IHS News: Week of 3/27/17

PARENT-TO-PARENT: THRIVING, NOT SURVIVING THE COLLEGE PROCESS
Thursday, March 30th

​Join parents and students who have gone through the college process for the first time!
 
THURSDAY, MARCH 30th AT 7PM IN THE CPR
 
We’ll discuss:
 
•Creating a realistic list 
•Standardized testing: when to start?
•Tips on visiting colleges
•Early decision, early action, regular decision: what's the difference?
•The Common Application & Supplemental essays
•How to work positively with your child 
•How to fund four expensive years
 
Our program is relevant for Freshman parents too! 
 
Please contact Esther Samra@ esamra@verizon.net with any questions.

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ACT TEST PREP BOOTCAMP WEEKEND
Registration Deadline: Friday, March 31st

Irvington PTSA and Dobbs Ferry PTSA have teamed up with Catalyst Prep to offer students Bootcamps for the upcoming SAT and ACT.
 
ACT Bootcamp: April 1st and 2nd, Irvington High School
 
Come learn strategies you need to outsmart the exams. Class runs 9am - 1pm, both Saturday & Sunday.
 
Cost is just $175, sign up online at www.catalystprep.com and click on "Bootcamp Sign-Up" to enroll.

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GRADUATING SENIORS:
APPLY FOR PTSA SCHOLARSHIPS BY APRIL 7TH

For decades the Irvington PTSA has awarded scholarships to graduating seniors who have made a commitment to continuing their education.
 
Awards are paid directly to recipients upon successful completion of their first college semester.
 
For information on qualifications and how to apply, click on Scholarship Letter.

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