What is the Senior Scholars Program?
The Senior Scholars Program is a yearlong engagement with our community. The program begins with a virtual introduction to campus that is open to all Senior Scholars applicants and concludes with a partially or fully funded trip to visit ’s campus during Admitted Student Day events.
Senior Scholars is designed to answer the unique questions posed by underrepresented students and students of color. High-achieving high school seniors will learn about life at and create lasting connections with current students, faculty, and other future ies.
All students are welcome to apply by October 15, 2024.
During the virtual program, Senior Scholar applicants will meet campus leaders and faculty and hear directly from current students about life in Portland. Senior Scholars who are admitted to will receive financial support to visit campus in the spring.
Senior Scholars applicants will:
- Meet with President Audrey Bilger.
- Connect with Milyon Trulove, Vice President and Dean of Admission & Financial Aid, and Karnell McConnell-Black, Vice President for Student Life.
- Join professors for a Q&A about their conference-style classes and what it’s like to learn at .
- Hear from current students about their experiences inside and outside of the classroom.
Seniors Scholars changed my perspective on college. Getting to experience campus during the school year gave me a more intimate look at that I couldn’t get just by touring. I had the chance to see what community looks like here and to visit cool places off campus. Senior Scholars removed the mystifying aura around college and gave me the opportunity to see myself at .
KENNY ’24
How do I apply for Senior Scholars?
- Eligible students must be on track to graduate in the Spring of 2025 and reside or attend high school in the United States.
- To be considered for the program, a student must apply Early Action or Early Decision to and submit a Senior Scholars interest form by October 15, 2024.
When is the Senior Scholars Program?
The virtual program is in November and December. Trips to campus for Senior Scholars begin in February and conclude in April.
To participate in the travel portion, students must have been admitted to 香港最快开奖现场直播资料 through Early Action or Early Decision admission rounds.
How do I share this opportunity with students?
If you are a high school counselor or a member of a community-based organization, we invite you to . All students are welcome to apply as long as they are on track to graduate in the Spring of 2025 and reside or attend high school in the United States.
Questions?
Please contact flyin@reed.edu with any questions you may have. The Senior Scholars Program coordinators, John Garrison, Admission Fellow, and Madeline Reese, Assistant Dean of Admission, will be in touch with you.