The PCPR Monthly Meeting - Register Now!
In-Person and Virtual
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PCPR Monthly Network Meeting Hybrid Meeting!
June 16th, (8:30 AM – 12 PM)
Meeting Topic: "Higher Ed News, Reviews, Issues and Breakthroughs"
Join us for the 3rd part in our series highlighting tools for your toolbox. The June PCPR network meeting will feature some of the best minds in education, our PCPR advisory council members. In true “Roundtable” fashion, our advisors will share the latest trends and current events impacting higher education including non-profit funding, updates in financial aid, and the best strategies to partner with schools and other organizations . When you stay informed with the most updated and accurate information, you can bring the best to your students. SEE you there!
Meeting details and registration can be found at bit.ly/pcpr_mtg622.
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#ICYMI
(In Case You Missed It)
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If you missed an email or saw something and forgot on what day you viewed it? You can view past email messages at the "Email Updates" page on the PCPR website.
Missed a PCPR meeting or want to view the presentation again? Go the "Past Recorded Meetings" page" on the website.
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Become a Member of PCPR
Are you a member of the Philadelphia College Prep Roundtable? Your return on the investment (ROI) is more than immeasurable:
Individual Membership ($35):
- Access to PCPR members - Listing in the members only online directory
- Discount registration fees to PCPR events and professional developments
- Access to NCAN professional developments
Institution Membership ($250)
- Membership for up to four individuals affiliated with organization
- Listing in the members only online directory
- Access to members only online membership directory
- Logo and website on the PCPR website
- Invitations to host at partner opportunities, workshops and events
- Email messaging in PCPR email blasts and newsletters
- Access to posting job announcement areas
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Information for Your Community!
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"Let’s Get Ready" is currently accepting applications to our Summer 2022 Virtual Access Program! By enrolling with us, students will receive FREE SAT test prep, text-based college application support, and near-peer mentorship from LGR’s amazing network of college students. Students will participate in two (2) 90-minute SAT lessons from the comfort of their own home and gain access to our virtual learning platform, as well as a proctored virtual practice exam. Let’s Get Ready commits to supporting students to and through college. Applications are accepted on a first come, first served basis, prioritizing Class of 2023/2024 students who come from historically underrepresented backgrounds.
Program runs June 21st to August 19th.
Our application is available at https://www.tfaforms.com/4973359. Please email enrollment@letsgetready.org with any questions!"
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To our valued community partners:
The ASPIRE Team at Saint Joseph’s University’s Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support are looking to reach high school students and rising college freshmen who are seeking college autism support. On Monday, July 25th from 10am-3pm EST, we are offering College Bound Retreat, a one-day interactive webinar designed to provide guidance around topics such as university support and accommodations, getting involved on campus, and choosing a major, among others.
We would greatly appreciate you passing this information along to anyone in your network for whom it would be beneficial. More information and registration can be found using the links above. Please feel free to reach out to aspire@sju.edu with any questions. Our team would be happy to provide you with details about the event as well as information about our college support program.
Looking forward to collaborating in the future!
Sincerely,
The ASPIRE Team |
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The PCOM Opportunities Academy is back on campus!
Investigate, discover, and experiment at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM)
June 20-24, 2022
Highlights for summer 2022:
- Visit the anatomy lab
- Run codes in the Simulation Center
- Diagnose and treat a "patient" alongside current medical students
Learn more about the program and schedule here
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For the past 8 years, PACAC has provided its Camp College (CC) experience for students in the Commonwealth to come together and learn about the College Admissions process. CC has brought together College Admissions experts to provide this vital information and guidance, specifically targeting first-generation, low-income, underrepresented student populations. CC has always been free and focused on inclusion, access, and success in the college admissions process.
Please share the information below with any family that might be interested in joining us this summer.
Dates and Times
Our super easy registration link is here and below: CC Registration 2022
This year, we are offering the entire program in one day on Tuesday, June 28th from 9am to 4pm at two locations:
- Camp College East: Cabrini University
- Camp College West: Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Session Topics
We are planning to offer between 15 and 20 different session topics for students and families to select from. Some example sessions include:
- College Admissions Fundamentals
- Paying for College
- Doing Virtual College Research
- Writing A Great College Essay
- Finding Success In College
- And so many more!
Registration
Please fill out our form and you will receive more instructions upon registration: CC Registration 2022.
Please email us if you have any questions at CampCollege@pacac.org.
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Community College of Philadelphia is currently recruiting students to join the next cohort of the Octavius Catto Scholarship. A partnership between the College and the City of Philadelphia, the Catto Scholarship provides Community College of Philadelphia students with last-dollar funding to attend College debt-free. Free really means free.
In addition to covering the cost of tuition, Catto Scholars also receive a monthly stipend, funding to cover the cost of books, meals, and transportation, as well as one-on-one coaching to ensure that they stay on track.
Additional information on the Octavius Catto Scholarship, including the full eligibility criteria, can be found by visiting ccp.edu/catto.
Please note that there is no application for the Scholarship and that students must enroll full-time at the College and will be contacted by a Catto Scholarship team member to confirm their eligibility in the program. Individuals interested in taking advantage of the Catto Scholarship can get started by applying to Community College of Philadelphia at ccp.edu/getting-started and completing their FAFSA.
There is no age limit to the Scholarship and accommodations are made for students who are undocumented. You can direct any questions you have to cattoscholarship@ccp.edu.
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