If you cannot see where you are going, ask someone who has been there before.
— J Loren Norris
College Admissions Counseling Workshop 1
We are proud to have completed an international workshop for college guidance counselors in New Jersey on August 19-21, 2017. Participants not only received theoretical and practical training but also acquired skills to train students for college admission and college life. The workshop covered 30 topics in 15 sessions, including real case studies
The participants had chance to interact and network with experienced counselors and visited Harvard, MIT and Yale universities.
Some topics discussed include:
– Counselor’s role
– Month by month college counseling activities
– College counseling resources
– Extracurriculars
– Working with parents
– Career counseling
– College application process
– Transcript
– Early decision (ED) and early action (EA)
– Tests and scores
– Recommendation letters
– The application essay
– Financial aid
– Selecting top students and prepare them (5 year program)
– Academic internships, research opportunities
– College perspective: Case studies
– International applicants – specific subjects
– School profile preparation
– CEEB codes
– Meaningful activities for international students
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A Day of Fun and Bonding at Funplex!
UPLIFT Academy's College Path Mentorship (CPM) mentees took a well-deserved break from their academic journey for a day of fun, laughter, and camaraderie at Funplex. The day was filled with excitement as students enjoyed thrilling rides, games, and other attractions. This outing allowed mentees to bond with their peers, unwind, and recharge for the academic challenges ahead.
Summer Math Camps Closing Ceremonies 2024
The Summer Math Camps for 2024 concluded with two closing ceremonies to honor the hard work and achievements of our students. The first one took place at our UPLIFT Academy office in Rochelle Park on Saturday, August 31, 2024, for the Seminary Baptist Church (SBC) students. The second was held at Masjid Fallahee in Newark on Saturday, September 14, 2024, for students from both Fallahee and Alaaka Association.
UPLIFT BBQ Party 2024
On August 24, 2024, UPLIFT Academy hosted a BBQ party at Alaaka Association for the students who participated in our programs at Masjid Fallahee and Alaaka. Around 25 students joined us for a day filled with reunion, joy, appreciation, and learning. Following the BBQ, two of our students delivered heartfelt presentations about their recent educational humanitarian trip to Tanzania