Columbia University Introduction to Science and Engineering

Columbia University Introduction to Science and Engineering
Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at 7:30 PM
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North
90 Grovers Mill Rd
Plainsboro, NJ 08536

Come hear from an admissions officer about the unparalleled science and engineering opportunities available to undergraduates at Columbia through Columbia College and Columbia Engineering. You will learn about:

• The wide variety of opportunities to pursue science and engineering, including over 40 areas of study.
• Internships and research opportunities throughout New York City, including in New York’s “Silicon Alley” and over 200 Columbia research institutes. 
• Research opportunities specifically for undergraduates, including the chance to work with our prestigious faculty.

RSVP by 10/15/13

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Who Gets In and Why: The Selective Admissions Process

Karen Richardson, associate director of undergaduate admissions and Patrick Gladstone, admissions counselor at Tufts University, are hosting a free interactive admissions workshop for high school students & their parents. 

The workshop will highlight the various elements of a successful college application. Topics include

• How do colleges evaluate a high school transcript?
• Tips on successful essay writing & the impact of an application supplement
• The role of recommendations and interviews in a highly-selective admission process
• How to highlight intangible factors

Tuesday, October 8, 2013
7:00 PM
Hyatt Regency Princeton
Witherspoon Ballroom
102 Carnegie Center
Princeton, NJ 08540

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Free College Admissions Strategies Workshop

College Admissions – Secrets and Strategies A FREE college planning workshop brought to you by New Jersey Natural Gas.  

Join leading college admissions expert, Peter Van Buskirk, as he draws on his experience to help students navigate through the complex college admissions process, including:

• Finding the best college fit 
• The application process 
• How financial aid works 
• Campus resources 
• Tips for success 

Choose a date that works for you:

• Thursday, October 3, 6:30 p.m. – County College of Morris, Randolph 
• Wednesday, October 30, 6:30 p.m. – Brookdale Community College, Lincroft 
• Tuesday, November 12, 6:30 p.m. - Ocean County College, Toms River 

Don’t miss out on this great FREE resource for parents and high school students. Space is limited. To make a reservation, contact Carolyn Cannon at 732-938-1035 or ccannon@njng.com.

Fall 2013 National College Fair Schedule

Long Island National College Fair
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Sunday, October 6: 11:00am - 3:00pm

Philadelphia National College Fair
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Sunday, November 10: 11:00am - 3:00pm

Baltimore National College Fair
Baltimore Convention Center
Tuesday, November 12: 10:00am - 1:00pm, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday, November 13: 10:00am - 1:00pm

Atlantic City National College Fair
Atlantic City Convention Center
Thursday, November 14: 9:00am - 12:00pm, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Click here for additional information & to register for one of these events