College & Career Center Newsletter

University of Colorado - Denver -10:00, Friday, September 5th

Texas State University - 8:30, Wednesday, September 10th

San Diego State University - 1:30, Thursday, September 11th

University of Kansas - 11:00, Friday, September 12th

University of Tennessee - Knoxville, 9:30, Monday, September 15th

Texas A & M University - 1:30, Wednesday, September 16th

University of Wyoming - 1:00, Tuesday, September 23rd

Arizona State University - 9:30, Wednesday, September 24th

University of Denver - 11:00, Wednesday, September 24th

Marquette University - 9:00, Friday, September 26th

Northwestern Nazarene University - 10:00, Friday, September 26th

University of Alabama - 11:00, Tuesday, September 30th

Hofstra University - 1:30, Tuesday, September 30th

University of Puget Sound - 9:30, Wednesday, October 1st

Gonzaga University - 9:00, Friday, October 3rd

University of Colorado - Boulder - 10:00, Friday, October 3rd

University of Colorado Colorado Springs - 10:15, Monday, October 6th

Northern Michigan University - 10:00, Tuesday, October 7th

Syracuse University - 11:00, Tuesday, October 7th

University of California - Irvine - 1:00, Tuesday, October 7th

Penn State - 1:30, Tuesday, October 7th

Binghamton University - 8:30, Wednesday, October 8th

Belmont University - 10:00, Thursday, October 9th

Texas Christian University - 11:00, Thursday, October 9th

Kenyon College - 1:30, Thursday, October 9th

Baylor University - 10:00, Friday, October 10th

Elon University - 8:30, Monday, October 20th

Miami University (Ohio) - 1:30, Monday, October 27th

Western Colorado University - 11:00, Tuesday, October 28th

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College Applications and Common App are now open!! Be aware of deadlines!!! Don't miss out on scholarship opportunities because you missed the application deadline. If you have questions, stop in and see Mrs. McCaw

Seniors, the Common Application is now open for the 2025 graduating class! More than 1000 colleges accept the Common App. Visit www.commonapp.org to find out which colleges participate. Start your application today!

I am trying to find someone in the following trades that would be willing to do a brief interview I can add to the newsletter.

• Welder
• Plumber
• Electrician
• Paramedic
• Firefighter
• Tattoo Artist

Based on a survey given to our senior class, these trades are of interest to several students.

If you know of anyone that would be willing to help, please email me at jmccaw@dcsdk12.org

Juniors! Take the PSAT/NMSQT on October 8th. This is the only chance to qualify for National Merit Scholarships. It is also great practice for the SAT.

Interested in the Military? ASVAB testing will take place on October 21st @ 7:45 am. Scan the QR code to register.

Are you curious about High Point University but aren’t able to visit campus just yet? You’re in luck—HPU is hitting the road and coming to Denver, October 23, 2025 6:00 pm

At these events, students will have the opportunity to:

• Discover what sets High Point University apart.
• Meet their personal HPU admissions counselor.
• ​​​​​​​Connect with current and future HPU community members from their region.
• ​​​​​​​Get a jump-start on their college search in a fun, engaging environment.

Students and parents can register today!

The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering hosts events for high school and community college students interested in pursuing an engineering, computer science or construction science degree at K-State.

Representatives will lead an interactive presentation for students and their guests on the following topics:

• Types of engineering
• Engineering careers
• Successfully transitioning to an engineering degree
• Q&A session with K-State engineering students and college leaders

Students who register and attend will receive a free K-State engineering-branded T-shirt!

The College of Engineering will award a $1,000 scholarship* to a high school senior or transfer student and a $500 scholarship* to two high school juniors in attendance.

Students are limited to two guests for this event.

Wednesday, Oct. 29

Topgolf Denver - Centennial

10601 E Easter Ave.
Centennial, CO 80112-4193

7 - 8 p.m.

Check-in: 6:30-7 p.m.

Register here

Students often ask what extracurricular activities they should list on their college application. A recent article listed three key takeaways to consider:

1. Extracurriculars help build a complete picture for admissions officers
2. Worthwhile extracurriculars demonstrate curiosity, commitment, growth
3. Focus on your passions more than your resume

There was much more in the article that should also be considered. You can access the complete article here.

What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you.