Connections Weekly Newsletter
May 3, 2024
AP Testing May 6-16
AP Testing May 6-16
Room assignments and test day reminders for AP exams are posted in the short hallway by the Connections Center. Students are reminded to arrive at 7:30 for a morning exam and 11:30 for an afternoon exam. Please see Mrs. Dahl if you do not see your name on the room assignment list(s). Also, please check the board for what to bring and what not to bring on test day. Here is the link to the College Board AP testing schedule.
AP Exam Terms and Conditions for All current AP students: The 2024 AP Exam Terms and Conditions are now available to be read through at this link. Students will need to accept these terms and conditions before taking each exam. College Board will send current AP students email reminders to review these terms and conditions.
If school is closed because of weather, AP students will need to report by 8:30 am, even if school is on a delayed schedule, all morning AP exams will start at 8:30 am and all afternoon exams will follow the original schedule.
Class of 2027
Save the Date
At TCA
Wednesday, May 29, 11:30-1:00- Rising Senior College Essay Application Workshop. RSVP by May 10, 8:00 am
Virtual
WEBINARS FOR RISING SENIORS
Summer Steps for Financial Aid: Reduce “summer melt” by supporting students with the many financial aid activities they must complete over the summer to transition to college successfully. One 90-minute session.
May 14 | 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
May 15 | 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
FAFSA Walkthrough: Walks students and families through the FAFSA, the information needed, and how to answer questions.
*The May 13 FAFSA webinar is for students entering registered apprenticeships, training programs, and technical colleges
Explore Opportunities
As a department, we encourage students to explore opportunities beyond the walls of TCA. Within our newsletter, we advertise as many of these opportunities as possible so ALL high school students can find a potential interest fit. Some of these events do have a cost but MANY have scholarships available. I often tell students “You don’t know if you don’t ask.” I encourage ALL students to pursue a scholarship; it’s the only way to find out if they can truly afford to go and they may find their path as a result. This RIT College and Careers opportunity is free and open to all high school students. Really, why wouldn’t you try it out?
Enrichment
SCAD in Atlanta and Savannah is offering Summer Seminars where students spend a week attending two workshops during the day and attend creative events in the city at night; and the Rising Star program where students enroll in two courses and earn college credit over five weeks.
New York University is offering a summer Precollege program where students will earn credit and experience college life and academics at NYU. Apply by June 12.
Matriculate is a virtual college advising program for high-achieving, low-income high school juniors and seniors empowering students to attend colleges where they will thrive. Applications accepted through August or until full.
Scholarships, Awards and Other Financial Aid Information
The Education and Training Voucher program is a federally funded program administered by the Colorado Department of Higher Education. The program provides Colorado residents who are currently or have previously been in foster care and are between the ages of 17 to 25 with financial support for postsecondary education at a college, university, vocational, technical, or trade school.
College Spotlights
This article from Scoir, Helping Your High Schooler Take Ownership of the College Search, is for parents/guardians of juniors approaching the college planning process to address the question of ownership early on which can help ensure less stress for parents and students. The best outcomes in college planning occur when the student is invested and owns it.
Have you considered studying in Ireland? Here is a video about one of the University College of Dublin’s’ School of Business.
RIT has a new undergraduate degree in public health that explores current health issues to prevent disease, improve health, and help people attain health equity worldwide. RIT offers cutting-edge public health courses, hands-on learning opportunities, and passionate faculty.
Connections Center (Career & College)
Katina Dahl, Career and College Advisor - Freshmen, Sophomores, AP
Jodi Hoffman, Office Manager - Rep Visits, Community Service
Location: 975 Stout Road, Colorado Springs, CO
Phone: 719-484-0091 1104