Columbia: Virtual Engineering Experience

 

Dear Colleague, On behalf of Columbia Engineering and Columbia Undergraduate Admissions, we are pleased to inform you and your students about the Virtual Columbia Engineering Experience (CE2). As a counselor and adviser, you are invited to share this opportunity with your organization's outstanding seniors (based on our recommendations below) who demonstrate a strong interest in engineering, science, math and technology. Your students may apply for this selective program via our online application. CE2 was created to encourage high-achieving high school seniors from historically underrepresented backgrounds to explore an engineering education at Columbia; it is our only selective virtual program, designed for high school seniors. This year CE2 is taking place October 9 - October 10, 2021.  Program Highlights Include: World-class faculty and research: Learn and ask questions with members of Columbia’s renowned faculty.  Inside look at life as a Columbia student: Work with an undergraduate student mentor, learn about campus life and hear from current students, including leaders from a variety of student organizations. The NYC advantage: Learn about the cultural, professional, research and intellectual resources at our doorstep including exclusive career and entrepreneurship opportunities. Admissions 101: Participate in comprehensive college admissions and financial aid workshops and office hours conducted by members of the Columbia Admissions Committee. Due to the selectivity and limited size of the program, an application with a transcript is required. Students may self-report their transcripts. CE2 is designed for high-achieving high school seniors who have: Exemplary academic records, particularly in math and science, including coursework in calculus, physics and chemistry  Sincere interest in pursuing an engineering education Genuine appreciation for the educational value of diversity in all its forms - ethnic, geographic, religious, political, intellectual and so on CE2 is designed to serve students from backgrounds that are historically underrepresented in engineering and applied science fields, including: Low-income students Underrepresented students of color Students who will be the first generation in their family to attend college Students from underserved and rural communities Please direct your students to our website for the online application and instructions. The deadline to submit an application is Thursday, September 9, 2021. Students selected for the program will be notified on Monday, September 27, 2021.  Thank you for supporting your students as they consider applying for participation in CE2. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you should have any questions or if we can provide additional information. Sincerely, Veronica Aguilar Hornig Director of Engineering Recruitment Maria Gracia Asayag Director of Multicultural Recruitment

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