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September 15, 2008

Dear Plano ISD eNews Subscriber:

This is a reminder that “College Nights” will be hosted at Plano Senior High School and Plano East Senior High School on September 15 and 16, respectively. All Plano ISD students and parents are invited to attend these events, where more than 200 colleges and universities will be represented.

Monday, September 15 - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Plano Senior High School, 2200 Independence Parkway, Plano 75075
http://www.pisd.edu/schools/secondary/pshs/index.shtml

Tuesday, September 16 - 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Plano East Senior High School, 3000 Los Rios Boulevard, Plano 75074
http://www.pisd.edu/schools/secondary/pesh/index.shtml

Before You Arrive

- Choose the presentations or tables that you know you want to visit.
- Make sure to save time for browsing in the cafeteria and at the college tables.
- Be open to schools whose names you’ve never heard of…they may be the perfect place for you.

Questions for College Representatives

- What is the most important criteria in your admissions process: grades,
rank in class, extracurricular activities, high school curriculum?
- When is the application deadline?
- How do I find out about scholarships and financial aid?
- Which majors are the strongest on your campus?
- Does the college have the major/minor I want?
- Must freshmen live on campus?
- What do I do if I haven’t chosen a major?

Related Link

Plano ISD’s “University Ready” Web site - http://ur.pisd.edu/index.shtml -
provides students and parents with vast online resources related to all
aspects of the post-secondary experience.

 

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Best regards,

Doug Otto, Superintendent of Schools
Karla Oliver, Executive Director for Government and Community Relations
Mary Gorden, Public Information Officer / eNews Editor

“Plano ISD will provide an excellent education for all students.”