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CPS College Week!
Join CPS October 24 - 28, 2022 for our Week-long College Celebration!
The CPS College team is hosting College Week to provide students and families with information on attending, paying and preparing for college and career.
Learn and celebrate what you need to know to prepare for college all week long! Check out below to learn how we are celebrating each day of the week!
Classroom Contest
Teachers! Decorate your doors or bulletin boards with information about colleges! Show off your school spirit, inspirational alumni or details about going to college. Take a picture and submit it by 12 p.m. on Thursday, October 27 for your chance to win a party for your classroom!
Submit your photos at the link: https://forms.gle/pfdUmDxPf5iUFQvG8
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Monday, October 24 - College Fair
College Fair:
Join CPS and more than 60 colleges and universities at Withrow High School from 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. Grab a slice of La Rosa’s* and a cup of ice cream from Graeters* while learning about your college possibilities!
The College Fair will have something for everyone, including:
HBCU: Alabama A&M, Kentucky State, Central State, Tuskeegee
Large Public: University of Cincinnati, University of Kentucky, The Ohio State University, Bowling Green State University
Out-of-State: Depaul University (IL), Depauw University (IN), Berea College (KY), Eastern Michigan University (MI)
Community/2-Year Colleges: Good Samaritan & Christ Colleges of Nursing, Hocking College, Cincinnati State
Trade School: Aveda Institute (Cosmetology)
Career & Support: ROTC, College, Career, Community Resource Center, AAA Athletics
And more!!
Sign up for a personalized FAFSA information session or learn about the Common Application during Monday's fair!
Transportation will be provided for students between high schools. Contact your school counselor for more information!
The first 200 students to RSVP will receive a free beanie at the college fair! RSVP here: https://bit.ly/2022CPSCollegeFair
*While supplies last
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Tuesday, October 25 - Financial Aid and FAFSA
Beyond the Tassel: Financial Aid And FAFSA
Get the financial facts! Join us for Beyond the Tassel: Financial aid and FAFSA to learn how you can pay for college! We get it, college can be expensive. Learn all the possible ways to get money for college - from Scholarships to grants to loans - we’ve got you covered. CPS college team and financial aid experts give a brief overview of FAFSA and ask common questions about all the financial aid possibilities.
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Wednesday, October 26 - CPS to College Pipelines
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter as we share information about CPS’ college pipelines. Pipelines help you gain college credit and experience in different career fields!
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Thursday, October 27 - Athletics in College
Athletics in College*
Want to play competitively or just for fun? Come learn about your options for playing sports in college!
Whether you’re interested in playing club sports or Division 1-3, students can tour facilities, learn about recruitment and get all their questions answered by current student-athletes. Food will be provided.Due to NCAA recruiting regulations, students in grades 9-10 are not allowed to attend the event. However, a recording of the event will be made available after the fact.
Students interested in attending should contact their School Counselor to sign up.
*Available to students in grades K-8 or 11-12
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Friday, October 28 - School Spirit Day
School Spirit Day - All Schools, All-Day
Show off your school spirit! Tag us using #CPSCollegeWeek on Facebook or Twitter.
Teachers! Decorate your doors or bulletin boards with information about colleges! Show off your school spirit, inspirational alumni or details about going to college. Take a picture and submit it by noon Thursday 10/27 for your chance to win a party for your classroom!