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CCS College Prep Page Welcome
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the many opportunities below...updated weekly during the school year
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Official CCS Alumni
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CCS School Profile
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CCS profile information (e.g. CCS
Graduate Achievements, College's Attended, more) click here
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Congratulations !!
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Over $4.5 Million in
Scholarships offered to CCS Grads
since 2004 ! |
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Campus Opportunities |
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SCA is a
nationwide force of conservation volunteers that helps thousands of
people answer the call of conservation every year. Sponsored by
American Eagle Outfitters, high school conservation crews of 6-8
students, aged 15-19, with two trained adult leaders will serve the
environment through work in parks and forests and gain hands-on
conservation and outdoor skills, with camping equipment and meals
provided. The tuition free program includes an outdoor adventure trip
after the project. Go to
www.thesca.org for more information, or contact Jane Boren at
jboren@rocketmail.com.
The
Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business Department of
Management Science and Information Systems and the Center for Executive
and Professional Development are hosting the 2nd Annual
Information Systems Technology Exploration (ISyTE) Academy
for high school students on June 6-11, 2010 at OSU, Stillwater,
OK. Applications and brochures may be downloaded at
www.cepd.okstate.edu/ISyTE. Please contact Mandy McKinney, Program
Coordinator should you have questions – 866-678-3933. Twenty-five full
scholarships which cover 100% of the fee, plus meals and lodging will be
awarded. Apply early.
Twenty-nine FREE Summer Academies will be held this summer at different
Oklahoma colleges and universities. These math, science and technology
academies are for Oklahoma residents who will be entering the
8th-12th grades in the fall of 2010.
Highlights and subject areas from some of the academies include:
robotics, forensics, aerospace, Oklahoma’s energy sources,
biotechnology, engineering, creating video games and more! To obtain
general information as well as contact information about each academy,
visit
www.okhighered.org/summer-academies. If unable to access the
Internet, students, parents, or teachers may call 1-800-858-1840 for
information to be mailed. Encourage your student to APPLY EARLY because
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Special Announcements |
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Sylvan
Learning Center K-8 level students can go to
www.bookadventure.com. This website allows them to print off book
lists, go to the library, read the book, and get back on the computer to
take the assessment. The students are eligible for points and prizes.
Twenty-nine FREE Summer Academies will be held this summer at
different Oklahoma colleges and universities. These math, science and
technology academies are for Oklahoma residents who will be
entering the 8th-12th grades in the fall of 2010.
Highlights and subject areas from some of the academies include:
robotics, forensics, aerospace, Oklahoma’s energy sources,
biotechnology, engineering, creating video games and more! To obtain
general information as well as contact information about each academy,
visit
www.okhighered.org/summer-academies. If unable to access the
Internet, students, parents, or teachers may call 1-800-858-1840 for
information to be mailed. Encourage your student to APPLY EARLY because
these academies fill up fast.
FAFSA4caster is an online tool that helps students and parents
determine their current eligibility for federal student aid. Parents and
students check out
www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov to learn how much aid you would receive if
you applied today.
American Legion Boys’ State and Girls’ State. If you’re up for
the challenge, they’ll give you a week that will shape your lifetime.
For more information go to
www.boysandgirlsstate.org.
www.college.gov was designed by students for students and features
first-person accounts of students who overcame challenges to going to
college such as peer pressure, lack of family support, and financial
barriers. It provides relevant, comprehensive information about why to
go, how to go, and how to pay for college o other postsecondary
education programs. Young people who may not have considered high
education a viable option will be engaged, informed, and inspired to
create their own “roadmap” to college.
Need a Lift – The
American Legion 152-page book lists scholarships, grants and loans
for which students may qualify. These are available at
www.needalift.org,
or you order a book for $4.95.
NCAA Clearinghouse
– Any student athlete desiring to play NCAA Division I or Division II
sports in college, will need to register through the NCAA Clearinghouse
at the beginning of their senior year. To register, go to
www.eligibilitycenter.org. Print two copies for Mrs. Stephens
to submit, as well. NEW INFORMATION - All SAT and ACT scores must
be reported directly to the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse by
the testing agency. Test scores that appear on transcripts will no
longer be used. When registering for the SAT or ACT, use the
clearinghouse code of 9999 to make sure the score is reported to the
clearinghouse.
OKCIS - Seniors remember
OKCIS offers information on any US College or University, Occupations,
Career Quest Tips, Job Searchs, Financial Aid - Scholarships, Grants,
etc., Military opportunities and much more. Develop your own portfolio
and Plan of Study. You begin by logging on at
www.okcis.intocareers.org, the user name is communitychristian and
password of okcis177. You each have your own user name (usually first
initial and last name) and password (communitychristian1)after that. If
you forgot yours, come see Mrs. Stephens.
Your Source for Free Practice Tests
www.testprepreview.com
Student Bulletins via FastWeb
(e.g
college choices. scholarship essay guide, more)
click
here
Community Service Opportunities:
go to
www.presidentialserviceawards.gov
for ideas.
Individual college visits are for
seniors only as stated in the handbook.
Permission forms are
located on the wall by Lanette’s desk or in Mrs. Stephens’ office.
These must be signed by a parent and returned to Mrs. Stephens for
approval, one week ahead. When approved, you may pick up an
absentee form from Lanette to get your work.
Transcript order forms have been placed in
the holder by Lanette's desk. These must be filled out and turned in to
Mrs. Stephens to receive a transcript. The first three are free,
thereafter $1.00 each.
Males: Within 30 days of your 18th birthday,
you must register with the Selective Service System. See
Mrs. Stephens to register or go to
www.sss.gov. It's the law.
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ACT/SAT Review Classes |
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ACT Online Prep Classes are available at
www.actstudent.org for $19.95.
ACT Preparation
Course
given by Dr. Chesley, Mr. Newman, and Mr. Askey will be held at the
University of Oklahoma the Saturday before each ACT National Test
Date. Class is from 9a.m. to 4p.m. Cost is $90.
Registration forms may be picked up from the High School Advisor’s
Office or Lanette’s desk or registration may be done online at
http://youth.ou.edu. Registration deadline is the Tuesday
before the course beings. Enrollment after the deadline is
possible if classroom space is available. A confirmation of
enrollment will be sent to each student registered prior to deadline.
Free SAT study content including streaming
video, a custom study plan creator, and many practice problems. The
SAT Prep Plan site is located at
www.satprepplan.com |
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PLAN / PSAT Testing
Information
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See the CCS PSAT / NMSQT web page
click here
All students who
have taken the
PSAT receive
My College QuickStart, a free online personalized
college and career planning kit, with access until they have graduated
from high school. Students have the opportunity to take the next
steps toward college with these features:
*My Online Score Report, including all test questions and
complete answer explanations, projected SAT score ranges, and state
percentiles
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My SAT
Study Plan, which is personalized based on PSAT test results
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Personalized lists of colleges, majors, and careers
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MyRoad,
an online college, major, and career exploration tool.
Students will access
My College QuickStart by visiting
www.collegeboard.com/psatextra, creating an online account, and
entering the unique access code found on their official paper Score
Report.
About PSAT / NMSQT: The Preliminary
SAT®/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test is a co-sponsored
program by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation
(NMSC). PSAT/NMSQT stands for Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship
Qualifying Test. It's a standardized test that provides firsthand
practice for the SAT Reasoning Test™. It also gives you a chance to
enter National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) scholarship
programs. The PSAT/NMSQT measures: critical reading skills, math
problem-solving skills, writing skills. |
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College Reps at CCS
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College
Fairs
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TBA |
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Scholarship Free Information Websites:
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www.collegeanswer.com
www.scholarshipexperts.com
www.financialaid.ou.edu
The University of Oklahoma Financial Aid Home Web site.
Search for scholarships, grants, and loans.
www.highered.org Oklahoma State Regents for higher Education.
Information on starting your college search and funding your education in
Oklahoma.
With links to many other web pages, as well as information on all
Oklahoma State Colleges and Universities.
www.finaid.com
The Financial Aid Information Page (NASFAA)
www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope United States Office of Post Secondary Education
www.ed.gov/pro_info/SAF/studentguide
The online version of the Federal Student Guide to
Financial Aid
http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp Federal express online application
www.ed.gov/pbs/parents.html
Listing of publications to address parents concerns about
their children’s education. (bottom half relates to secondary education)
www.ed.gov/money.html
United States Department of Education Grant and Funding
Opportunities
www.salliemae.com
Provider of funding for Higher Education Loans
www.rspfunding.com
Reference Service Press provides information on
collecting, organizing and disseminating current and accurate information
available on scholarships, fellowships, loans, grants, awards, internships
and other types of funding opportunities. Also provides a list of hotline numbers.
http://www.collegeboard.org
Provides sample questions for PSAT/NMSQT exam.
Explores college choices and provides information on how to choose the right
college.
A career field can be selected by filling out a questionnaire.
The questionnaire is then matched up with possible careers.
There is also a questionnaire to match you to scholarships.
An at-a-glance calendar is provided for use in tracking deadlines.
www.education-world.com
Has lists of the latest in education news, education
news, education articles and books.
Tips for financial planning and updates the latest federal tax
information relating to education.
www.act.org
Provides information concerning the ACT Assessment:
On-line registration, frequently asked questions and sample questions,
information on how to order ACT documents regarding planning for college and
the ACT Assessment.
www.childrenspartnership.org
The Children’s Partnership, a parents guide to the
information Superhighway.
www.gmsp.org
- Gates Millenium - scholarships for minorities
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SCHOLARSHIPS and GRANTS
UPDATES are added weekly through out the school year !
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Wendy’s High School Heisman award program. To apply, students
must be entering their senior year of high school in the 2010-2011
academic year who have at least a “B” grade average and participate
in at least one school-sponsored sport. Completed applications
are due by Oct. 3rd. Each student applicant must
have their online application reviewed and confirmed online by Mrs.
Stephens by Oct. 3, 2010. Online application may be found at
www.wendyheisman.com. The first 41,000 students that complete
an application will win a Wendy’s Gift Card in amounts ranging from
$5 to $50 (gift cards will be mailed out in November)!
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ACT/SAT
Testing Schedules
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ACT ASSESSMENT AND ACT ASSESSMENT PLUS WRITING: Choose either of two test
options - The ACT Assessment or the ACT Assessment Plus Writing, which
includes a 30 minutes Writing Test. Not all colleges and universities
require a Writing Test. Check with the colleges you are considering-or go to
www.actstudent.org for a list of institutions that require or recommend
the Writing Test.
Note: High school code number 372-552
Register online or pick up a packet from Mrs. Stephens.
ACT:
for 2009/2010 School Year
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Test date: |
Regular Deadline Fee |
Late Fee Required: |
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Jun 12, 2010 |
May 7, 2010 |
May 8-21,2010 |
SAT:
for 2009/2010 School Year
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Test date: |
Regular Deadline Fee |
Late Fee Required: |
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Jun 5, 2010 |
Apr 29, 2010 |
May 13, 2010 |
* Most score reports are mailed about 3 weeks
after the test. Some scores take longer to report.
Visit
www.collegeboard.com
for details.
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