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Thursday, September 27 (A) 11:30-12:10.
Sign up on Naviance
Open House
Saturday, September 22, 2018
8:30 - Student led tour
Academic sessions
Lunch with professors and students.
College Application Workshops
For seniors who are planning to apply to 4 year colleges/universities.
Reservations on Naviance REQUIRED at least one day before the workshop.

College List Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2:20 pm Thursday, Sept. 6, 2:20 pm
Gold Form Monday, Sept. 10, 2:20 pm Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2:20 pm
Common Application Thursday, Sept. 13, 2:20 pm CANCELED
College Essay Monday, Oct. 1, 2:20 pm Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2:20 pm
Apply to UH System tba
We would like to extend an invitation to all interested Junior and Senior High School students to attend the 14th Annual Hawaii Future Physician's Symposium.
This event will feature a discussion by several of Hawaii's foremost physicians who will discuss their particular medical specialty. In addition, several University of Hawaii Medical Students will discuss med school life and insights into their journey through medical school.
A $500 scholarship will be awarded to an attending student.
Register by clicking the logo above.
Deadline to register - October 4, 2018.
College Essay Guy's (Free!) Back-to-School Webinar Series 
How to Finish the Rest of Your Application + Essays (While Saving 20+ Hours of Writing) - Oct. 4th, 4-5pm PST
Click on the graphic for more information.
Kenyon is pleased to let you know that our application for our travel grant program is now available for high school students graduating in the class of 2019.
The grant covers all transportation costs to campus for our Cultural Connections fly-in program (Oct. 28-30, 2018), one of our fall events, or a customized visit.

If you have any questions about these opportunities, click the graphic, or reach out to me at diversity@kenyon.edu or 1-800-848-2468.
Deadline for Cultural Connection - October 5, 2018.

JJ Jemison '13
Assistant Director of Admissions
KCC Scholarship 'Aha
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Families - learn more about financial aid and preparing for college.
See the flyer for more information.
Register here, or click on the graphic.
                 
Hawaii Convention Center NACAC College Fair & UH Manoa Tour
Sign up on Naviance for UH Manoa College Visit scheduled October 16 - 9:45am Juniors+ and 11:15am (Seniors only).
Forms available only in H-101.
Click on the NACAC graphic to register and get your bar code.
Form + "Bar Code" + $7 required.
Deadline - Thursday, October 16, 2018 but seats fill fast
The Hawai'i Youth Sustainability Challenge - Apply Today!
Apply for mini-grants, mentorship, and the chance to present to larger audiences!
How to get started:
1) Read the Hawaiʻi Youth Sustainability Challenge Program Overview.
2) Individually or as a student team, develop a Hawaiʻi specific sustainability or conservation project or idea around: 
Your desire to create localized change in your school or community to support Hawaiʻi's goal of achieving a sustainable future
Your environmental passions and motivations
A conservation or sustainability problem you've identified in your school or community
3) Submit your mini-grant application via the Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation Grant Portal.
The deadline to submit your application is October 19th, 2018 at 11:59pm HST.

 

 

Visit UH Mānoa Nursing and experience nursing education using simulation training and tour the state-of-the-art UH Translational Health Science Simulation Center.

Saturday, October 20, 2018

9 - 11:30 a.m.

UH Manoa, Spalding Hall, Room 115

  • Learn about the High School Direct Entry into Nursing Program designed specifically for high school graduates. The program prepares students to get a Bachelor of Science degree in four years. Students start prerequisites as freshmen and begin the nursing curriculum in year two. Students graduate with a BS degree and are prepared to provide high quality care as a Registered Nurse.
  • Registration for both events are open until capacity is reached.
  • For students in grades 10, 11 and 12.
  • Parents, guardians and high school counselors are welcomed.
  • No cost.
  • Applications are now available.Deadline: January 5, 2019 at 6:59 HST.

 

Questions? Call Admissions Specialist, Brian Akiyama at (808) 956-3794 or email bsnurs@hawaii.edu. Saturday parking at UH Mānoa is a flat fee of $6. 

RSVP online here or click on the graphic by Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Saturday, October 20, 2018
10:00AM - 2:00PM
Visit interactive event tables and a gallery of student poems
Gifts - Contests - Prizes.
See the flyer for more information



Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Impact Hub 1050 Queen St, Honolulu, HI 96814, 3:30-5:30PM!

You will have the unique opportunity to learn more about higher education in the state of Colorado and gain useful information and updates from some of our university representatives

Register here or click on the logo.

If you have questions, please email coloradoconsortium@gmail.com.
2018 Hawai'i ACAC Art Portfolio Day
October 21, 2018 9:00am - 12:00pm
Mid-Pacific Institute, Wood Hall (2445 Kaala St., Honolulu, HI 96822
  • Students are encouraged to bring their portfolio for reviews by admission officers. Students should present their portfolios in a digital format on their iPads or laptops.
  • Priority will be given to seniors who will be applying for the Fall of 2019, but this is an excellent opportunity for younger students to get an idea of the portfolio process.
  • This program is free of charge for students.

For more information contact: 

Derrick Kang, Director of College Counseling at Mid-Pacific Institute(dkang@midpac.edu) 
Native Hawaiian Health and Wellness Speaker Series
Open to All!
Mana Lāhui Kānaka
Oct 23 4:45 PM – 6:15 PM
ʻŌhiʻa Building, Room 118
Hoʻi Hou Ka Mauli Ola: Pathways to Native Hawaiian Health
Nov 15 4:45 PM – 6:15 PM
ʻŌhiʻa Building, Room 118
Teen Health Camp
Saturday, November 3, 2018, 9:00-3:00
Medical Students from the John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM), other health professions students, and community health partners want to spend the day showing YOU what they actually DO! Middle and high school students are invited to spend an exciting day participating in healthcare activities. The camp is FREE and lunch is provided. Hele mai and spend the day learning from medical students, health professionals, and community organizations! 
See the flyer for more details.
Register here or click the graphic.
Deadline to register: Friday, October 26, 2018.

Visit UH Mānoa Dental Hygiene to learn about dental hygiene education and tour the dental hygiene clinic.

Saturday, November 17, 2018

2 - 3 p.m.

UH Manoa, Hemenway Hall 200-D

  • Learn about the High School Direct Entry into Dental Hygiene Program designed specifically for high school graduates. The program prepares students to get a Bachelor of Science degree in four years. Students start prerequisites as freshmen and begin the dental hygiene curriculum in year two. Students graduate with a BS degree and are prepared to provide high quality care as a Registered Dental Hygienist.
  • Registration is open until capacity is reached.
  • For students in grades 10, 11 and 12.
  • Parents, guardians and high school counselors welcomed.
  • No cost.
  •  Applications are now available. Deadline: January 5, 2019 at 6:59 HST.

 

Questions? Call Dental Hygiene Department Chair, Kristine Osada at (808) 956-8821 or email kmsato@hawaii.edu. Saturday parking at UH Mānoa is a flat fee of $6.

RSVP online here or click on the graphic by Wednesday, November 7, 2018