking for high school summer camp assistant teachers to join their team. Hours are between 20-40 hours per week. They are also looking for warehouse helpers to pack kits for the summer camps and events. Hours are also between 20-40 per week. For both jobs, you must have junior or senior status in school.

Email: kelli.myrick@stemk12.org
Website: https://stemk12.org/student_support_services/college-and-career-planning/
Location: 8773 South Ridgeline Boulevard, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
Phone: 303-683-7836