Early voting ends November 3.
Election Day is November 8.
The new President will be inaugurated
on Friday, January 20, 2017.
 Online resources for college and
career planning
ETSU Upward Bound Community Scoop
October 31- November 4, 2016
Are you interested in international studies or studying abroad
during college? Check out American University!
Here are some online resources that may assist you
in your career and college planning!
Big Future:
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/ -- This website
can help you figure out the differences in schools
(private/public, university/college, small/large, etc.)
and can help you find the perfect school for YOU
based on many preferences! This is a great place to
start when you begin thinking about what colleges
you are interested in attending.
College For TN:
https://www.collegefortn.org/ -- A site dedicated
to college advice, college and career planning,
financial aid information, and more! You can
create an account with an email address, and all of
your information and preferences will be saved for
later reference.
College.gov: http://www.college.gov -- A website
that walks you through all the college steps—from
deciding how to prepare for college to figuring out
what types of financial resources are available to
you, including walking you through how the FAFSA
works.
College Pays:
http://www.tn.gov/collegepays/ -- A site all about
financial aid and how to get financial aid for college
including scholarships, grants, and loans.
A private, liberal arts university located in Washington, D.C.
Known for their academic programs focused on international
service, public policy and public affairs, international law, and
human rights.
Almost ¼ of the student body majors in international studies
The student body is made up of students from 129 different
countries and all 50 states
55% of undergraduates study abroad
70% of students receive some type of need or merit based aid and
last year, American University awarded nearly $85 million dollars
to undergraduate students to assist in meeting their financial
needs
How does voting work anyway?
When Americans vote for a President and Vice President, they
are actually voting for presidential electors, known collectively
as the Electoral College. It is these electors, chosen by the
people, who elect the chief executive.
The Constitution assigns each state a number of electors based
on the state’s representation in Congress. For example, the
most populous state, California, has 55 electors. The least
populous states—Alaska, Delaware, Montana, North Dakota,
South Dakota, Vermont, and Wyoming—have three electors
each. Tennessee has 11 electoral votes.
Common Application:
https://www.commonapp.org/ -- A website that
allows you to create one application to send to
many schools. You put in your information once
and add schools to send your application to—no
need to redo all that work!
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student
Aid): https://fafsa.ed.gov/ -- Everyone will need to
use this site when applying for grants, scholarships,
and loans. Start here and work your way through
the application to get the financial aid you need!
Fastweb: http://www.fastweb.com/ -- A website
where you can find scholarships tailored to you—
based on grade level, GPA, interests, future major,
and much more!
There are a total of 538 electoral votes. To be elected, a
candidate must receive a majority of the electoral votes—at
least 270 votes.
ETSU Upward Bound – 423.439.5619 – [email protected] – www.etsu.edu/ub
The Dell Scholarship application opens
this week!!!
The Dell Scholarship is awarded to students who have
overcome personal challenges in their lives related to
their families, schools or communities and who
participate in College Readiness programs like
Upward Bound.
To qualify, students must:
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have a minimum of a 2.4 GPA
have demonstrated need for financial
assistance (eligible to receive a federal Pell
grant in first year of college)
be planning to enroll full-time in a
bachelor’s degree program at an
accredited higher education institution in
the fall directly after your graduation from
high school
The scholarship award includes financial support of
$20,000, a laptop and textbook credits, and ongoing
support and assistance. To find out more or apply,
visit: www.dellscholars.org. When applying, list your
“CRP” (College Readiness Program) as Upward Bound
and your CRP Advisor as Ali or any other UB
permanent staff. The application opens November 1st
and closes January 15th.
NEXT MODAY SESSION:
NOVEMBER 21
Senior Reminders:
Bridge Requirements are due in a little over a month on
December 9th! How many of these have you completed?
 ETSU Application  High School Transcript  ACT
 16-17 FAFSA  17-18 FAFSA  Essay
Remember, completing the Fall semester Bridge requirements
is easy, so be sure to do these even if you aren’t sure you are
Bridging!
N E E D
M O N E Y
F O R
C O L L E G E ?
Have you filled out your 17-18 FAFSA yet? This one form applies you
for federal pell grants, state grants, and the Hope Scholarship and is
also required for Tennessee Promise! (State grant funds can run
out, so make sure you fill out your FAFSA soon if you haven’t
already!)
Once you have completed your FAFSA, begin looking at institutional
scholarships (scholarships awarded through the school) at the
colleges you are considering for next year.
Begin searching for other scholarships by using sites like
bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search, www.fastweb.com,
or www.unigo.com/scholarships .
Make plans to come to the November 21st Monday Night Session to
learn more about financial aid and scholarships!
C a r e e r
S p o t l i g h t :
S t a t i s t i c i a n
What do they do? Statisticians use statistical methods to collect and analyze data and to help
solve real-world problems in business, engineering, healthcare, or other fields. Statisticians must develop
techniques to overcome problems in data collection and analysis.
Education: Statisticians typically need at least a master’s degree, although some entry-level jobs are available for those with a
bachelor’s degree. Most statisticians have degrees in mathematics, economics, computer science, or another quantitative field. A
bachelor’s degree in statistics typically includes courses in linear algebra, calculus, experimental design, survey methodology,
probability, and statistical theory.
Many colleges and universities advise students to take courses in a related field, such as computer science, engineering, physics, or
mathematics. These courses can help prepare students to work in a variety of industries. Coursework in engineering or physical
science, for example, may be useful for statisticians working in manufacturing on quality or productivity improvement. A
background in biology, chemistry, or health sciences is useful for work testing pharmaceutical or agricultural products.
Because statisticians often work with data analysis software, computer programming courses may be particularly beneficial for
students.
Pay: The median annual wage for statisticians was $80,110 in May 2015.
Duties: Statisticians typically do the following:
 Decide what data are needed to answer specific questions or problems
 Determine methods for finding or collecting data
 Design surveys, experiments, or opinion polls to collect data
 Collect data or train others to do so
 Analyze and interpret data
 Report conclusions from their analyses
Job Outlook: Employment of statisticians is projected to grow 34 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all
occupations. Growth is expected to result from more widespread use of statistical analysis to make informed business, healthcare,
and policy decisions. In addition, the large increase in available data from the Internet will open up new areas for analysis.
ETSU Upward Bound – 423.439.5619 – [email protected] – www.etsu.edu/ub