Hello!

Welcome to the first edition of Next Level News for the 2020-21 school year! We hope your school year is off to great start--whether you are resuming classes in-person or virtually. We are looking forward to reconnecting with you all!

Remember, if you have any suggestions/ideas for things you'd like to see covered in the newsletter, you can always let us know by completing the form linked below!
Marissa D'Angelo
Next Level Scholars Program Manager
Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars
mdangelo@drdfs.org
(734) 983-8505
NEWSLETTER CONTENTS:
  • REMINDER: Re-commitment Forms are due TODAY!
  • NEW: Carnegie Mellon Virtual Visit Opportunities
  • ICYMI: Virtual Experiences with Western Michigan University
  • Resource Spotlight: Minds Matter Detroit
  • Featured Resources
REMINDER: 2020-2021 NEXT LEVEL SCHOLARS RE-COMMITMENT
Re-commitment forms are due TODAY! Be sure to check your email for your specialized link to recommit to the Next Level Scholars program for the 2020-2021 school year.

If you didn't get an email, please reach out to me ASAP by clicking here.
NEW: CARNEGIE MELLON VIRTUAL VISIT OPPORTUNITIES
Interested in learning more about Carnegie Mellon University? Check out the online visit opportunities they are offering! Prospective students can:


  • Check out Carnegie Mellon’s common first-year on-campus housing options and ask questions about living on campus with the Virtual Residence Hall Tour. 

  • Join the Tartan Ambassadors as they discuss what they’re studying, what they’re researching and how they’re enjoying student life during a Tartan Talk.

  • Learn more about the colleges and programs, admission process, financial aid and campus life in the 1 hour-long Information Session.

ICYMI: VIRTUAL EXPERIENCES WITH WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
The Office of Admissions at Western Michigan University has been working to make sure they can continue to serve and support students in the best way possible. This includes a variety of virtual opportunities including three options for virtual tours, information sessions and the Bronco Break Room.

WMU will be test-optional in 2021 for both admission and Office of Admissions scholarships. Students may report/submit ACT or SAT test scores if they wish, but it is not required. Find out more about changes to WMU's scholarships/scholarship requirements here.
RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT: MINDS MATTER DETROIT
Minds Matter is a free college prep program that helps students get into their best fit school through SAT prep, mentoring, and summer enrichment programs. They are recruiting 10th & 11th grade students to join their new class. If you are a student or parent that is interested in learning more, sign up for a virtual information session here:

- Thursday, September 10th at 6:00pm (Zoom & Facebook Live)
FEATURED RESOURCES

  • Check out this calendar for additional scholarship opportunities

  • If you or your family are in need of any resources, please reach out to us at any time or explore this list of COVID-19 Resources