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Dear Counselor or Parent:

We are very excited to announce registration for Maximizing Educational Development through Academic & Leadership Skills (MEDALS) is underway! MEDALS will be held on Friday and Saturday, November 21-22, 2014, bringing high school students from across the state to the Texas A&M University campus for the unique experience of viewing college opportunities and Texas A&M University from a diverse perspective.

 

The MEDALS spirit and atmosphere resonate as appealing aspects to our participants. The acronym MEDALS is synonymous with a student organization and high school conference. Texas A&M students plan all year to host the MEDALS conference, designed to include a higher education focus, the feel of college life, as well as interactions with a diverse group of peers.

 

During our two-day program, students are placed into peer groups of eight to ten high school students and experience topics such as college life transitions, higher education opportunities, college admissions process, college life and paying for college. Peer groups allow participants time to discuss the college admission process, and gain insight into the transition from high school to college. In addition, there will be separate workshops for parents and counselors to equip them with strategies to guide their students. The weekend will prove to be an exciting and informative weekend.

 

Registration Information

The $45 Chaperone conference fee payable to MEDALS includes program materials, workshops sessions, meals, and a MEDALS shirt. Transportation to and from College Station is not provided. Transportation to and from the Hotel is no longer being provided! In order to provide the best experience for all participants, MEDALS is limited to the first 500 students who submit ALL registration materials and fees by the deadline. There is not a limit to the number of parent and counselor participants; however, there must be at least one counselor/parent chaperone per 15 students from a single school or organization.

Before registration is complete:

  • Each participant must submit a STUDENT REGISTRATION FORM and have a registered chaperone.

  • Each participant and their parent (if under 18) must complete the RELEASE WAIVER, MEDIAL RELEASE FORM, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT and sign the PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT.

  • Each participant must submit the $65 registration fee ($45 for chaperones) via money order, cashier's check, or school district check payable to MEDALS, including the full name of the participant or high school. Refunds will not be given after October 25th and it must be requested in writing.

  • Students with disabilities and/or need special accommodations will need to contact us at (979) 862-3361.

  • Registration must be postmarked no later than October 25th and sent to:

  • All confirmations for registration forms postmarked no later than October 25th will receive confirmation via the email address provided on the registration form.

ATTN:  MEDALS
Student Organization Finance Center - TAMU
125 John J Koldus Student Services Building
Mail Stop 1236
Slot #712
College Station, TX 77843-1236  

 

Housing & Housekeeping

Student participants  are guaranteed hotel rooms but chaperones will need to call and confirm with the hotel selected by MEDALS staff for that year. This year those hotels are the Hilton and The Sheraton Four Points.  All students will be housed in hotels, in close proximity to the university; these hotels will be secured by MEDALS, please DO NOT phone hotels to reserve for students or for yourself. We ask you to review the Participant Agreement for appropriate and acceptable behavior at the Hilton and Sheraton Four Points facilities. In order to make your stay as comfortable as possible, we are asking students bring the following items:

  • One bag maximum per student

  • Toiletries and other personal items

  • Money for souvenirs or snacks

  • Business attire

  • Umbrella, etc.

  • Hats, radios, cameras and cellular telephones will be allowed only at certain times

  • Comfortable pair of shoes for campus tour

Upon registration, we will follow-up with more specific information. Please feel free to contact us with any questions at (979)862-3361 or email to register4medals@gmail.com. 

 

Sincerely,

Registration Committee

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