Georgetown University is offering a new online course on surgery

 

If you are intrigued with how surgeons save lives, Georgetown University’s Becoming a Surgeon: Skills, Specialties, and Diseases is an awesome challenge.  Students get a thorough introduction to the skills required to be a surgeon. They take a tour of the operating room and learn the makeup of an OR team. They’ll hear from specialists in the field: from abdominal surgeons to neuro, orthopedic, and plastic surgeons. They’ll even design a model of the abdomen and study major diseases that often require surgical intervention.  The course is led by Georgetown ‘s Dr. Rebecca Evangelista. If you have a keen interest in pursuing a future in medicine, this course is a must. More Information and Registration

Middle GA Dual Enrollment Honors Online Courses

The Honors Program at Middle Georgia State University (MGA) provides academically advanced students with opportunities to develop their intellectual potential through enriching educational activities, both in and outside the classroom. Dual enrollment students CAN enroll in MGA Honors classes. In fact, we have specially designed and scheduled a set of Fall 2022 Honors classes to accommodate dual enrollment students; a list of these classes appears at the bottom of this email. The usual dual enrollment advisors can register them for these classes. We hope that you will encourage your students to participate in MGA’s dual enrollment Honors classes, and that you will share the below information with them. 

  

Contrary to some students’ assumptions, Honors classes are not more time-consuming or stress-inducing than general college courses. It is less accurate to say that they demand more work than to say that they demand a different level of work. While students in general introductory classes are expected to gain a certain body of knowledge and display that knowledge on tests and in essays, students in Honors courses synthesize course material with other knowledge, usually related to their own academic and professional interests, to produce work that is original and personally relevant. While general classes tend to be subject-centered, structured, and geared toward holding students accountable, Honors classes tend to be student-centered, flexible, and geared toward encouraging students to explore material in their own way. Such perks as field trips and guest lecturers provide added bonuses--not to mention the friendships that flourish in these small classes of similarly motivated students. In addition to their inherent value, all of these classes are recorded with Honors designation on student transcripts, a distinction sure to draw favorable attention on college applications. 

  

Dual enrollment students with a high school GPA of 3.5 or higher are automatically qualified to enroll in MGA Honors classes and do not need to apply. A combined SAT score of at least 1100 with a critical reading score of 580, or a composite ACT score of 24 or higher also automatically qualifies a student, regardless of GPA. Interested students who do not meet these requirements may apply for admission by writing a statement of interest explaining why they would like to pursue the Honors Program and having a teacher write a letter of recommendation on their behalf. Both of these may be sent to the Honors Program Director via email to clay.morton@mga.edu. 

  

Again, we hope that you will encourage your students to take advantage of this opportunity to have an authentic Collegiate Honors experience while still in high school. The MGA Honors Program will provide them with rewards that will stay with them for a lifetime. 

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81306    ENGL 1101           HONORS ONLINE English Comp. I                                       Dr. Davidson

80846    PSYC  1101           HONORS ONLINE Intro. to Psychology                                Dr. Collins

 

4 College Prep Tasks for High School Juniors

Taking more advanced courses is one way to get an early jump on finding the right college.

By Tiffany Sorensen

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Feb. 22, 2022, at 4:34 p.m.

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Many students agree that junior year of high school is the most difficult. During this time, students must prepare for their upcoming ACT or SAT, excel in their courses, participate in extracurricular activities and keep up with all the other commitments the average teenager has.

In addition to the academic stress, juniors must begin asking themselves important questions to find colleges that might be a suitable fit. Much of this process is daunting and foreign, but, thankfully, there are some specific actions that juniors can take to navigate it successfully.

Several college students and graduates who have been through this process shared insights about their own junior year experiences. Here are their recommendations.

Take AP, IB or Specialized Elective Classes

Freshman and sophomore years of high school are typically filled with general education courses and other mainstream subjects that students are required to take. But what about classes that go beyond that? Junior year is a perfect time for students to delve into electives and other specialized courses, which can help them prepare for college in several ways.

Read:

How to Take High School Courses That Balance Good GPA, Academic Rigor ]

“Take AP classes or upper-level electives to explore what you would like to major in," says Sarah Turecamo, a biology-anthropology double major at Washington University in St. Louis.

She adds that you don't have to know exactly what you want to study in college, but it would be helpful to explore a few options before entering college. Gaining a better idea of one’s interests during high school can save students semesters’ worth of time and tuition dollars in college.

Turecamo says this course of action benefited her, but she wishes she had pursued it even further.

"I did take AP Chemistry, which helped to explore my interest in the sciences," she says. "However, I regret not taking a computer science or engineering elective because I never really got to see if I was interested in pursuing an engineering career path.

Read:

How to Select the Right AP Classes for You. ]

Students also are encouraged to explore unfamiliar disciplines because they may unearth a passion that students did not know they had.

Talk to College Students

From campus size to boarding options to academic programs, there are many factors to consider in a college experience. Thus, it makes sense to go straight to those who are experiencing it – current college students – for tips.

"Talk to current students about life there and what classes are like," says Andrew Hu, a University of Georgia alumnus. "The current students at each specific university know what's best needed to succeed."

Most importantly, college students can offer you insider advice that you might not find online or receive from schools directly. After all, the school websites and brochures are marketing tools written by school employees, so they may not have the incentive or experience to give you the full on-the-ground story.

If you are lucky, a college student may even invite you to spend a day or two on campus so that you can experience the school firsthand and decide whether to keep it on your list.

Begin Touring Colleges

One of the first steps in getting connected with current students is to visit campuses. Hu regrets not having done that and says he would have had a better idea of what he wanted from a college if he had visited a few during his junior year.

Hu is not alone. Cala Fils, an alumna of Montclair State University in New Jersey, expressed a similar sentiment:

"Senior year goes by fast, and time will not be on your side. I started to do those things during the spring of my senior year, and I felt overwhelmed."

Turecamo says she taking this action during her junior year helped her identify what she should look for in a college.

"After touring a few schools of different sizes and in various locations, I decided I wanted a medium-sized college near a city that had a reputation for research," says Turecamo. "Just knowing these basic requirements helped me expedite the application process my senior year."

READ:

End-of-Year Mistakes to Avoid for High School Juniors, Seniors ]

So, take heed: Even if you don’t know which schools are on your list because you don’t know how to start compiling your list, just visiting different campuses can alert you to criteria that will help you with school selection.

Do More Things Yourself

Take initiative now so that you become relatively independent by the time you start college. If you are used to receiving constant support from your family, it will be tough making the transition to college, especially if you end up dorming far away from home.

 

Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia

We’d like to invite you to partner with us the week of Easter to help with the following activities which are especially great for families, church groups, and companies to do together:

EASTER COMMUNITY MEAL:  We will prepare and deliver food to roughly 1200 men, women, and children on Good Friday morning:

PRE-EVENT FOOD PREP:  Will cut the hams and prepare the vegetables and desserts for cooking. You can sign up for as much time as you would like on either of these days: 

• Tuesday, April 12, 2022, from 10 am to 2 pm
• Wednesday, April 13, 2022, from 10 am to 2 pm

 

MEAL DELIVERY DRIVERS:   Will deliver the meals to senior centers and homes in the Middle Georgia area (typically takes about 1.5 - 2 hours):

• Friday, April 15, 2022 - 8:00 am shift
• Friday, April 15, 2022  – 8:45 am shift

 

EVENT DAY FOOD PREP:   Will put together the meal boxes to be delivered:

• Friday, April 15, 2022  – 7:00 am – 9:00 am 

  

SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER:

Contact Patti Stevenson at patti@reschemissionga.com or 478-743-5445 ext. 403 to get on the schedule.

Blessings,

Volunteer Team

Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia
6601 Zebulon Rd
Macon, GA 31220
478-743-5445 ext. 403

www.rescuemissionga.com

Valdosta State Fee Waiver

Valdosta State is waiving it's fee for the month of April.

Click here to register - VSU Application Link

Deadline to Upload SAT/ACT Scores for Zell Miller

GSFC strongly suggests students upload their SAT or ACT scores to GA Futures by the end of the senior semester or before May 20th. Remember, test scores for HOPE are as follows:  1200 on the SAT and 26 on the ACT.  Test scores must be on the national test dates and not school day test dates.

Submitting Test Scores for Zell Miller Scholarship

Students with a College Board SAT score report may upload a copy of the score report to GSFC. Students with an ACT score may request ACT electronically send their score report to GSFC. Student records are updated with received test score reports within 3-5 business days.

To upload your SAT score report using the GAfutures' Document Upload feature, follow these steps:

1. Print your test score report from College Board’s website for the SAT.
2. Sign, date and write this statement on the report: "This is a true and exact copy of the original score report."
3. Save your document(s) as one file (Acceptable file types: pdf, jpg, jpeg, png, bmp, tif, tiff).
4. Sign into your GAfutures account and select Document Upload, located on the left-hand side of the page.
5. Select the Document Type: SAT scores.
6. Attach your document file and select the submit button.

To request ACT to submit your score report to GSFC electronically, follow these steps:

1. Go to ACT.org and sign into your account.
2. Select your ACT score report be sent to GSFC by entering the recipient code: 2225
3. ACT will then send GSFC an electronic file to update the student’s record. 

To upload your scores, please go to the following link: Zell Miller Score Upload

Cameron Impact Scholarship

Cameron Impact Scholarship

A scholarship reminder to the high school graduating Class of 2023 - the Early Deadline for the 4-year, full-tuition, impact-driven Cameron Impact Scholarship is on May 20, 2022 at NOON PT.

To be eligible, an applicant must be from the high school graduating Class of 2023, be a US Citizen, and have a cumulative unweighted  GPA of a 3.7 or higher.   

To learn more about our program and about college and scholarship application processes, our Cameron Impact Scholars are hosting a “Cameron Connects - Live Webinar” on Monday, April 18th at 4pm PT. See the link below to register. 

WEBINAR REGISTRATION
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__jzEGdpFTSyQWs8S_WjhGQ

LINK TO WEBSITE AND APPLICATION

https://www.bryancameroneducationfoundation.org/

Please feel free to contact me directly with any questions.