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kiscon · 2 years

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KiScon 2022 Progress Report #8, Schedule and Mods

Dear K/S friends,

Autumnal greetings from the headquarters of con farr! KiScon is only 18 days and several hours away.

1. KiScon 2022 Program / Schedule: Call for Mods/Presenters

We are happy to present to you the schedule for download as pdf file. It is still subject to change (though we really try to avoid any further moving about of panels), and you can see that there are many panels still waiting to be adopted by a willing presenter or mod. One of KiScon's strengths has always been the amazing creative and intellectual force of its attendees; this is what guarantees a weekend filled with inspired and inspiring discussions, new insights, a fascinating exchange of headcanons and interpretations, and of course the spawning of countless plot bunnies. All panels will be held via Zoom, and there is not much technical knowledge needed to take part or present one. We will happily help with all technical and logistical questions!

If you would like to present or mod a panel (some topics might lend themselves more to a presentation followed by discussion, others might be more suited to an interactive approach with audience participation from the start – that is up to you!), please let us know soon: larissa @ kiscon . org.

2. Upcoming KiScon Office Hours:

For all your questions regarding KiScon – be it about Registration or Conline, Discord or Zoom, or anything else that you would like us to explain or help you with.

Our wonderful StarshipLillian will sit in our virtual office during these time slots and happily welcome visitors. Pop in spontaneously by joining this Zoom room and say hello.

Of course you can also ask us All The Things during Pub Night events, or anytime via email (starshiplillian @ kiscon . org, 1lostone @ kiscon . org, larissa @ kiscon . org) or message on Discord or Facebook, but these office hours are an additional opportunity to ask or tell us anything you'd like to.

3. Program Booklet:

If you have a dealer membership and want us to feature your fannish business or projects in our con book (program booklet), please send us a short text with all your info and important links (e.g. to your portfolio or Etsy etc.) as soon as possible (= ideally, NOW): larissa @ kiscon . org

4. Upcoming deadline: Cake Contest (1 November)

A beautiful K/S-themed cake has long been a staple of KiScon throughout the years. We would like to carry on with this tradition even in the digital setting and invite everyone to take part in our cake contest. While we won't be able to taste the sweet creations, we'll be able to enjoy them in a visual way. Be it a big cake with buttercream drawings, or adorned with marzipan figures or peens, be it a K/S action figure variation of the infamous Barbie cake, or be it cake's little cousin, the cupcake, go wild and surprise us!

We will present the creations in a virtual gallery (photos, but also recipes/explanations of symbolism etc. if you would like to include them) and KiScon attendees will vote for their favourites. Photo toppers are allowed, but we ask you not to use other people's fanart without asking the artist first. You can create your K/S (cup)cake anytime before the con, but we need to have your recipe/photos submission no later than November 1st, 2022. Get in touch with us at cakecontest @ kiscon . org.

5. Scholarships:

With great joy and gratitude we are able to announce that we have 7 scholarships waiting for K/S fans who would like to attend KiScon for free. Three generous members would love to send you or your friend to the con! No questions asked, no eligibility checks or similar – if you want to attend KiScon or know someone who'd love to join us but financial considerations are holding you back, then get in touch with us please: larissa @ kiscon . org

6. Where to find KiScon information & announcements: Official website KiScon Discord server Tumblr blog Twitter Conline Facebook Group Dreamwidth Past newsletters: KiScon Announcement (February 2022) Progress Report #1 (March 2022) Progress Report #2 (May 2022) Progress Report #3 (June 2022) Progress Report #4 (July 2022) Progress Report #5 incl. Program Survey (September 2022) Progress Report #6 (October 1st, 2022) Progress Report #7 (October 11th, 2022) Yours in K/S,

T’Lara on behalf of the KiScon concom

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uptodateinternacional · 1 year

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LEARN AFRICA 2023: New call for applications

Dear friends and partners of the Women for Africa Foundation,

We are pleased to inform you that our Foundation has just launched the Learn Africa 2023 call for applications.

Learn Africa, the postgraduate scholarship programme for African women par excellence, celebrates its tenth anniversary in 2023, leaving behind a trail of 293 students from 34 different countries, many of whom have successfully completed their studies in Spain or Morocco and have managed to successfully integrate into the world of work in their countries, with the consequent improvement in their socio-economic situation and that of their families - as demonstrated by a study carried out by the Foundation in the last quarter of 2022.

In this new call for applications, the Women for Africa Foundation and its partners have made great efforts to offer the maximum number of in-person scholarships in the history of the programme, as it has been demonstrated that African women make the most of this type of scholarship at all levels. Likewise, as one of the objectives of Learn Africa is to break down the gender stereotypes that persist in the world of work and academia around the world, this year special emphasis has been placed on postgraduate studies in STEM fields, many of them taught in English.

In total, this new edition of Learn Africa offers 77 new scholarships and 27 continuation scholarships (masters, doctorate, research stays, expert courses and other postgraduate courses), which would not have been possible without the unwavering commitment of the programme's more than 50 collaborators, including universities, educational centres and private funders, such as GMV and the ASISA Foundation. The latter have been joined this year by the pharmaceutical company Pfizer, which will support the programme by financing an internship for a PhD student in Biomedicine from the University of León, and the ANESVAD Foundation, which will sponsor two research scholarships aimed at studying skin-associated NTDs from a gender perspective.

All the information on the call, as well as the steps to follow to apply for a scholarship, the costs included and the requirements of each academic programme, are available on the Foundation's website. The deadline to apply for a scholarship will be open until 12 April 2023 at 23:59 hours (Madrid).

Below you can find the links to the web sites of the call for applications in Spanish and English, so that you can share them with those African women interested in applying for a scholarship:

Programa Learn Africa 2023

2023 Learn Africa Program

We thank you in advance for your support in disseminating the call for applications.

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soodcharityfoundation · 8 months

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Sood Charity Foundation: Empowering IAS Aspirants from Disadvantaged Backgrounds

The Sood Charity Foundation is a non-profit organization founded by actor Sonu Sood. The foundation works in a variety of areas, including education, healthcare, and disaster relief.

One of the foundation's key initiatives is the Sambhavam IAS Scholarships. These scholarships provide free coaching for UPSC to students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

The Sambhavam IAS Scholarships are a valuable opportunity for students who are passionate about serving their country. The scholarships cover the cost of tuition, books, and other expenses. They also provide mentorship and support to help students succeed in their studies.

Since its inception in 2022, the Sambhavam IAS Scholarships have helped hundreds of students from disadvantaged backgrounds prepare for the UPSC exam. Many of these students have gone on to achieve their dreams of becoming IAS officers.

The Sood Charity Foundation is committed to empowering IAS aspirants from disadvantaged backgrounds. The Sambhavam IAS Scholarships are just one way that the foundation is making a difference in the lives of young people across India.

If you are an IAS aspirant from an economically disadvantaged background, you can apply for the Sambhavam IAS Scholarships. The application deadline is March 31, 2024. For more information, please visit the Sood Charity Foundation website.

Here are some of the benefits of the Sambhavam IAS Scholarships:

Free coaching for UPSC from renowned civil services institutes in India.

Mentorship and support from experienced professionals.

Networking opportunities with other IAS aspirants and professionals.

The opportunity to make a difference in the world.

If you are an IAS aspirant who is passionate about serving your country, the Sambhavam IAS Scholarships are a great opportunity to achieve your dreams. Apply today!

Here are some ways you can support the Sood Charity Foundation's IAS initiative:

Donate to the foundation. Your donation will help to provide free coaching and other resources to IAS aspirants from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Spread the word about the foundation's work. Encourage your friends, family, and colleagues to support the foundation.

Volunteer your time to the foundation. You can help with the organization's fundraising, marketing, or other activities.

Every little bit helps. By supporting the Sood Charity Foundation's IAS initiative, you can help to empower young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and make a difference in the future of India.

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ssoulsearcher · 11 months

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Blog #1 Letting a "dream" die.

As I am writing this and gather my thoughts on this personal post. I am writing this on the table I had set up for myself months ago in mi hogar , in fact during the fall of 2022. This table was to help me figure to create a space for deep focus on my goals. I had taken the time to create something called the Vanitas project. It is a basic map to help me guide which goals I needed to complete first before doing the others. Set one is the foundation of the goals but also the most hardest. First set was to lose weight , improve on my artistic skills and Spanish comprehension. The goal of Project Vanitas is to to help keep mis metas in line and focus rather than jumping around confused. But there was a mistake on this project: It's personal. There is no professional deadline. 13 year old me would beg to differ-Why include XYZ if Crystal is the priority?

The origin of my goals can be traced back when I was younger. Lets refer this version of myself as Ally. Ally represents my inner child and the origins of the first goal when I was 12. Most of the goals set here have a foundation- to one day publish the story of Crystal my first ever OC. Ally loved her despite how flawed Crystal was. Crystal had 100+ powers, transformations, anime husbandos AKA a Mary Sue. She would envision many moments of putting Crystal in pain, tears or happiness whatever Ally liked. Up until she grabbed a pencil and paper. Ally went on a journey to draw just to turn her creation to life. 85% of the stuff she drew was of Crystal. Crystal was a soul and alive.

The Mary Sue had many revisions and so did Ally's style. Ally improved her anatomy her style and before she knew it she could draw hands. Ally's priorities were just to draw all the time and maintain straight A's which were a piace of cake, until she met boys aka relationshiippsss. There was Boy 1, the sweetheart. Boy 2, what was I thinking? Boy 3... boy number 3.

Drawing and Crystal became secondary. Her grades were still great. Despite the change in Ally's focus, her creativity stayed the same till boy #3. Hay caramba, Boy #3 met me back in 2018. But he never met Ally. Back in late 2017, I had shifted went to a trade school under a graphic design program. And in the first time in my life I felt like I knew were I had to navigate my life. I was gonna go to college and earn an associates degree in graphic design and eventually publish Crystal's story as a comic. The portfolio mattered more than the degree and I was at my panicle of creativity and art. Art was now something I was doing seriously and for fun. I gotten praise from my mentors and eventually got a scholarship for a local college. Ally was fully present at her graphic design program. She fully bloomed her portfolio in to an magnum opus, until she had her great, unfortunate fall.

Ally was present during the first 6-7 months with Boy # 3. After that, I don't know what to call myself during the remaining time frame. It was just a cycle of my self-neglection that was attributed from Boy #3. During that time I abandoned my core beliefs all for a selfish stupid boy. Thankfully the cycle breaks. Instead of telling myself lies, my core-truths kicked in and we started arguing. The tip of the iceberg broke by a text from him. Telling me that I could do so much more in life and that he was holding me back. I didn't believe that text until a month later. In that month included, he did what every melodramatic boy does in soap operas- " I AM SO SORRY I MISSED YOU BLAH BLAH BLAH."

I focused on myself with Panera and the gym. The only things I had along with my mother to support me. The break up was in the October of 2020, 1.5 years after I graduated and 6 months after the college I was going to attend shut down.

At this point I accepted that I had no direction in that moment of my life. This brought me to my current self. Spring of 21, middle of the pandemic, I spent 13 dollars on Bumble and found a bee. A bee that gave me the happiest 2 years of my life. Ally still wasn't present. The feeling I felt post-break up with Boy #3 was "forged Passion". I was trying to force myself to draw when Ally wasn't present and despised staring at a canvas for so long I didn't create anything . She represented my inner-child but she was also my muse. Which would explain the many times I had mini-life crisis and doubts of what I wanted to do long term during my current relationship. " I don't know what to do", "Should I learn a trade", etc etc. I was bouncing between careers. Ally as a muse died when I was a few months into my last relationship. On May 20th of this year I laid Ally to rest which was also the dream of pursuing a graphic design career.

I fell in love with the idea to move to Europe and hopefully attend college-not sure what I will pursue- there after my spouse finishes with his studies. So I thought about studying German. I didn't feel sad for changing my dream because I can't force myself to be an old version of me. Change was inevitable. Letting go of an idea I built upon more than half my time here alive was never a bad ending. It was much much needed after having doubts for 2 years of what the next stepping stone of my life would be. All that I know patience will allow me to embrace this next chapter of mine.

Project Vanitas needs some adjustments because the core is still the same. Crystal is still around, her story will continue to evolve and adjust as I do. One day she will be out and about either as a web comic or novel. That I do not know yet. I'll continue to improve my Spanish and exercise but not draw seriously; only as a hobby.

Requiesce in pace my muse.

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Gilman Scholarship and Pursuing Study Abroad in Korea

Victoria Halsey | Class of 2024 | International Studies and Psychology Major | Linguistics Minor | University of South Carolina

Seoul, South Korea | Spring 2022 | Global Partner Program: CIS | 서강대학교 (Sogang University)

Pursuing study abroad is possibly the best decision that I’ve made for myself. It can seem intimidating with all of the different applications, deadlines, and fees, not to mention being thousands of miles from home. However, there are so many scholarships and grants available to those who truly want the experience, and in my opinion, getting to live abroad and explore another culture is well worth the sadness of missing home.

I received the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship from the Department of State to help fund my studies. The program supports undergraduates who may not otherwise be able to study or intern abroad due to financial constraints with up to $5,000 per student. Those that receive a Federal Pell Grant during the application period or during the term of their study abroad program or internship are eligible to apply. The program provides students with the opportunity to form international networks and gain professional skills, language abilities, and global knowledge to advance their careers, as well as U.S. national security and economic prosperity. Gilman Scholars foster mutual understanding abroad, representing American values. They are also eligible for noncompetitive eligibility hiring status within the federal government, meaning alumni can be hired by government agencies outside of the formal competitive job announcement process.

Personally, the Gilman Program was exceptionally beneficial for me as it helped cover the remaining costs of my study abroad program after financial aid, and it required significant introspection about what I hoped to gain from my experiences abroad. The application made me think about how studying abroad would advance my academic trajectory, as well as how it might impact my future aspirations. With my major being international studies and my plans to work in the international human rights field later in life, it seems like a no-brainer how studying abroad would enhance my learning and preparations for the future. However, it made me consider why studying in Korea specifically would advance my goals and what I could contribute to the cultural exchange. After being accepted into the program, I was required to set goals for my time abroad, which encouraged me to think about specifics that I wanted to achieve abroad rather than just the big picture of expanding my global competence.

I spent my first week in quarantine due to Korea’s Covid-19 travel regulations, only leaving my room to go to Covid testing sites with other people in my program. Honestly, I didn’t mind quarantine too much as it gave me a chance to adjust to the time difference and stare at the city beyond my window, though my view wasn’t great. My first day out of quarantine was exhausting but exciting. My friend and I started the day by searching convenience stores for TMoney cards, which are used to ride buses, taxis, and the subway. We finally found some after asking an 아저씨 (ajusshi/older man) working in a store where they would be. It was the first time we talked to a stranger in Korean, and his kindness throughout the interaction gave me confidence that I would be able to navigate everyday conversation in Korean. We spent a chunk of the day searching for a health center where we needed to get a form to be allowed in most restaurants due to Covid (this policy was relaxed soon after our arrival). I was happily lost, taking in my surroundings, though the cold made my hands feel like they might fall off. We happened to wander into the Dongdaemun Design Plaza which was exciting as we had planned to visit it soon. After we finally found the center, we spent the rest of the day exploring stores and deciding what foods to try.

I learned to navigate around Seoul relatively quickly, using KakaoMaps to get everywhere; it would tell me what bus numbers I could take or which subway line that I would get on. I learned to use the bus first; the only difficulty was ensuring that I got on the correct bus and off at the correct stop before it sped away. However, if I missed my bus, there were often others that could get me to the same location, or I could wait for the same bus number to return which usually did not take long. The first few times I took the subway my friends confidently led me to our destination, so I was able to pick up how the lines worked through observation. The subway closes at midnight, which was inconvenient at times, but night buses run sporadically, meaning I would be able to get home without taking a taxi.

Knowing how to speak a little Korean and read Hangul made me significantly more comfortable in my new surroundings. Even if I didn’t always know what a Korean word meant, there were often words borrowed from English that were written in Hangul which helped me deduce what was meant by the phrase. It was especially helpful when ordering food so that I didn’t have to scan the menu with a translator app to decide what to eat.

I really enjoyed Korea’s university life. A club fair at the beginning of the semester allowed me to interact with so many other students, which I couldn’t do in my classes as they were online. Through the HUG program, I was matched with a buddy, and we met for a few meals. We got along well and had really interesting discussions with some about cultural, educational, and political differences between the US and Korea. I also joined a club for English language exchange as an opportunity to meet more people. We engaged in missions almost every week, competing against other teams in the club, and I made friends and visited areas that I may have otherwise missed. When it started to warm up, universities around Seoul had festivals open to everyone, which often boasted performances from famous Korean artists— I saw PSY in the pouring rain, surrounded by thousands of other uni students. Sogang’s festival included food trucks, drinks, and student performances, which I enjoyed with my friends.

Academically, the courses that I took at Sogang were very beneficial to my major. As an international studies major with an emphasis on Asian studies, I took courses covering Chinese philosophy, Korean history, and Southeast Asian society. I wouldn’t have been able to take these classes at USC, and I was glad to have the opportunity to take courses so tailored to my concentration. I was also able to take social psychology for my psychology major, allowing me to learn about social psychology applicable beyond the context of the US. That being said, the courses were online, limiting communication between students, but this allowed for greater possibilities for travel within Korea. Because the courses were pass/fail when they transferred to USC, I was able to focus more on my understanding of the topics rather than simply getting an A, while allowing myself time to experience Korean society outside of the classroom.

As an international studies major within the political science department, the timing of my trip was exceptional. Soon after my arrival, Korea had a presidential election, which allowed me to observe campaigning techniques and provided the opportunity to ask about political attitudes among Korean citizens. Discussing politics seemed to be a bit taboo, so I made sure that I wasn’t too forward in my curiosity.

My favorite experiences in Korea often revolved around food and the people that I enjoyed it with. Eating was a somewhat communal experience. It was almost unusual to eat alone, and many dishes were portioned for at least two people, meaning my meals were filled with friends. My Korean friends continually introduced me to delicious foods, and I made sure to try everything that was suggested to me. Some of my favorite foods include 육개장 (yukgaejang/spicy beef soup), 산낙지 (sannakji/live octopus, and 게란빵 (gyeran-ppang/egg bun).

I spent most of my time in Korea exploring. I loved the walkability of the city and felt completely safe venturing out on my own, even at night (one of my Korean friends didn’t recognize pepper spray if that speaks to the safety at all). I wanted to see as much of Seoul as possible as each neighborhood had a distinct atmosphere from the next. My sense of direction is awful, but I could always tell when I had been to a neighborhood before, simply because the energy was familiar. I spent the majority of my time in Sinchon and Hongdae because Sogang University was situated next to them. After some time, I could navigate them with little help from KakaoMaps, and they felt like home. Sinchon was right next to my university, so I would often go there for food, to study, or to hang out with friends. Hongdae was a bit further, but I could easily walk through the Gyeongui Line Forest Park to get there. The park extended from the area around my university to Hongdae with restaurants and other businesses on either side of the path. The park was gorgeous (especially during cherry blossom season!!) and offered some relief from the bustling city.

The majority of my ventures involved me wandering around palaces, temples, art museums, parks, and markets. I visited 창경궁(Changgyeonggung) on my 20th birthday to see the cherry blossoms and stunning arboretum. My friends and I went to 조계사 (Jogyesa) in Insadong to see lotus festival performances. I visited impressive art exhibitions in Seoul and Daegu, including a Salvador Dali exhibition in the DDP which I was ecstatic for due to my love of surrealist art. I visited parks like the Dream Forest (breathtaking during cherry blossom season) and Seoul National Forest. My friends and I tried as much street food as possible at the busy markets where people would cram at booths to eat and drink with friends.

Outside Seoul, I visited Suwon, Sokcho, Gangneung, Busan, and Daegu. My friend and I decided to visit Sokcho and Gangneung via express buses. The last minute trip was a bit of a disaster but well worth it. We arrived in Sokcho with no place to sleep, heavy bags, and a bit of heat exhaustion. Eventually, I managed to get a room for us with my broken Korean. We abandoned our belongings in the room and attempted to figure out how to go to Seoraksan National Park. We found the bus that would take us into the park, but the buses of Sokcho came far less frequently than in Seoul, making us think we wouldn’t have time to explore the park. An 아줌마 (ajumma/older woman)confirmed that we were waiting for the right bus and told me stories about her experiences in the park. That interaction made me realize how much my Korean had improved while abroad because I was able to generally understand the stories and encourage her to keep talking. I saw some of the most beautiful mountains I had ever seen in the park, and we hiked to the top of one of the peaks to a Buddhist temple. We ended the night on the beach, watching as friends launched fireworks. Overall, I don’t regret the trip at all, but by the second day, my friend and I were homesick for Seoul. We had similar feelings by the end of our trip to Busan and Daegu. We visited gorgeous temples (one of which was on the coast), beaches, Yeong Island, Gamcheon cultural village, and more.

Overall, I grew a lot over the course of my study abroad experience. I didn’t experience much homesickness (aside from when I would see my friends posting about the fun things they were doing or when my sister graduated high school) because I was too busy trying to do and see as many things as possible. It confirmed my plans to work abroad as I was able to adapt to a new country and culture so quickly and was genuinely happy to be there each day. Having so many interactions with new people and unfamiliar circumstances also fostered a sense of confidence that I didn’t have previously. Essentially, I am more trusting of myself to be able to thrive in new situations as well as familiar ones.

Victoria Halsey | SC Honors College, Class of 2024 | International Studies, College of Arts and Sciences Psychology | College of Arts and Sciences

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geefair · 1 year

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Now Is The Time To Explore Your Future: Education Expo Dubai 2022-23

The New Semester Is Upon Us and The Leaves Are Changing Colors. That Can Only Mean One Thing: It's Education Expo Season.

If You Are in High School, Looking Forward to Post-Secondary, Or If You Are Already In School Wondering What Might Be Next For You, Education Expo Is A Great Resource.

Education Expos Are Usually Student Attendees, So Nothing Positive to Attend, Yet Need Some Convincing? Check Out Some of The Top Reasons to Attend Education Expo Dubai 2022-23.

1. Get the Information You Need

This Is the Most Fundamental Reason, And Probably The Main Driver Of Students Attending The Education Expo. Without Good Information, You Cannot Make A Good Decision About Your Education! Whether You're an Athlete, Artist, Scientist, Or All Of The Above, You'll Learn About The Unique Offerings At Each School's Booth.

You Will Meet Representatives From The School Who Can Share Their Knowledge And Experiences With You Directly. Many School Representatives Are Alumni Themselves, Which Means They Can Tell You What Campus Life Is Really Like. And Representatives Are Up-To-Date On Program Offerings, So You Can Learn About A Program You Never Knew Existed!

School Representatives Will Also Learn All About Residence and Campus Life, And Gain Insight Into Off-Campus Housing Options. A Sense of The Vibe Can Be Invaluable, Especially If You Can't Get To Campus Before Applying.

If You Are Considering Studying Abroad, You Will Also Be Able to Find Information About Restrictions And Eligibility Criteria, Visa Requirements, Permit Deadlines, And Much More. Doesn't Sound Like Much Fun, But It's Everything You Need To Know About Your Future.

Finally - And This Is The Biggest One - You Will Be Able To Learn Everything You Need To Know About Scholarships, Scholarships, And Grants For Students. You Can Share Some Information About Yourself, And Find Out What Financial Aid May Be Available To You. Sometimes The Difference Between Attending School X Or Y Is The Amount Of Financial Aid You Can Expect To Receive, So It's A Good Question To Ask At An Global Education Expo 2023.

2. Build Relationships And Connections

Education Expos Aren’t Exactly Single Mixers, But You Can Still Meet New, Interesting People At These Events, And Maybe Even Make A New Friend.

In Many Cases, School Booths Will Be Staffed by Former or Current Students Who Will Be Eager To Tell You About Their Experiences. You May Also Be Invited to Chat Further Via Email or social media If You Have Questions Afterward.

You'll Also Meet Other Students from The Same Schools Mind as You. If You Feel Comfortable, Don't Hesitate To Start A Conversation! Exchange Notes and Impressions: Maybe Your New Friend Saw Something You Didn't, Or Maybe You Have A Great Question They've Never Considered. There's Nothing Better Than Connecting with A New Friend Before Your Adventure Even Begins!

You Can Also Develop Relationships with Recruiters. Recruiters Will Have the Most Up-To-Date Information About Their Universities and Can Help You If You Have Any Questions or Need Advice. Take A Friendly Representative's Business Card, Or Follow Them on Social, So You Can Always Stay in Touch.

3. Win Amazing Prizes

Most Of the Global Education Expo in Dubai Will Be Filled with All Kinds of Swag For Your Entertainment! Many Universities Will Provide You with Packages of Literature to Review, As Well As Water Bottles, Keychains, USB Flash Drives, And More. The Prints Are Usually Glossy Brochures, Showing Glamor Shots of The Campus, Full of Smiling Students. The Swag Is Usually Branded with The School's Name and Logo.

That's Not All Though! Many Booths Will Have Contests for Prizes Big and Small. Usually, All You Need to Do to Enter the Draw Is Enter Your Name and Email. If You're Lucky, This May Include a Scholarship!

The Education Expo Itself Usually Also Offers Prizes. For Example, Geefair Is Offering a Grand Prize This Year. Keep Your Eyes on The Prize - You Never Know What You Might Find!

So, Whether You're Primarily Interested in Gathering Intel, Meeting People, Or Winning Prizes, There Are Plenty of Reasons to Attend the Education Expo This Fall.

You'll Be Able to Explore Your Options, Attend Seminars to Learn About the Most Exciting, Dynamic Schools and Programs, And Market Yourself as The Perfect Student To Recruit! (You May Also Have a Chance to Visit the City Hosting the Best Global Education Expo in Dubai.

If You've Never Been to A Global Education Expo, Give It a Try - You Might Love It. Visit Our Site Geefairs.Com for More Information.

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10 Amazing December Scholarships to Apply for in 2022

December is a great month for scholarships.

Many organizations offer scholarships in December, so it’s an ideal time to start your search and apply. You can find college scholarships for graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate or graduate students. Beyond this, there are many types of scholarships that you may qualify for, including need-based or merit-based awards. These are just a few among the many options. Fortunately, this means that you can find a scholarship that fits your profile.

December is also a good time to apply for scholarships because you can use your holiday break to work on your applications. So, if you’re looking for ways to finance your education, be sure to check out the December 2022 scholarship opportunities below.

Your search shouldn’t end here, though. There are many more scholarships available for all kinds of students, especially you. With the current cost of college, it just makes sense to apply for scholarships.

Let’s get to the prizes!

Ten December Scholarships to Apply For: Scholarships with December Deadlines That Could Be Yours in 2022!

Burger King Scholars Program

Scholarship Provider: Burger King Foundation

Due Date: December 15, 2022

Prize Value: Various prizes between $1,000 and $50,000

Who is this prize for? Applicants must be living in the United States, Canada or Puerto Rico. The prize is open to high school seniors. Those who have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent. Plan to enroll as a full-time student, without interruption, for the entire academic year at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school in the U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico.

From the Scholarship Donor’s Website: The BURGER KING℠ Scholars program assists employees, employees’ spouses or domestic partners, employees’ children and high school seniors in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada in continuing their education. To date, the program has awarded more than $53 million in scholarships to more than 46,000 students. Last year alone, $4.3 million in scholarships were awarded to nearly 4,000 deserving students.

Integrity, high standards, entrepreneurial spirit, good citizenship and education were the values that defined BURGER KING® brand co-founder James W. McLamore. It was those values that helped realize a dream and it is those same values that are the core of the BURGER KING® Foundation, which will continue to build on his legacy and his commitment to education.

K18 Hair Freedom for All BIPOC Scholarship

Scholarship Provider: K18 Hair

Due Date: December 21, 2022

Prize Value: Various prizes between $1,000 and $5,000

Who is this prize for? Must be currently enrolled in and attending an accredited cosmetology program in the US resulting in a cosmetology license or a licensed professional currently working as a cosmetology professional. The scholarships will be awarded to applicants from the following communities: Hispanic or Latino, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander.

From the Scholarship Donor’s Website: When we first launched our THE FUTURE ARTIST SCHOLARSHIP FUND, last year, we were dedicated to supporting the next generation of BIPOC stylists with the funds needed to kickstart their education. But then we got to thinking, what about those people ready to take it to the next level? Those in the industry who don’t have access to continued education or special-skill learning?

This time we’re opening it up to ALL kinds of haircare rebels from first-time students to OG stylists to ensure the industry’s brightest BIPOC minds have access to the education they need to fuel their freedom of expression.

Lynn G. Bellenger Scholarship

Scholarship Provider: American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)

Due Date: December 1, 2022

Prize Value: $5,000

Who is this prize for? Scholarship for women in engineering, currently enrolled in an accredited program by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)

From the Scholarship Donor’s Website: The Lynn G. Bellenger Scholarship is available to female undergraduate students who are enrolled in an ABET-accredited program leading to a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Engineering Science degree. Your course of study must be related to heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required and/or a class standing of no less than the top 30 percent.

GeneTex Scholarship Program

Scholarship Provider: GeneTex

Due Date: December 2, 2022

Prize Value: $2,000

Who is this prize for? Scholarship is open to students pursuing a STEM degree. College students enrolled at the undergraduate or graduate levels are eligible to apply.

From the Scholarship Donor’s Website: GeneTex believes in accelerating scientific advancement and the notion that the genesis of future discoveries begins with the support of young scientists now. The GeneTex Scholarship Program will award a $2000 (USD) scholarship to students pursuing a STEM undergraduate or graduate degree. Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the university at which the recipient is enrolled. The university will then distribute the funds to the recipient.

Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program

Scholarship Provider: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Due Date: December 22, 2022

Prize Value: Varies following needs assessment

Who is this prize for? Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled in graduate school in oceanography, marine biology, or maritime archaeology. Extra points are awarded to students who demonstrate financial need. Women and minority groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

From the Scholarship Donor’s Website: The Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program provides support for master’s and doctoral degrees in oceanography, marine biology, maritime archaeology—these may include but are not limited to ocean and/or coastal: engineering, social science, marine education, marine stewardship, cultural anthropology, and resource management disciplines—and particularly encourages women and members of minority groups to apply.

Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships

Scholarship Provider: Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation

Due Date: December 7, 2022

Prize Value: $7,500 scholarship and a $5,000 grant for student’s hunger-related charity

Who is this prize for? Scholarship is open to all students including high school students and university or college students. Applicants must show a commitment to volunteer service centered on fighting hunger.

From the Scholarship Donor’s Website: The Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships is a program that recognizes student innovation and youth-led solutions to fight hunger in the U.S. These young people are creating awareness and mobilizing peers in their communities to be catalysts for change. The scholarship awardees comprise a wide variety of students, ages 5 to 25, who are recognized at the national level and hail from across the country.

Pioneers Of Flight Scholarship

Scholarship Provider: National Air Transportation Association

Due Date: December 30, 2022

Prize Value: $1,000

Who is this prize for? College students in their sophomore or junior year who are enrolled in a full-time aviation degree program at an accredited four-year college or university.

From the Scholarship Donor’s Website: The National Air Transportation Foundation (NATF) established the Pioneers of Flight Scholarship Program in 1989 to offer financial assistance and encouragement to young people in the pursuit of academic excellence. By making scholarships available, NATF’s ultimate goal is to foster and promote careers in the general aviation industry.

Financial Goals Scholarship

Scholarship Provider: 1st Financial Bank USA (1FBUSA)

Due Date: December 31, 2022

Prize Value: $2,000

Who is this prize for? The scholarship is open to United States residents 18 or older who plan to enroll or are currently enrolled in an American university or college degree program.

From the Scholarship Donor’s Website: 1st Financial Bank USA (1FBUSA) is proud to announce the Financial Goals Scholarship program. 1st Financial Bank USA wants to celebrate and support those who recognize the importance of pursuing educational and financial goals. 1FBUSA will award a $2,000 scholarship to a new winner each month through the end of 2022.

Driven Coffee Scholarship

Scholarship Provider: Driven Coffee Roasters

Due Date: December 31, 2022

Prize Value: $100 to $500

Who is this prize for? Open to current college students (college, university, community college, trade school, two-year or four-year program, etc.). Applicants must provide proof of enrollment by means of a transcript, declaration of major, letter of intent to enroll, etc., along with an essay as outlined below, and must attend a school located in the United States or Canada.

From the Scholarship Donor’s Website: Here at Driven Coffee, we believe in supporting both our local community and those around the world. That is why we donate 5% of all web sales to our partner causes.

We are driven to make the world a better place by empowering coffee farmers with fair pricing through stable, long-term partnerships.

More December Scholarships to Apply For: End 2022 with a Win!

There are plenty of scholarships that you may qualify for beyond this list. So, whether you’re a high school senior planning to pursue college next fall, or you’re currently in college, leave no scholarship stone unturned. Submit those scholarship applications, and win that college money! Good luck with your applications!

The post 10 Amazing December Scholarships to Apply for in 2022 first appeared on BridgesEDU Scholarships. Originally published here: https://bridgeseduscholarships.com/10-amazing-december-scholarships-to-apply-for-in-2022/

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British Council Study UK GREAT Scholarships 2022/2023 for postgraduate study in the United Kingdom (Funded) - Opportunities For Africans

British Council Study UK GREAT Scholarships 2022/2023 for postgraduate study in the United Kingdom (Funded) – Opportunities For Africans

Application Deadline: VaryingGREAT Scholarships offers scholarships from UK universities, across a variety of subjects for students from 18 countries. Each scholarship is worth a minimum of £10,000 towards tuition fees for a one-year taught postgraduate course. Each scholarship is jointly funded by the UK government’s GREAT Britain Campaign and the British Council with participating UK higher…

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Chevening Scholarship 2023-2024 | Fully Funded.

Chevening Scholarship 2023-2024 | Fully Funded. Host Country: The United Kingdom Degree Level: Master's Financial Coverage: Fully Funded Deadline: 1 November 2022 at 12:00 GMT.

Great news! The fully funded Chevening Scholarship is now open for applications from international students who are compliant with the minimum eligibility criteria. Chevening is the UK government’s international scholarship programme funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and partner organisations. It was launched in 1983 and has been developing future leaders till date. It…

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World Summit Awards Call 2022

World Summit Awards Call 2022 Financial coverage: Fully Funded Deadline: August 31, 2022 #Fulllyfunded #students #scholarships # youthawards #internships

Financial coverage: Fully Funded Deadline: August 31, 2022 With the World Summit Awards Call 2022, prepareonline is here. For those wishing to form a coalition and alliance for life, this is a great chance. The World Summit Award (WSA) is a non-financial prize that emphasises the sharing of sustainable knowledge across a worldwide network. Nominations for this award may come from any United…

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Fwd: Graduate position: JamesCookU.EvolutionGroupLiving

> Begin forwarded message: > > From: [email protected] > Subject: Graduate position: JamesCookU.EvolutionGroupLiving > Date: 23 June 2022 at 14:17:34 GMT+10 > To: [email protected] > Reply-To: [email protected] > > > > The van de Pol Lab at James Cook University (Townsville, Australia) > invites applications for a PhD position in evolutionary demography / > behavioural ecology. The successful candidate will work on projects > investigating the evolution of group living and cooperation. Specific > projects are flexible based on discussion with the candidate, but we > specialize in combining evolutionary/demographic modelling of fitness > consequences with the analysis of long-term individual-based field data > on cooperatively breeding birds. > > An example of previous work on this topic on which this project could > build: https://ift.tt/tz1jRQ9. For > more details about our research and recent publications, see > https://ift.tt/9BSL1Fq. > > We are looking for a student with a background in ecology, behavioural > biology and/or evolution. Strong quantitative (mathematical and > statistical) skills are desirable, but most important the candidate should > have a keen interest in modelling and analysing existing long-term > dataset to study questions about evolutionary demography of group > living / cooperation. Good communication skills, scientific curiosity > and enthusiasm for research are essential. > > JCU's college of Science & Engineering is a large and research-intensive > unit, and globally ranked as one of the best research places in Ecology & > Evolution. Tropical Townsville offers year-round warm weather, plenty of > outdoor activities and native wildlife, and is close to the Wet Tropics > and Great Barrier Reef. > > Acceptance for this PhD is contingent on successful application for > a PhD scholarship. PhD scholarships for domestic and international > students are available. Competition for international scholarship is > particularly strong, and candidates should have received very high grades > during their degree (MSc/ first class Honours or equivalent) and have > at least one 1st-authored publication in a peer-reviewed journal (or > multiple co-authored ones). Deadline of the international application > is 23rd of September 2022, but earlier is better as this leaves more > time to prepare the application. For more information on the procedure see > https://ift.tt/oQmKZ2I > and for criteria see > https://ift.tt/EtSuf2Y > > Interested applicants should send a brief outline of their > research interests and a CV (with grades and publication record) to > [email protected]. Informal inquiries also welcome. > > Martijn van de Pol > > > > [email protected] > > (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to > [email protected]

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Barricades: The Halloween Round-up!

We’re now just six months away from Barricades: A Les Mis Convention, which is taking place virtually on 22-24 April 2022. The past month has been busy and we have lots of exciting updates! Here’s a round-up of what we’ve been working on and what you can expect to see from us soon.

Latest News:

We’re delighted to welcome Nemo Martin and David Montgomery as our Guests of Honour at the con! You can read about their work under the Latest News section on the homepage of our website. We’ll be announcing the topics of their keynote presentations soon.

Registration for the con is now open! Visit the Registration page of our website to buy tickets. Tickets cost £10, with all profits donated to Just Detention International. There are also free add-ons available. You can find all the information you need about applying for a scholarship and donating to our scholarship fund on this page as well.

The academic track submissions are now closed. Our academic track review team has contacted everyone who submitted an academic or crossover proposal before the end of August. Check your spam/junk mail folders and reach out to us at [email protected] if that’s you and you haven’t heard from us!

The deadline for fan track submissions is 1 December 2021! Keep an eye out for our calls for panellists or submit your own proposal on our website if you’d like to be a part of our fan track. Find out more on our Submissions page and check out our How To Submit info post for extra guidance.

Coming Soon:

We’re currently finalising the first pieces of programming for the con with our GoHs and the initial academic track submissions. Announcements of some of these events will be coming soon; we’ve received some brilliant proposals so far and cannot wait to share them with you!

The fan track review team are currently working on specific calls for panellists for the con. We’ll be sharing these across our social media and on Discord in the coming weeks. They’ll be a great opportunity to take part in the con alongside fellow fans passionate about the same aspects of Les Mis as you!

We’ll be releasing batches of scholarships on the 15th of each month, as funding becomes available. If you’ve applied for a scholarship or are planning to do so in the next couple of weeks, check your email after 15 November for an update! Information about scholarships can be found on our Registration page.

In November and December, we’ll be responding to everyone who submitted an academic track proposal in September and October. Keep an eye on your emails!

If you’d like to be more involved in the day-to-day running of the con, everyone is welcome to join our BarricadesCon Discord server, where we hold fortnightly public meetings with updates about what we’re working on. In the interim, we also assign volunteer tasks and discuss various aspects of organising the con, alongside fun and informal conversations about Les Mis more generally. Come say hi to get involved as much or as little as you’d like!

You can also follow us on Tumblr and Twitter @barricadescon and on Instagram @barricadesconofficial or get in touch via [email protected] - we’re always happy to chat or answer questions!

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I am currently disappointed with myself. I thought I'd be able to adhere to my routine, that I'd be ready to submit my scholarship criteria, that I'd be comfortable with myself, that I'd be able to be steady and stay away from social media this year, but I've been lost in the last few weeks. I became stressed, sluggish, and unmotivated. I made a plan for my 2022 goals, which included social, physical, and mental objectives. But, as for now, I am not consistent to achieve my objectives. I often wonder if I only like the idea of having a goal, or if I like the idea of having a documentation, collection of my life, the thought of having a fantastic shape physique, or the idea of reading a book, writing a poetry, having a scholarship, or being a doctor. Perhaps I merely like the idea of such things, but anytime I am stressed or unstable, I just give up and become overwhelmed by the process of reaching those desires. One of my social goals for this year is to reduce my screen time and remain unnoticed on social media. But after two days, I find myself scrolling through twitter, instagram, and facebook again, although i managed to stay away from tiktok, and i guess that’s a great thing. I also managed to create a youtube video and hopefully a tumblr blog.

My physical goal for this year is to keep to my fitness regimen, but my legs were hurting after the two-day workout. I jog 5 laps every morning and wake up at 4 a.m., but the cold weather makes me want to stay in bed all day. I've also decided to take a break because I'm working on a room renovation project. And, with covid cases on the rise in our country, I should cut back on my walks. I'm scared that if I continue running outside, I'll get the virus and spread it to my family, so I've decided to stop FOR THE MEANTIME and focus on redesigning my room. I guess after a week or two, I get back to my routine again.

For my mental goal, I'll do some random art, which I'm hoping to be able to do while I'm on vacation and haven't started school yet. My major target this month is to be accepted by the scholarship that I've been preparing since last year. I'm certain that I'll make it, but there are two issues that I'm dealing with. One is that I still do not have a certified true copy of my grades, which is one of the scholarship's requirements. My university recently issued our grades using only our website, which lacks a school seal, and I have no clue where I can obtain an authenticated true copy of my grades. Second, I signed up for two scholarships, which is not permitted. I joined up for both the premier and basic categories by accident. I believed I was joining up for the basic category, but instead I signed up for the premier category, which was a mistake. I should just sign for the basics. This is causing me anxiety, but I want to get approved for the scholarship, so I'm taking steps to correct my errors.

I emailed my university to get a true copy of my grades, and I'm hoping to receive it before the scholarship deadline. Next, I'm heading to their office to inquire about my second issue with signing up for the two categories. I'll be there with my friends on Wednesday. I'm not going home until that issue is solved. I know I can do it. I'll be as polite as usual and speak professionally then thank them and depart with the problem resolved.

For social objectives, I'll be active on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook dump; there are just a few people on these accounts so maybe I'll find some serenity there. My main fb, dump ig, main, and dump tiktok will all be deactivated. Considering that the renovation of my room is a hectic undertaking, I'll take a break for my physical activities. I'll concentrate on my room. Photo from : https://www.wattpad.com/story/257047199-buruk?utm_source=android&utm_medium=pinterest&utm_content=share_inline_media&wp_page=media_slideshow_button&wp_uname=MelekGkda&wp_originator=xcAOvbTnsAvI1WGpYkqBQDUAyPKNptUvSdr4BfHlbnfa6g84K2yltQcKzEoAuf96mga0TlEJsMMCEubgqK1WjHRDAqBO2XQ2b150tPsuTHb1M75Lb7dWaTsAJCeT1ohZ

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This article was originally published on May 23, 2020 and has been modified to reflect recent developments. It was revised on September 2, 2020 and again on October 27, 2020.

Elite Prep is committed to keeping you up-to-date with the ongoing, ever-fluid situation regarding the lawsuit against the University of California and its use of SAT/ACT scores in its admissions policies. Below is the executive summary followed by a detailed list of frequently asked questions with the latest changes.

Executive Summary

Thursday, May 21, 2020, was a momentous day in the history of the University of California. On that day, the University of California Board of Regents (the governing and policy-making body for the entire UC system) unanimously passed UC President Janet Napolitano's proposal to eliminate the SAT and ACT as a requirement on the UC application. Under President Napolitano's plan, UC was to adopt a test-optional admissions policy for the graduating high school classes of 2021 and 2022, then go test-blind for the classes of 2023 and 2024.

On Tuesday, September 1, 2020, Alameda County Superior Court Judge Brad Seligman added another plot twist to an already convoluted situation. In this decision, Judge Seligman ruled that UC's test-optional policy unfairly disadvantaged disabled applicants because they lacked access to testing centers with accommodations during the Covid-19 pandemic. Even though the ruling only took into account the perceived harm to disabled applicants to UC, the effect of the ruling impacted all applicants to UC. UC was prohibited from using SAT/ACT scores for admissions and scholarship consideration, effective immediately. UC promptly appealed the decision.

Then, on September 24, 2020, the First Appellate District Court of Appeal in California ruled in favor of UC's appeal. Consequently, UC is once again permitted to use SAT/ACT scores in their admissions decisions, effective immediately. However, four UC schools—Berkeley, Irvine, Santa Barbara, and Santa Cruz—had already opted to be test-blind for SAT/ACT scores, meaning they will not consider SAT/ACT scores even if an applicant reports them. The other five UC schools have decided to be test-optional. These test-optional and test-blind policies are in effect for the fall 2021 application cycle (affecting current high school seniors).

Read on if you would like more details.

As of this writing, for the graduating high school class of 2021, UC will be test-blind for four UC campuses and test-optional for five.

Test-blind means that even if you report an SAT/ACT score on your UC application, the score will not be used as a data point when deciding your admissibility. Currently, four UC campuses have a test-blind admission policy:

UC Berkeley

UC Irvine

UC Santa Barbara

UC Santa Cruz

Test-optional means that if you report a score on the UC application, and the score is favorable, it will enhance your academic profile and therefore possibly enhance your chances of admission. If the score is average or below average, the score will be neutral, not negative, on your application since colleges will not punish you for not doing well on an optional test. Test-optional is the ideal situation for the applicant. Five UC schools are test-optional for the high school graduating class of 2021:

UC Davis

UC Los Angeles

UC Merced

UC Riverside

UC San Diego

Why are some UC schools test-optional while others are test-blind? Doesn't the UC Board of Regents' decision in May affect all UC campuses?

Each UC school has its own admissions office, and even though all UC schools adhere to some form of comprehensive review, each UC admissions office gets to decide how to admit its own students. Some of the UC schools felt that a test-optional policy would disadvantage students who did not report SAT/ACT scores (or, conversely, advantage students who did), so they opted to be test-blind immediately. Other UC schools felt they wanted to give students a chance to show off academic ability through an SAT/ACT score. Also, not for nothing, the two most popular colleges in the US for fall 2020—UCLA (109,000 applications received) and UC San Diego (100,000 applications received)—are both test-optional. Schools with that many applicants will probably want more data points, not fewer, to inform their admissions decisions. The UC Regents' decision is a recommended course of action, not a mandate.

The ruling is most likely NOT the final word.

The First Appellate Court stayed the case, thereby reinstituting the possible use of SAT/ACT in UC admissions, but the trial that will determine whether use of the SAT/ACT in UC admissions harms students has yet to take place. So the status quo might change yet again after the trial takes place, or perhaps when the next legal motion is filed.

But for current high school seniors (class of 2021), the status quo is, for all intents and purposes, most likely the final word.

It is highly unlikely the lawsuit will be settled before the UC application deadline of November 30, 2020. So for current high school seniors, the status quo (four UC schools test-blind, five test-optional) is the law of the land. But should the wheels of justice spin faster than usual, or if the case is settled out of court, then perhaps a decision will be made before the end of November. But we doubt it.

What about SAT/ACT scores for the California State University (CSU) application?

CSU will not be using SAT/ACT scores in their admissions decisions for the freshman class of fall 2021 (current high school seniors).

So should I report my SAT/ACT score on my UC application?

Absolutely. As noted above, your score on one or more sections of the SAT/ACT could pass you out of certain general education requirements or qualify you for scholarships, so yes, go ahead and submit your scores. You have nothing to lose and potentially something to gain. And the test-optional UC campuses won't know about your SAT/ACT score unless you report it on the UC application.

Where do I report my SAT/ACT score on the UC application?

The UC application for Fall 2021 is available now. Go to apply.universityofcalifornia.edu and create your account (if you're a senior). On the right-hand menu on the website, you will see a section for Test Scores. That's the section where you report your scores. If a UC campus you're applying to is test-blind, then the scores you report on the application website will not be forwarded to that UC admissions office for inclusion in your file. However, your scores would be made available to the test-optional UC campuses, and to the UC school where you enroll in fall 2021 (for the purposes of passing you out of certain entry-level requirements.)

Should I pay for an official SAT/ACT score report to be sent to the UC schools I apply to?

We recommend holding off on sending SAT/ACT official score reports to UC campuses during the application season and only sending the official score report to the UC campus where you matriculate in the fall. So just pay for an official test score report once you know where you will be attending in the fall, if you do decide to attend a UC school.

If I'm a senior and haven't taken the SAT/ACT yet, should I still try to take it?

For high school seniors, Elite recommends taking the test if you can, and not taking it if you have to go way out of your way to find a testing center that is open. This is ultimately your family's decision to make, but in the cost-benefit analysis of "driving time to testing center" versus "what the scores will be used for at this moment" (admissions for test-optional schools and placement purposes), we view taking the SAT/ACT in the fall of 2020 as advisable, not mandatory.

Should I take the SAT/ACT if I'm a high school junior?

For high school juniors, the admissions test policies might change for you, depending on the outcome of this lawsuit. But if you are a junior and have a test date lined up for fall 2020, great. Go ahead and take it, especially if you've been preparing for it this summer. If your test date this fall gets cancelled, don't worry about it. You can try again in spring 2021. The next SAT test dates after the November test are December, March, May, and June. And remember, you'll still have fall of 2021 (August, October, November) available to you for last-minute retakes when you're a senior. So plenty of time to take the SAT/ACT. What remains to be seen is whether UC campuses will adjust their test-blind/test-optional policies when you are seniors.

The preliminary injunction points out that disabled students don't have access to testing centers with accommodations because of the Covid-19 pandemic. If or when Covid-19 quarantines, lockdowns, and shelter-in-place orders are lifted, doesn't that mean that the playing field is once again level for disabled and non-disabled test takers?

Maybe. This is one of the most open of the open questions in this whole affair.

If I take the SAT or ACT, do I need to sit for the SAT Essay or the ACT Writing section?

UC Regents also voted on May 21st to eliminate the SAT Essay and ACT Writing section as a requirement on the UC application, beginning with the class of '21. Currently, the only selective or highly selective college in the US that requires the SAT Essay or ACT Writing is West Point. No other college or university—not even Stanford, MIT, and the Ivy League colleges—requires the SAT Essay or ACT Writing. If you are in the class of '21 or '22 and plan on submitting an SAT or ACT score (as we recommend above), then take the version of the test without the essay—unless you are planning to apply to West Point.

What's this about UC creating its own standardized admissions test?

In the same board measure adopted on May 21st, Pres. Napolitano also tasked UC to come up with its own standardized admissions test by 2025. After the period of suspension (2021-24), UC is supposed to roll out its own proprietary standardized admissions test, which will aim to align with "the content UC expects students should have mastered to demonstrate college readiness for California freshmen." If UC cannot come up with its own proprietary admissions test by 2025, UC will go test-blind in perpetuity.

The Academic Senate's task force which investigated SAT/ACT in UC admissions policy also recommended that UC come up with its own admission test, but they estimated it would take 9 years to do so. In her plan, approved by the UC Regents, Pres. Napolitano has essentially cut the recommended timeline in half, almost daring UC to come up with its own test in half the time that it's projected to take.

What about SAT Subject Tests and AP Tests?

According to the UC Office of Admissions, throughout the period of suspension (2021-24), UC will still consider AP and SAT Subject Test scores.

Even test-blind UC campuses will still consider SAT Subject Test scores and AP scores.

This is especially pertinent to applicants to engineering majors. Typically, colleges of engineering would like to see an applicant's scores in SAT Math Level 2 and an SAT science Subject Test (Chemistry, Biology E/M, or Physics). And AP scores are still being considered, for all students regardless of intended major. The lawsuit is just about the use of SAT/ACT scores in admissions and scholarships.

How does the removal of SAT/ACT scores in the application review affect the way my UC application is evaluated?

When one data point is removed from the evaluation process, the remaining data points become all the more important. Those remaining data points are GPA, both weighted and unweighted; strength of class schedule, meaning the number of AP, IB, or honors level courses taken in high school; AP and Subject Test scores; extracurricular activities list; and the college application essays, also known as personal statements. Pay close attention to these components of your UC application now that SAT/ACT scores have been removed from the equation.

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