Gwynn Park Parent-Teacher-Student Organization Inc. - "All Students Acquire & Achieve Academic Excellence"
For our Students -- each of you will make one of the biggest decisions of your life. Deciding what to do following high school graduation – College or Career?
It is never to early to plan for the future!
 
 
Scholarship Database 
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List of Available Scholarships
 
 
College Planning Simplified - If you are considering college, you MUST click here!
 
 
 
 
University of Virginia --Fall Fling
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Registration Deadline: October 28.
 If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at outreachadmission@virginia.edu or (434) 982-3377.
8:00am - 2:00pm
 
Discover USC
(Informational Session/Meet the Counselors/Financial Aid)
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Hilton Old Town Alexandria
1767 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
7-9:00 p.m.
 
 
 
Useful Links of Information
 
 
 
 
Princeton Summer Journalism Program
 
 
(click link to view list)
 
Year Up, National Capital Region --1560 Wilson Blvd., Suite 200, Arlington, VA 22209
 
 How do I know if I qualify for Year Up?
You qualify if you are: * Between the ages of 18-24 
* A High School graduate or GED recipient,  A low to moderate income resident in the cities we serve and the surrounding areas, Interested in a career in a technical field, Familiar with basic computer skills, A U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or student who is able to work legally in the United States * Motivated and willing to work hard to reach your goals and realize your full potential. 
 
HELPFUL TIPS!!
Study hard and get excellent grades.
backed by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
 
  • Strengthen your vocabulary by increasing your reading!
 
  • Become involved in co-curricular activities.
  • Community Learning Hours/Community Service Hours -- Volunteer, Volunteer, Volunteer - a high school graduation requirement!
 
  • Browse through college literature or surf the Web to get an idea of what kinds of schools may be of interest to you.
 
  • Meet your high school guidance counselor and discuss your plans. 
  • Check out what high school courses colleges require.
 
  • Keep an academic portfolio and co-curricular record. 
 
  • Know NCAA requirements if you want to play sports in college.
  • Network
  • Talk with families with students who have just left for college.
 
 
 
Next SAT Test Date is -- December 3, 2011