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PAT Scholarship Available
The PAT Student Scholarship is designed for a high school athlete (male or female) who intends to attend an accredited university, college, or two-year institution that is NOT awarding them an athletic scholarship. The Professional Athletes Foundation Scholarship rewards high school athletes for their non-athletic achievements and assists them in achieving their career goals.
The deadline is February 12, 2010.
PAT Scholarship Info
Millennium Scholarship Updates
All high school students are reminded that eligibility for the Millennium Scholarship requires successful completion of 14 core units in addition to earning a cumulative 3.25 G.P.A. In addition to the G.P.A. and core course requirements, students must have been a resident of Nevada for at least two of the four high school years, pass all sections of the Nevada High School Proficiency test, and graduate from a Nevada high school. The 14 core units consist of four years of English, four years of mathematics (including Algebra II), three years of natural science, and three years of social science/history. For more information on the Millennium Scholarship Program, visit http://nevadatreasurer.gov.
College Readiness Educational Workshop (CREW)
CCSD 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students and their parents are invited to attend the College Readiness Educational Workshop (CREW) on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at the Texas Station Hotel Conference Center. The general presentation will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. At 7:15 p.m., CCSD school counselors will provide specific cultural scholarship and financial aid information as well as information on apprenticeship opportunities. Students and their parents are encouraged to learn more about college/university admissions and financial aid/scholarships – don’t miss this free workshop.
College Fair Plus to be Held at Cashman Center
The 32nd Annual College Fair Plus will be held on October 27th and 28th at Cashman Center. More than 200 colleges, universities, trade schools and the military will be available with valuable information on the college admissions and financial aid process. There will also be workshops on Funding College, NCAA Eligibility, Millennium Scholarship, and Scholarship Searches. The event will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. both evenings and is free of charge. Visit www.ccsd.net/collegefair for more details.
PSAT offered to all sophomores at no cost
CCSD will, again, provide all current 10th graders the opportunity to take the Preliminary Scholastic Achievement Test (PSAT) this October at district expense.
This tremendous opportunity is being offered to help more students become ready for college. Taking the PSAT/NMSQT and SAT exams is considered an indicator of student success and college readiness. Other indicators include enrolling in Honors and/or AP/IB courses; completing four years of math and science; and passing the Nevada High School Proficiency Exams.
The results of this year’s PSAT will identify your child’s strengths and areas that need improvement. The examination will also serve as a practice for taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) and the SAT in your child’s junior year.
The PSAT will be administered October 14 to all sophomores at no cost to students. It is important that your student be present that day to take advantage of this opportunity. Juniors interested in taking the exam may pay for the test at their school for a cost not to exceed $15. Fee waivers are available for qualified students.
Students will be provided in advance with a PSAT/NMSQT Official Student Guide to help them become familiar with the style and format of the test. Students may also visit the College Board website at www.collegeboard.com for additional information.
Seniors: Don’t Forget to Register for ACT/SAT
CCSD seniors are encouraged to register for the ACT/SAT if they have not done so already! These tests are required by most four-year colleges and universities for admission and placement purposes. Although colleges and universities generally accept either test, seniors are encouraged to take both tests, if possible. The ACT consists of four sections with an optional writing test. Cost for the ACT is $32.00 plus an additional $15.00 for students who take the optional writing test. For more information on the ACT or to register, visit www.actstudent.org. The SAT I consists of two sections plus a required writing test. Cost for the SAT I is $45.00, which includes the writing test. Fee waivers are available for qualifying students. For more information on the SAT I or to register, visit www.collegeboard.com.
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