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MEA College Tour Boot Camp Wednesday, October 14 - Friday, October 16, 2015 Information Page and Applications Open to all Edison, NAAC, Patrick Henry, Roosevelt, South, Southwest and Washburn

1 MEA College Tour Boot Camp Wednesday, October 14 - Friday, October 16, 2015 Information Page and Applications Open to all Edison, NAAC, Patrick Henry, Roosevelt, South, Southwest and Washburn students Project SUCCESS is thrilled to announce our fourth annual three-day college tour boot camp offered to high school students, packed with admission information, campus tours, workshops, food and fun and all at no cost to students! This is an immersive, exciting experience aimed at helping young people develop the skills and insight required to choose the best college for their individual needs. Attend one, two or all three days of this college tour experience! How do I sign up for the tours? Detach and fill out applications on the following pages for each of the days you wish to attend. Return completed applications to one of the following school locations: Edison High - The Project SUCCESS folder in the Career and College Center North Academy of Arts and Communications - the Project SUCCESS folder in the Counseling Office Patrick Henry High the Project SUCCESS folder in the College and Career Center Roosevelt High - The Project SUCCESS folder in the College and Career Center South High the Project SUCCESS box in the Main Office Southwest High the Project SUCCESS folder in the Counseling Office (see Barb) Washburn High Maggie in the Counseling Office OR MAIL TO: Project SUCCESS, College Tours, One Groveland Terrace, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN OR SCAN AND TO: francesb@projectsuccess.org Applications are due no later than Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 3:00pm. Space is limited, so turn in your applications as soon as possible to ensure your spot on the trip! How much do the Boot Camp tours cost? Boot Camp tours are completely free of charge! Where do I meet the bus on the day of the tours? You will meet the bus at the Project SUCCESS office. Further information is provided on the back of this page. If You Have Questions? Call Frances at Project SUCCESS at (612) or francesb@projectsuccess.org CONTINUED ON BACK

GETTING TO THE PROJECT SUCCESS OFFICE All students should meet the bus at the Project SUCCESS office and arrange transportation home from the Project SUCCESS office at the end of each day.

2 GETTING TO THE PROJECT SUCCESS OFFICE All students should meet the bus at the Project SUCCESS office and arrange transportation home from the Project SUCCESS office at the end of each day. We are located at One Groveland Terrace, Minneapolis, MN It is a two story tan brick building directly behind the Walker Art Center at the corner of Hennepin Avenue and Groveland Terrace. The bus will leave promptly at the time listed for each tour and cannot wait for latecomers. Please leave yourself plenty of time to get to our office and call in advance with any questions or concerns. Project SUCCESS is dedicated to making these tours accessible to all of our high school students. Bus passes are available to get to and from our office. You can find bus route Information at or by calling Bus passes can be found in the office where you picked up the application at your school. Please indicate on the application if you will need a bus pass. If getting to our office is a concern, please call us at and we can help set up transportation.

3 MEA College Tour Boot Camp: Schedule DAY 1 - Wednesday, October 14, 2015 You may choose ONE of the following three tours Carleton and St. Olaf Colleges Macalester College and Hamline University 9:15am 9:00am 1:30pm 4:30pm 6:30pm Carleton: workshop, tour, admissions presentation and lunch (provided by Carleton) St. Olaf: workshop, tour, admissions Explore Northfield, MN 10:00am 2:15pm 5:00pm 6:30pm Macalester: Workshop, tour, admissions presentation and lunch Hamline: workshop, tour, admissions Explore a neighborhood in St. Paul Augsburg College - Introduction to the college experience! 8:30am 9:00am 3:00pm Although anyone may attend this trip, this tour is geared towards the student who is just starting their college search. Attend a workshop on how to think critically about your college choices, tour the Augsburg campus, have lunch on campus and hear from students and faculty about different aspects of the college experience including academics, sports, clubs, housing, leadership and social experiences. DAY 2 - Thursday, October 15, 2015 You may choose ONE of the following four tours Dunwoody College of Technology St. Cloud State University 7:30am Meet at Project SUCCESS office at Admissions presentation & specialty sessions Dunwoody 9:30am Tour, workshop, student panel, admissions presentation and programming at SCSU 11:30am Return to Project SUCCESS office *SPACE IS VERY LIMITED. If choosing Dunwoody, please select programs on back of Day 2 application page. 3:30pm Bus drops off at the Project SUCCESS of office Lunch is provided free of charge 10:00am 4:00pm University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire Tour, admissions presentation, workshop, student panel and lunch in Eau Claire Lunch is provided free of charge St Catherine University (four year women s college) 7:30am 3:30pm Admissions presentation, student panel, activities fair, classroom observations workshop, tour and lunch Lunch is provided free of charge *SPACE IS VERY LIMITED. Apply right away! DAY 3 SCHEDULE ON BACK

4 MEA College Tour Boot Camp: Schedule DAY 3, Friday, October 16, 2015 You may choose ONE of the following 3 tours: University of Minnesota, Duluth University of Wisconsin-River Falls Board bus at the Project SUCCESS Office 8:15am Board bus at the Project SUCCESS Office 11:00am 4:30pm 5:00pm 7:00pm College tour workshop, lunch, academic fair, admissions presentation and tour Travel to Canal Park in Duluth Explore Canal Park and have Dinner Travel back to Minneapolis 9:20am 3:00pm 5:00pm Admissions presentation, student panel, meet with academic departments, tour and lunch Explore River Falls, WI Bus drops off at the Project SUCCESS Office 10:00pm Bus drops off at the Project SUCCESS Office Lunch and dinner are provided free of charge Lunch is provided free of charge Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD) 9:30am 10:00am 12:00pm 1:30pm Tour, admission presentation and lunch at MCAD (Lunch is provided free of charge) Visit Minneapolis Institute of Arts (MIA) Bus drops off at the Project SUCCESS Office You may attend 1, 2, or all 3 days of the MEA College Tour Boot Camp. Complete the applications on the following pages for EACH day you would like to attend, indicating your order of preference for the tours offered on that specific day. (If tours fill up, you may be given your 2 nd or 3 rd choice). Then, detach the applications and turn them in to the designated location at your school. OR MAIL TO: Project SUCCESS, College Tours, One Groveland Terrace, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN OR SCAN AND TO: francesb@projectsuccess.org Reminder: Applications are due no later than Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 3:00pm. Space is limited, so turn in your applications as soon as possible to ensure your spot on the trips! If you have any questions, call Frances at Project SUCCESS at (612) or her at francesb@projectsuccess.org

5 College Tour Application/Consent Form MEA College Tour Boot Camp DAY 1 - Wednesday, October 14, 2015 Please number 1-3 in the box for the following tours in order of preference: Carleton and St. Olaf Colleges Macalester College and Hamline University Augsburg College Name Grade High School You Attend Student ID #_ Home Phone # Student Cell Phone # Ok to text? Yes No Address Address Parent / Guardian Name Name & Phone Number of Emergency Contact The bus picks up at the Project SUCCESS office at: One Groveland Terrace in Minneapolis (Directly behind the Walker Art Center at the corner of Hennepin Avenue and Groveland Terrace) Will you need a bus pass to get to and from the Project SUCCESS office? Yes, I will need a bus pass. No, I will not need a pass. If you are concerned about getting to the Project SUCCESS office, please contact Frances at ***Bus passes can be found in the office where you picked up the application at your school. To find information on bus routes please go to or call We understand the arrangements, and believe the necessary precautions and plans for the care and supervision of the pupils during the trip will be taken. Beyond this, we will not hold Minneapolis Public Schools, Project SUCCESS or those supervising the trip responsible. Student Signature Date Parent/Guardian Signature ************************************************************* Visual Photographic Release I consent for myself and/or I consent for my minor child (Parent/Legal Guardian) (Child s Name) to have images taken in still or moving photography or any other medium to be used for promotional materials for Project SUCCESS. I waive all claims for compensation for such use or for damages. Such photographs are classified as private under the Minnesota Data Privacy Act and will only be used as specified above or by special request of Project SUCCESS. I also understand that signing this release is purely voluntary and that application for services or my relationship with Project SUCCESS will not be affected in any manner whatsoever by virtue of signing or refusing to sign this release. (Signature) (Date) If you do not wish to consent to Photographic Release, please just write do not consent. Thank you!

6 College Tour Application/Consent Form MEA College Tour Boot Camp DAY 2 - Thursday, October 15, 2015 Please number 1-4 in the box for the following tours in order of preference: Dunwoody (***See reverse side for programs) St. Cloud State University University of Wisconsin Eau Claire St. Catherine University (four year women s college) Name Grade High School You Attend Student ID #_ Home Phone # Student Cell Phone # Ok to text? Yes No Address Address Parent / Guardian Name Name & Phone Number of Emergency Contact The bus picks up at the Project SUCCESS office at: One Groveland Terrace in Minneapolis (Directly behind the Walker Art Center at the corner of Hennepin Avenue and Groveland Terrace) Will you need a bus pass to get to and from the Project SUCCESS office? Yes, I will need a bus pass. No, I will not need a pass. If you are concerned about getting to the Project SUCCESS office, please contact Frances at ***Bus passes can be found in the office where you picked up the application at your school. To find information on bus routes please go to or call We understand the arrangements, and believe the necessary precautions and plans for the care and supervision of the pupils during the trip will be taken. Beyond this, we will not hold Minneapolis Public Schools, Project SUCCESS or those supervising the trip responsible. Student Signature Date Parent/Guardian Signature ************************************************************* Visual Photographic Release I consent for myself and/or I consent for my minor child (Parent/Legal Guardian) (Child s Name) to have images taken in still or moving photography or any other medium to be used for promotional materials for Project SUCCESS. I waive all claims for compensation for such use or for damages. Such photographs are classified as private under the Minnesota Data Privacy Act and will only be used as specified above or by special request of Project SUCCESS. I also understand that signing this release is purely voluntary and that application for services or my relationship with Project SUCCESS will not be affected in any manner whatsoever by virtue of signing or refusing to sign this release. (Signature) (Date) If you do not wish to consent to Photographic Release, please just write do not consent. Thank you!

7 College Tour Application MEA College Tour Boot Camp Dunwoody College of Technology - Sign Up ***If you choose to sign up for the Dunwoody tour, you must also sign up for additional programs you are interested in seeing. Please read below for more information on the Discovering Dunwoody event we will be a part of, and select which programs you are interested in. REMEMBER: Space is very limited for this trip. Sign up as early as possible to help guarantee your spot! Discover Dunwoody Day You will have the opportunity to experience and learn more about everything that Dunwoody has to offer and how you can become a part of it. Students who sign up for this day will have the opportunity to participate hands on in programs that Dunwoody offers, getting first hand experience into what being a student at Dunwoody College of Technology is like. Please choose from the list below which programs you are most interested in attending. Please number in order of preference from 1-5 which programs you are most interested in: You will not be guaranteed to see your top programs of interest as space is limited Programs: Automotive Service Automotive Collision Electrical HVAC Interior Design Graphic Design Architecture Automated Systems and Robotics Electronics Machining Engineering Drafting and Design Welding Discover Dunwoody Day Schedule: *This will be our schedule while at Dunwoody 7:30am Meet at Project SUCCESS, Travel to Dunwoody -8:15am - Check in at Dunwoody 8:15am-8:30am - Admissions info at Dunwoody 8:30am-9:30am - Program session 1 9:30am-9:45am - Transition and break 9:45am-10:45am - Program session 2 10:45am-11:00am - Closing at Dunwoody 11:00am - Travel back to Project SUCCESS

8 College Tour Application/Consent Form MEA College Tour Boot Camp DAY 3 - Friday, October 16, 2015 Please number 1-3 in the box for the following tours in order of preference: University of MN, Duluth University of Wisconsin-River Falls Minneapolis College of Art and Design Name Grade High School You Attend Student ID #_ Home Phone # Student Cell Phone # Ok to text? Yes No Address Address Parent / Guardian Name Name & Phone Number of Emergency Contact The bus picks up at the Project SUCCESS office at: One Groveland Terrace in Minneapolis (Directly behind the Walker Art Center at the corner of Hennepin Avenue and Groveland Terrace) Will you need a bus pass to get to and from the Project SUCCESS office? Yes, I will need a bus pass. No, I will not need a pass. If you are concerned about getting to the Project SUCCESS office, please contact Frances at ***Bus passes can be found in the office where you picked up the application at your school. To find information on bus routes please go to or call We understand the arrangements, and believe the necessary precautions and plans for the care and supervision of the pupils during the trip will be taken. Beyond this, we will not hold Minneapolis Public Schools, Project SUCCESS or those supervising the trip responsible. Student Signature Date Parent/Guardian Signature ************************************************************* Visual Photographic Release I consent for myself and/or I consent for my minor child (Parent/Legal Guardian) (Child s Name) to have images taken in still or moving photography or any other medium to be used for promotional materials for Project SUCCESS. I waive all claims for compensation for such use or for damages. Such photographs are classified as private under the Minnesota Data Privacy Act and will only be used as specified above or by special request of Project SUCCESS. I also understand that signing this release is purely voluntary and that application for services or my relationship with Project SUCCESS will not be affected in any manner whatsoever by virtue of signing or refusing to sign this release. (Signature) (Date) If you do not wish to consent to Photographic Release, please just write do not consent. Thank you!

Celebrate Your Eye Care Team Certification and Education for Eye Care Excellence ALLIED OPHTHALMIC PERSONNEL WEEK. 8.5x14 and 11x17 posters included!

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