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College Still Accepting Applications

Anne Wager — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:50:37 +0000

For a listing of colleges and universities still accepting applications, click here. Related posts:Colleges Still Accepting Applications for Fall 2009 Making Changes to Applications More Universities are Moving to Random Audits of Applications Related posts:

Sample of Colleges Visiting the Seattle Area

Anne Wager — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:16:58 +0000

To learn more about programs and life on campuses, students should consider attending events in the Seattle area hosted by colleges from around the country. Make sure to register on college admissions websites to get notifications on these valuable events. Here is a sampling of upcoming events:

Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, University of Pennsylvania, Stanford

Learn more here

May 23, 2012

7:30 -9:30 p.m.

Bellevue Hilton AND

May 24, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m., Sea- Tac Mariott

Jesuit College Fair

College of the Holy Cross, Creighton University, Gonzaga University, Loyola Marymount University, Loyola University Chicago, Loyola University New Orleans, Marquette University, Regis University, Rockhurst University, Saint Louis University, Saint Peter’s University, Santa Clara University, Seattle University, Spring Hill College, University of San Francisco, Xavier University

May 24th, 6:30 – 8:00 pm

Seattle University –Campion Ballroom. For directions and a campus map, click here

Carnegie Mellon

Learn more here

June 4, 2012
7:30 pm
Lakeside Upper School, 14050 1st Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98125

Northwestern University

Learn more here

June 12th, 2012
7:30 p.m.
Hilton Seattle 1301 6th Avenue Seattle, WA

The Common Application Announces New Members and Previews 2012-2013 Application

Anne Wager — Tue, 01 May 2012 20:00:59 +0000

The Common Application, a standard form for first-year and transfer applications to more than 400 institutions, recently announced new members for the 2012-2013 application year. In addition, a preview is now available for the application for those students interested in getting a head start over the summer.

Summer Writing Clinics in Seattle

Anne Wager — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:38:32 +0000

Sara Yamasaki will be offering the Moving Words Writing Clinic for the 10th year. This clinic, like ones in the past, will inspire voice, passion, and joy in writing. It will follow the writing process, and it will give students strategies and concepts they will use throughout their lives as writers. This year’s clinic dates are in early summer: June 25, 26, 27, 29, 30. No class on June 28.

Space is limited to 12 students. Registration opens April 16th on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is available here.

Anne Mulherkar will be offering six essay writing workshops, each limited to groups of four. Choose from one of six essay writing workshops, each limited to groups of four. A workshop spans five consecutive afternoons and includes a 90-minute appointment tailored to students' needs. The workshop will provide students with specific drafting, revising and editing strategies to strengthen and support all the writing that students do.

SUMMER 2012 WORKSHOP DATES:

Workshop #1: June 18-22, 2-4 pm
Workshop #2: June 25-29, 2-4 pm
Workshop #3: July 16-20, 2-4 pm
Workshop #4: July 23-27, 2-4 pm
Workshop #5: August 20-24, 2-4 pm
Workshop #6: August 27-31, 2-4 pm

Students may contact Anne Mulherkar at 206.948.6794 or youngwritersworkshop@comcast.net to register.

Southeastern Conference Universities Host College Fair April 2nd

Anne Wager — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 22:52:09 +0000

The 14 universities in the Southeastern College Conference will host a college fair on Monday, April 2nd from 7-9pm at The Westin Bellevue. Student can get more details and register here. Related posts:Prepare for the Upcoming Seattle College Fair November 4th and 5th Spring College Fair March 17th Upcoming College Representative Visits to the Seattle [...] Related posts:

Spring College Fair March 17th

Anne Wager — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 00:18:24 +0000

The Pacific Northwest Association for College Admission Counseling (PNACAC) will hold a college fair on the Seattle University campus. This college fair is smaller than the NACAC fair held at the Washington Convention Center and provides a great opportunity to speak with representatives from these colleges: 2012 Seattle PNACAC College Fair - as of Feb 23

Location: Seattle University, Connelly Center
Date: Saturday, March 17, 2012
Time: Noon - 3 pm

SAT and ACT Test Dates and Registration

Anne Wager — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:09:37 +0000

Make sure to sign up well ahead of time to secure the best location for your ACT or SAT tests!

Upcoming ACT and SAT Test Dates

Scholarship Video Contest at TheWashboard.org

Anne Wager — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:00:01 +0000

TheWashBoard.org is a free, web-based scholarship clearinghouse that matches Washington scholarship seekers with Washington scholarship providers. Over 80,000 scholarship seekers and 210 providers are registered. This is an excellent source of scholarship funds as more than $28 million is available in awards for next year.

TheWashBoard.org Scholarship Video Contest is an exciting opportunity for students with video skills. This contest is joint effort by theWashBoard.org, Scholarship Junkies, College Spark Washington, and the Northwest Education Loan Association (NELA) to encourage students to engage more actively in their own scholarship search.

Students are invited to create a 60 second video that answers the question Why are scholarships important to you? Washington high school seniors, or current college students, who will enroll in college at least half-time beginning fall 2012, are eligible. Entries may be submitted starting December 15th; the deadline is January 31, 2012. FAQs, the submission form, and scholarship rules can be found at www.thewashboardcontest.org.

The 21st Annual Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Conference at UW

Anne Wager — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:47:58 +0000

This just in from the Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) conference at the University of Washington.

"Our 21th annual conference will include a pathway throughout the day of sessions devoted solely to high school women! We will have speakers and workshops that include hands on engineering projects, introductions to college level research, career pathways, transitioning into university life, and what challenges and advantages women in the science and engineering fields have. The workshops run simultaneously so the individual student can tailor the conference for their needs. We encourage students of science and engineering at all levels to attend. The registration fee is minimal, and there are great opportunities to network, explore opportunities at the University and in industry, and learn more about topics that appeal to women studying and pursuing careers in the field"

Mark Your Calendars!
Time for Success… Create the Possibilities

The 21st Annual Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Conference

Saturday, February 25th
8:30am- 5:00pm
University of Washington
Seattle Campus

Sponsored by:
Women in Science and Engineering
Student Academic Services
College of Engineering

Early Admissions Results from 21 Colleges and Universities

Anne Wager — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:44:16 +0000

This article provides a good summary of the 2011 Early Admission/Decision admission round for 21 colleges and universities. Related posts:Update on Early Applications to Colleges Harvard Considers Reinstating Early Admissions Policy Read the Fine Print in Early Action/Decision Deadlines Related posts: