The Bottom Line - free college counseling for HS seniors

Bottom Line helps Boston students get into college, graduate, and go far in life. In our College Access Program this year alone, we will help nearly 625 high school seniors survive the overwhelming college application and financial aid processes.

Our counselors are dedicated to providing the best individual college counseling service in Boston. We understand that the applying to college can be overwhelming, but the 1-on-1 counseling we provide will give you the time and attention you need to navigate through this process.

Thank you for your interest in our College Access services! If you believe that you meet the following requirements, please fill out our ON-LINE APPLICATION.

You must meet our eligibility requirements in order to work with Bottom Line. Students must:

• Live in Boston or Worcester
• Have at least at 2.5 Grade Point Average AND
• Come from a household with an income of less than $40,000/year OR
• Be in the first generation in their immediate family to attend college

Saturday Engineering & Enrichment Discovery Academy

We encourage ninth and tenth graders to apply for a position in the dynamic SEED Academy. This year, we will accept approximately 30-35 students into the SEED classes of 2012 and 2013. We anticipate admitting between 20-25 students currently in their freshman year and small group who currently sophomores.

In order to be eligible for SEED Academy, the applicant must be a public school student in either Boston, Cambridge or Lawrence and he or she must be free to participate from 10am to 3pm every Saturday that SEED is in session. Accepted students will demonstrate a strong interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines and will enjoy the process of engineering design. SEED students must be willing to work in teams. Students will have one hour of homework per week for the program, which they are expected to complete. They must maintain a B- average and miss no more than two Saturdays of classes per year. All SEED Academy students are expected to attend two hours of tutoring per week.

Click here to download the application: http://mit.edu/seed/apply/participate.html

Deadline to submit applications: Friday, November 6, 2009 (no later than 5pm)

SEED Academy is provided free of charge to eligible students. Students are only eligible for admission in their freshman or sophomore year. Admitted students will be eligible to reenroll in the program through their senior year, provided they meet all of the criteria for continued participation and academic excellence.

Girls LEAP is Hiring Teen Mentors

Girls’ LEAP (Lifetime Empowerment & Awareness Program) is a safety and self-defense skills program which combines both Physical Self-Defense Skills and Reflective Skills. The $8.00/hour, 2-5 hours per week positions combine teaching, outreach and weekly meetings. For girls ages 14-17. For an application, Kristen Cuneo, kristen@girlsleap.org

Youth Jobs at Hyde Square Task Force

Youth Job Opportunities at HSTF: Earn a little extra cash and help make your community a better place at the Hyde Square Task Force. Job openings for a variety of different interests and fields. Youth ages 14-17 can apply at 365 and 375 Centre St, Jamaica Plain. 617-524-8303, Barbara@hydesquare.org, www.hydesquare.org

Change the World with City Year

City Year City Heroes Volunteers: If you want to serve your community, explore social justice issues, meet new friends, and have fun, apply to be a City Hero! For youth ages 14-18. It runs over 11 weekends from Dec-May. Deadline to apply Oct 16. 617-927-2341, mstrakosch09@cityyear.org

Sociedad Latina is now Hiring

Work at Sociedad Latina: Sociedad Latina is hiring youth ages 14-21 for after-school career exploration internships in music, community organizing and health. Hired Youth Leaders will receive a stipend in addition to tutoring and college access support. Nicole, 617-442-4299 x113, Nicole@sociedadlatina.org.

Free SAT Prep Class

SAT Prep class begins on September 30, 2009 at the Castle Square Tenants Association Technology Center.

Small Class Sizes, FREE SAT Exam Preparation($1000 Value), Tutoring, Higher Education assistance, Career Explorations, Managing Your Money, And Mentoring, College tours and the opportunity to meet people in charge of admissions, Vouchers and raffle prizes and much more for those who enroll.The teacher worked on the admissions team at the University of Maine for five years.

There is an information session on SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 at 6:00 PM at 480 Tremont Street.

Please feel free to contact the teacher with questions at katherines.mcintosh@gmail.com or by phone at (207) 551-1230.