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08/26/2026

Our first seat for October ACT Prep is officially claimed!

If your student is testing October 17, now is the time to get their prep on the calendar.

Register here: https://www.ccccnola.com/courses/act-test-prep-group-class-10-26

08/18/2026

Doing ACT questions without timing yourself builds knowledge.

Doing them with a timer builds test-taking skills.

Those are two different things.

The ACT isn't just testing what you know.

It's testing how quickly you can apply what you know.

08/17/2026

Application fees.

Score reports.

Housing deposits.

Orientation.

Travel.

Enrollment fees.

Budgeting early removes a lot of stress later.

08/15/2026

🦌 Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship

🏆 Scholarship Spotlight

💰 Award: Up to $30,000

📅 Application opens in August
📅 Deadline: Mid-November

The Elks National Foundation awards scholarships based on academics, leadership, and financial need.

Thousands of students apply every year, making early preparation important.

⭐ Great fit for students who:
• Are active in school
• Volunteer
• Demonstrate leadership
• Have strong academics

💡 Christen's Tip: Build a detailed activities list before you begin the application.

08/13/2026

If you've spent over a minute staring at one question...

Move.

Every question is worth the same number of points.

Don't sacrifice three easy questions because one difficult problem is slowing you down.

08/10/2026

I've worked with students who:

Started with an 18...
Finished with a 29.

Started with a 22...
Finished with a 31.

The first score is simply a starting point—not the finish line.

Preparation matters.

Strategy matters.

Persistence matters.

08/08/2026

🍳 Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship

🏆 Scholarship Spotlight

💰 Award: Up to $55,000 per year

📅 Application opens this fall

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation supports high-achieving students with financial need by helping make college affordable.

This is one of the most generous undergraduate scholarship programs available.

⭐ Great fit for students who:
• Excel academically
• Demonstrate financial need
• Have leadership and community involvement

💡 Christen's Tip: Strong recommendations matter. Ask teachers well in advance.

08/06/2026

Many students assume every question has a hidden catch.

Most don't.

Usually the correct answer is the one that directly follows the grammar rule, math concept, or evidence in the passage.

Don't overthink it.

08/03/2026

Later becomes:

❌ Missed deadlines

❌ Rushed essays

❌ Last-minute recommendations

❌ Missed scholarships

College admissions rewards students who stay organized.

Future You will always thank Present You.

08/01/2026

🌉 QuestBridge National College Match

🏆 Scholarship Spotlight

💰 Award: Full four-year scholarship (at participating colleges)

📅 Deadline: Late September

QuestBridge connects outstanding high school seniors from lower-income backgrounds with some of the nation's most selective colleges.

Students who are selected can receive a full scholarship covering tuition, room, and board at partner institutions.

⭐ Great fit for students who:
• Have strong grades
• Demonstrate financial need
• Have shown resilience and leadership

💡 Christen's Tip: This application takes time. Begin gathering documents and writing essays well before the deadline.

Address

519 Huey P Long Avenue
Gretna, LA
70053

Website

http://www.ccccnola.com/

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