CCPS (College and Career Planning Services)

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

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

Running Tally on Some Colleges’ Early Admission Figures - The Choice Blog - NYTimes.com 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 »

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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

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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!!)

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!

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