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Resources from
Black Brown and College Bound

There are resources available for students looking to make the transition to a four-year college or university, whether you're coming from high school or community college. Please take a moment to look through some of the resources below from our partner organizations and presenters.

Do These Three Things for College Success

presented by Dr. Sharon Thompson

Early College Programs Offered by the Maricopa Community College District presented by Brittany Castro

The Arizona Promise Program will enhance Arizona’s competitiveness by opening the door of opportunity to students from low-income families. With a guaranteed scholarship to cover university tuition and fees, higher education will be more accessible and affordable for more Arizona students and their families.

News article on how creativity can improve your health, written by Maria Cohut, Ph.D. on February 16, 2018.

News article on the connection between art, healing, and public health, written by Heather Stuckey, DEd and Jeremy Nobel, MD.

News article on the benefits of creativity as a form of wellness, written by Cathy Malchiodi, PH.D. on December 31, 2015.

News article on how the right and left hemispheres of the brain are uniquely connected, especially in Albert Einstein, written by Christopher Bergland and published on October 5, 2013.

News article on how creativity can improve your overall health, written by Ashley Stahl and published on July 25, 2018.

PDF of the presentation on self expression given by ROC, focusing on self-expression in COVID times.

PDF of the review tips for the ACT Test

PDF of the 2019-2020 ACT Practice Test

Video link to 10 ACT Prep Tricks, Tips and Strategies to Skyrocket your ACT Score

Video link to the College Depot's YouTube Channel, complete with videos on everything from college prep to summer jobs and more.

Workshop: Social Justice Matters

presented by Mrs. Monica Margaillan and Mr. Rod Golden

Student Presentation

Isabella Watkins

Student Presentation

Soniyah Robinson

Presentation

Black Brains Matter

Video Resource:

10 ACT Prep Tips, Tricks and Strategies

College Depot Presentation

Scholarships and Financial Aid

College Depot Presentation

Scholarships and Financial Aid (in Spanish)

College Depot Presentation

Essay Essentials

College Depot Presentation

Test Prep Essentials

Fall 2020 Black Brown and College Bound Workshop

(all virtual event)

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