Rutgers Summer Scholars

High-achieving rising high school juniors or younger may apply to take up to two approved Rutgers University-New Brunswick courses this summer. Experience what it's like to attend a major university while earning credits toward your college degree.

Session #1: June 27 - August 5
Application Deadline: May 27

Session #2: July 11- August 17
Application Deadline: June 3

summerscholars.rutgers.edu

Princeton Splash

Princeton Splash - April 30, 2016 
Registration begins on March 30

Splash is a program that brings high school students from all over to Princeton University for a day of unlimited learning. Classes are taught by Princeton undergraduate students, graduate students, and other community members. The ultimate goal of Princeton Splash is to foster excitement for teaching and learning. Students will be able to learn about topics that aren’t normally taught in high school.

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HOBY 2016

New Jersey HOBY Leadership Seminar
June 10 – 12, 2016
Monmouth University in West Long Branch, NJ

We are able to select one outstanding sophomore student to represent BTHS as our HOBY Ambaassador. 

About HOBY:

HOBY's purpose is to teach how to think, not what to think. Their leadership seminar provides an opportunity for New Jersey's high school sophomores to recognize their potential talents and apply them in becoming effective, ethical leaders of the future.

During the weekend, you will join 260 other sophomore “HOBY Ambassadors” from New Jersey to enjoy a unique learning experience. Multiple viewpoints on important issues will be presented, encouraging you to think critically about leadership, and helping you to identify your own particular leadership strengths. 

The high level of energy, encouragement and motivation as well as the interaction with peers, panelists and volunteer staff are important elements in nurturing the students' future leadership roles. 

BTHS HOBY Ambassador

If you are selected as our HOBY Ambassador, you will serve in a student leadership role in your junior and senior years. In the position of Advisor Groups Leader, you'll work with Mr. Brown and your peers in helping to plan, organize and facilitate our Advisory Program for freshmen and sophomores.

How To Apply:

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, write a paragraph explaining your interest in attending this conference. Your paragraph of interest and resume are due in Mr. Brown's mailbox by 7:30 am on Monday, March 21st.

Your resume should include the following:

• Extracurricular activities (both in school and out of school)
• Community service
• Leadership experiences 
• Awards and achievements
• Skills and talents

To learn more about the HOBY Experience, feel free to speak with our last two Ambassadors - Jenna Weingarten & Varsha Garla. You can also visit their website: www.njhoby.org

BOLD Summer Camp

High school aged students are invited to apply for the BOLD Camp (BioCONECT Oncology Leadership Development) - a unique summer learning opportunity for students who have an interest in learning about cellular biology and genetics of cancer, as well as the diverse careers connected to the field.

During this week-long interactive experience, students will increase their understanding of cancer-related causes, diagnostic tools, treatment options and current research through the context of breast cancer. More importantly, they will identify risk reduction strategies and learn first-hand about diverse careers related to the field as they live the experience among the professionals at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey!

Open to high school students entering the 10th, 11th or 12th grade in Fall.

DATES: July 11 through July 15, 2016 (Monday-Friday)

TIME: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM each day, continental breakfast and lunch provided

LOCATION: Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey New Brunswick, NJ

TO APPLY: Visit the BOLD website to download an Application. 

DEADLINE: Submit a completed application by March 31, 2016.

Accepted applicants will be notified by April 25, 2016. Upon acceptance, applicants must submit a registration fee of $200 (scholarships will be provided to those needing financial assistance) and enrollment forms by May 16, 2016 (provided after acceptance.)

PSAT 2015 Results

Students received paper copies of their PSAT Score Reports & Test Booklets today ... so what's next?

(1) Visit studentscores.collegeboard.org to create a College Board account and get your full PSAT/NMSQT score report. Please note the location of the access code on the front cover of the score reports. Students must use their unique access code to get their full score reports online.

(2) Create a Khan Academy account at satpractice.org and link it to your College Board account to get free personalized practice for the SAT.

(3) Explore your interests through the personalized MyRoad tool and visit bigfuture.org to learn more about careers and majors -both available via your online PSAT/NMSQT score report.

(4) Register for the SAT in March, May or June. Spring of junior year is the perfect time to take the SAT for the first time -- students can take advantage of their PSAT/NMSQT experience, and they will have time to practice, increase their skills, and test again if they want to improve their scores.

PSAT Resources:

• Sample PSAT/NMSQT Score Report
• Parent Tutorial: Understanding 2015 PSAT/NMSQT Results