Each spring, Union invites high school juniors to campus for its popular Junior Jump Start Open House, which helps prepare students for their upcoming college search and application process. This year, Junior Jump Start takes place on Monday, May 26. In addition, the Admissions Office is extending an invitation to alumni and their high school junior relatives to enjoy a legacy reception on Sunday, May 25.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for prospective college students with family ties to Union,” said Dr. Aaron Feingold '72, who attended last year's reception with his twin daughters. “The experience really made Rachel and Zara feel special as children of a Union alumnus, and it gave them some confidence as they began their college search – thus playing a major factor in their decision to apply to Union for the fall of 2008. I will always be grateful for that.”
Marc Ginsberg also attended the 2007 Legacy Reception and Junior Jump Start programs, accompanied by his father, Dr. Harris Ginsberg '72. Marc's older brother Aaron graduated from Union as well, but Marc firmly states, “The reception and Junior Jump Start were a great opportunity for me to see Union through my own eyes, and not simply through my dad's and brother's experiences. I gained a very good sense of what Union has to offer, and I was provided an excellent overview of the entire college admissions process.”
The legacy reception runs from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday May 25, and Junior Jump Start will take place the following day on Monday, May 26 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. For details and to register for these programs, please go to: www.union.edu/legacy.