KALES ACT Prep at Wayne State University

To be considered for this program, students must meet the following criteria:

• Must be a high school junior (11th grade)
• Must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.30 or higher
• Must have earned a "B" or higher in high school Algebra
• Must have earned a "B" or higher in high school sophomore English
• STUDENTS MUST be a resident of Detroit or attend school in Detroit

It must be noted that space is extremely limited as only 60 applicants will be selected.
Students applying for the Winter 2014 Institute must submit the following by November 29, 2013:

The application will be available October 1, 2013

1. Complete the Winter 2014 KALES ACT Prep Institute Application
2. A current high school transcript (to include first-quarter grades from junior year)

NOTE: Student participants and their parent/guardian are REQUIRED to sign and adhere to a Student Code of Conduct in order to be accepted into the program.
Parents/Guardians and their students are REQUIRED to attend an orientation session on Wayne State's campus on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at 11:00am.
Download Application (pdf)

Please return the completed application and documentation to Kales ACT Prep, Wayne State University, 5700 Cass Ave Suite 2800, Detroit, MI 48202 or you may also Fax to 313-577-8000 or scan and send to our email address at kales@wayne.edu

Detroit College Night

2nd Annual Detroit College Night will be held on 

Wednesday, November 6 @ 

Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History   

4:00 PM- 7:00 PM.

This free event is inspired to help encourage a college-going culture in Detroit and the Metro Area. It is open to the public; however high school Juniors and Seniors from Detroit are encouraged to attend.

There will be food (first come, first served), college-going workshops, a college fair (over 25 public, private, local, Midwestern, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities) and performances included- last year's event featured Alpha Phi Alpha, Incorporated.

Driver Training Classes

This is not a Detroit Public Schools program.  East English is promoting this program, we are providing this information as a courtesy only. 

GE - Reagan Foundation Scholarship

Exceptional student leaders are invited to apply for the 2014 GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program.  In honor of the legacy and character of President Ronald Reagan, this program annually rewards up to 20 college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with $10,000 renewable scholarships (up to $40,000 per recipient).  

Like President Reagan, candidates use the formative experiences of their youth to lead, serve, and pursue a life of progress, both individually and for their communities.  Help put promising young leaders in the running for this prestigious award.

EEVPA Strategy of the Month

OCTOBER 21, 2013 – NOVEMBER – NOVEMBER 27, 2013

The academic learning strategy for the two weeks remaining in October and all of November is to be able to  

Paraphrase.  

To paraphrase is to restate an idea in your own words.

 Students listen to what is being said to you by your teachers and friends; practice the strategy of paraphrasing their statements. Review what you read and practice the strategy of paraphrasing.  Use a notebook to keep a log of the times that you are using the strategy of paraphrasing, share it with your teachers for extra credit.

Practice makes perfect!

MAP Calendar

College Decision Day

http://www.decisiondesk.com/decisionday2014/

Saturday, November 9th, 2013


Renaissance High School


6565 West Outer Drive


Detroit, MI 48235 

This is a unique college admissions event exclusively by invitation only for students attending participating high schools.  You can drop off your completed application and supporting materials in the morning and receive an admissions decision in the afternoon 

Student application drop-off: 8:30-10 a.m.

Student decision pick-up: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. 

Application Requirements

Please review the requirements for each of the participating institutions listed below before applying or attending College Decision Day. If you have already started or submitted an application to any of these institutions, please contact that college directly and let them know you are planning to attend College Decision Day 2014.


Many participating institutions are waiving the application fee for students as part of this program and all of the institutions will accept fee waiver forms. To download an application fee waiver form, visit the website for the National Association for College Admission Counseling or you may see your guidance counselor to receive one.

Southern University

http://www.subr.edu/

MIAT College of Technology

If you are mechanically or logistically inclined, enjoy working with your hands and are looking for a career path that offers stability and security, all it takes is focused training to set you on your way. The training programs at MIAT — Airframe & Powerplant Technician, Aviation Maintenance Technology, Global Logistics and Dispatch, HVACR Technician and Energy Technician — provide a hands-on experience allowing students to pursue a career instead of spending years sitting in a classroom. Financial aid is available for those who qualify to help students manage expenses. Affordable housing options near campus are also available. Post-graduation planning such as one-on-one consultation, resume techniques, interview advice, and access to job fairs give graduates and students a boost as they enter the aviation, energy or logistics industries. With an emphasis on hands-on learning, MIAT is known for an established legacy of preparing students for in-demand jobs through focused programs with lengths of 7-20 months if there are no interruptions in training. Financial aid is available for those who qualify, including student loans, scholarships, grants, and assistance finding other financial solutions.

If you’re interested in gaining skills that will lead to a specialized and highly mobile career, contact us to find out more program details.

http://www.miat.edu/

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation

SCHOLARSHIPS

The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation supports over 1,400 college students each year, with annual scholarships of $3.45 million, through two nationally recognized programs. With the 25th class in 2013, the Foundation has provided over 5,250 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $51 million in scholarships.

The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors each year. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, and their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities.

Apply Now!  Applications are due October 31.

http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/applicants/#programs

Hampton University On Site Admissions

Henry Ford Community College Career Expo

Howard University College Visit

 

Howard University (HU) Michigan Club is comprised
of students from the state of Michigan. Our organization hosts social,
community service, and informational events for our fellow Michiganders, as
well as the greater HU community. We strive for excellence and believe in
the power of the student. It is with this spirit that we plan to help
Michigan high school students make wise and informed decisions about their
educational future.

The Michigan Club would like to invite interested students
(juniors and seniors) to the thirteenth annual *“Escape to
the Capstone" Experience. The trip will commence the morning of *Wednesday, April 2, 2014, and end Sunday,April 6, 2014. * Students will simulate college life by residing in
dormitories, attending classes, and touring Howard University’s campus as
well as Washington, DC.

All high school seniors interested in receiving an invitation to the Escape
to the Capstone program* must apply and have been accepted to Howard
University. *Please apply by Howard’s early action date of November 1st.* *Escape to the Capstone applications will be made available following their acceptance to the university. The Escape to the Capstone application for high school seniors must be completed and *postmarked by Sunday, February 9, 2014.* As the deadline to apply to Howard University is February 15, 2014.

Please contact the following individuals for additional information:

Coordinator: Ciearra Jefferson (313)685-6178
Co-Coordinator: Elizabeth Jenkins (313)520-0075

Michigan Racial Preference Ban

 ACLU: Michigan's racial preferences ban 

creates separate, unequal admissions

•  Washington— An attorney who is seeking to overturn Michigan’s constitutional ban against racial preferences in university admissions said Thursday the 2006 amendment has created separate and unequal college admissions systems in Michigan that could spread to other states if the law is not struck down.
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• See the full article at the link below.
  
  From The Detroit News: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131010/POLITICS03/310100123#ixzz2hpqfLKe7

EEVPA Calendar of Events

The Bulldog Bulletin

Counselors have scheduled several colleges to recruit interested seniors. 12th graders are given the opportunity to sign-up to attend through English classes. Recruitment activities are held 4th period in the Auditorium. Please encourage any seniors with whom you come to begin listening, gathering information, planning, completing applications, re-taking the ACT (if needed), and looking for scholarships. 

Junior League of Detroit 2014 Centennial Scholarship

Seniors it never to late to apply for scholarship funding for college.  EEVPA Career Center is dedicated to providing seniors with current funding opportunities.

In 2014, the Junior League of Detroit (JLD) will celebrate 100 years of service.  In honor of this occasion, JLD will award one hundred $1,000.00 scholarships.

Please visit the Career Center for and application or JLD website.

9th Grade Door Contest