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CSN Dual Enrollment Program
What are the benefits of getting a head start on your college career?
- Opportunity to earn college and high school credit at the same time
- College classes offered in various formats, such as online or in person
- Gain college experience
If you would like to learn more about the CSN Dual Enrollment Program check out their website. If you are wondering if CSN is right for you, speak to your counselor or myself to gain further insight.
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Edx.org
EdX is an online platform that offers more than 2,500 courses online for free. Taking an online course is a great way to boost your resume and prove to colleges you can handle challenging material. Take this time to learn a new skill or explore a possible major from institutions like MIT, Harvard, University of California-Berkeley and more.
coursera.org
Coursera is another e-learning platform that allows you to be taught by professors from Ivy League schools and other elite schools like the University of Pennsylvania, Stanford and Duke. All the courses are available for free, and topics available include C++, marketing, engineering and psychology. By taking these advanced courses, you can explore a possible major choice when you go to college.
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Start your college search from College Board and find the right college for you! You can narrow down your search with their helpful categories including:
- Location
- Majors
- Campus Life
- Historically Black colleges and universities
- Hispanic-serving institutions
- Tribal colleges and universities
- and so much more!
ncaa division 1 colleges
Below you will find a couple different resources to get you started on your Division 1 College search. As time goes on, more information and resources may be provided so make sure to check back frequently!
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study Abroad Programs
Study abroad is the term given to a program, usually run through a college or university, which allows a student to live in a foreign country and earn college credit. ... The typical program one thinks of allows a student to spend a semester studying abroad, but some programs run for multiple semesters or up to a year.
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- Verto Education - Connect to the World, Sharpen your Mind & Discover Yourself
Vocational schools
It's important that students understand all of the options that one has after high school. Going the Vocational route may be the right opportunity for you. But first, let's understand the difference between Vocational, Tech, and Trade Schools.
Vocational School
A “vocational school” can be thought of as an umbrella term for either trade or tech schools. Many institutions refer to the result of programs from either as a specialized trade certification or “vocational degree”. Vocational school programs prepare students for immediate entry into their field or into a stepping-stone position to enter that field within just a year or two.
Tech Schools
A technical school usually refers to an institution that offers associate’s degrees and certain certifications that are necessary to enter technical job fields. Unlike four-year colleges and universities, these programs can often be completed in just 1-2 years and for half the typical tuition. Students also don’t spend the first half of their program learning broad “core curriculum” knowledge. Instead, they start off learning applied knowledge and skills that directly translate to their chosen career field.Students who go to technical schools may still need to complete a training program, apprentice program, or an entry level position before they can work in career positions that allow them to employ the full range of skills they learned. However, this is not always true, as some associate’s degrees and technical certifications allow a graduate to begin working immediately.
Trade School
Merriam-Webster defines a trade school as: “a secondary school teaching the skilled trades.” Generally speaking, these schools tend to focus on hands-on careers that require a base level certification or a specific number of on-the-job supervised hours to enter. They can be thought of as more labor-focused industries: auto mechanics, electricians, carpenters, and medical assistants.Trade schools tend to have much more “hands-on” programs of study. A technical school, on the other hand, may have more classroom lectures and simulated job training. However, some trade schools teach tech school-style courses and have many of the same programs, so the difference is not always obvious.
CET’s hands-on programs more closely mirror a trade school curriculum. Graduates of our career training programs receive a certificate for specialized trade training that indicates the skills, experience, and examination-tested knowledge they have required. These certificates position them for immediate job assignments in their new field, or they can choose to pursue more advanced certification and training to build off their accomplishments.
Vocational School
A “vocational school” can be thought of as an umbrella term for either trade or tech schools. Many institutions refer to the result of programs from either as a specialized trade certification or “vocational degree”. Vocational school programs prepare students for immediate entry into their field or into a stepping-stone position to enter that field within just a year or two.
Tech Schools
A technical school usually refers to an institution that offers associate’s degrees and certain certifications that are necessary to enter technical job fields. Unlike four-year colleges and universities, these programs can often be completed in just 1-2 years and for half the typical tuition. Students also don’t spend the first half of their program learning broad “core curriculum” knowledge. Instead, they start off learning applied knowledge and skills that directly translate to their chosen career field.Students who go to technical schools may still need to complete a training program, apprentice program, or an entry level position before they can work in career positions that allow them to employ the full range of skills they learned. However, this is not always true, as some associate’s degrees and technical certifications allow a graduate to begin working immediately.
Trade School
Merriam-Webster defines a trade school as: “a secondary school teaching the skilled trades.” Generally speaking, these schools tend to focus on hands-on careers that require a base level certification or a specific number of on-the-job supervised hours to enter. They can be thought of as more labor-focused industries: auto mechanics, electricians, carpenters, and medical assistants.Trade schools tend to have much more “hands-on” programs of study. A technical school, on the other hand, may have more classroom lectures and simulated job training. However, some trade schools teach tech school-style courses and have many of the same programs, so the difference is not always obvious.
CET’s hands-on programs more closely mirror a trade school curriculum. Graduates of our career training programs receive a certificate for specialized trade training that indicates the skills, experience, and examination-tested knowledge they have required. These certificates position them for immediate job assignments in their new field, or they can choose to pursue more advanced certification and training to build off their accomplishments.
college resources
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common app
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Community service
Community service is unpaid work performed by a person or group of people for the benefit and betterment of their community without any form of compensation. Many scholarships and colleges require some amount of community service to be completed before earning the scholarship or being admitted into the college. Community Service is also one way to standout on your college applications or essays.
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writing a great college essay
Don’t bore the admission readers with a dull opening line in your college essay!
During admission season, admission reps often have to read dozens of college essays a day. It’s inevitable that the essays will blur together, which is an excellent reason why applicants need to make their college essay stand out.
Here are some great tips for writing the best college essay possible!
During admission season, admission reps often have to read dozens of college essays a day. It’s inevitable that the essays will blur together, which is an excellent reason why applicants need to make their college essay stand out.
Here are some great tips for writing the best college essay possible!