z-governors+school

= = =__ **PA Governor's School of Excellence** __=

UPDATE 02/05/09: THE STATE BUDGET SHORTFALL OF $2.3 BILLION MAY ELIMINATE THE GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL FOR THE NEAR FUTURE
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 * // This is a very competitive and prestigious selection and many top universities are aware of this unique honor for those who qualify. These schools are 5 week programs hosted at various university campuses in Pennsylvania. Attendance to these are free of cost for all 5 weeks of stay at the campuses. The only costs you incur are the travel costs to the campus. //**=====

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 * // Remember this is like a college application and you will need your PSAT scores, transcripts and recommendations in additions to essays. The application deadlines vary by school but start in January. The applications can be downloaded from the website now so get started. Also a large piece of the school endorsement comes from your guidance counselors so give them what they need as early as possible (which means "now"). They will be very busy in December with the seniors applying to college so you need to talk to them right away. //**=====

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 * // Going through this process is a great rehearsal for what you can expect in the next year. Besides everyone I know that has attended has had the most memorable 5 weeks in these programs. Good Luck, //**=====