At the University of Illinois in Springfield, you'll have small class sizes and lots of government connections and research opportunities while you earn a degree from this highly recognizable, prestigious institution! Learn more about life at UIS on their Student FAQ page https://www.uis.edu/insideuis/at-a-glance/students/
Chicago State University is one of the most affordable 4 year colleges in Illinois! Compare their tuition and fees with other IL colleges here https://www.collegetuitioncompare.com/compare/tables/?state=IL°ree=Undergraduate&type=Public&level=4-year-or-high
Any TRIO Talent Search students cramming last minute AP Test review and just can't seem to understand a certain subject/problem? Use your TutorEye Account! If you don't recall your Login info, give us a call to reset it! 815-802-8569
Check out everything the Chicago State University campus offers as a place to thrive for nearly 3,000 students while they pursue higher education https://youtu.be/RKnHo96JwdQ
Any students looking for a job this summer?
Shout out to Jenny Serrano and Marlies Toby yesterday for the scholarships, honors, and awards earned during their time at SACHS.
In the words of the great Dr. Seuss (Oh The Places You'll Go),
"...be your name Buxbaum or Bixby or Bray
or Mordecai Ali Van Allen O'Shea,
You're off to Great Places!
Today is your day!
Your mountain is waiting.
So...get on your way!”
Did you know Chicago State University is in the top 4% nationally in economic mobility? See where else they stand in healthcare job placement, educating and supporting minorities, and more! https://youtu.be/1ZsmWJeau4E
11 very unique questions. 2 minutes. Surprisingly accurate potential career interests. Give it a shot!
https://asafuturescape.org/
How would you like to see the world and experience a new culture, all while earning college credit?! Check out the University of Chicago's extensive list of opportunities to study abroad. https://study-abroad.uchicago.edu/programs
If you missed out on yesterday's scholarship session, check out these opportunities! Application due dates are coming SOON, so don't wait! https://triotalentsearch.sites.thrillshare.com/browse/20596
The University of Chicago encourages diverse voices, ideas and perspectives. Their distinctive Core curriculum provides students with a challenging, common academic foundation before they begin courses specific to their fields of study.
UChicago is committed to relentlessly learning through determined questioning, challenging of assumptions, and intellectual debate, and the Core teaches undergrads how to think and approach problems from multiple disciplinary perspectives.
Learn about the Core Curriculum in this quick video! https://youtu.be/8gUJ2PzDvQ8
Want to get ready for tomorrow's Financial Literacy scholarship and personal statement sessions? Get a few tips at https://blog.ed.gov/2019/10/scholarship-basics-and-tips-2/
The University of Chicago - 90% of their 14,000+ students graduate in 4 years. 5:1 student to faculty ratio!? UNREAL!!! Check out a short video of their campus at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiFE9_ZDrUw&t=352s
Morehouse College, the brother school to Spelman, is one of Atlanta's proudest institutions. Their Morehouse Men are making their marks across our country. Check out https://www.morehouse.edu/about/the-morehouse-man/ to see what it takes to be a Morehouse Man.
Check out our Facebook page to see a few pics from our trip to ISU and their Ropes Course over Spring break at https://www.facebook.com/TRIOTalentSearchKCC
Check out or Facebook page to see a couple of highlights from the Still-I-Rise Food Bank Drive Through Event held during spring break.
Its 2021. Everyone knows games like Fortnite, Call of Duty, Overwatch, and Rocket League. But did you know there are scholarships and jobs out there for them? We aren't talking game designer jobs (which will continue to exist). We mean opportunities to go to college where you can have access to computer set ups, teams, competition funding, and everything else you need to become the next Shroud, Ninja, or Nickmercs. Check this link to learn more.
https://www.ncsasports.org/college-esports-scholarships
Seats are still available! SAT Refresher starts next week.
To sign up click on the link:
https://forms.gle/TPf1wWuUMiAsxPbE8
Tomorrow is the DAY! Today's hints are:
1. Who said, “I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear. “
2. Thomas Edison worked with this famous African American inventor on the development of the electric light bulb?
3. The ironing board was invented by what Black American women?
4. What is the name of the famous HBCU in Washington D.C., where Dr. Charles Drew taught medicine and Vice President of United States Kamala Harris is an alumni?
5. Who is the American trumpeter, composer, vocalist, and actor nicknamed “Satchmo”, that wrote the song “What A Wonderful World.”
We still have few spots remaining! Today's hints are:
1. Who was the first African American ever appointed to the U. S. Supreme Court?
2. The month of February was chosen for Black History Month because it coincides with these two male figures birthdays?
3. Who is the first African American renowned pediatric neurosurgeon that worked at Johns Hopkins Hospital? He performed a successful separation of conjoined twins. He is also the United States Secretary for Housing and Urban development.
4. Name the movie, based on a novel, about an unarmed black person shot by police officers while his female friend was in the car. This movie demonstrated the Black Lives Matter movement and rioting.
5. Who is the Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, and entrepreneur? This rapper has won Grammy Awards and American Music Awards. He songs include “ God’s Plan” and “Started from the bottom”