College Prep Notes

Summer Opportunities

UCS Summer Program for High School Students
USC Summer Programs extends a tradition of excellence to outstanding high school students through unique four- and two-week summer courses. Accepted students to the USC Summer Programs will balance academic and campus life as they prepare for college in the nation’s entertainment center, Los Angeles, California.

Click here for more information and application details.

Discovery Summer
More diverse pre-college summer enrichment opportunities than any other organization, including college credit, enrichment, SAT Prep, internships, business and leadership institutes, and study abroad.

Click here for more information about programs and locations.

Otis College of Art/Design Summer Program
OTIS Summer of Art 2016: July 5 – July 29
Registration opens soon!
Immerse yourself in a dynamic, creative environment with other students who are passionate about art and design. This summer, build and develop your creative and artistic skills while exploring a specific medium or aspect of art and design.

This intensive, four-week, pre-college program is for individuals 15 and older who wish to study at one of the top art and design colleges in the country. Serious young artists seeking to strengthen and enhance their art and design skills, as well as students with limited art training, are invited to participate.

Click here for more information and an application.

SAT & ACT
The SAT and/or ACT are part of the college application process for many learners. Below is information on signing up for these exams.

All upper school learners can take the exams.

Juniors: taking the exam in the spring keeps you moving forward on the college-bound track. Your scores are part of the information necessary to create your college list.

Sign up today!

SAT
Sign up for the redesigned SAT! Registration is open for the March 5, 2016, exam.

Registration deadline: February 5
Late registration deadline: February 23

Next test date is May 7, 2016.
Registration deadline: April 8

Click here to register and access study materials.

ACT
Sign up for the ACT exam
Registration for the April 9, 2016 is now open.
Registration deadline is March 4, 2015
Late registration with fee March 5-18
Click here to register for the exam.

Scholarship Information
The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program is offering u p to $25,000 per year for 50 first-time freshmen or existing college students, renewable for up to four years and one additional year for those entering a qualified five-year engineering program.
Click here for more information and the application.

PSAT Scores Are In! Please pick up your PSAT score report along with your test booklet at the Upper School admin office.