Middle College High School at Durham Technical Community College Counseling Blog

We are excited to announce that we are having a Duke’s Summer Training in Academic Research (STAR) day at the Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI) on Saturday, November 2 nd at 10AM – 12PM. The location is at 200 Morris St. in Durham, NC. This unique summer program gives participants the opportunity to get hands-on medical research experience by working with a Duke faculty mentor on an original research project, which will be submitted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal. At the event, you will get the chance to meet some of the faculty and staff of the STAR Program. We will also have participants from previous years who will be able to share with you their experiences during their summer with us. If interested in learning more about the program, please RSVP by completing this survey. Feel free to share this with anyone you know who may be interested. https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_diBolGBC5bQpUnb The STAR Program is open for middle and high school...

At The Zebra, we know better than most just what a pain buying car insurance can be. We also know that students suffer from higher-than-average policy rates. Talk about a double-whammy. That’s why, this year, we’ve decided to continue The Zebra’s annual scholarship with the goal of helping to alleviate the financial pressures of college-bound students in the North Carolina area, while also getting an insider view of the Tar Heel State. Prompt So, students, we want to see your favorite road trip destination(s) in your state— from your unique perspective. If it makes sense to hit the open road and be our virtual tour guide, that's great! But there are no limits to what we're looking for: a narrated animation, a slideshow of memorabilia, an illustrated map of the best roadside attractions on the way. This is a chance for you to showcase any place you love in as an original way as possible. How do I choose a location? The length of the road trip to your feature destina...

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 Brockman Scholars Program invites applications for a merit-based full-ride scholarship that covers five years of study at the College Station campus of Texas A&M University. The Brockman Scholarship supports four years of undergraduate study in an approved Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Mathematics (STEM) program followed by the one-year MS Business graduate degree for non-business majors at Texas A&M’s Mays Business School. Top students are encouraged to apply for this prestigious scholarship via the application portal at www.brockmanfoundation.org. Applications for study beginning in the 2020 – 2021 academic year are open on September 1, 2019. The application deadline is 5pm United States Central Time on December 1, 2019. The Brockman Scholarship covers tuition fees in full, room and board, transportation, books and supplies, and an overseas study opportunity. The BSP o...

The Voices of Tufts Diversity Experiences, sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, are overnight programs designed to expose high school seniors to the diversity of the Tufts community. Participants have the opportunity to experience academic and social life by staying in a residence hall with an undergraduate student, attending lectures from professors, eating meals in the dining halls, and watching a student-led showcase by several on-campus performance groups. Travel assistance is available for students for whom the trip would present a financial hardship. Students apply to and attend  one   of the following Voices programs: ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 TO  FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2019 ARTS & SCIENCES EXPERIENCE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24 TO FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2019  For students interested in majoring in an engineering field, please apply to the Engineering Experience. Students interested in all other academic disciplines (inc...

The Triangle Park Chapter of the Links, Inc. is looking for visual artists between the ages of 14 and 22 for two opportunities: (1) to display original pieces at an art showcase in late October/early November in Durham and (2) to submit an application in connection with a Call for Artists. The Call for Artists is an initiative where the organization (committed to enriching, sustaining and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other persons of African ancestry) is requesting the submission of art works inspired by the theme “When and Where We Gather.” The winning artist's image, selected from a vision statement and submitted sample, will have his/her image reproduced and sold to benefit Southern Area programming and scholarships for students. They will also receive a stipend for the work completed towards this initiative. To participate in the art show and/or apply for the Call for Artists, interested artists (between the age of 14-22) should contac...