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The CCSD Guidance and Counseling Services website includes a current updated list of local, state, and national scholarships available for CCSD students.  In addition, a list of current college events for high school students is included for use by parents and students.  Each list is updated each week and is made available to all CCSD high schools.  Hard copies of each list are posted in visible areas at each CCSD high school, such as the counseling office and in junior and senior classrooms.  To visit the CCSD Guidance and Counseling Services website, log on to www.ccsd.net, click on CPD, then click on Guidance and Counseling. 

Counseling Dept. Web Site

College Info. Web Site

FAFSA Info

DAVIDSON Academy of Nevada

TUITION and the MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIP

The Value of the Advanced Placement Program
The Advanced Placement program provides motivated high school students with the opportunity to take college-level courses in the supportive environment of a high school setting. This program is specifically designed for students who are willing to accept the challenge of a rigorous academic curriculum. Students not only gain college-level skills, but may also earn credit, advanced placement, or both for college. The AP Exam sends a powerful message to colleges and universities that the student is ready for a college level curriculum. See your counselor for detailed course offerings and information or visit apcentral.collegeboard.com.

Athletes and the NCAA Clearinghouse

Students who plan to attend an NCAA Division I or II institution and who wish to participate in intercollegiate athletics need to follow initial eligibility procedures established by the NCAA Clearinghouse. Students must make their school counselor and their coach aware of their interest in collegiate athletics, as high school courses must be NCAA-approved. Current high school juniors should plan to take the ACT or SAT by the end of their eleventh grade year. When registering for the ACT/SAT, use code 9999 to report test scores to the NCAA Clearinghouse. At the start of the senior year, students should register with the Clearinghouse online at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net. At the time of registration, students should request that their high school transcript be sent to the Clearinghouse. Following graduation, high school seniors must also request that their final high school transcript be sent to the Clearinghouse. For more information, call the NCAA hotline at 1-877-262-1492 or visit the website.

Hot College Majors
A recent article by Kaplan and Newseek indicated that majors such as art history and film are making a comeback. In addition, majors such as international diplomacy and health sciences (including nursing) are significantly on the rise. The authors suggest that employment opportunities are impacting students’ decisions on college majors. According to information from ACT, students in Nevada indicated interest in the following college majors: business and management, communications, architecture, criminal justice, accounting, marketing, journalism, and social services. Students or parents interested in more information on careers, majors, and college searches may visit the Nevada Career Information System at: http://www.nvcis.intocareers.org . The user name is: ncis and the password is: nevada.

UNLV / UNR
High school students planning on entering UNLV or UNR please note that a minimum GPA of 3.00 in core classes is now required for admission.

Seniors are reminded that the deadline for admission to UNLV is February 1, 2008. Although the admissions deadline for UNR is “rolling” through August 2008, students are strongly encouraged to apply early to meet financial aid and scholarship deadlines. The financial aid and scholarship deadline for both UNLV and UNR is February 1, 2008. Students are also reminded that the ACT or SAT is also required for admissions and for placement in English and math courses. As UNLV and UNR do not require a writing test, students may consider taking the ACT. The writing portion of the ACT is optional, whereas the writing portion of the SAT is required. The cost of the ACT without the writing test is $30.00, while the cost of the SAT is $43.00. Students may register for the ACT at www.actstudent.org or the SAT at www.collegeboard.com.

Free Teen Dental & Medical Care
The Huntridge Teen Clinic offers medical and dental services to uninsured and at-risk adolescents and teens. The attached Description of Organization provides an overview of the Clinic and its services.

Free Application for Federal Student (FAFSA)
Students can access the FAFSA application at: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
Also, step-by-step instructions on how to complete the application are available at http://financialaid.nevada.edu/Applications/fafsa.asp
Although the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) may not be submitted until after January 1, 2008, parents and students may register for a P.I.N. at any time.  Custodial parents and students may log on to www.pin.ed.gov to establish a P.I.N. by entering their name, SSN, date of birth, and address. The P.I.N. acts as an electronic signature for FAFSA on the Web, which drastically reduces processing time.  As with any P.I.N., the student and parent should keep the FAFSA P.I.N. information in a safe place and should not share the info with anyone.  The P.I.N. remains valid indefinitely, and can be used to make corrections to the FAFSA, and to re-apply from year to year.  In order to complete the FAFSA on the Web, parents and students may log on to www.fafsa.ed.gov in order to submit information after January 1, 2008.

UNLV Scholarships.
The UNLV scholarship application is found at: http://financialaid.unlv.edu/
UNLV offers merit and need-based scholarships through the online application.

The priority deadline for both the FAFSA and the UNLV Scholarship application is February 1, but students are still able to submit the application(s) after this date. Of course, the earlier the better!

UNLV Admissions and Enrollment Process

1. *Apply to UNLV at www.unlv.edu. Pay $60 application fee.

2. *Mail OFFICIAL transcripts (required), ACT and/or SAT scores (recommended for all students), 500-word personal statement (recommended for students who might not meet the admission requirements or who would like to apply to the UNLV Honors College) and two letters of recommendation (recommended for students who might not meet the admission requirements or who would like to apply to the UNLV Honors College) to:
UNLV Student Enrollment Services
4505 Maryland Parkway Box 451021
Las Vegas, NV 89154-1021

3. *File for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The form is available at www.fafsa.ed.gov. For additional information, contact UNLV Student Financial Services at 702.895.3424.

4. *Complete the UNLV Scholarship application found at http://financialaid.unlv.edu. For additional information, contact UNLV Student Financial Services at 702.895.3424.

5. Before you can register for classes, you must provide UNLV Student Enrollment Services with a copy of your immunization records. As you may know, the State of Nevada now requires all students attending college in Nevada to have proof of having 2 Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and 1 Tetanus Diphtheria within the past ten years. Fax your immunization records to 702.895.1118. For additional information, check out the website: http://www.unlv.edu/admissions/frAfterApplied.html or contact UNLV Student Enrollment Services at 702.895.3443.

6. Apply for campus housing and secure your room at http://housing.unlv.edu. UNLV requires freshmen students from high schools outside Clark County, Nevada to live on campus during their first year, but all entering freshman are encouraged to live on campus. For additional information, contact Campus Housing at 702.895.3489.

7. After you receive your admittance letter in the mail, you will be required to receive academic advising. Your academic advisor is assigned to you when you choose your major and submit an application. Your major determines from which College, School, or Department you will receive academic advising. Most colleges provide academic advising services via the web. Please visit http://www.unlv.edu/studentlife/transition/advising.html for your college?s advising information.

8. Register for your classes online at http://registrar.unlv.edu/. Remember, however, that you must have submitted your complete immunization record and received academic advising in order to register for your classes. For additional information, contact UNLV Student Enrollment Services at 702.895.3443.

9. Sign up for New Student Orientation at http://orientation.unlv.edu/. Orientation information will be mailed to you in July. The $90.00 orientation fee will be included in your first semester bill. For additional information, call the UNLV Orientation Office at 702.895.2970.

10. Purchase your textbooks. Once you have registered for classes, you can purchase your textbooks at the UNLV Bookstore. Be sure to bring a copy of your class schedule with you to help locate your textbooks. You can find your books at the UNLV bookstore or you can reserve your books beforehand by visiting http://unlv.bkstore.com. For additional information, contact the UNLV Bookstore at 702.736.3955.

11. Purchase your Parking Permit at https://www.thepermitstore.com. For additional information, contact Parking Services at 702.895.1300.

12. Obtain your UNLV Rebel Card. This student identification card allows you access to computer labs, the library, UNLV sporting events, and more. Your first Rebel Card is free and is available in the Rebel ID Office located in the MSU. To receive your card, please bring your class schedule and valid governmental identification. For additional information, check out the website: http://rebelcash.unlv.edu/ or contact the UNLV Rebel Card Services Office at 702.895.2351.

13. Pay your tuition online at http://registrar.unlv.edu/Registration.asp. Tuition is always due the Friday before the first day of classes. If you have questions, contact the UNLV Bursars Office at 702.895.3683.