College Tip of the Month
How will You Spend Your Summer? May through August, 2012
It's great to have some time off from school and there are
so many interesting and important activities in which you can
participate. Summer is an ideal time to take a class at a community college, complete an internship, do some volunteer
work, or even land a job in a career area of interest.
Prepare to Take the ACT; March & April 2012
Everyone knows the old saying, "practice makes perfect." It's
true! Practice now for your ACT and SAT - for free - so that when
the time comes to take the statewide exam, you are prepared.
College in Colorado's test preparation
program features easy-to-use tutorials, interactive practice
sessions that dynamically adapt to your ability level, and a
vocabulary builder that contains 2,000 words. Whether you have a
week or a year until the test, reinforce your academic skills and
build confidence as you approach test day. Discover how to use the
test preparation program by reviewing the online tutorial.
And...$500 Scholarships for Completing Test Prep
In honor of College Friday, College In Colorado awarded three
$500 scholarships to students who prepared for the ACT or
SAT exam using the free test prep on
CollegeInColorado.org.
Congratulations to the following students:
- Morgan Thompson, Olathe High School
- Ben Pridy, Olathe High School
- Jasmine Peters-Maloy, Lakewood High School
The Umbrella of Success
Blog
with Lance Carl about the Umbrella of Success
that highlights seven traits that will help you be successful.
These traits center on the importance of education, overcoming
adversity and identifying a path to success. Learn how you can
become eligible to win a $1,000 Team CIC Scholarship
. Apply by April 20, 2012.