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Greetings from Game Plan: College!
Game Plan: College is a FREE one-stop-shop for information about how to plan, prepare, and be accepted to 4-year and 2-year colleges as well as professional certificate programs. Students participate in interactive workshops and individualized one-on-one advising services (including virtual), ACT Test Prep, and Enrichment Programs that are led by Emily K Center Staff and are supported by the program’s Teen Ambassadors.
We assist any Durham high school student with ANYTHING college related!
Creating a Four-Year Plan
Academics and Course Selection
Choosing a Major/Career
College List
College Applications
Completing Residency Determination Service (RDS)
FAFSA / Financial Aid / CSS Profile
Resume Writing
Summer Program Opportunities
Scholarship Searches and Application
Office Hours have started! Every Monday - Thursday 4 - 7 pm at the Emily K Center!
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We love receiving great news!!
Shout out to Briany on all of her college acceptances! We are so proud of you and cannot wait to continue to support you as you navigate your way to your dream school!
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Save the Date
Second Annual College Expo
(March 28th, 2020)
We are so excited to announce the date for our second annual college expo! We look forward to welcoming over 50 in-state and out-of-state colleges. There will be presentations regarding college access, parent engagement, test prep strategies, and more.
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ATTENTION
Juniors - ACT Coming Up!
Tuesday, February 25th, 2020
As this is an important examination and benchmark to assess your progress and college readiness, please make every effort to study and practice for this upcoming ACT exam.
We have included a few resources below in the RESOURCE CENTER section that will help you to be prepared.
Good luck in your studies and practice!
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User Submitted Content
*Would you like to submit an article? Poem? Infographic? Share your content with us via email at gameplancollege@emilyk.org and we will feature it in this section.*
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College Spotlight
UNC School of the Arts
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UNC School of the Arts is a small, 4-year, public college of art and college of performing arts. This coed college is located in a small city in a suburban setting and is primarily a residential campus. It offers certificate, bachelor's and master's degrees.
Top Undergraduate Degree Programs:
1. Visual and Performing Arts
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Fast Facts
Location: Winston Salem, North Carolina
Distance from Durham: 81 miles
Undergraduate Admission Averages
3.78 Average GPA
25 Average ACT
1187 Average SAT
Enrollment
890 Undergraduates
152 Graduate
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Academic Year and Summer Programs
There are many programs you can apply to participate during the school year and summer. These programs can help you:
- Improve academic performance
- Explore interests and careers
- Network with professionals
- Time management
Click here to learn about academic year programs.
Click here to learn about summer programs. We updated this list today!
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Scholarships
Scholarship deadlines are approaching. There are many scholarships due this month. We've compiled a list of scholarships and will continue to update/add them to this spreadsheet.
In addition, here are four scholarship sites you can use to maximize your scholarship search.
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Resource Center
www.act.org – To set up personal ACT account. This is needed to register for national administrations.
www.academy.act.org – To begin online ACT test prep.
https://readiness.act.org – To order materials like waivers, print materials, eBooks.
https://www.khanacademy.org – Khan Academy great tool for test prep.
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Community Announcements
Project FINE Tutorial & Remediation Program
Overview: The Project FINE Tutorial & Remediation Program provides FREE one-on-one tutorial and remediation assistance for students in kindergarten through college on Saturdays (January-May) from 10:00am until 12:00pm. Students are also provided a snack.
Location: Community Family Life & Recreation Center at Lyon Park, 1309 Halley Street, Durham, NC 27707
For questions reach out to: Elnora Shields at elnorashields@aol.com or (919) 688-7833 or DeWarren K. Langley at dewarrenklangley@outlook.com or (919) 937-2115.
Screening & Panel Discussion - When They See Us
Overview: Join us for a screening and panel discussions on When They See Us series which chronicles the harrowing story of the case of the Central Park Five, which divided New York City in 1989. The series provides a provocative and emotional view into the legal system.
The panel discussions will center on the need to address the biases and inequities afflicting the legal system if we want to protect Black and Latino children and possible solutions ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice. Panelists will include law enforcement, advocates, professors, and lawyers. Refreshments will be provided.
Part 1 - Interrogation - February 5, 2020 - 6:00PM-8:30PM
Part 2 - Trial - February 12, 2020 - 6:00PM-8:30PM
Part 3 - Incarceration - February 19, 2020 - 6:00PM-8:30PM
Part 4 - Release - February 26, 2020 - 6:00PM-8:30PM
Location: North Carolina Central University School of Law, 640 Nelson Street, Durham, North Carolina 27707
To register: https://tinyurl.com/s7xkkob
Please complete a registration for each night you plan to attend.
For questions reach out to: dlangley@charleshamiltonhoustonfoundation.org or call 919-937-2115.
2020 Neighborhood Matching Grants -- Youth Submissions Encouraged!
Overview: Neighborhood Improvement Services’ Community Engagement Team is NOW accepting applications for the 2020 Neighborhood Matching Grants! This program was created in 2016 to award neighborhood associations, homeowner associations, community watch groups, and resident groups up to $2,500 to fund a community project. The project must benefit the neighborhood’s quality of life and be managed by community members. Projects that have been funded in the past can be found here. The City’s funds can be matched with volunteer hours, in-kind donations, or monetary donations. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about the Neighborhood Matching Grant program, please fill out an interest form on our webpage. The City’s Community Engagement team is excited to accept applications from youth and to support them and other community members in the application process.
Application Deadline: January 31st, 2020
Link to learn more: https://www.durhamcommunityengagement.org/neighborhood_matching_grant
For questions reach out to: Alexis R. John at Alexis.John@durhamnc.gov
Parent and Families Advocacy and Support Training (P-FAST) program and Latino our Parent and Families Advocacy and Support Training
Overview: This fun training helps parents navigate the Durham Public School System. During the training we talk about different themes to transform your child’s educational experience for the better. Themes covered include the impact of technology on children; how to understand report cards and school exams; support services for children with special education needs and the importance of parent participation in a child's education. Childcare will be provided. There will be two sessions held simultaneously in English and Spanish. Parents can register for the workshop online:
English P-FAST registration: https://forms.gle/GHwkY6dJbnkhkTrLA
Spanish L-PFAST (Spanish) registration: https://forms.gle/hY8eLwSRtLARBsob9
Cost: FREE
Location: 721 Foster Street, Durham 27701
Dates: February 6th-March 12th, 2020 from 9:30-11:30am
For questions reach out to: Angelina M. Schiavone at amschiavone@dconc.gov or Christa Twyford Gibson at cgibson@dconc.gov
Juntos for a better education – Middle School Family Workshop Series
Overview: Please save the date as Durham Cooperative Extension we will be offering the Juntos for a better education program for Spanish speaking parents and their 7th and 8th graders. Juntos provides students and their parents with knowledge, skills, and resources to keep Latino youth engaged in school and to encourage families to work together to gain access to college. Parents who are interested can contact Angie at 919-560-7978.
Flyers and registration links for Juntos will be sent out closer to the start of the program. Childcare will be provided.
Cost: FREE
Location: 721 Foster Street, Durham 27701
Dates: March 30th, April 6th, 20th, 27th and May 4th 2020 from 6:00-8:00pm
For questions reach out to: Angelina M. Schiavone at amschiavone@dconc.gov or Christa Twyford Gibson at cgibson@dconc.gov
Hotspot Checkout from Durham County Library
Overview: Durham County Library patrons can borrow mobile hotspots to take the internet wherever they go. A hotspot is a portable device that provides Wi-Fi internet access to computers, phones, or tablets. They connect to 4G LTE speeds through a cellular network, and DCo Library hotspots come with unlimited data. So, if you don’t have internet at home or want a reliable internet connection for your devices on vacation, hotspots are a great option.
Cost: FREE!!! (fees applied if not returned)
Learn more / check out: https://durhamcountylibrary.org/services/hotspot-checkout/
Spectrum Internet Assist
Overview: Spectrum is proud to be the fastest-growing Internet, TV and Voice company. We believe that everyone should have access to reliable, high-speed Internet. Through the Spectrum Internet Assist program, qualified households* can receive high-speed 30 Mbps Internet with no data caps, internet modem included, no contracts required, and add in-home WiFi for $5 more pore month.
Learn more: https://www.spectrum.com/browse/content/spectrum-internet-assist.html
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PD Opportunities for Educators
UNC-Chapel Hill Scholarships and Student Aid
Request a visit to your school or event. Carolina's Office of Scholarships and Student Aid is offering local visits to help students understand what financial aid is available at Carolina and how to apply for it. To request a visit at your location, please complete an Outreach Request Form. We recommend submitting your request at least three weeks in advance of the event.
Game Plan: College Workshops
Educators, community members, or other youth-serving organizations may contact us to have a workshop scheduled for your group.
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