Five Point Test Prep Schedule

Check out the scheduled events that 5points Test Prep will be offering for the spring and summer months!  If you are looking to increase your test scores, this might be a good option to consider!

5PointsTestPrep Schedule

UNG Open House Events

Every spring, we invite high school students to join us for our UNG Open House events. Throughout the day, they will have the chance to meet with faculty, admissions staff, and current students. They can take a campus tour, attend information sessions, and get a true glimpse of what it means to be a UNG Nighthawk. Our first Open House event is happening on our Oconee campus March 3rd. In order to attend, your students must sign-up. Click below to learn more about all our upcoming Open House events. We encourage you to share this digital postcard with your students!

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Ga Center UGA Summer Camp for Future Leaders

My daughter is in 7th grade at MBMS & I am an Oconee graduate and am hoping you could help me promote a summer camp I will be leading in conjunction with the GA Center.

I am gearing it to adolescents 13-15 years old and want to develop leadership skills while also exposing them to basic child development concepts kids this age are interested in.

They will be learning sensory activities like making play-doh & gloop and how that helps a child's motor skills and brain development.

Then they'll have the opportunity to take those fun things they've made into the 3/4yr old classrooms at the CDL and guide the children with open-ended questions and play.

They'll also have the chance to begin the volunteer training program for teenagers at Sandy Creek Nature Center to assist on trail hikes and children's activities.

I think the students in the Education & Training Career Cluster would find this camp an extension to what they are learning in class.

I'm attaching the link that lists other activities/field trips I'm planning for the week.

Since middle school doesn't send home Friday folders, I don't know how to get the word out to students and their parents.

https://www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/youth/summer-academy/future-leaders

The American Legion Auxiliary Girls State Camp

The American Legion Auxiliary is hosting a camp Jun 10-Jun 15, 2018 to be held at Georgia Southern University Statesboro, Ga. Cost per student is $300.00 to be paid by Post #20, Athens, Ga. Completed applications should be mailed to the American Legion, Post #20. Last date to accept applications is April 20, 2018. Please see the attached for more information and the application.
The American Legion Auxiliary Girls State Camp

The American Legion Boys State Camp

The American Legion is hosting a camp for boys on May 27-Jun 2, 2018 at Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville, GA. Cost per student is $250.00 to be paid by Post #20, Athens, Ga. Completed Applications should be mailed to the American Legion, Post #20. Last date to accept applications is May 4, 2018. 
Please see all attached documents for information and application.
The American Legion Boys State Camp

Wanna Learn More About College?

SACAC (Southern Association for College Admission Counseling) is the group that connects college admission representatives and school counselors to provide access to resources and information for the college admission process.  Listed below is one such opportunity.  Mini Camp College is a great experience for students and parents.  You will have access to information and experts in the realm of college admissions that will help you become a more informed applicant for the college admission process.   This is a great event to attend!  Also it is a great way to check out Georgia State University's campus!

College Preparation Workshop “Mini Camp College”

Hosted by SACAC (the Southern Association for College Admission Counseling)

Saturday, March 24, 2018 

8:30am – 12:45pm

Georgia State University Centennial Hall

100 Auburn Avenue NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30303.

Complimentary parking will be available in the W-Parking Lot located at 51 Courtland Street NE. 

GSU Centennial Hall is also close to the Georgia State and Peachtree Center MARTA stations.

GSU Map

Open to the public and recommended for 9th-11th grade students and families.

Workshops will include advice on preparing for college, hosted by university representatives from several selective institutions.

Please click here ATLANTA MINI CAMP to register by March 16!

Duke Summer Session

Just a reminder about Duke's Summer Session: We are sharing information about Duke Summer Session’s transformative summer programs.  Improve your college application and go to college while still in high school!
At Duke Summer Session, we are committed to providing high school students with the opportunity to be a college student over the summer at one of the world’s premier universities.  By attending our Summer College program, you will not only have the authentic college experience of living in Duke University’s dorms and taking credit-bearing classes alongside undergraduate students, but also the opportunity to accompany your college application with a letter of recommendation from a Duke instructor and transcript from Duke University – two substantive indicators that you have what it takes to thrive in an elite academic setting.
Courses fill up quickly, so apply online today:
Application for US Students
Application for International Students

Seniors! Quick Turn Around Time!

2018 Georgia Scholars Application for Seniors 

We are always looking for ways to recognize our students and their accomplishments!  This is a program that can provide your student with recognition at the state level.  Through the Georgia Scholar program, the Department of Education identifies and honors high school seniors who have achieved excellence in school and community life. The program is coordinated by the Department’s Excellence Recognition Office and through local coordinators in each public school system and in private schools throughout the state. Each Georgia Scholar receives a seal for his or her diploma.

Students eligible for Georgia Scholar recognition are high school seniors who:

·         exhibit excellence in all phases of school life, in community activities, and in the home.

·         Georgia Scholars are students who have carried exemplary course loads during the four years of high school; who performed excellently in all courses;

·         who successfully participated in interscholastic events at their schools and in their communities;

·         who have assumed active roles in extracurricular activities sponsored by their schools.​

The recognition is open to any student who qualifies.

The Application and one page reference letter is the only thing that should be submitted.

No mailed or faxed applications accepted 

Reference letters are to be from outside school personnel and family

Do not attached copies of transcripts, SAT/ACT scores, voter registration or photos to the application

All criteria on the application must be completed for consideration

Section A must be filled out with specific class information 

There is not a monetary award associated with this recognition

Please review the application closely before applying.  Page 2 lists specific criteria for applicants.  The application DEADLINE to the Counseling office is March 1, 2018.  Please let your counselor know if you are completing this application.

GA Scholars Application

QUICK TURN AROUND TIME! Great Opportunity for Females Interested in STEM

North Oconee High School has been given an opportunity to develop strong leadership skills for females that are interested in STEM areas.  A very limited number of spots are available for our students to attend a national STEM conference for free. Transportation will also be provided. (Student cost will only reflect hotel room charges and meals) from March 18th-20th, 2018.

Attendees will be selected on a first come, first serve basis. If you are interested, please fill out this Google form   See information below for more details. 

The deadline to sign up for this opportunity will be Monday, February 26th by 4:00 pm.

Global Women In STEM Leadership Summit Video

Global Women In STEM Leadership Brochure

Women In STEM Registration/Program Information

Update for UGA Admissions Decisions

The UGA admissions blog has added a new post with timelines for decision release dates.  Please review the information below to learn more:

Upcoming Decision Dates For UGA Applicants

Scholarship Season Is Upon Us

Please check out the scholarship tab on our blog to see the newest scholarships that have been added.  We are constantly updating the information as new scholarships come across our desk.  Every year we have scholarships that only have one or two applicants.  Please encourage your senior to apply!

Check out the link below from JLV Counseling about the top 15 mistakes that students make when applying for scholarships:

15 Common Scholarship Mistakes

American Red Cross Hero Nomination

The American Red Cross Heroes nomination process is now open and can be completed online.  Nominations are open through April 2^nd and cover the following counties: Athens-Clarke, Barrow, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and Oglethorpe. 

Click here to submit a nomination. The categories that seem to pertain to OCS are Adult Good Samaritan and Youth Good Samaritan. Another possibility is International Service for some of our student groups.

Princeton Summer Journalism Program

Applications for the Princeton Summer Journalism Program, an all expense paid summer camp and college mentoring program for students from low-income backgrounds, are now open. Pass it along! 

princeton.edu/sjp/

Who is eligible? This program is intended for low-income students with excellent academic records who are committed to pursuing a career in journalism. To apply for the program, you must meet the following qualifications:

- You must currently be a junior in high school.
- You must live in the United States.
- You must have at least an unweighted 3.5 grade point average (out of 4.0).
- You must have an interest in journalism.

- The combined income of your custodial parent(s)/guardian(s) plus child support payments, if any, must not exceed $45,000. (Note: This program is for students from under-resourced financial backgrounds. If the combined income of your custodial parent(s)/guardian(s) plus child support payments, if any, exceeds $45,000 and you still wish to apply, you may attach a statement explaining why you believe your family qualifies as financially under-resourced.)

Summer Programs at Tulane

Greetings from Tulane!

We hope that you have enjoyed a successful school year. While your seniors are nearing the end of their college searches, your juniors and sophomores are just beginning. Consequently, we are sharing updates on summer programs relevant to your current juniors as they consider plans for the summer.

Each summer, departments on campus coordinate fun and educational summer programs for high school students. These serve as wonderful introductions to potential academic and career paths. For application procedures, deadlines, and contacts, please refer to our Tulane Pre-College Summer Programs site or email summer@tulane.edu. Programs are available in the following areas:

• Architecture
• STEM Enrichment Institute (middle and high school)
• Women's Literature
• Science & Engineering

If you or your students and parents ever have any questions about Tulane, your school’s Tulane Admission Counselor is available via email, phone or in person. Thank you for everything that you do in support of your students and Tulane.

Your Friends,

Tulane Office of Undergraduate Admission

Camp Journey

Sponsored by Abbey Hospice's Foundation, we announce Camp Journey, our 11th annual greif camp for children aged 7 to 17, who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The camp is FREE for all participants. Participants do not need to be part of the Abbey Hospice community. The camp is being held on Saturday, April 28, 2018 (9:00 AM) through Sunday April 29, 2018 (1:00 PM). The the attached letter and registration forms.
Camp Journey Letter
Camp Journey Registration Form

Jobs For Teens

My name is Ron and I'm a college professor who has created a resource that is very helpful for teenagers looking for work. 

You can find it here: www.JobsForTeensHQ.com. 

It's focused specifically on helping teenagers find jobs and it's 100% free to use for both the students and the school. It has very useful information including work permit requirements, labor laws, jobs for teens by city/state, job ideas, jobs by age, and more. 

My question to you is, would you be willing to include this as a resource on the school website?  Or, would you be willing to put me in contact with the person who can make this happen? 

I'm sure you're going to want to look over it before you consider including it, so I’ve made a quick video that can help.

Simply put, it's the best resource out there to help teenagers find jobs and we're extremely excited about it

AP Capstone Diploma Program

Attention 10th grade students and parents! If you are interested in learning more about the AP Capstone Diploma Program join us for an informational meeting on Thursday, February 15th, in the NOHS Media Center at 6:00 PM.

2018 College Prep Scholars Program

Do you know low-income high school juniors who are excelling academically? It's time to refer them for the 2018 College Prep Scholars Program so we can reach out to them about receiving an early advantage in college admissions. The free application is now open, and the deadline for students to apply is March 21, 2018.

The College Prep Scholars Program prepares high-achieving, low-income 11th graders to be admitted to the nation's best colleges, and possibly attend for free. College Prep Scholars could receive special awards, such as full scholarships to college summer programs, exclusive access to 40 top colleges at a National College Admissions Conference, all-expense-paid campus visits, and more.

Check out our website to learn more about who should apply. We also encourage you to share our College Prep Scholars Program brochure and flyer to help us reach more students.

Piedmont Athens Regional's Volunteer Services

Piedmont Athens Regional's Volunteer Services Department is now accepting inquiries regarding our Teen Volunteer program for the summer of 2018. Teens (boys or girls) who are ages 15-17 (by June 1), hold a grade point average of B or higher, maintain high standards of behavior and are sincerely interested n helping other s will be considered.
Interested students may call Lynda Jones, Volunteer Services manager, at 706-475-3405 to request an application packet. The application deadline is 5:00 p.m. March 2, 2018. See attached flyer for more information.
Piedmont Athens Regional's Volunteer Services

Denison University's Young Writer's Workshop

Why should your students have to wait until college to start honing their craft in poetry, fiction, and nonfiction?

Every summer for more than two decades, talented high school students (current sophomores and juniors) have been welcomed to Denison University in Granville, Ohio, for the acclaimed Reynolds Young Writers Workshop. The workshop is an eight-day residential program that incorporates small creative writing workshops, group sessions with Denison creative writing faculty and notable visiting writers, and much more. Encourage your students to apply today!

Only 36 students get the chance to come to "The Hill" to participate each June. That means students experience small, intimate writing workshops and one-on-one interactions with people who have made writing their career. It's a great way to connect with a close-knit community of writing teachers, mentors, and peers from around the world.

This is your students' chance to work with award-winning authors whose work has appeared in publications like The New Yorker, The Atlantic, and SB Nation; who have published books; who care deeply about storytelling; and who love to teach.

The program runs from June 17–24, 2018. Financial assistance is available to families who need it, and information about the program is online at reynolds.denison.edu. Applications must be submitted no later than Sunday, March 4, 2018, at 11:59 p.m. Your students canapply today!

Thank you for encouraging your students to consider this opportunity. If you or they have any questions, you can reach us at reynoldswriting@denison.edu or at 740-587-6207.

Beginning The College Admission Process?

As usual, Rick Clark has a relatable post of the college admissions process.  His posts are witty and filled with great tips for approaching a season of life that can feel overwhelming.  You won't regret taking the time to read his thoughts of a better path of navigating the world of college admissions:

The Rules They Keep On A Changin'

Registration- Setting The Pace For 2018-2019

We are gearing up for Registration!  This is the time of year where we register for classes that will be taken during the 2018-19 school year.  There are a multitude of options for students to choose.  Good deliberation is wise.  This whole process is built to provide students and parents good information to use when making choices about courses.  Attending the events and paying attention to the details will help the student and the parent to make decisions that they will be most comfortable with when August rolls around and we are taking the courses that we registered for. We attempt to create a seat for your student based on the courses that they request.   PLEASE put these events on your calendar and make every effort to be a part of the process.

Wednesday, February 14th- During Titan Time, the counselors will host a NINTH GRADE class meeting (for students only) to talk about registration issues that impact current freshmen.  Attendance will be mandatory for all freshmen and will provide advanced notice of important information surrounding registration.

Thursday, February 15th- During Titan Time, the counselors will host a TENTH GRADE class meeting (for students only) to talk about registration issues that impact current sophomores.  Attendance will be mandatory for all sophomores and will provide advanced notice of important information surrounding registration.

Friday, February 16th- During Titan Time, the counselors will host an ELEVENTH GRADE class meeting (for students only) to talk about registration issues that impact current juniors.  Attendance will be mandatory for all juniors and will provide advanced notice of important information surrounding registration.

Monday and Tuesday, February 19th and 20th- Students will meet with teachers who taught them first semester to get recommendations about what courses to sign up for within the teacher's department.  For example, if my student took English first semester, the English teacher would make a recommendation for your student and sign the registration form for the English course that he or she should take in the 2016-17 school year.  This recommendation will be based upon the performance of your student in the last English class completed.

Monday, February 19th- Curriculum Night, 5:30 to 7:00.  This is a drop-in event where all of our teachers will be in the building to answer questions about classes that they teach.  This is a really important time that both student and parent can come and learn about all the course options that are available to NOHS.  Students will have teachers available to sign registration forms.  AP Information sessions will be offered by teachers who teach all Advanced Placement courses from 5:00-6:30 pm on a repeating basis, so you can attend all that you are interested in.

NOHS Counselors will also be available to students in the cafeteria from February 13th-February 21st to answer individual questions about registration.  

North Oconee High School has created a registration link on the school website for parents and students to use as a reference throughout this process.  Please plan on taking an active role in these important decisions.

NOHS Registration Link

Juniors, It Is Never Too Early! Common App Essay Prompts Have Been Released

The Common Application released their writing prompts for the 2018-2019 admission application cycle.  It is never too early to begin contemplating your essays.  Take a look at the press release below and begin thinking of the life experiences that you have had that can address the prompts that are posed and convey a personal touch to your application.

Common Application Essay Prompts

JLV also released a timely post about strategies for writing your best essay!  Check out their suggestions below:

6 Keys To Writing A Unique Personal Essay

Great Information For Any Grade Level

IvyWise is a blog that our office started following to learn more about the admissions process.  The site does a great job of laying out information in a format that is easy to follow.  Check out their February newsletter.  

IvyWise College Admissions Newsletter

February 2018

4 Ways to Make the Most of Your Spring College Visits 

It’s that time of year again – college visit season! College visits are an extremely important part of the college prep process, as it’s often the final step that students take before finalizing their balanced college lists. There’s a lot to take in when visiting a campus for the first time, so make sure that you’re making the most of your trip with tips from our team of expert college admissions counselors.

READ MORE

SAT Subject Test Prep for Freshmen and Sophomores

By Priyam, IvyWise Master Tutor

Most people associate test prep, especially for SAT Subject Tests, with high school juniors and seniors, but did you know the best time to start taking SAT Subject Tests is actually in 9th and 10th grade? READ MORE

6 Medical School Application Tips

Applying to medical school is a very different process than the undergraduate admissions process that students have already experienced. While MCAT scores, applications, interviews, and prerequisite courses are important, it’s also critical for med school applicants to inject their personality into their applications and find ways to stand out in the increasingly competitive medical school admissions process. READ MORE

Building Your College List: Top Schools for Foodies

By Alisha, IvyWise Principal College Admissions Counselor

Fit and academics are top priority when building your balanced college list, but it’s important for students to consider other factors that matter to them, including activities, location, campus culture and, yes, even the food! READ MORE

IvyWise College Admissions Blog

Check out some of the latest posts on the IvyWise blog!

2018-19 Common Application Essay Prompts

Test Prep FAQ: Can You Reschedule Your SAT or ACT?

How to Create a College Prep Plan

Taking SAT and ACT Practice Tests at Home: Setting Up a Successful Environment

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2018-19 Common App Essay Prompts Announced!

The Common Application has announced the personal essay prompts for the 2018-19 admissions season, leaving the prompts from 2017-18 unchanged. This is significant, as it allows current juniors to get started even earlier on their college applications, especially with the availability of account rollover!

LEARN MORE

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AP Registration: Have You Registered For Your Exam?

AP Students!

Register for your AP Exams online at http://totalregistration.net/AP/110401. The deadline is fastly approaching. Remember to select financial assistance to have your STEM exam fee waived. Students who qualify for free or reduced lunch should indicate that as well to get the reduced exam rate. There’s a link on the school website with more information. If you have more questions, email Mr. Hamilton (ehamilton@oconeeschools.org).

Scholarship For A Graduate Of The Class of 2019

Greetings,

The Bryan Cameron Education Foundation has opened up applications to the Class of 2019 for the Cameron Impact Scholarship (merit-based, 4-year, full-tuition). 

A Cameron Impact Scholar must show evidence of strong academics (3.7 unweighted GPA or higher), leadership, community service, participation in extracurriculars, and a desire to make a positive impact on the world around them.

Early Application Deadline: May 25, 2018

Regular Application Deadline: September 12, 2018

We accept applications on a rolling basis, and will limit the number of applications we will review to 3,000.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions and visit our website for further information and a list of past recipients.

www.bryancameroneducationfoundation.org