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The Rensselaer Medal
Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 5:34 PM The Rensselaer Medal
A scholarship opportunity worth a minimum of $60,000 for outstanding math and science students.
For more than 90 years, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, in conjunction with high schools around the world, has awarded the Rensselaer Medal to promising secondary school students who have distinguished themselves in mathematics and science.
The Medal was first presented in 1916 with two purposes: to recognize the superlative academic achievement of young men and women, and to motivate students toward careers in science, engineering, and technology.
This merit scholarship, with a minimum value of $15,000 per year, is guaranteed for four years (five years for the B.Arch. program or the Co-Terminal Program) for each medalist who is accepted and enrolls at Rensselaer.
As a participating Medal School, Biotech is able to nominate one student for the RPI Medal each year. Our most recent nominees were Deeya Das (class of 2014) and Sara Camilli (class of 2015). If you would like to be considered for this nomination, please complete the following application process:
(1) Demonstrated Interest Essay - Write an essay (no more than 500 words) in response to the following question: "Why do you want to attend RPI?"
(2) Resume - Highlighting your extracurricular activities (both in school and out of school), community service, leadership experiences & awards/achievements.
The Essay & Resume are due by Monday, April 27 at 7:30 am. Late submissions will not be accepted. Please turn materials into Mr. Brown's mailbox.
Let us know if you have any questions - good luck!
College Info College Planning Checklist For Juniors
Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 5:10 PM 
College Info 2015-16 Common App Prompts Released
Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 4:30 PM Here are the updated Common App Essay Prompts for 2015-16. The Common Application Essay (also known as the personal statement) is by far the most important essay of the college application process. Where as other essays are only seen by one college, this essay goes to every Common App college that you apply to.
Instructions: The essay demonstrates your ability to write clearly and concisely on a selected topic and helps you distinguish yourself in your own voice. What do you want the readers of your application to know about you apart from courses, grades, and test scores? Choose the option that best helps you answer that question and write an essay of at least 250 words but no more than 650 words, using the prompt to inspire and structure your response. Remember: 650 words is your limit, not your goal. Use the full range if you need it, but don’t feel obligated to do so.
(1) Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.
(2) The lessons we take from failure can be fundamental to later success. Recount an incident or time when you experienced failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?
(3) Reflect on a time when you challenged a belief or idea. What prompted you to act? Would you make the same decision again?
(4) Describe a problem you’ve solved or a problem you’d like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma-anything that is of personal importance, no matter the scale. Explain its significance to you and what steps you took or could be taken to identify a solution.
(5) Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal, that marked your transition from childhood to adulthood within your culture, community, or family.
College Info Monmouth County College Fair & Admissions Seminar
Sunday, April 12, 2015 at 4:54 PM Monmouth County Spring 2015 College Fair
- Hosted by the New Jersey Association for College Admission Counseling
- Thursday, April 23, 2015 from 6:00 to 8:30 pm
- Location: Brookdale CC - 765 Newman Springs Rd, Middletown, NJ 07738
- Representatives from over 200 colleges will be in attendance; click here to see the complete list
Free College Admissions Seminar
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