What Students Think About the College Admissions Cheating ScandalLinks Mentioned:https://www.cnn.com/2019/03/13/us/what-we-know-college-admissions-cheating-scandal/index.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2019/03/13/college-cheating-scandal-felicity-huffman-lori-laughlin-kaye-pkg-vpx.cnn

Distinguished Young Women Scholarship ProgramEpisode 87This episode is the final episode in our series that celebrates the accomplishments and achievements of women!Originally founded in 1958, the Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program aims to empower young women to reach their full individual potential. This is done through a free program that offers life skills workshops, a positive peer environment, and makes more than a billion dollars in scholarships available to women each year.Two types of scholarships:Cash tuition scholarships which can be used for any educational expense, andCollege granted scholarshipsFemale students can enter the program as soon as they begin high school, but at the latest be sure to sign up by Junior year.Program overview – two parts:Participation in Life Skills Program: This includes workshops and online resources where participants can learn skills like interviewing, public speaking and self-confidence building.Competition: Each Distinguished Young Women program evaluates participants in five areas, including academics (25%), interview (25%), talent (20%), fitness (15%), and self-expression (15%).Local program winners, in states where locals are available, advance to the state level. All state winners participate in the National Finals which is held in Mobile, Alabama the June after you graduate from high school.Every girl who reaches nationals has multiple full-ride college scholarships made available to them.For students graduating in 2020 and 2021, be sure to learn about our upcoming Group Coaching Program, a step-by-step process on getting in and getting it paid for. See the link in the show links.Be sure to share this podcast with a friend!Links Mentioned:DistinguisedYM website

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Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) and Girls   Episode 86This episode is a continuation of our series that celebrates the accomplishments and achievements of women!Dr. Sharon Jones is an educator who has taught computer science and IT for the past 16 years. She has taught mainly in the business and IT realm, including teaching computer programming, data analysis and web development for levels K-12. More recently, Dr. Jones moved into higher education computer programming and she’s now a full-time entrepreneur leading two businesses. The first involves coaching K-12 entities to help them integrate computer science concepts across disciplines, and the second is a non-profit that supports girls in connecting the dots between computer science and the real world. Years ago, having the ability to tell the computer what do to was the spark that started it all for Dr. Jones!Why teach kids to understand the power of technology and the discipline of computer science?Learning a coding language is like learning anew spoken language. Children absorb languages and information more easily and readily when given this opportunity at a young age.What age is a good age to start coding?It’s never too early to learn. Children can learn computational thinking (decomposition, pattern matching, abstraction and algorithm) when they learn if/then conditional statements. Kids can build core problem solving and start coding using online tools.What can we do to empower girls to pursue a STEM field?As parents, continue to encourage and provide opportunities for them. If you see a spark in your child in elementary school, keep moving on that spark. Coding and programming are showing up in sports analytics, fashion, marketing and podcasting. Don’t tell them science and math are for boys only. Girls have an amazing ability to multi-task and think logically.For students graduating in 2020 and 2021, be sure to learn about our upcoming Group Coaching Program, a step-by-step process on getting in and getting it paid for. Link in the show notes.And be sure to share this podcast with a friend!Links Mentioned:Dottie Rose FoundationViolet the PilotCode.orgScratchTynkerAudacityCollege Admissions Academy Group Coaching ProgramAbout Dr. Jones:Dr. Sharon Jones, Ed.D is the founder and CEO of thedot.Consulting and the Dottie Rose Foundation, where she creates, innovates and implements cutting edge technology focused on new age education. Dr. Jones is a highly sought after and national award winning Computer Science educator in the public school system as well as a Sr. Technical Trainer at Central Piedmont Community College. Dr. Jones has presented and been published nationally and internationally on data analytics, educational practices and technology. Her book A Recipe for Success Using SAS University: How to Plan Your First Analytics Project is being used in curriculum and classrooms around the country. When not running the technology-world, Dr. Jones spends her time with her husband Ricky, and two sons, Ethan (7) and Dylan (4), and their beloved dog, Cooper (10)

Reasons to Choose a Women’s College    Episode 85This is a continuation of our series that celebrates the accomplishments and achievements of women!Women’s colleges are great places for women to get a taste of what it feels like to be in charge, and they help increase the chance that a woman will become a leader in a traditional male role.Reasons to consider attending a women’s college:* Supportive environment* Connect with strong leaders* Find your voice* Single gender environment* Greater involvement in activities* Easier to connect with alumniA few facts about graduates of women’s colleges:20% of women in Congress graduated from women’s colleges33% on women on Fortune 100 boards graduated from women’s collegesFamous women college graduates:Margaret AtwoodMargaret Wise BrownGloria SteinemGloria Johnson PowellHillary Rodham ClintonMary McLeod BethuneRuby DeeMeryl StreepMary Brown BullockElaine Tuttle HansenFor students graduating in 2020 and 2021, learn about our upcoming Group Coaching Program, a step-by-step process on getting in and getting it paid for. Link in the show notes.

In this episode, Pam shares Scholarships for Female High School Students.  In addition to listing the scholarships, this episode gives strategies to help your scholarship application stand out for each of the five scholarships.  Listen and apply for these scholarships if you are eligible.  And if you win, please let us know.  We would love to hear from you.All month long, we are celebrating Women's History Month and the contributions that women have made in American History.  Each of the next few episodes will focus on women in either the college admissions or scholarship process.1,000 Dreams FundThe 1000 Dreams Scholarship provides one-time educational assistance for currently enrolled high school or college-aged women throughout the United States. This can include assistance for needs including but not exclusive to: educational conferences, instructional programs related to creative or artistic pursuits, graduate exam application fees, or textbooks. Needs that are ongoing (e.g., utility bills, food costs) or related to medical care are not covered by this fund. This scholarship is not to fund tuition. The intention is to provide access to educational opportunities beyond tuition.Deadline:  There are two opportunities to win this scholarship annual.  The spring deadline is April 30, 2019  and the fall deadline is November 1, 2019Award:  Up to $1,000Eligibility:  The students eligible for assistance shall be women attending high school or a two-year or four-year college/university in the United States. Students must demonstrate financial need. Applications must include two letters of recommendation and an essay explaining how the grant would be used. Selection will be based on application contents, financial need and information gathered from letter(s) of recommendation. Previous recipients are not eligible to reapply.Website: https://www.growyourgiving.org/scholarships/1000-dreams-scholarship-fundThe National Organization for Women Foundation Love Your Body CampaignDeadline:Award:Eligibility:Website:Strategy:GoSkills ScholarshipDeadline:Award:Eligibility:Website:Strategy:Sara ScholarshipDeadline:Award:Eligibility:Website:Strategy:Six Star Pro ScholarshipDeadline:Award:Eligibility:Website:Strategy:​

Colleges that Change Lives - Ursinus College Episode 83This is our final episode in the Colleges That Change Lives (CTCL) series.Our guest speaker is Shannon Zottola, Vice President and Dean of Enrollment Management, at Ursinus College located in Collegeville, Pa.Ursinus College is a small, private, liberal arts institute located near Philadelphia, Pa. With roughly 1,500 undergraduate students, Ursinus is situated on a traditional, residential campus where 94 percent of its student population resides.Core CurriculumUrsinus offers core curriculum, a new feature for this year’s incoming freshmen. It’s based on Ursinus Quest, meaning “open questions, open minds.” All aspects of the core curriculum are encompassed in four key questions which frame the way students interact with the world during college and even after their graduation.Admissions:Admissions takes a holistic review of students’ applications. The average GPA of incoming students is 3.25-3.3. The college is test-optional with 65 percent of students submitting test scores. Spring Open House is scheduled for March 23, and students are encouraged to visit campus for individualized tours.Applicant attributes:The ideal Ursinus students are those who want a transformational experience, are equipped to handle academic rigors, and are open to thinking in a different way.Financial Aid:The Gateway Scholarship requires minimum test scores of 1220/27 SAT/ACT which guarantees an automatic merit award scholarship of $35,000 per year. Ursinus tuition is $53,000 plus fees, room and board.Student Life:Ursinus College offers numerous clubs and organizations, Greek life, intramural teams and academic resource centers. The student population is largely comprised of students from the mid-Atlantic and northeast regions.Post-graduation:Many students progress to medical, professional and graduate schools. The Science, Business, and Exercise Health programs at Ursinus are very strong, enabling students to pursue diverse paths in those areas.Colleges That Change Lives (CTCL) is a cohort of schools that focus on designing a campus experience that’s relevant to students. CTCL dates back to 1996 and the publication of Colleges that Change Lives by Loren Pope, a retired New York Times education editor and journalist. Pope believed college rankings are a simple solution to a complex question. Following the book, CTCL colleges began working together to promote Pope’s philosophy of a student-centered college search.Be sure to download the action guide and use it to follow along with this series.Subscribe to this podcast to receive the latest Scholarship Shark episodes, and be sure to share this podcast with a friend!Links:Ursinus CollegeColleges that Change LivesColleges that Change Lives Interview