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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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Shout out to Riverside High School for inviting us to "Noche de Universidad." This was an opportunity for seniors and their families to ensure that they are on the right track to matriculate to a two-year or four-year college.
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Second Annual College Expo
(March 28th, 2020)
We look forward to welcoming over 60 in-state and out-of-state colleges.
There will be presentations regarding college access, parent engagement, test prep strategies, and more.
More details and registration link coming soon!!
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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
Duke University
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Duke University is a medium-sized, 4-year, private university. This coed college is located in a large city in a suburban setting and is primarily a residential campus. It offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.
Top Undergraduate Degree Programs:
1. Biology
2. Social Sciences
3. Engineering
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Fast Facts
Location: Durham, North Carolina
Distance from Durham: 0 miles
Undergraduate Admission Averages
4.03 Average GPA
33 Average ACT
1460 Average SAT
Enrollment
6,696 Undergraduates
9,924 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. NEW!
Click here to learn about summer programs. NEW!
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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. NEW!
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.
https://www.act.org/content/act/en/students-and-parents/spanish-language-resources.html - Spanish-language college-planning resources.
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Community Announcements
Bull City Pitch, High School Social Entrepreneurship Competition
Overview: Attention Durham high school students! Do you have a business idea? Have you been thinking of a creative way to solve a social issue? Bull City: Pitch is a competition for high school thinkers and dreamers to explore idea generation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration. Test out your entrepreneurial know-how and compete for a chance to win cash prizes (up to $1,000)! You'll also get a chance to learn about personal finance and basic business finance concepts. And we'll connect students participating in the final round with professionals to serve as pitch advisors/mentors. The competition is open to high school students enrolled in Durham County Public Schools. Teams are made up of 2 to 4 students, and must have an adult advisor.
Deadline to Submit Pitch: March 13th, 2020
For more information: https://pacificwesternbank.wufoo.com/forms/bull-city-pitch-2020/
Super Saturday Academy STEM
Overview: MBK Durham In Partnership with 100 Black Men of the Triangle East Chapter, Fidelity Investments and PAGE Presents: A STEM Fair for K-12 students Hosted by Fidelity Investments. Information will be available for STEM related programs and summer camps offered by Triangle Area vendors and institutions (North Carolina School of Science and Math, Gear Shifters!, Kramden Institute, Aisymmetry, National Society of Black Engineers, Little Medical School, Cisco, Whole Scholars Development Program, North Carolina Central University and volunteer teachers).
Date: March 21st, 2020 from 9:30-4:00pm
Location: Fidelity Investments, 100 New Millennium Way, Durham, NC 27709
For event questions: supersaturdayacademy@gmail.com
To get promo codes: dereck.rabun@100bmte.org or (919) 883-5383
Link to Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/super-saturday-academy-2020-tickets-86286785097
Durham County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council - Request for Proposals
Overview: The Durham County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) is requesting proposals for fiscal year 2020-2021: The JCPC has studied the risk factors and needs of Juvenile Court involved youth in this county and hereby publishes this Request for Proposals. The JCPC anticipates funds from the NC Department of Public Safety (DPS) in the amount stated below to fund the program types specified. Such programs will serve delinquent and at-risk youth for the State Fiscal Year 2020-2021 beginning on, or after, July 1, 2020. The use of the funds in Durham County requires a local match in the amount specified. For fiscal year 2020-2021, programs submitting proposals should consider the new “Raise the Age Law” effective 12/01/2019 that increased the age of juvenile jurisdiction to include 16 and a 17-year-old youth.
Deadline for Application: March 31st, 2020
For more information: https://www.dconc.gov/home/showdocument?id=30142
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.
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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