Approaching the completion of high school is an exciting time often filled with questions about the future. We hope you will let us help answer some of those questions. 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.

Registration
Accompanying this letter, you should have a MEDALS brochure, Student Registration Form, Release Waiver and Authorization for Medical Treatment and Seniors Only Opportunities (if you are a senior). The $40 conference fee includes program materials, workshops sessions, meals, overnight lodging and a MEDALS shirt; Transportation to and from College Station is not provided. In order to provide the best experience for all participants, MEDALS is limited to the first 350 students who submit ALL registration materials and fees by the deadline. Registration applications will be accepted through Friday, October 26, 2007.

Housing & Housekeeping
All students will be housed in Holiday Inns secured by MEDALS, please do not phone hotels. We ask you to review the Participant Agreement for appropriate and acceptable behavior at the Holiday Inn facilities. In order to make your stay as comfortable as possible, we are asking students bring the following items:

• Two 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

Talent Show
Each year the MEDALS Program allows participants to display their talents to their peers. This years talent competition will be held during the entertainment portion of the conference on Friday evening. If you would like to participate, please complete the Talent Show Form and return it with your registration materials. Please see your counselor or click HERE for a Talent Show Form.

We are working diligently to ensure our participants have an outstanding conference. Upon registration, we will follow-up with more specific information. Please feel free to contact us with any questions at (979) 862-3361, email to MEDALS@stuorg.tamu.edu or visit http://medals.tamu.edu.

Sincerely,

Christen Sutton & Temitope Ojo
Director of Registration Associate Director of Registration

Please Note: This year lunch will be provided after you register.