CCPS (College and Career Planning Services)

02/02/2010

Tuition rates are climbing...read this article to see if your/your student's colleges is being impacted...http://home.suddenlink.net/news/read.php?id=17587490&ps=1011&cat=&cps=0&lang=en&src=email

01/06/2010

Reposting a link to an article from a colleague; http://thechoice.blogs.nytimes.com/tally/, for those applying early...to know what the admission numbers look like so far

During the week of Dec. 14, The Choice is keeping a running tally of some colleges’ figures on early applications, and acceptances, under binding early decision programs and non-binding early action. We are updating this list as we receive information on more institutions.Read related posts »

01/04/2010

Congrats to Shimmy Shimmy Cake for winning the drawing for a FREE Starbuck's gift card! Thanks to all who have become fans of our site!

01/04/2010

Financial aid...families applying for it. Here are the dates and times for schools in Round Rock ISD: Westwood HS – February 6, 8:30am-12:30 McNeil – February 13, 8:30am-12:30 Stony Point HS – February 27, 8:30am-12:30 Round Rock HS – March 6, 8:30am-12:30

10/02/2009

College fairs are next week...all across the Austin area. Check with your high school to see when your school is hosting theirs. A FREE city-wide college fair is also next Wednesday, October 7th from 6-9 pm at the Frank Erwin Center.

09/16/2009

Scholarship opp for 9th THROUGH 12th graders! Best Buy’s @15 Scholarship Program (http://bestbuyinc. com/community_ relations/ scholarship. htm ). They look at grades, volunteer and work experiences.

09/01/2009

Looking to make some extra cash? (part 3) Contact Sherrie Fox at 477-5800, ext. 231, or email [email protected]. Requires a background check since position involves handling money.

09/01/2009

Looking to make some extra cash? (part 2) Must be able to work the home games on Saturday, starting with Texas Tech on September 19th; must arrive 3 hours before kickoff. Pay is $12/hour and parking will be provided. The dates of the home games are 9/19, 9/26, 10/17, 11/7, and 11/21.

09/01/2009

Looking to make some extra cash? (part 1) The UT Club at the University of Texas at Austin is currently looking for two people to work as a cashier during the home football games in the Tailgate Tent across from the North end zone. (Nice!!)

09/01/2009

Oh, I forgot to mention. A CCPS representative (Mrs. Price) will present on Saturday, September 26th from 11:30 am-12:15 pm! See you there!

08/27/2009

Check out The 2009 Austin Money Show, a family-friendly expo with workshops. Friday (9/25/09) and Saturday (9/26/09) at the Austin Convention Center. http://www.AustinMoneyshow.com. There will be many activities for teens (and school-aged children), focusing on smart money management, entrepreneurial job ideas using the Wii and other gaming platforms, music, online bulletin boards, and more

08/17/2009