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
LATEST NEWS
Parent Meet & Greet Held at New Birth Church
UPLIFT Academy hosted a Parent Meet & Greet at New Birth Church in Paterson on Friday, November 14 at 7:00 PM, strengthening family engagement in our College Path Mentorship (CPM) program. Parents learned about the step-by-step path to college admission, the importance of early preparation, and the many free resources their children receive through CPM.
We Welcome New Birth Church as a New Partner
We are delighted to announce a new partnership with New Birth Church (Iglesia Nuevo Nacimiento) in Paterson, NJ — a vibrant, Spanish-speaking community deeply rooted in faith and family. Located at 316 Totowa Avenue, New Birth serves as a vital spiritual and social hub for Latino families in Paterson.
Celebrating Achievement: Certificate Ceremonies Mark Program Milestones
The close of the summer and the beginning of the fall semester were filled with excitement at UPLIFT Academy as we held multiple Certificate Ceremonies to honor the dedication and hard work of our students. These events recognized the successful completion of the College Path Mentorship (CPM) and Summer Math Camp programs.