FHS Career Center

Career Center News 5/18/2012

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES:

Fairfax County Park Authority RecPAC Counselor-in-Training (C.I.T.) – July 2-August 9
RecPAC is a structured recreation program with emphasis on leisure skills designed for elementary school children. RecPAC will operate in 50 elementary school locations around Fairfax County on weekdays from July 2-August 9. CIT’s work as part of the staff team to facilitate activities for children. During the summer, CIT’s will be assigned to a site and work daily from 8:15-3:45 pm. CIT’s must be at least 14 years old. Many CIT’s return year after year, eventually accepting paid RecPAC positions when they turn 18 years of age. For information and downloadable forms, see: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/RecPAC/recpacforms.htm

 

COLLEGES THAT CHANGE LIVES (CLTC) COLLEGE FAIR

Sunday, May 20 at 11:00 am & 3:00 pm (plan to attend only one time slot only)
Marriott Bethesda North Hotel/Conference Center
For more information and directions to event, see http://www.ctcl.org/events/washington-dc12
Event is free and pre-registration is not required. The program begins with a panel discussion designed to encourage students to make the college search process a well-informed journey that leads to the best possible outcome: finding the right college fit for them. A college fair follows

 

LOCAL COLLEGE INFORMATION EVENTS FOR JUNIORS:

Why Princeton? An Information Session for Prospective Students and their Families
Sunday, May 20 @ 2-4:00 pm
Washington Marriott at Metro Center, 775 12th St, NW, Washington, DC 20005
RSVP at the following link: http://ugadm.princeton.edu/rsvp/rsvp.php?id=110

The Five College Consortium: Smith, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, Amherst and UMass Amherst Reception for Students and Parents
May 21, 2012, 7 p.m.
Woodrow Wilson High School Auditorium, 3950 Chesapeake Street, NW, Washington, D.C. To register, see: http://fivecolleges.edu/admissions/students/

First Look University of North Carolina Greensboro Information Session
May 22, Check in starts at 6:45, Program starts promptly at 7 p.m.
Tysons Corner Marriott, 8028 Leesburg Pike, Tysons Corner, VA 22182 To register, see: http://admissions.uncg.edu/discover-events-first-look.php

 

IMPORTANT SAT & ACT DEADLINES:

The late deadline to register for the June 2 SAT is May 22. Register at: http://www.collegeboard.org/
The late deadline to register for the June 9 ACT is May 18. Register at: http://www.actstudent.org/

 

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SENIORS ONLY:

Benjamin Sarley Memorial Scholarship ($1500)
Open to FHS seniors planning to attend any post-secondary school (4 year, 2 year, vocational or technical) in the Fall 2012. Selection will be based on financial need (encompasses ANY family perceived financial need), community service and/or extracurricular activities, and academic record. Requirements: Submit application (available on Family Connection, or the Career Center), essay, copy or unofficial transcript and one letter of reference in a sealed envelope to Mrs. Kim in the Career Center by Monday, May 21, 2012.

 

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR JUNIORS ONLY:

Triple-Impact Competitor Scholarship Program ($1,000)
Open to current high school juniors who have made contributions on three levels: Make oneself better (personal mastery); makes teammates better (leadership) and makes the school better (honoring the game). Deadline for application is May 31. For more information and application, see: http://www.positivecoach.org/our-programs/triple-impact-competitor-scholarships/

 

For a complete list of scholarships available, see Family Connection, colleges tab, scholarship list.

 

If you have any questions on the above information, please contact:
Maureen Kim
Career Center Specialist
Fairfax High School
3501 Rebel Run
Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: 703-219-2204
Fax: 703-219-4054
MHKim@fcps.edu

 

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