May 2024 Newsletter
Greetings Ed Equity Lab Scholars & Alumni,
We hope the end of the school year is treating you well! As the semester comes to a close, we have a host of opportunities selected just for you below (some with soon approaching deadlines). We hope you take advantage of some this summer, and reach out if you have any questions!
️ SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY ️ : Want to stay connected to the Ed Equity Lab and get paid for it? Consider joining our Alumni Society Executive Board (so you can help write these newsletters and work on other projects impacting future students!)
Application (open to rising seniors and above) and more details here: https://success.www.edequitylab.org/e/1011881/M25zWiNPH5y7DCwQ6/dc7k7n/1664533876/h/A8lnbeU-Vlg_Q85iwBAvQbAU8R2zgKz-Q179tZBeeP4
Due Date: June 7
Summer Spotlights (with upcoming deadlines):
Harvard Law School's Future-L®
Join Harvard Law School's 3-week virtual course on American Law and the U.S Legal System (July 8–26). Applications are open until May 27. Gain insights into law concepts, institutions, and class expectations. Asynchronous learning with support from Learning Team Leaders and the Harvard Law School Online team. Bonus session on Online Video Case Book: Constitutional Rights in Black and White. Open to rising juniors, seniors, and college freshmen.
Reading Wrapped on March 28 from 6:30 - 7 PM ET
Happy National Reading Month! We're calling all bookworms to join us on Thursday, March 28 from 6:30 - 7PM ET for an event hosted by your very own Alumni Society. You've heard of Spotify Wrapped...But have you heard of Reading Wrapped? Meet other scholars from across the country and talk about your favorite books, texts, comics, and beyond that you've read recently! RSVP here.
College Advising
GetSchooled: Don’t forget to sign up for your free, digital college and job advisor through Get Schooled! They’ve got the best and most up-to-date content on everything from applying to college and jobs, paying for college, and taking care of yourself.
Scholars of any grade level can sign up for email support and text advising here! You can also text #edequity to 33-55-77 to sign up!
Let’s Get Ready — SUMMER SAT Prep IS OPEN!
Sign up here for application and completion support via text + SAT prep from near-peer college student coaches. This is open to students from junior year of high school through college graduation.
Matriculate
Connect virtually with a college-student mentor to advise you through the college application, enrollment, and transition process .Open to 11th & 12th graders with 3.5+ GPA, family income <$90K, and a rigorous course load.
More Opportunities
Check out the following scholarship opportunities from Ed Equity Lab partners!
Personalized Interview Support: Have any big interviews coming up and need to practice? Get Schooled just launched their brand new AI-supported Interview Coach! With just 15 minutes of practice, you can improve your interview skills and confidence, and you’ll receive instant personalized feedback.
Start interviewing at interviewcoach.getschooled.com
Resources around virtual college exploration and fly-in programs:
College Essay Guy: Two-Part Summer Series – College Essay & Application Course Series
College Essay Guy offers pay-what-you-can spots for students from low-income households, and it only takes a moment! Scroll down to the “Pay what you can” section on each session page or reach out at the links below to request a spot:
