Middle College High School at Durham Technical Community College Counseling Blog

Has the senior already taken the ACT?  Is the senior planning on retaking the ACT on December 14th, 2019?  If the answer is  YES  to both questions then the Senior may qualify for our  FREE 8 - week ACT test prep course. The Senior must be available to attend  ALL  sessions and complete  ALL  assignments. Test prep will occur TWICE a week from 5:00-7:00pm and we will solidify the designated dates based on the highest availability. Sessions will begin the week of October 14, 2019 and run through the week of December 2, 2019. To qualify, the Senior must:  - attend a Durham Public School - have scored at least a 14 ACT Composite Score - have a 3.0 weighted GPA*; and - apply and submit all documentation by September 27, 2019. *Students below a 3.0 weighted GPA may be considered by emailing Dr. Campbell ( dcampbell@emilyk.org ) with their reasoning and interest in the prep course. Interested seniors s...

The application is now open! Deadline to apply: March 20, 2019. More information and application can be found  here Applying to college can seem daunting, and the prospect of paying for it can seem even more overwhelming.  But it doesn’t have to be.  The College Prep Scholars Program equips high-achieving high school juniors from low-income backgrounds with the knowledge, confidence, and resources to apply to top colleges. Why apply as a junior?  Being a College Prep Scholar is a notable distinction that shows our  40 college partners  that you are a competitive candidate for admission. As a College Prep Scholar, you will receive exclusive awards and opportunities to develop a strong college application that shares your unique story.  Awards for College Prep Scholars may include: A full scholarship to a college summer program  at Stanford, Yale, Emory, UChicago, and more. Scholarships cover travel, tuition, and room &...

The Ventanilla de Orientacion Educativa ( Window to Education ) at Raleigh will be collaborating with North Carolina State University on Saturday, December 1st, 2018  from 10 am to 4 pm  to offer a conference on college access for Spanish-speaking families. This conference, Camino a la Universidad  ( Pathway to University) , will provide various resources and information sessions about the college application process. These sessions will include a college essay writing workshop, an NC State University student panel, financial aid & scholarships and more. To RSVP for this event go to feriauniversitaria.eventbrite.com , attached below is this event's flyer which includes this link as well. For more information about this event please contact the Ventanilla de Orientacion Educativa at 919.615.3699 or voe.raleigh@gmail.com

2018 Annual   Burnett   Seminar and Livestream Ready for Takeoff: Preparing Teens with ADHD or LD for College Monday, Nov. 5 | 1 – 4 p.m. George Watts Hill Alumni Center, Chapel Hill Free and open to the public Livestream available Register here. The topic of the 17th Annual Timothy B. and Jane A.   Burnett   Seminar for Academic Achievement is “ Ready for Takeoff: Preparing Teens with ADHD or LD for College”  featuring Dr. Theresa Maitland, a leading expert on college students with ADHD/LD. The seminar is available as a free in-person event or as a web-based livestream for anyone unable to attend. Studies suggest that when teens with ADHD/LD are prepared and use services in college they graduate at the same rate as their undiagnosed peers. This presentation will share what parents and professionals can do to increase the odds that transitioning teens with ADHD/LD will be ready to navigate successfully in college. DR. THERESA MAITLAND ...

Durham County Library will host free SAT/ACT prep and scholarship session in October 2018.  These sessions are packed with info for students and parents and designed to help families access key information about college admissions tests.  Here's the schedule: Scores and Scholarships (this link provides a downloadable flyer) October 8. Stanford Warren Branch. October 23. Southwest Regional Branch SAT & ACT Prep: Get Ready for College (this link provides a downloadable flyer) October 2. South Regional Branch. October 13. North Regional

The Nasher invites area high school students in grades 11 and 12, who are interested in pursuing an education in the visual arts, to attend our second annual portfolio day. Representatives from area universities and museums as well as local visual artists will be on hand to review your artwork, provide feedback and advice, and answer questions in a supportive environment. This is a non-competitive and fun way to get feedback on your artwork in preparation for applying to college. Your portfolio should include 5-10 pieces of your best and most recent work, but can also include works in progress, sketchbooks and tear sheets. Come prepared to discuss your creative influences and process. This program is free and open to area high school students in grades 11 and 12. Limited slots are available and students must complete this application in advance to participate. Priority will be given to students in their senior year. The deadline to submit this application is September 25, 2018. ...

Welcome to senior year Class of 2019! As you navigate your final year of high school and the college application process, a directory of resources has been assembled for you to assist you in the process. Be sure to check back often as the available resources change and grow. Class of 2019 Resources To assist you, the resources have been organized into three sections: Plan, Apply and Pay. Whether you plan to attend a two or four year college, join the military or go directly into the workforce, there is something that can make your journey easier!

Haven't passed the DTCC placement test yet? Try this app from CollegeBoard! It's a convenient way to practice/study from a computer or mobile device. Good luck!

Need academic support in a college class? If so, Durham Tech has options for you! Please visit the Center for Academic Excellence page to learn about tutorial options, both in person and online. Individual and small group tutorial options are listed in the menu on the left of the screen. A link to Upswing tutoring (i.e. online) is posted at the bottom of the page.