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Aim High Program

Aim High Program. Welcome Before the Program - Talk about Graduate School. Aim High Program. Welcome Introductions. Aim High Program. Dr. Leslie Sargent Jones Director of the Heltzer Honors Program. Aim High Program. Ms. Angela Mead Heltzer Honors Program Advisor.

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Aim High Program

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  1. Aim HighProgram Welcome Before the Program - Talk about Graduate School

  2. Aim HighProgram Welcome Introductions

  3. Aim High Program Dr. Leslie Sargent Jones Director of the Heltzer Honors Program

  4. Aim High Program Ms. Angela Mead Heltzer Honors Program Advisor

  5. Aim High Program Zack Underwood Advisor and Technology Specialist

  6. Aim High Program Jennifer Courtney-Bartel Program Associate

  7. Aim High Program Ms. Nicole Caldwell AIM High Program Advisor

  8. AIM HighProgram Dr. Dale Wheeler Director, AIM High Program

  9. AIM HighProgram Who are the AIM High Students?

  10. AIM HighProgram Sophomores with a 3.85 GPA and higher

  11. AIM High Program 60 Aim High Students Candidates

  12. AIM High Program Do you have a faculty mentor? Yes 16.9% No 83.1% Do you have a current resume? Yes 55.8% No 44.2%

  13. AIM High Program Are you planning on attending graduate school? Yes 91.4% No 2.3% Unsure 6.3% Have you written a personal statement for a scholarship application? Yes 33.3% No 66.7%

  14. AIM High Program Purpose: To preparestudents to gain admission to nationally-recognized graduate programs and apply for competitive prestigious scholarships.

  15. AIM High Program How to be prepared

  16. AIM High Program Applying to Graduate School is like competing in the Modern Pentathlon

  17. AIM High Program Disciplines of the modern pentathlon Shooting Use a 4.5mm air pistol in a standing position from 10m at a stationary target. Each competitor gets 20 shots

  18. AIM High Program Disciplines of the modern pentathlon Fencing Each competitor will face all other competitors once. The first fencer to score a hit wins instantly.

  19. AIM High Program Disciplines of the modern pentathlon Swimming A 200m freestyle race.

  20. AIM High Program Disciplines of the modern pentathlon Riding Show jumping over a course with 12- 15 obstacles. Competitors are paired with horses just 20 minutes before the start of the event.

  21. AIM High Program Disciplines of the modern pentathlon Running A 3km cross-country race. Competitors are ranked according to their score from the first four disciplines and given different start times, with the leader going first.

  22. AIM High Program Disciplines of the modern pentathlon The first person to cross the finish line is the overall winner of the pentathlon.

  23. AIM High Program Hey Coach! I want to compete in the upcoming pentathlon Are you ready? How have you prepared?

  24. AIM High Program Hey AIM High Director! I want to apply to graduate school. I want to apply for a prestigious scholarship. Are you ready? How have you prepared?

  25. AIM High Program How to be prepared

  26. AIM High Program Know in advance application requirements, deadlines, and opportunities

  27. AIM High Program Engage in a scholarly activity with a faculty mentor and obtain funding support.

  28. AIM High Program Have a well-written fully-developed Personal Statement

  29. AIM High Program Maintain a current resume Prestigious Scholarship Program Website

  30. AIM High Program AIM High Student Responsibilities Maintain a minimum 3.75 G.P.A. Keep my email address and contact information current. Check my email and campus mailbox on a regular basis. If I decide to no longer participate, I will inform the Aim High Office of my intentions.

  31. AIM High Program Aim High Program Goals Attend at least 4 Aim High information sessions, or programs sponsored by Aim High during the 2009-10 academic year and to be an active participant at these events.

  32. AIM High Program Aim High Program Goals Identify a faculty mentor to assist with a) a scholarly project* and/or b) completing your application. Funding for scholarly activities is available through the Office of Student Research .

  33. AIM High Program Aim High Program Goals Attend an APPetite for Life Event Dinner with ASU faculty Discussion about setting and attaining career goals

  34. AIM High Program AIM High Recognition Banquet Invitations will be extended if you 1) attend 4 AIM High meetings 2) identify a faculty mentor 3) attend an APPettite for Life Event

  35. AIM High Program Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 20 6:00 – 7:00p Price Lake Room

  36. AIM High Program Next Meeting: Agenda Scholarly Activities Faculty Mentors

  37. AIM High Program Next Meeting: Begin to think about who you want to be your faculty mentor

  38. AIM High Program Next Meeting: Spend some time with the PSP website locate information about various prestigious scholarships

  39. AIM High Program Questions Discussion

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