Connections Newsletter

Class of 2026

Mrs. White met with seniors in their Civics/AP Government classes and continued helping seniors with the college application process. Each senior received a checklist to assist them. You can print a copy of the checklist here: College Application Checklist. Seniors will be called in individually in the next few weeks for meetings with Mrs. White to discuss their individual goals/progress.

Save the Date

Upcoming Events in Connections

September 29, 9:35: University of Puget Sound

September 29, 11:25: Regis University

September 29, 12:20: Wheaton College

September 30, 12:20: UCCS

October 1, 9:35: Drake University

October 1, 12:20: Career Talk – Psychologist, Dr. Jennifer DeGroff

October 2, 9:35: University of Chicago

October 7-9: Colorado Free Application Days

October 23, 1:15: Career Talk – Photography/Internship - Maria Bay

In the Community

October 1, 6:00-7:30: CCHS/CR College Fair, Rampart High School

October 6, 5:30-7:30: Southern Colorado College Fair, Coronado High School

October 25, 1:00-4:00: NACAC College Fair, University of Colorado - Boulder

Scholarships and Other Opportunities

Daniels scholarship: This renewable scholarship covers the full cost of tuition at partner schools. Apply by October 17.

The Cooke College Scholarship is now open and available on Common App! The Cooke College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation's top four-year colleges and universities.

PSAT/NMSQT Exam - October 10 (Registered students only)

For registered students, the PSAT/NMSQT Exam at TCA will take place on Friday, October 10, from 8:00 to 11:45. Please arrive by 7:45. This is the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying exam for juniors and serves as a PSAT/NMSQT practice exam for sophomores. The exam will be digital. Note: This is on the Friday morning of Parent-Teacher Conferences, before Fall Break.

Free test prep resources:

Official SAT Practice Tests (College Board)

Khan Academy SAT Practice

Free SAT Tutoring and Prep | Schoolhouse SAT Bootcamp

ACT Academy with Practice Tests

How to Improve Your ACT Score by 2 Points in 20 Minutes