Game Plan: College

The college application process can be very overwhelming, so why not get a head start? GPC is offering limited office hours for Class of 2025 in Durham this summer starting July 16th till Aug 15th. Students can book an appointment with the link in our bio.

College Jumpstart is hosting their first workshop! Durham high school seniors are invited to celebrate their college decision and prepare for their next steps. Learn more about the College Jumpstart program: https://www.emilyk.org/news/college-jumpstart (link in bio)

Calling all 2024 Grads who are college-bound: We have a new FREE program open to all seniors! Show up to our College Jumpstart Kickoff to learn how we can support you all summer with your college enrollment! There will be fun and snacks and a chance to set up advising for any assistance for your college enrollment needs. To RSVP, click link in bio.

Don't forget about the performers! The following performances will be happening Saturday at :
- Purpose Learning Lab Step Team
- The Mighty Kappa Epsilon Chapter and the Delta Psi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
- The Theta Phi Delta Sorority at Hillside HS
- Black Space Music Group

Are you ready for ? We've got actor, comedian, & entertainer B Daht back for the 2nd year, ready to bring all the energy! Make sure to sign up at emilyk.org/hbcu. Link in bio!

📣 Calling all high school seniors! We're hosting our annual FAFSA Night on January 16th, in collaboration with Student U Get FREE help submitting your FAFSA and learn about the 2024-25 updates and improvements. Register at emilyk.org/fafsa.

Are you ready for the FAFSA opening next month? Take the first step and create your FSA ID! GPC will host group sessions to assist in creating your FSA ID and answering any FAFSA questions. Make sure to sign up!

Ahora, pasemos a la siguiente parte de nuestro evento. Los estudiantes y padres tendrán la oportunidad de escuchar un mensaje de nuestro orador principal y aprender más sobre los caminos disponibles.
No olviden registrarse para asistir: emilyk.org/camino
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Now, let's get into the next part of our event. Students and parents will have the opportunity to hear a message from our keynote speaker and learn more about pathway options.
Don't forget to register: emilyk.org/camino

¡2 días hasta Continuando Mi Camino! ¡A continuación, paneles! Los padres y estudiantes podrán escuchar a estudiantes actuales de UNC Greensboro y a profesionales en carreras diversas.
No olviden registrarse para asistir: emilyk.org/camino
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2 days away from Continuando Mi Camino! Next up, panels! Parents & students will be able to hear from current students from UNC Greensboro as well as professionals in diverse fields.
Don't forget to register: emilyk.org/camino

¡Hay 3 días hasta Continuando Mi Camino! ¡Echemos un vistazo a los talleres a los que podrán asistir padres y estudiantes! No olviden registrarse para asistir: emilyk.org/camino
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3 days away from Continuando Mi Camino! Let's take a look at the workshops parents & students will be able to attend! Don't forget to register: emilyk.org/camino

We are officially ONE WEEK OUT from Continuando Mi Camino (CMC)! There will be a College and Community Resources Fair, a food truck, and loads of information regarding the pathway from high school to higher education.

Stay tuned for updates later this week regarding the panelists and workshop presenters who will be speaking at CMC! And in the meantime, be sure to secure your spot at the event, if you haven't already, by RSVPing at www.emilyk.org/camino or using the link in bio.

Are you curious about the programs that the Emily K. Center offers and how the Center supports students (1st-graders through college) and their families? If so, join us for our annual Open House on Wednesday, 10/11 from 5pm-7pm. Come for food, fun, and fellowship! There will be a tour of the building and opportunities to win prizes.

Go to bit.ly/EKCOpenHouse23 or link in bio to RSVP.

¿Tiene curiosidad acerca de los programas que ofrece el Emily K. Center y cómo el Centro apoya a los estudiantes (desde el primer grado hasta la universidad) y sus familias? Si es así, venga a nuestra Casa Abierta el miércoles 11 de Octubre de 5 a las 7 p. m. ¡Venga a disfrutar de comida, diversión y compañerismo! Habrá un recorrido por el edificio y oportunidades para ganar premios.

Vaya a bit.ly/EKCOpenHouse23 o enlace en la biografía para confirmar su asistencia.

¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Latinx! Estamos emocionados para anunciar nuestro evento anual latino con nuevo nombre, Continuando Mi Camino. Continuando Mi Camino sera una feria de universidades y recursos comunitarios, con talleres sobre varios temas de trayectoria postsecundaria, como postularse a una universidad de cuatro años, pagar la universidad y cómo continuar su educación como estudiante indocumentado. Aprendan mas aqui: emilyk.org/camino

Happy Latinx Heritage Month! We are excited to announce our annual Latinx event, Continuando Mi Camino. Continuando Mi Camino will be a college and community resource fair, with workshops on various postsecondary pathway topics, such as applying to a four-year college, paying for college, and how to pursue education as an undocumented student. Learn more here: emilyk.org/camino

College application season is here. Do you know your first deadline? Early action deadlines can be as soon as Oct. 15th! Consider the following deadlines:
- Oct. 15th: UNC, NCCU (1st round)
- Nov. 1st: NCSU, ASU, Duke, Elon, NCAT, UNCA, UNCC, UNCG, UNCW, & WCU

Game Plan: College office hours are back! Office hours are starting Sep. 5th. Set a time to meet with us and prepare for this school year and your future. Link in bio!

📣 Calling all counselors, teachers, administrators, & staff in NC’s K12 school systems: Join us for UndocuCarolina’s Ally Training for K12 educators! This FREE professional development opportunity is brought to you with the support of our hosts, and .⁠
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🦋 Explore how history, social hierarchies, and the law impact the lived realities of undocumented Americans. You will join our statewide network of UndocuAlly educators, and will walk away from the training with action steps towards sustainable allyship.⁠
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🗓 We invite you to register for our training on Monday, September 25th from 12:30 to 4:30 PM at the Emily K Center in Durham via our link in bio. Space is limited so we ask that you register only if you are able to attend the entire time. If you aren’t able to attend, but are interested in attending future trainings, please DM us to stay in the loop about future training opportunities! ⁠
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Nothing but success! Congrats to our outstanding students for all their hard work and dedication 🎉💪

Congratulations to one of GPC's staff members, Ms. Aliaha, for graduating this past weekend! Ms. Aliaha earned her MPP (Master's in Public Policy) from Duke University. We are so proud of all she has accomplished as a full-time Duke student and Postsecondary Access Adviser at the Emily K Center!

Happy ! Make sure to lock your seat and RSVP for GPC's EOY Celebration in our bio!

GPC Office Hours are still available! Schedule a meeting with us and finalize any important tasks before our last day, May 11th! Not sure what we can help with? Make sure to slide and check based on your grade level. Click the link in our bio to schedule 🤓

📓College Terminology
This week's term is: General Education Courses
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Register for our next event, College Expo 2023, where students can learn about the different colleges and universities in attendance. Additionally, participants can attend sessions covering topics such as: paying for college, how to be a competitive applicant, how to write a great college essay, what parents should expect, and a health professional panel. Link in bio ✨

Make sure to register for our next event, College Expo 2023, where students can learn about the different colleges and universities in attendance. Additionally, participants can attend sessions covering topics such as: paying for college, how to be a competitive applicant, how to write a great college essay, what parents should expect, and a health professional panel. Link in bio ✨

📓College Terminology
This week's term is: Pell Grant
Students find out if they're eligible for the Pell Grant by submitting their FAFSA.
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Have questions about financial aid? Come out to Dollars and Sense to get them answered! GPC reps will be in attendance!

Scan the QR code for registration and event information

📓College Terminology
This week's term is: Postsecondary
GPC offers support for postsecondary options, such as trades & credentials, certification programs, and more!
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EKC is hosting an Open House! Come learn about all the different programs available to students at our wonderful center. From 1st grade all the way through high school and beyond! Make sure to register to attend; link in bio. See you there. 😄

EKC is hosting an Open House! Come learn about all the different programs available to students at our wonderful center. From 1st grade all the way through high school and beyond! Make sure to register to attend; link in bio. See you there. 😄

Happy National School Counseling Week! EKC celebrated counselors at all levels this past week with our Counselor Luncheon. Counselors had the opportunity to reflect alongside each other and participate in fun activities (karaoke was popular 👀). We are grateful for all the hard work counselors do!

Next up: College Expo! Make sure to register for our next event, where students can learn about the different colleges and universities in attendance. Additionally, participants can participate in sessions covering topics such as: paying for college, how to be a competitive applicant, and what parents should expect. Link in bio ✨