Tag: college and career

College Admissions Context

In the ever intense academic world that students navigate, there are always challenges for both students and parents.  Here are a couple of resources from Mrs. Liebe, our MST counselor, that provide valuable context and insight: “Why Can Some Kids Handle Pressure While Others Fall Apart?” “Courageous Parenting- Admissions Anxiety: It’s Not Just a Problem for …

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College Readiness Resources

A few resources from our esteemed counselor, Mrs. Liebe: Mistakes HS juniors should avoid Unique scholarship opportunities Off-beat scholarships Student Athletic Scholarships College Athletic Admissions For even more resources, visit Mrs. Liebe’s Counseling Page on the MST Website.

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Mentors Needed for GeoGirls Mt. St. Helens Program

Magnetos, see below for a cool opportunity to be a mentor (and get paid) for the new Mt. St. Helens GeoGirls camp this summer in August. Build that résumé and make a difference mentoring young ladies into science: “We are seeking your help in finding applicants to fill four high-school age mentor positions for the upcoming …

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College Admissions Event Part II

There will be a second college event in Portland at it will be held on the 19th of May and it will feature reps from eight smaller, liberal arts schools.   Claremont McKenna College Colorado College Connecticut College Grinnell College Haverford College Kenyon College Macalester College Sarah Lawrence College   The event will be held …

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College Admission Reps Event in PDX

I received a letter indicating that admission reps from Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn and Stanford are going to be in Portland in a couple of weeks. Here is what you need to know: Tuesday, May 12th 7:00 p.m. Hilton Portland 921 SW 6th Ave., Portland, OR Register at: www.exploringcollegeoptions.org The event is free to attend, …

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Surviving the Winter Wait, Elite Apps, & Underrated Colleges

High school seniors spend months if not years agonizing over their college choices and the application process. Once the apps are submitted, the excruciating act of waiting begins. In this Huffington Post article, the author describes the Surviving the Winter Waiting Game Process with some great tips for making the most of this tough waiting period. …

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Business After School: Engineering Week!

Youth Registration Closes February 10 for Business After School: Engineering Week Young adults interested in visiting local businesses and learning about careers surrounding engineering have until noon on February 10 to register for Business After School: Engineering Week! The event is February 16-18 and is open to young adults, ages 16-21. Sponsoring companies: Kiewit Infrastructure …

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High School Seniors Sought for NATIONAL YOUTH SCIENCE CAMP® HONORS

“Two high school seniors from Washington State will receive a full scholarship to exchange ideas with scientists and other professionals from the academic and corporate worlds.  The nearly month-long experience includes lectures and hands-on research projects presented by scientists from across the nation, overnight camping trips into the Monogahela National Forest, and a visit to …

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College Admissions: Wait Lists & Deferrals

Some wisdom from CHS/MST Counselor Mrs. Liebe regarding wait listing and deferrals for college admissions: I know this is a much anticipated and anxious time of your senior year and reactions and emotions may be all across the spectrum. If you received a letter of deferral or were placed on a wait listing, please know, …

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College Admissions Interviews & Letters of Rec.

Some colleges and universities invite students to their campuses for a face to face interview. This meeting typically is for scholarship or admission purposes and need not be an anxiety provoking process. This article from the USA Today publication addresses some common pitfalls and offers tips on how to make the experience a positive one. …

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