Check out the different sections of the Sumner Focus each week:

New Scholarships added weekly for seniors at specific colleges or for any college and other students

Scholarships for students in grades 8-11

Job and volunteer opportunities from our community

Up-coming Events - College Rep visits coming up soon

Activities sponsor by KU GEAR UP (for students in grades 10 and 11 only)

REMINDER - SENIOR SUCCESS SERIES PART 1 OCCURS 9/15/21 AT 6:30 PM

QUESTBRIDGE APPLICANTS

Any seniors who are applying for Questbridge, Dr. D will be offering help sessions on the following dates:

Friday 9/17 (FA Day) 9:00 - 3:00 (RSVP through email)

Monday 9/20 3:15 - 4:30 (RSVP through email)

Monday 9/27 3:15 - 4:30 (RSVP through email)

Feel free to set an appointment at other times. Remember QUESTBRIDGE is due SEPTEMBER 28

INTERESTED IN NURSING? Consider Research College of Nursing

Jumpstart Your Future High school students and college freshmen who meet ACT and GPA requirements are eligible for early admission acceptance. Nursing coursework begins each fall and requires two years to complete. This unique process allows you to:

• Guarantee your seat in a BSN program before starting college

• Fulfill nursing pre-requisites at a college or university of your choice

• Access premier clinical experiences and nursing education through Research College of Nursing

• Network within the region’s largest healthcare organization, HCA Midwest Health Graduates go on to work locally, nationally and internationally in a variety of different areas including medical, surgical, ICU, pediatrics and more.

Many continue their education at RCoN, earning a Master of Science in Nursing. Alumni pursue various careers such as school nurses, nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, nurse educators, nurse executives, and certified nurse midwives.

CLICK HERE to learn more about the program.

Want to learn more?

Discover RCoN – Saturday, Oct 9^th from 9am-Noon. This event will give students and their families the opportunity to learn more about the degree paths to nursing, tour our camps, talk with our students and hear from faculty who teach our courses and labs. RSVP here; https://bit.ly/2X4Tlf1

SIX COLLEGES - virtual student events

Amherst, Bowdoin, Carleton, Pomona, Swarthmore, and Williams are six of the most impressive colleges in the US. They have joined forces to offer information sessions about their schools, the admissions process, and scholarships options. Students who are applying to Questbridge should consider joining one of these events

Tuesday, 9/21 7:00pm Majors, Minors, and More: The Academic Experience at a Liberal Arts College

Monday, 10/18 7:00pm Beyond the Classroom: Real Talk with Students and Campus Advisors

Monday, 10/8 6:00pm Navigating & Belonging: A Special Session or First-Generation and Low-Income Students

CLICK HERE for more information and to register for sessions.

OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY FOR CURRENT JUNIORS

Application deadline 14 December

Webinar on College Admissions - From NHS/NASSP

Topic: College Admissions Process

Description: The college admissions process is competitive and at times complicated. Learn first-hand from admissions professionals about how to stand out in the application process and what institutions are doing to ensure your safety and successful experience in the age of covid-19 and beyond.By registering for this webinar, you will also automatically receive access to the recording. You will receive a follow-up e-mail one day after the event with instructions for accessing the recording.

Time: Sep 21, 2021 06:00 PM in Central Time (US and Canada)

CLICK HERE for more information and to register

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