Colleges/Universities Visiting Paxon (Aug-Sep 2023)
To stay up-to-date with the latest information on colleges and universities visiting Paxon, please be sure to visit the 'College & Career Planning' page on Paxon's School Counseling website.
Free SAT/ACT Prep Classes
College 101 Sep. 2023 Webinars
Harvard, Princeton, UVA, Wellesley, & Yale - Virtual Info Sessions (advanced registration is required)
Register to attend a virtual information session (advanced registration is required): https://admission.virginia.edu/hpuwy
Harvard, Princeton, the University of Virginia, Wellesley, and Yale would like to spend some time with you.
You know our names, but find out more at our evening programs. Don't miss your opportunity to hear admissions officers from all five schools discuss the variety of opportunities one can find at our institutions. Learn about scholarships and our generous need-based financial aid offerings.
We are committed to making education at our schools affordable, accessible, and unforgettable. Please join us.
Admissions Resources
The Emory Leadership, Enrichment, Advocacy, and Discovery (LEADs) Experience
The Emory LEADs Experience is designed to support the recruitment of talented, high-achieving high school seniors who are either first-generation college students and/or from underrepresented cultural or socioeconomic backgrounds, including, but not limited to, Black/African American, Latinx/Hispanic, and Native/Indigenous student populations. The Emory LEADs Experience will be a hybrid program that will take place throughout the fall. The program will begin in September with monthly virtual programming. In addition, select students will also be invited to participate in our three-day, overnight Leadership Retreat in mid-October. Our monthly virtual webinars will conclude in December. Interested students should complete the Application linked below by September 8th. https://apply.emory.edu/leads/application.html
Baptist Health's Medical Explorer Program
NHS Applications are now available (Due: Sep. 8, 2023)
Annie Ruth Foundation (Summer 2024 Internship Applications)
Mayor’s Youth at Work Partnership (MYAWP)
The Mayor’s Youth At Work Partnership’s Fall 2023 session will provide Duval County students with a paid work experience for up to 15 hours per week from September to December. In addition to the job placement, students also receive access to workforce development trainings, a job coach to guide them through the program, a VyStar bank account, direct deposit, and financial education with the chance to earn badges. The MYAWP team places students in job opportunities based on their interests, school schedules, extracurricular activities, and location. Learn more here https://goodwillnorthfl.org/mayors-youth-at-work-partnership-myawp/. To be eligible students must be
16 - 21 years old.
enrolled in a high school, GED program, technical school, university, or college in Duval County.
Students can click here u.gradleaders.com/u_hpfs6t to apply.
2023 National College Match - Match Scholarship Recipients are granted early admission to one of QuestBridge's college partners with a full four-year scholarship, worth over $200,000.
High school seniors: The 2023 QuestBridge National College Match is now open! Apply by September 26 for full four-year scholarships to top colleges. Find out if you're eligible and apply for free at questbridge.org. https://www.questbridge.org/high-school-students/national-college-match?utm_source=Slate&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CMeducators&utm_content=ee079
Rice University: Regional Information Session
Join a virtual Regional Information Session and meet an admission counselor for your area. You'll learn about Rice's academic programs, groundbreaking research, vibrant student life, and affordability. Discover why we love Rice and living in the heart of Houston. You must register ahead of time for this event: https://riceadmission.rice.edu/portal/regional-infosessions
Guided Pathway Support Program (GPS) Now Offers Free Princeton Review ACT and SAT Prep Services🎓 https://rbsgps.com/
Free College Planning & Paying Resources from Sallie Mae
Check out these free resources: Filing the FAFSA®, Searching for Scholarships & Grants, and 1-2-3 Approach to Paying for College. Also, check out their YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@salliemae) that features their financial aid focused Hacked and Pixels+ shorts, as well as their Campus Underground podcast hosted by students, for students.
The Gates Scholarship Application is Now Open! (due Sep. 15th)
The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding, minority, high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential. Selected Scholars will receive funding for the full cost of attendance to earn a bachelor’s degree, that is not already covered by other financial aid and the expected family contribution, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or the methodology used by a Scholar’s college or university. Costs covered include tuition, fees, books, and room and board, and may include additional personal costs. TGS also provides Scholars with various online support services designed to help them excel in their degree programs, graduate, and make a successful transition to their chosen careers. These include career services, mentoring, leadership development, wellness, and knowledge building. Eligibility requirements:
A high school senior
From at least one of the following ethnicities: African American, American Indian/Alaska Native*, Asian/Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American
Pell-eligible
A US citizen, national, or permanent resident
In a good academic standing with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
Additionally, a student must plan to enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program, at a US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university. *For American Indian/Alaska Native, proof of tribal enrollment will be required. An ideal candidate will also have:
An outstanding academic record in high school (in the top 10% of his/her graduating class)
Demonstrated leadership ability (e.g., as shown through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities)
Exceptional personal success skills (e.g., emotional maturity, motivation, perseverance, etc.)
Application deadline: Phase I of the application opened July 15, with a submission deadline of Friday, September 15, 2023, 5:00 PM PT. For additional information, please visit our website and watch the video below. https://youtu.be/JBnCZ9cdxQ8?si=9fQnkUXdXkpj8Zmf
2024 Coca-Cola Scholars Application (Open until Oct. 2nd)
The 2024 application for the Coca-Cola Scholarship (open to high school students who will graduate during the 2023-2024 academic year) will be available from our website August 1 through October 2, 2023. Note that we have an earlier deadline this year! Please plan to share this opportunity with your graduating students who are having a significant positive impact in your school and community through their leadership and service.
Click here to view program details and a listing of the 2023 Coke Scholars.
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