April 2024
UPCOMING EVENTS (MT)
Apr 29 | 7-9 PM | Joint Travel College Presentation | Navajo Prep, Farmington: Register here to join members of the admissions committee from Emory University, Johns Hopkins University, University of Notre Dame, and Washington University in St. Louis for an in-person information session featuring four top research institutions in the U.S.
Apr 30 | 7-9 PM | Joint Travel College Presentation | Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town, Albuquerque: Register here to join members of the admissions committee from Emory University, Johns Hopkins University, University of Notre Dame, and Washington University in St. Louis for an in-person information session featuring four top research institutions in the U.S.
May 18 | 1-3:30 PM | Small Town Outreach, Recruitment & Yield (STORY) Event | UNM Gallup: A collection of 20 colleges will be in Gallup for a college access event and college fair. The vast majority of the schools visiting meet full demonstrated need. Colleges coming include Brown University, Colorado College, Columbia University, Harvard University, MIT, Northwestern University, Princeton University, Rice University, Tufts University, University of Chicago, University of Notre Dame, University of Southern California, Vanderbilt University, and Yale University. You can post or forward this flyer to your students and families, or have them register here.
VIRTUAL EVENTS (MT)
Apr 23 | 11 AM-12 PM | How to Effectively Use College Essay Guy Resources with Your Students: Explore the various ways you can use College Essay Guy Resources based on your budget (free, low-cost, or "we have a budget!" options).
May 4 | 2 PM | 5 Tips to Kickoff Your College Search: Join admission experts from each of the Northwest 5 schools (Willamette, Whitman, Reed, Puget Sound, Lewis & Clark) to discuss tips and tricks to begin your college search.
May 8 | 11 AM-12 PM | STARS Financial Aid Workshop for Counselors: Join the STARS College Network to unpack how financial aid has changed this year, and how STARS member schools are striving to ensure all students and families receive the resources and information necessary to plan financially for college. This session is meant for high school and CBO counselors at rural and small-town high schools or community-based organizations (not parents or students).
May 8 | 5-6:30 PM | Application Workshop: Personal Statement: Join a member of Johns Hopkins admissions committee as they provide an inside view on the role of the essay within the college application and tips on how to start writing or improve your student's first draft.
May 21 | 6-7:30 PM | STARS Virtual College Fair: Join the STARS Network Schools in a virtual college fair!
May 22 | 5-6:30 PM | Workshop: Letter of Recommendation and School Profile: In this workshop with Johns Hopkins University, learn how letters of recommendation and the school profile shape the discussions in the committee room.
May 29 | 5-6:30 PM | Workshop: Letter of Recommendation: In this workshop with Johns Hopkins University, learn how letters of recommendation shape discussions in the committee room.
SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID
The Hadden Scholarship awards up to $5,000 a year year to high school seniors with demonstrated financial need, for up to four years of college undergraduate study. Hadden Scholars must be U.S. citizens matriculating at a four-year accredited college or university established in the United States. There is a minimum unweighted grade point average requirement, 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. The deadline to apply has been extended to June 1.
Last month, we spotlighted state-wide scholarships by the Albuquerque Community Foundation and the Santa Fe Community Foundation. Some of those had April application deadlines, but in light of the FAFSA delays and students only recently getting the opportunity to make corrections or add schools, the following have extended their deadlines. The scholarships below try to cover a student’s gap or unmet need as a last-dollar scholarship.
Santa Fe Community Foundation (create an account here)
Michael S. Currier Scholarship - new deadline of June 7. Can be used for out-of-state OR in-state colleges and universities.
Sussman Miller - in-state school deadline of June 7
Albuquerque Community Foundation (create an account here)
Sussman Miller out-of-state deadline of May 9
Sussman Miller in-state deadline of June 6
ONLINE RESOURCES
The earliest deadlines for summer and fall college fly-in opportunities will roll around in June, except for Dartmouth’s program, which is May 15. Stay tuned for more spotlights in next month’s newsletter.
Johns Hopkins hosts a College Planning Guide website, complete with a terminology glossary, example essays from former applicants, and a financial aid section for parents. Counselors and educators can also watch recurring and live webinars found on their Counselor & Educator Event page.
CollegeWise has a resource bank, including posts and webinar recordings on a full range of topics, from testing, to summer opportunities, to understanding the difference between Early Action and Early Decision.
