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Virtual College Visits!

We encourage students to sign up in advance, although it is not mandatory. Click here to find the form, or you use this QR code:

Students who register will receive an email with a Zoom link the day before the visit, however Zoom links are available to all on the CCC's calendar page--just click on the visit you want to attend.

Monday, Dec. 14

3:00 p.m. Georgia State University/Leap Year

Leap Year is a non-profit that is improving college success and literacy results in metro Atlanta by recruiting first-generation high school graduates to serve as second-grade reading coaches through our yearlong community service and college readiness program. For more information, visit www.theleapyear.org.

The CCC is here all through winter break to help you with your college essays!

Do you have an application that's due January 1? Don't worry--the CCC is available to help you any time! Just email your essay or any questions to cccessayhelp@gmail.com.

Essay Writing Downloads

If you missed our earlier workshops, here are some helpful downloads. If you want one-on-one help, contact cccessayhelp@gmail.com. We're happy to schedule more workshops, or work with students individually.

Downloads for the Essay Writing Workshops:

Sample Essays 1, Sample Essays 2, Sample Essay 3

Values Exercise

FAQ's

Questions to Help You Brainstorm Your Essay

New York Times article "Conquering the College Essay"

"Why Do You Want to Attend This University" Supplemental Essay Tips

Class of 2021 Senior Packet Available Here! Your Senior Packet contains information about college applications, including how to apply to collge, tips on getting teacher recommendations, making your college lists, testing, essay and resume tips, and scholarship information. Check it out!

Get Remind 101 Texts from the CCC

Sign up for text alerts from the CCC to get reminders about virtual college visits, workshops, scholarship info, and more.

TEXT THIS NUMBER: 81010

And in the message line:

12th grade type @grady2021

11th grade type @grady2022

10th grade type @grady2023

College recruiters, please schedule your virtual visit here.

NEED SCHOLARSHIPS?

First, make sure you know what you'll have to pay at each school that admitted you. Each college that admits you should provide a financial aid award. If you didn't get one or you have questions, contact the college's financial aid office and find out how much grant, scholarship, or gift aid you're getting from that school. If you still have a gap to fill, look for scholarships before you take out a loan. Here are some resources. For more, stop by the CCC.

Click here for a list of scholarships assembled by Grady's college advisers.

Click here for a handout with tips for conducting a scholarship search.

Need SAT or ACT Test Prep?

It doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg!

Here is the CCC's list of resources for both paid classes and free prep options.

Wondering How To Create a College List?

Download this guide from the blog College Essay Guy

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