Blog Post for the Week of Jan. 30-Feb. 3, 2023

OSFA February-March 2023 Newsletter and additional resources

Be sure to visit the Scholarship & Financial Aid page of Paxon's School Counseling website to view the latest edition of the E-News for students financial aid newsletter.

Colleges/Universities Visiting Paxon in February 2023

Be sure to visit the College & Career Planning page of Paxon's School Counseling website for an updated list on colleges/universities visiting Paxon as well as upcoming college fairs. Here is a sneak peak of who is signed up to visit so far:

2023 AHEC Health Career Summer Programs

Pratt PreCollege readies students for college and careers in art and design

For those intending to pursue studies in art, design, architecture, or a related area, this is a valuable chance to build the portfolio of work that will serve as an important component of their college application process.

This July, Pratt PreCollege students will explore creative careers and develop their artistic skills with support from experienced faculty. The month-long experience combines college-level courses and cultural enrichment opportunities for high school students on our picturesque Brooklyn campus. Courses allow students a unique opportunity to be immersed in the creative process and get a sneak peek into the undergraduate experience at Pratt Institute.

During the program students will:

1. Study art, design, architecture, or creative writing at a college level.

2. Create work suitable for use in a college admissions portfolio.

3. Join a creative community of like-minded students.

4. Explore undergraduate majors and discover the Pratt Institute experience.

Available sessions:

1, Spring (online): Visit the website for course dates

1. Summer (online):Visit the website for course dates

2. Summer (in-person Brooklyn, New York campus): July 9 - August 2

Summer applications are due March 1st!

Questions? Email precollege@pratt.edu

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Arts for Life (Deadline to apply is Feb. 6, 2023)

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: $25,000 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS

The deadline to submit a completed application is March 15th, 2023.

GPS Now Offers Free Princeton Review ACT and SAT Prep Services🎓

Thanks to the generosity of private donors, the Guided Pathway Support Program now offers FREE access to Self-Paced Online ACT- and SAT-Prep Courses from The Princeton Review® to ALL ACCEPTED STUDENTS.

The Guided Pathway Support Program online college access community helps African American high school juniors and seniors reach their best-fit colleges. Apply today.

Free National Girls and Women in Sports Day Clinic at UNF this Saturday (Feb. 4th)

UNF Athletics is hosting a FREE National Girls and Women in Sports Day Clinic this Saturday.

It is FREE to girls ages 6 - 14 and a great way to connect with our local university as well as get some coaching from their staff. The link for girls to register is here

https://bit.ly/3H81hQ7

West Point Summer Leaders Experience (for current high school juniors)

The West Point Summer Leader Experience (SLE) provides rising high school seniors with a week-long immersion into the academic, military, and social life of a cadet.

At SLE, you will explore West Point from all angles, including our high-tech educational facilities, team building athletic activities, and realistic military training. You will get a taste of Cadet Life through the entire program, which is led by current West Point cadets.

Below are three ways to learn more: Attend our FB Live SLE Information Brief, Check out some highlights from SLE 2022, and Take a look at our SLE Website.

2023 Prom Dress Giveaway

The Riverside Argyle Westside Lions Club is proud to share they have prom dresses for local students in need. Students can nominate themselves. The deadline for submissions is February 17th. The link for the form is https://bit.ly/rawprom23

CAS/Community Service Opportunity: Brooks Rehabilitation Seeking Summer Teen Volunteers

Brooks Rehabilitation is currently accepting applications for its 2023 Summer Teen Volunteer Program that will run from June 12 through July 21, 2023. Interviews begin in February with assignments made in early March. Opportunities are available in patient care, business services, facilities and sales.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY:The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida 2023 Scholarships

Scholarship Applications for 2023 at The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida are now open! All scholarship applications are due by the close of business on March 15, 2023. Students need to check the Paxon School Counseling Team or email their school counselor for more information.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Farah & Farah Empowering Greatness Scholarship

Applications are now open to apply for the Farah & Farah Empowering Greatness Scholarship. The deadline to apply is March 3, 2023.