South Georgia State College's Admissions Application Fee is still waived through November 30, 2022
It's No Fee November at Coastal Georgia! Students apply for free with fee waiver code COAST2023
FREE APPLICATION MONTH- NOVEMBER November is our FREE Application Month. Students can submit an application at no cost with our fee waiver code COAST2023. To apply, we encourage your students to visit www.ccga.edu/apply. Here is a social media graphic that you can use to place on your school's accounts. I am also linking a flyer for you to distribute at your school.
NO TEST SCORES REQUIRED
Yes, you read that right! The College of Coastal Georgia does not require SAT or ACT scores for the purpose of admissions. We are continuing to utilize the high school GPA in order to evaluate a student's application. Yes, we are a public institution and a member of the University System of Georgia. For more information on our requirements, visit www.ccga.edu/admissions
ATTENTION SENIORS: Instant Decision Day @ Paxon - Dec. 9, 2022
Paxon will be hosting an Instant Decision Day for seniors on Fri. Dec. 9th. Students have the opportunity to be offered on-the-spot admissions decisions. Please pay attention to announcements made on Teams and this blog for documentation that may need to be completed prior to the event. So far, the following colleges/universities will be in attendance:
Albany State University
Barry University
Bethune-Cookman University
Edward Waters University
FAMU
Florida Memorial University
FSCJ
Keiser University
South Georgia State College
Trinity Baptist College
University of North Florida
University of South Alabama
Webber International University
Additional schools that may be in attendance include Savannah State University and Grand Canyon University. In order to participate, seniors must complete the survey below by Fri., Dec. 2nd: https://forms.office.com/r/gGwqKsKSyF
Instant Decision Day - Info Needed for UNF prior to Dec. 9th
The University of North Florida is looking forward to attending this year’s Instant Decision Days! A few updates in preparation for the event are listed below:
Students must have submitted the UNF online application at least 24 hours before attending to guarantee application review at the event. If the Common App was submitted, it must have been submitted at least 1 week before attending.
We will NOT be accepting paper copies of the high school transcripts on the day of the event. Transcripts must be submitted electronically from the high school or students can submit the Self-reported Student Academic Record (SSAR) at least 2 days before attending.
Students are encouraged to upload PDF copies of the SAT and/or ACT test score report directly to the applicant portal. However, we will still accept the complete score report in person on the day of the event.
Application fees are being waived for students that attend. To receive the waiver, students may select “Yes” when asked if eligible for an SAT, ACT or NACAC application fee waiver OR check the box “Attend a Duval County Public School.”
CAS/Community Service Opportunity: City Council District 9 Community Clean-Up Day
Seal of Biliteracy - Applications are now open
Carnegie Mellon's Summer Pre-College Programs 2023 (Scholarships are available to cover costs for students who qualify)
For over 100 years, Carnegie Mellon has offered students unique and hands-on educational programs from the fine arts to technology and everything in between. Through Carnegie Mellon's Pre-College Programs, rising juniors and seniors in high school have the opportunity to experience a world-class education on a beautiful, vibrant college campus. Our programs prepare them for their upcoming college experience, help them narrow their career focus, and build critical knowledge and skills.
Pre-College Programs* - Summer of 2023
Architecture: Introduces design practice, creative problem solving, and critical thinking through a matrix of programming, celebrating curiosity and providing a strong foundation for architectural education. (4-week program)
Art: Uses both traditional tools and cutting-edge technologies to explore creative ideas in a college-level studio environment. Students develop both conceptual and technical skills preparing them for a wide range of opportunities in both art studies and careers. (3- and 6-week program options)
Computational Biology: Provides extensive training in both cutting-edge laboratory experiments to generate biological data and the computational analysis of that data. Uses real-world scenarios for exploration. (3-week program)
Design: Introduces students to the discipline of Design, provides a foundation of skills, and gives a clear idea of what to expect from a college-level accredited program. (6-week program)
Drama: Prepares students for the college audition and interview process, illustrating the kind of creativity and discipline required of students studying a Bachelor of Fine Arts Drama curriculum. Students will be introduced to the intensity of a top-rated undergraduate conservatory experience. (6-week program)
Music: Immerses high school students in a world-class conservatory experience within an internationally recognized university. The program mirrors the first weeks of Carnegie Mellon’s first-year undergraduate School of Music curriculum. (3- and 6-week program options, commuter part-time option)
National High School Game Academy: Allows high school students to experience modern video game development using industry-standard technology. Students interested in art, music and audio, game design, and software development are encouraged to apply for this multidisciplinary program. (6-week program)
Summer Session: Provides high school students with the opportunity to take summer courses offered by Carnegie Mellon. Students earn college credit while working in an academic setting that mirrors the supportive, rigorous environment of the first year of college. (6-week program)
Writing & Culture: Storytelling is the process of uncovering, understanding, and sharing stories. Whether through words or images, stories unite us and help create a mutual space for understanding ourselves and each other. That’s what the Pre-College Writing & Culture program works to develop: skilled, reflective, engaged storytellers who can share our stories well. (6-week program)
*Limited scholarships available for programs above.
Fully-Funded, Merit-Based* Pre-College Programs - Summer of 2023
AI Scholars: Provides opportunities for students who have historically been excluded in STEM to study artificial intelligence with full-time faculty, staff, and researchers who are leaders in the field. (4-week program, rising seniors only)
Computer Science Scholars: Provides students who have historically been excluded in the field of computer science an opportunity to explore the subject with full-time faculty, staff and researchers who are leaders in the field. (4-week program, rising juniors only)
Summer Academy for Math and Science: Allows students from underrepresented communities to develop a deeper understanding of STEM via traditional classroom instruction, hands-on projects, and sustained engagement with world-renowned faculty and skilled staff mentors. (5-week program, rising seniors only)
*No cost to participant.
To learn more about our programs, please register for one of our Discover Sessions or contact us with questions. Please be sure to complete the online application.
OSFA December 2022- January 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.
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