College Admissions Summer Program at Maryville University

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College Admissions Summer Program at Maryville
University

• Shannon Henderson, June Program
  Coordinator/Supervisor
• Mike Hazelton, July Program Coordinator/Supervisor

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Program Options

• June 4th-29th from
• 8am 12pm
• Monday through Friday
• OR
• July 9th-20th
• 8am-230pm
• Monday through Friday

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Program History

• 6th Summer
• Year 1 2 - St. Louis University
• Year 3 4 - St. Louis University
• Maryville University
• Year 5 to current Maryville
• University

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Why College?

• Opportunities
• More money
• Longer lifespan
• Access to healthcare
• Economic security
• Fulfilling employment

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More Reasons. . .

• Job satisfaction
• Life-long learners
• Participation in leisure activities
• Participation in artistic activities
• Higher voting rates
• Community service leaders
• Increased self-confidence

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Why this program?

• Tools to succeed in life beyond high school
• SAT/ACT Preparation
• College Essay Preparation
• Admissions Insight
• Financial Aid Insight
• Self-awareness
• Planning for the future what do I major in?
• Opportunities to meet other Parkway students.
• Identify and apply to colleges

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Theres more. . .

• Prepare for the demands of the collegiate
  classroom
• Prepare for potential careers
• Scholarship opportunities
• Financial Aid information
• Campus tours
• Guest speakers to share experiences insight
• Thoughts about studying abroad?

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Program Bonus!

• Earn ½
• high school
• credit!

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Sample Schedule

• Choosing the Right College for You
• ACT Reading Workshop
• College Applications Essays
• ACT Mathematics Workshop
• Vocabulary Building Workshop
• ACT English Workshop
• Developing Habits of Mind
• ACT Reasoning Workshop
• Naviance

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Guest Speakers

• Maryville University Washington University
• St. Louis University
• Missouri State University
• Mizzou

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Campus Tours

• St. Louis University
• University of Missouri St. Louis
• Maryville University

Tours may vary each session.
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Transportation . . .
. . . .available to all!

• Parkway Residents
• St. Louis City Residents

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Teacher Appreciation Luncheon

• On the final day, a luncheon and award ceremony
  will be held to celebrate your program
  accomplishments AND honor a teacher who has made
  a difference in your school career!