KU to Host Local Event for KC Metro High School Juniors

The University of Kansas invites all metro Kansas City high school juniors and their families who have an interest in KU to attend the upcoming Johnson County Hawk Talk event. For students just embarking upon the college search, this is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about KU and what steps are needed in order to gain admission and, ultimately, to enroll. Tuesday, April 20, 2010 KU Edwards Campus (12600 Quivira in Overland Park, KS) Check-In at 6:30pm Program from 7:15 pm to 8:30pm Event attendees will hear from KU admission representatives, see a glimpse of life on campus, learn how to make the most of the senior year of high school and the summer before college…and maybe even win Jayhawk prizes. This Hawk Talk reception is free for students and their guests, but advance registration is requested.

Interested students may also call the KU admission office at (785) 864 3911 or email adm@ku.edu.

Junior Visit Day at Baker University

Junior Visit Day Baker University in Baldwin City, KS Saturday, April 17, 2010 1:00pm to 4:30pm Visit the Baker University campus and learn about available academic programs, co-curricular activities, campus life experiences, admission requirements, and scholarships/financial aid opportunities. Current Baker students will lead tours of the historic campus, showing guests the academic, residential, and athletic facilities. You will also have the opportunity to visit with professors or staff members from your specific academic area of study at Baker. Learn about student activities, residence life, wellness, and the day-to-day opportunities to get involved in the Baker community. Prospective students and their families are requested to register in advance by calling (800) 873 4282 or via email at admissions@bakeru.edu.

Upcoming Presidential Campus Preview at William Jewell College

The Presidential Campus Preview is a special offering as part of the "Journey Experience" for students, specifically high school sophomores and juniors, interested in attending William Jewell College in Liberty, MO. The Presidential Campus Preview allows students and families a first look at Jewell early in the college search and selection process. It is similar to a traditional individual campus visit experience, but in a small group setting with other prospective students.

Saturday, March 27 and Saturday, April 17 are the two dates that Jewell will be welcoming high school sophomores and juniors to campus for the Presidential Campus Preview.

You will have the opportunity to meet with professors, current Jewell students, and the admission counselor responsible for your recruitment. If you like what you learn while you participate in this particular visit opportunity, you are encouraged to return to Jewell for an individual campus visit that is set up based upon your unique academic interests and your collegiate goals.

Visiting families are requested to register 7 to 10 days in advance.

William Jewell College is recognized as "Kansas City's National Liberal Arts College."

Announcing CAMP COLLEGE for Class of 2011

CAMP COLLEGE for high school students, Class of 2011 Monday, June 7 through Friday, June 11, 2010 8am to 4pm daily, with lunch break May 24 registration deadline visit Essential Elements: Comprehensive College Planning for event specifics and to register hosted on the campus of Park University This one week “boot camp” approach to preparation is designed solely for high school seniors and focuses on key aspects of the college search and application process in a small group setting and a concentrated timeframe.

• development of college/university application list
• deadlines and requirements spreadsheet as part of organized college binder
• student activities and accomplishments resume with peer and instructor review
• completion of the Common Application and institutional applications
• Common Application short answer question and essay with peer and instructor review
• introduction to Holland Codes and career interest research
• admission and scholarship interviews coaching and critique
• demonstration of proper campus tour
• meeting with admission representative on admission process and file review
• discussion with faculty member about expectations of collegiate level education
• practice ACT under standard timed conditions and review of ACT score results
• scholarship search

Major Monday at Rockhurst University

Major Monday Rockhurst University Open House

Monday, February 15 Rockhurst University is celebrating President's Day on Monday, February 15 by hosting an open house event for prospective students who are out of school for the federal holiday.

The event allows students and their families to discover college life at the Rock by offering the chance to sit in on a Q & A session with a student panel, to hear about financial aid, to take a campus tour, and to talk with other prospective students.

Schedule of Events: 1:00 pm Registration 1:30 pm Campus Tour 2:30 pm Admissions & Financial Aid Information Session 3:00 pm Student Panel 3:45 pm Reception

To RSVP for Major Monday, contact the Office of Admission (800) 842-6776 or register online.