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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
Click here to schedule a 1-1 virtual advising appointment!
Game Plan: College's 
Virtual Workshop Series
 
Game Plan: College is excited to announce our Virtual Workshop Series for all high school students. Each Monday GPC staff will be hosting virtual workshops on various topics around postsecondary access. Sessions at 10:00 AM will cover topics mostly pertaining to underclass students. Sessions at 2:00 PM will generally cover topics most relevant to Seniors. Topics will include:
  • DPS Counselor Question & Answer
  • Understanding Your Financial Aid Award Package 
  • Why is College Important? 
....and many more! 

Additionally, we are inviting colleges/universities to host Virtual Information Sessions. These will occur at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM Tuesdays through Fridays. 

Our first workshop will be an introduction to our virtual services and responses to  COVID-19. Please, join us this upcoming Monday, March 30th at 2:00pm. 
 Instructions on how to join this workshop and future sessions are included here. 

Click HERE to send us your questions for any workshop OR college/university admissions information session!
Serie de talleres virtuales con el equipo de Game Plan: College
El equipo de Game Plan: College se complace en anunciar nuestra serie de talleres virtuales para todos los estudiantes de secundaria. Cada lunes, el personal de GPC organizará talleres virtuales sobre diversos temas relacionados con el acceso postsecundario. Las sesiones a las 10:00 AM cubrirán temas principalmente relacionados con estudiantes del noveno al onceavo grado. Las sesiones a las 2:00 PM generalmente cubrirán los temas  para los estudiantes de último año. Los temas incluirán:
  • Preguntas y respuestas con los consejera/os de las escuelas secundarias publicas de Durham
  • Los paquetes de ayuda financiera
  • ¿Por qué es importante la universidad?
....¡y muchos más!

Además, estamos invitando a colegios/universidades a organizar sesiones de información virtual. Estas ocurrirán a las 10:00 AM y a las 2:00 PM de martes a viernes.

Nuestro primer taller será una introducción a nuestros servicios virtuales y respuestas a COVID-19. Únete a nosotros este próximo lunes 30 de marzo a las 2:00 pm. Las instrucciones sobre cómo unirte a este taller y futuras sesiones son incluidas en este sitio web.

¡Haz clic AQUÍ para enviarnos tus preguntas sobre cualquier taller O sesión de información de admisión a colegios/universidades!
Shout out!!
Shout out to Get Schooled and Personal Statement for hosting the #StudentsPersisting Twitter Chat! We enjoyed engaging in meaningful conversations to continue to best support students during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Check out our answers by visiting the Emily K Center's Twitter page. 
Academic Year and Summer Programs
Please be aware that due to the COVID-19 pandemic some programs may be canceled, postponed, or moved to an online format.

We will update that information on the links below, as we become aware of these changes. 

Click here to learn about academic year programs. 
Click here to learn about summer programs. 
$$ Scholarships $$
There is still time to apply for scholarships. 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. 
Resource Center
https://www.act.org/content/act/en/covid19.html  - ACT is offering digital learning and workforce resources to assist students, teachers, schools and workers impacted by COVID-19.
 www.academy.act.org – To begin online ACT test prep. 
https://pages.collegeboard.org/collegeboard-covid-19-updates - Information on all the changes for students and educators affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
 https://www.khanacademy.org – Khan Academy offers free lessons in math, science, and humanities from kindergarten through the early years of college.
Community Announcements
Utilities Information 
Duke Energy, Dominion Energy and the City of Durham's Residential Water Services are suspending disconnections for nonpayment to assist families who are facing financial hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic. 
Durham Food Resources
Check out the Durham Food Resources app for your mobile device. It is a great resource for food pantries and contact information in Durham, NC. 
Durham County Library COVID-19 Update
Online access: You can still check out online resources, including ebooks, e-audiobooks, magazines, TV shows, and more.
Current cardholders: If you have an existing Durham County Library card, you can sign in to online resources with your account number and PIN. Your account number is the full 14-digit number from the back of your card, starting with 2345, entered with no spaces. If you don’t know your PIN, try the last 4 digits of the phone number associated with your account – if that doesn’t work, get in touch.
Durham Public Schools students: Did you know that you can access Durham County Library’s ebooks, e-audiobooks, and more using your Durham Public Schools student ID number? Now is the perfect time to try it out – learn more about access for DPS students.
Learn more / check out: https://durhamcountylibrary.org/2020/03/durham-county-library-covid-19-update/
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
PD Opportunities for Educators
 Game Plan: College Workshops 
Educators, community members, or other youth-serving organizations may contact us to have a virtual workshop scheduled for your group. 
Schedule a Game Plan: College Virtual Workshop for your group
Our mailing address is:
The Emily Krzyzewski Center 
Attn: Game Plan: College
904 W. Chapel Hill St.
Durham, NC 27701

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