Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Happy Wednesday! Apply for Scholarships... No really, do it now.
I feel like I am just bombarding students with scholarship info on social media... They will thank me later ;)
Today's post:
Happy Wednesday! Don't forget to apply for scholarships!
Here are a few that are due this month:
- Daniels Fund due November 15, 2014: To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must be a resident of Utah, a high school senior, ACT composite score of 17 or higher and demonstrate financial need.
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- First Freedom Student Competition ($2,500) due November 17, 2014: Students examine the First Amendment and the history and relevance of religious freedom.
http://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/scholarships/89941-first-freedom-student-competition
- Youth Volunteer Scholarship ($500) due November 29, 2014: Eligible students must have completed a minimum of 50 hours of volunteer work in the past 2 years and maintained a GPA of 3.5 or greater. Essay of 1000 words or less explaining why you have chosen to volunteer your time with the organizations you have and how your experience has changed your life.
http://www.bbgcommunicationsservices.com/about.php
Today's post:
Happy Wednesday! Don't forget to apply for scholarships!
Here are a few that are due this month:
- Daniels Fund due November 15, 2014: To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must be a resident of Utah, a high school senior, ACT composite score of 17 or higher and demonstrate financial need.
http://www.bbgcommunicationsservices.com/about.php
- First Freedom Student Competition ($2,500) due November 17, 2014: Students examine the First Amendment and the history and relevance of religious freedom.
http://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/scholarships/89941-first-freedom-student-competition
- Youth Volunteer Scholarship ($500) due November 29, 2014: Eligible students must have completed a minimum of 50 hours of volunteer work in the past 2 years and maintained a GPA of 3.5 or greater. Essay of 1000 words or less explaining why you have chosen to volunteer your time with the organizations you have and how your experience has changed your life.
http://www.bbgcommunicationsservices.com/about.php
ATTENTION!
I am at 29 Facebook likes! One more until I am a true Facebook... advertiser?
Many colleges in the state of Utah have a December 1 scholarship deadline, so I am trying to make sure students/parents are aware that November will be over in no time. Really, Thanksgiving is two weeks away. What! Anyway, I posted a status along with a little picture I thought was funny... :)
Many colleges in the state of Utah have a December 1 scholarship deadline, so I am trying to make sure students/parents are aware that November will be over in no time. Really, Thanksgiving is two weeks away. What! Anyway, I posted a status along with a little picture I thought was funny... :)
Internship Update
DXATC Presentations:
The last couple of weeks I have been presenting to the local high schools about an "alternate path" for higher education. I work with the Dixie Applied Technology College and we have talked to three high schools so far about the medical programs DXATC offers. Because DXATC offers free tuition to high school students, many high schoolers have the opportunity to participate in a program of their choice for more than half the regular price.
When talking to students, I try to explain some of the benefits of taking a class from DXATC (aside from the cost reduction). I explain the college is EXPENSIVE. I, too, was in their shoes not long ago.... Heck, what am I saying? I AM CURRENTLY in their shoes. Paying for school is hard! If I wanted to be a doctor, you bet I would go back to high school, take the Medical Assisting program, and then make about double of what I made with my first college job! I try to relate to students. They are so used to talking to counselors and other adults who went to college, but are now working and successful. I tell them about not using the AC in the summer, eating Top Ramen every night, and having to buy laundry detergent. (Isn't my mom supposed to do that?) College seems so far away for them. A lot of students don't want to worry about the not-so-appealing details of college. It is my job to change that.
Our presentations have been successful. We've collected over 200 inquiry cards from students who are interested in the medical programs DXATC offers. Cheers!
The last couple of weeks I have been presenting to the local high schools about an "alternate path" for higher education. I work with the Dixie Applied Technology College and we have talked to three high schools so far about the medical programs DXATC offers. Because DXATC offers free tuition to high school students, many high schoolers have the opportunity to participate in a program of their choice for more than half the regular price.
When talking to students, I try to explain some of the benefits of taking a class from DXATC (aside from the cost reduction). I explain the college is EXPENSIVE. I, too, was in their shoes not long ago.... Heck, what am I saying? I AM CURRENTLY in their shoes. Paying for school is hard! If I wanted to be a doctor, you bet I would go back to high school, take the Medical Assisting program, and then make about double of what I made with my first college job! I try to relate to students. They are so used to talking to counselors and other adults who went to college, but are now working and successful. I tell them about not using the AC in the summer, eating Top Ramen every night, and having to buy laundry detergent. (Isn't my mom supposed to do that?) College seems so far away for them. A lot of students don't want to worry about the not-so-appealing details of college. It is my job to change that.
Our presentations have been successful. We've collected over 200 inquiry cards from students who are interested in the medical programs DXATC offers. Cheers!
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