* Destination College Workshops offered through Collin County Community College beginning September 18. Destination College web site.
* The Texas Online Preparation for College Admissions Test (TOPCAT) is available for all students in preparation for SAT/PSAT/ACT. It features:
- Test prep tutorials – all subjects – SAT and ACT,
- Practice sessions – sessions adapt to user ability level and include feedback
- Timed sample tests – pacing and simulated test conditions
- Vocabulary builder – over 1600 words
- Test-taking tips – strategy tutorials including “when to guess”game
- Best of all, it’s FREE for all students!
* The National Association of Secondary School Principals and Prudential Financial announce the 2006 Spirit of Community Awards for Middle Level and High School Youth Volunteers. These awards were created in 1995 to honor both middle level and high school students for outstanding acts of community service. Since then, more than 70.000 young people have been honored at the local, state and national level. Students interested in applying for this prestigious award must complete an application and return it to the counseling office no later than October 31. More information can be found on the web site.
* Nestle Very Best in Youth Program wants to recognize students who believe they can make a positive difference in their community. Students that are chosen by a panel of educators and business leaders will receive a number of prizes including an all-expense paid trip for them and a parent to the awards ceremony at the Globe Theatre, Hollywood, California, July 2007. These students will also receive $1,000 to donate to the charity of their choice. More information and applications are available on the web site or in the Counseling Office. The deadline is November 1.
* NASA Summer Program.
Ronak Shah, PESH Senior, was one of 295 high school juniors from across Texas who spent one week during '06 summer at NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston. Ronak applied and was nominated by honorable state legislator Brian McCall to participate in this unique educational experience where selected students are challenged to complete 10 Web-based assignments during the school year and travel to JSC in the summer to explore options for sending humans to Mars.
During his weeklong experience at JSC, Ronak toured JSC facilities, attended briefings by noted NASA employees-including astronauts-and worked with a team to design a mission to Mars. He was spokesperson for his team and he presented their proposal at a luncheon to members of the Texas Legislature, Rotary NASA, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, JSC senior management, and most importantly, their parents. High school juniors interested in applying for the 2007-2008 program should visit http://aerospacescholars.jsc.nasa.gov/. Deadline for applications due to NASA is November 2.
* Seniors, if you are applying to Duke or University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and are interested in applying for the prestigious and highly-competitive Robertson Scholars Program, please come by the counseling office for an application and additional information about the Program. The priority deadline for submitting the materials is December 1.
Destination College Workshops
Learning Styles Workshop
6:30-8 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007
Collin College Spring Creek Campus, Conference Center
RVSP to destinationcollege@ccccd.edu.
Do you know your learning style? Are you a visual, tactile or auditory learner? This is an interactive workshop where learners will identify their natural learning style and use practical strategies to develop skills and methods to enhance their learning experience. Recommended for students in grade 9-12. Parents are also welcome.
Princeton Review SAT Strategy Workshop
6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007
Collin College Spring Creek Campus, Room C104
RSVP to destinationcollege@ccccd.edu or www.princetonreview.com
Presented by the Princeton Review, this session provides information on SAT test strategies. Recommended for students in grades 10-12.
Parent's Panel Dessert and Coffee
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2007
Collin College Spring Creek Campus, Art Gallery
Please join us for an informal panel discussion with parents that have been through the college process with their children. Hear perspectives and ask questions of parents whose children attend community college, public universities, private colleges and out-of-state universities.
RVSP to destinationcollege@ccccd.edu.
Scholarship Essay Writing Workshop
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007
Collin College Preston Ridge Campus, Event Center
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Learn tips and strategies for writing your best college admissions and scholarship essay.
Open House
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007
Collin College Preston Ridge Campus, Shawnee Room (F148)
No registration required.
Come visit with Collin College academic departments, take campus tours and attend informative sessions. Students and their families will be able to "come and go" for the event. For details on the events for the day, please contact destinationcollege@ccccd.edu.
Mini Princeton Review Assessment
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007
Collin College Preston Ridge Campus, Room L249
RVSP to destinationcollege@ccccd.edu or www.princetonreview.com
What college entrance exam is right for you? Offered in conjunction with the Open House and the Parent Financial Aid Workshop, the Mini Princeton Review Assessment is a test that will show if you are better suited for the ACT or SAT exam. Take the one hour assessment and examine your results. Recommended for students in grades 10-12.
Financial Aid Seminar: The Basics of FAFSA
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007
Collin College Spring Creek Campus, Conference Center
RVSP to destinationcollege@ccccd.edu.
Learn about the details and processes of Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the federal form for financial aid and other resources.
Seminario de Ayuda Financiera: Aspectos Básicos de la FAFSA en Español
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Jueves 15 de nov, 2007
Cafetería, Plano East Senior High School
RVSP en destinationcollege@ccccd.edu
Aprende acerca de los detalles y procesos de la Solicitud Gratuita para Ayuda Financiera Estudiantil - Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA por sus siglas en inglés). Un experto te orientará a lo largo de esta forma federal para ayuda financiera y otros recursos en español.