Updates

Washington State University, Seattle University, and Eastern Washington University move to almost entirely remote learning for fall 2020:

Washington State University and Seattle University will teach almost all classes online for fall term.

Quantum Computing Camp opportunity: Sponsored by Google AI, MIT, and IBM, the Coding School is offering 100 scholarships for the virtual quantum computing camp. Scholarships will awarded to high school females and students of color with priority given to students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.
https://usercontent.flodesk.com/11cabd8b-9092-4b0f-b5a6-61004b94c049/upload/tcs-quantumcamp-fb_8ba77c80-f9b0-4ba2-828f-52026e0ef9f1.png ... See more

Early Stage Careers and Brandeis Hiatt Career Center invite students, grads, parents, and professionals to join a free Zoom interactive and educational presentation of tangible job-search strategies in a COVID-19 competitive job market. Representatives are in senior HR roles.
June 30th at 2:00 (PDT)
Register: https://www.earlystagecareers.com/ ... See more

College Internship & Post-Graduate Career Guidance Whether you’re a student or a recent college graduate, we partner with you to build the foundation needed to transition you into your career. Internship Coaching   Career Launch ... See more

ACT has just added three new testing dates, 1 in September and 2 more in October.
https://www.act.org/

ACT is a mission-driven nonprofit organization. Our insights unlock potential and create solutions for K-12 education, college, and career readiness.

The University of Washington will no longer require applicants to submit standardized test scores, such as the SAT and ACT.
https://www.seattletimes.com/education-lab/uw-goes-test-optional-dropping-sat-act-requirement-extending-a-coronavirus-accommodation/ ... See more

Incoming applicants will no longer be required to submit standardized tests as part of the admission process at UW Seattle.

The (Socially) Distant Workforce: Recruiting New Grads in a Pandemic: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aPCA7DrARo-hKrT6OMmU9A

Coalition Application is hosting a free virtual college fair on May 28th (Note posted times are in Eastern Daylight Time): https://bit.ly/2zfY9mo

Our free, virtual college fair is recommended for all students in grades 9-11. At this online event, you’ll choose from “rooms” where representatives from 100 colleges will share an overview of their schools and answer your questions. Register for up to four sessions to hear from and connect w... ... See more

High school students in Washington State can explore careers and update their High School and Beyond Plan: https://bit.ly/3ddqSGK

How can you help and what tools are available for students to explore possibilities and make plans?

Getting ready to write college essays? Here's a worthwhile read:
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/07/smarter-living/how-to-edit-your-own-writing.html

Writing is hard, but don’t overlook the difficulty — and the importance — of editing your own work before letting others see it. Here’s how.

The Stratford Festival is offering free streaming of 12 Shakespeare performances over a four month period beginning tomorrow, April 23 – Shakespeare’s birthday-- with King Lear. (Note, times are in ET)
https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/ ... See more

How can you deny the man himself?

Join Colm Feore this Thursday, April 23, at 7pm ET for the debut of his King Lear, streaming free on YouTube until May 14.

P.S. If you want to tune in a bit earlier, Colm will reunite (virtually) with director Antoni Cimolino for a walk down memory lane. They’ll both be on YouTube just before the film at 6:30pm ET. See you there! And don't worry – we haven't forgotten about our friends outside of Canada. Our entire film festival will be available to everyone! ... See more