Got Summer Plans, Yet? College-Bound Teens Know that A Summer Program is a MUST! (Young Writers Institute)

Dog Star encourages juniors in our classes to go to free art classes, activities and other cultural events to build up the extra-curriculars on their resume for college applications.  We think Hector and Misael went to the Met today (Jan. 27) for a free art class.  It's not too early to think about a "bridge program" between junior and senior year.  This one is for ANY high school student who is serious about creative writing.  While the cost is $795, some teens may qualify for financial aid.  Ask your teachers for help to complete the application! 

The New York State Writers Institute in conjunction with the Office of the Dean of Special Programs at Skidmore College is pleased to announce the 14th annual creative writing workshop for high school students. The New York State Summer Young Writers Institute (SYWI) will be held at Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, New York from July 1 - July 7, 2012.  Participants in the Summer Young Writers Institute will receive instruction in poetry, prose, and imaginative nonfiction, and engage in the critical evaluation of each other’s work. There will be three workshops per day: two sessions in the morning, and one in the afternoon. In addition, the young writers will have the opportunity to interact with some of the most well-regarded authors in the country.  By bringing top high school student writers together to work extensively with professional writers, the SYWI provides young artists with recognition, respect, opportunities for artistic development, and peer support. Participants are expected to write extensively and complete pieces of work in three genres. Computers will be available for writing and revision. Students will present readings of their work at the end of the week, and their poems, essays, and stories will be published in an anthology.  The SYWI is open to any high school student entering the 10th, 11th, or 12th grade in the fall of 2012. Approximately 36 students will be chosen, based on the submission of creative writing samples (see application here for details). Full and partial scholarships are available to participants based on need.