Higher Ground Education Consulting encourages students of all ages to always go higher! About Nneka M. Wagner School of Public Service at New York University.
Higher Ground Education Consulting is a full-service consulting firm that advises students and their families, schools, and youth development organizations. Our advisory services include assisting families with the college selection and matriculation process, facilitating community based college access and financial aid workshops and programming, and providing guidance and support with private hig
01/09/2015
Did you hear about President Obama's announcement of free community college for 2 years? What are your thoughts?
BREAKING: Watch President Obama announce his #FreeCommunityCollege proposal. Vine by The White House
01/07/2015
Great opportunity for NYC students!
NYC Students Will Be Able To See Selma For Free Thanks to the generosity of several movers and shakers in the entertainment industry, 7th, 8th, and 9th graders in New York City will be able to see Selma for free. According to Variety, people including BET Networks Chairman Debra Lee, American Express Chairman Ken Chenault, power broker Vernon Jor…
FAFSA Completion Event - Barnard College
January 24, 2015 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Barnard College
Student financial aid starts with the FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. In order to receive all of the federal aid to which you are entitled, you must complete the FAFSA.
http://nyccollegeline.org/events/fafsa-completion-event-barnard-college
FAFSA Completion Event - Barnard College : Events :: NYC College Line Student financial aid starts with the FAFSA, the Free Application for...
01/07/2015
State University of New York Financial Aid Days 2015
SUNY is offering two Financial Aid Days to assist prospective students and their families in applying for financial aid and completing the FAFSA. This year, the dates are January 24 and February 28.
These workshops are offered free of charge and are available at 46 locations throughout New York State. Visit www.suny.edu/studentevents to see a list of participating campuses.
Students and families are encouraged to pre-register by going online at www.suny.edu/studentevents or by calling the SUNY Recruitment Response Center at 1.800.342.3811.
Activities and Events - SUNY We welcome your participation in any of the events listed below. If you have questions about these events or the online event registration process, please contact the SUNY Recruitment Response Center at 1-800-342-3811 or by email at [email protected].
01/05/2015
Baruch College S.T.E.P. (Science Technology Entry Program) still accepting applications!
Baruch College S.T.E.P. (Science Technology Entry Program) still has specific slots open for our upcoming spring semester which starts this Saturday, January 10th. The spring program meets on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. until 2 p.m. for the next 12 weeks starting this Saturday.
We are still recruiting students specifically for three different tracks:
1) Eligible 9th grade students interested in the following curriculum:
a. Integrated Algebra from 9 – 10:30 a.m.
b. Living Environment Regents from 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon
c. College Readiness course from 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
2) Eligible 11th grade students interested in a SAT Prep Course taught by Kaplan Test Prep Services.
a. Kaplan offers a comprehensive test preparation program that utilizes classroom sessions, diagnostic tests, as well as online services to help prepare students for their spring SAT exams.
b. There is a $100 course fee for this particular class (only) that can be paid online.
3) Eligible upper level students interested in the following curriculum:
a. Math in the Real World from 9 – 10:30 a.m.
b. Physics Review from 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon
c. Intro to STEM Fields (Lecture Series) 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
More detailed course descriptions and applications can be found on our website: http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/step/application.htm
Who Are We?
The STEP Academy is a pre-college program for eligible high school students who are interested in pursuing careers in science, math, and health-related professions. The program is funded by the New York State Education Department which seeks to increase the participation of students who are historically underrepresented in these fields. For a student to be eligible for the STEP program they must be:
a student enrolled in grades 7 -12 in the state of New York with good academic standing (minimum grade point average of 80)
a New York State resident for a minimum of 12 months before applying to the program
a member of a historically underrepresented group (as defined by the New York State Education Department) in the scientific, technical, health-related, and licensed professions. This includes African-American, Hispanic/Latino, or Native American Indian OR must be economically disadvantaged as indicated in the table below:
http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/step/eligibility.htm
The Academy takes place at Baruch College, 55 Lexington Avenue, between 24th and 25th Streets
Baruch College - The City University of New York (CUNY) Baruch College is one of ten senior colleges of The City University of New York (CUNY), the largest urban public university in the United States.
01/04/2015
Summer Immersion Program Info Sessions: New York & New Jersey
Join us at an upcoming info session to learn more about the Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program and hear from our alumnae. Students, parents, and educators are welcome!
Reminder: only 10th and 11th grade girls are eligible to apply.
Prior experience in computer science is not required!
Please complete the RSVP form below for EACH attendee.
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Dates and Places:
Brooklyn: Etsy
Monday, January 5th from 6:00 - 7:00 PM
55 Washington St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Suite 712 (7th Floor)
Hoboken: Hoboken Public Library
Wednesday, January 7th from 6:00 - 7:00 PM
500 Park Ave, Hoboken, NJ 07030
The Bronx: StartUp Box
Wednesday, January 14th from 6:00- 7:00 PM
866 Hunts Point Ave Bronx, NY 10474
Newark: Newark Public Library
Thursday, January 15th from 5:30 - 6:30 PM
5 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Harlem: Thurgood Marshall Academy
(Co-Hosted with the Greater New York Chapter of The Links, Incorporated)
Saturday, January 17th from 9:30 - 11:30 AM
200-214 West 135th Street, New York, NY 10030
Manhattan: Twitter
Wednesday, January 21st
Drop in Application Support Session: 5:00 - 7:00 PM, Information Session: 6:00 - 7:00 PM
386 Park Avenue South, New York City, NY
NYC IT & Telecomm on Twitter “Reminder: Summer Immersion Program information session is tomorrow night: http://t.co/eu6Bwbntzy.”
01/02/2015
Federal Diversity Internship Initiative: U.S. Government Internships
The Washington Center offers the Federal Diversity Internship Initiative (formerly known as the Competitive Government Program) to help students from a wide variety of backgrounds access opportunities with selected government agencies. Positions are located in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area as well as in other regions across the United States.
The Federal Diversity Internship Initiative is open to all qualified candidates without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law.
Program Components
Internship: Students are immersed in a work environment full-time (40 hours/week) and receive direction from a mentor at the federal agency.
Professional Development: In addition to the internship experience, students have an academic program advisor who organizes workshops on various topics (conducted as webinars for students placed outside of the D.C. area) and provides feedback on written assignments.
Eligibility
In order to be considered for the Federal Diversity Internship Initiative, you must:
Be a U.S. citizen (no exceptions)
Be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program during the term of your internship (or for some agencies, have received a degree within the past 18 months)
Have a 3.0 GPA
Demonstrate a strong interest in working with a federal agency
http://www.twc.edu/internships/additional-programs/federal-diversity-internship-initiative/how-to-apply
Eligibility & How to Apply | The Washington Center Eligibility In order to be considered for the Federal Diversity Internship Initiative, you must: Be a U.S. citizen (no exceptions) Be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program during the te
01/02/2015
NEW Leadership™ New Jersey is a six-day residential program created by the Center for American Women and Politics to help college women gain knowledge and skills to become effective public leaders.
Panels and workshops include:
Women in Public Leadership
Careers in State Government
How You Can Get Involved
Effective Presentation and Communication
Leadership Styles
Undergraduate students enrolled in any New Jersey college or university and New Jersey residents attending out-of-state schools are eligible to apply.
Non-traditional students and all majors are welcome!
Application deadline: Monday March 30, 2015
Each NEW Leadership™ class includes a diverse group of students from across New Jersey. In order to maintain this diversity, NEW Leadership™ has always been free for the students. We ask each institution to pay a minimal fee of $500 per student to help defray the cost associated with the program, including room and board for six days.
NEW Leadership™ applicants are required to contact a faculty or staff member on their campus who will agree to assist them in finding a sponsor to cover the program fee. Contacts from each participating school are listed on our website here.
http://www.cawp.rutgers.edu/education_training/NEWLeadership/newleadership_NJ.php
Education & Training - Education Programs - NEW Leadership New Jersey| Center for American Women... NEW Leadership™ New Jersey is scheduled for June 4-9, 2015 at the Eagleton Institute of Politics. Applications are available here.
01/01/2015
Today the FAFSA opens! There are plenty of schools and agencies that will assist you in filling it out for FREE! Remember this is a free application!
The 2015-16 FAFSA is now available! Let the funds begin: http://1.usa.gov/1AZnfLd
12/31/2014
FYI for young ladies in the Philadelphia & Atlanta areas!
You've been waiting for it! TRIP ANNOUNCEMENT: July 2015 GGG will be conquering BELIZE!!!! Applications open Monday Jan. 5th and will be due Jan. 23rd so SPREAD THE WORD! Girls 13-17 in either the Philadelphia area OR Atlanta area are eligible to apply! More details to come!
12/30/2014
U.S. Department of State Pathways Recent Graduates Program (RGP).
Visit USAJobs to start the online application process and search for the following vacancy announcement numbers. Applications received after the closing of the announcement will not reviewed. Therefore, timely submission of applications is important.
Recent Graduates Grade Location Cutoff Announcement Number Salary Ranges
Passport Specialist 07 Atlanta, GA 200 AN1290194 $41,348 to $53,748 / Per Year
Passport Specialist 07 Boston, MA 200 AN1290198 $43,258 to $56,231 / Per Year
Passport Specialist 07 Chicago, IL 200 AN1290201 $43,362 to $56,366 / Per Year
Passport Specialist 07 Detroit, MI 200 AN1290208 $43,012 to $55,911 / Per Year
Passport Specialist 07 Aurora, CO 200 AN1290210 $42,468 to $55,204 / Per Year
Passport Specialist 07 Charleston, SC 200 AN1290214 $39,570 to $51,437 / Per Year
Passport Specialist 07 Dallas, TX 200 AN1290217 $41,827 to $54,370 / Per Year
Passport Specialist 07 Los Angeles, CA 200 AN1290221 $44,076 to $57,294 / Per Year
Passport Specialist 07 Miami, FL 200 AN1290224 $41,868 to $54,424 / Per Year
Passport Specialist 07 Minneapolis, MN 200 AN1290230 $41,927 to $54,501 / Per Year
Passport Specialist 07 New Orleans, LA 200 AN1290232 $39,570 to $51,437 / Per Year
Passport Specialist 07 Portsmouth, NH 200 AN1290235 $39,570 to $51,437 / Per Year
Passport Specialist 07 New York, NY 200 AN1290238 $44,617 to $57,997 / Per Year
Passport Specialist 07 Philadelphia, PA 200 AN1290241 $42,215 to $54,875 / Per Year
Passport Specialist 07 San Diego, CA 200 AN1290245 $43,047 to $55,956 / Per Year
Passport Specialist 07 Seattle, WA 200 AN1290249 $42,222 to $54,884 / Per Year
Passport Specialist 07 San Francisco, CA 200 AN1290253 $46,846 to $60,895 / Per Year
Passport Specialist 07 Washington, DC 200 AN1249525 $43,057 to $55,970 / Per Year
Passport Specialist 07 Saint Albans, VT 200 AN1290257 $39,570 to $51,437 / Per Year
Passport Specialist 07 Tucson, AZ 200 AN1290258 $39,570 to $51,437 / Per Year
The Recent Graduates Program targets recent graduates of trade and vocational schools, community colleges, universities, and other qualifying educational institutions or programs. To be eligible, applicants must apply within two years of degree or certificate completion.
Successful applicants will be placed in a one-year career development program.
Pathways internship opportunities with the U.S. Department of State allow students to witness and participate in the formulation and implementation of U.S. foreign policy, and work closely with the U.S. diplomats and civil servants who carry out America’s foreign policy initiatives.
We appreciate your interest in a career with the U.S. Department of State.
https://state.usajobs.gov/?source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
USAJOBS - The Federal Government’s Official Jobs Site This is a United States Office of Personnel Management website. USAJOBS is the Federal Government’s official one-stop source for federal jobs and employment information.
12/29/2014
The New York Metropolitan Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. is pleased to announce its inaugural Boost Scholarship opportunity.
The aim of the Boost Scholarship is to support academically talented
and community engaged African-American seniors currently attending high school in Manhattan.
The Boost Scholarship reflects Jack and Jill’s historical commitment to developing African-American youth through education and is meant to support students as they reach their highest potential.
Boost Scholarships will provide financial support and supplemental funding for students entering four year undergraduate colleges or universities. Boost recipients must demonstrate academic excellence,
leadership skills, and a commitment to community service.
Scholarship awards will not exceed $2500 for the 2015-16 academic year.
Please visit our tumblr page at jandjboostscholarship.tumblr.com for the application and additional information.
Please note that in order to give students as much
consideration as possible we ask that students submit their applications no later than February 15, 2015.
Finalists will be notified of their candidacy no later than April 24, 2015. In addition, priority will be given to the first 75 applications received. The pertinent eligibility criteria are listed below:
Eligibility Requirements
• Graduating, African-American high school senior residing in Manhattan
• Intended full-time enrollment in an accredited four-year college institution within the United States. Final selection is based on acceptance.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
• Demonstration of leadership potential
• Demonstration of dedication of community service
• Unmet financial need as documented by the financial aid award package from college or university
• United States citizenship
• Dependents of Jack and Jill members are not eligible
Boost Scholarship Program Sponsored by the Metropolitan Chapter of Jack and Jill of America