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	<title>News Feed</title>
	<subtitle>Our Dobson High School Counseling Department provides academic and career planning information for students and their families through our Mustang Counseling News Feed.  Get the latest information on scholarship opportunities, college visits, military representative visits, etc.  Also, get the facts in so far as planning your schedule, making the most of your opportunities during and after high school, and where to get help when you need it. Subscribe to the Mustang Counseling News Feed today!</subtitle>
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		<title>Distinguished Young Women Scholarship/Leadership</title>
		<id>29604</id>
		<published>2013-05-13 09:22:57</published>
		<updated>2013-05-13 09:22:57</updated>
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		<author><name>spknapp</name></author>
		<summary type="html">We are excited to share the details about our 2014 Distinguished Young Women of Arizona Scholarship Program! Last year they awarded over $29,000 in college scholarships, and hope to award even more this year. The program will be held mid-Sept. at Gilbert High School. There will be an orientation meeting Tuesday, May 28th at 7:00PM at Stonebridge Manor in Mesa. If you have...</summary>
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		<title>Summer Youth Camp at GateWay Community College</title>
		<id>29478</id>
		<published>2013-05-08 07:30:07</published>
		<updated>2013-05-08 07:30:07</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.mpsaz.org/dobson/departments/counseling/news_feed/articles/29478/?ref=rss"/>
		<author><name>spknapp</name></author>
		<summary type="html">Avoid brain drain and keep the young ones busy during summer break. GateWay Community College offers a variety of summer programs for kids ages 5-19 that focus on automotive, business, healthcare and more. Spaces are limited, so complete your application today! For more information visit:www.gatewaycc.edu/summer...</summary>
	</entry>
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		<title>Counseling News...Course Requests</title>
		<id>29447</id>
		<published>2013-05-07 08:32:49</published>
		<updated>2013-05-07 08:32:49</updated>
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		<author><name>spknapp</name></author>
		<summary type="html">Students and Parents if you would like to see your next years course selections please take a look on the parent/student portal under Course Requests. You will be able to see the classes that you have requested. If there is an error in your course selections please contact your assigned counselor....</summary>
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		<title>Future Sun Devil Families Promotional Video</title>
		<id>29411</id>
		<published>2013-05-06 11:05:02</published>
		<updated>2013-05-06 11:05:02</updated>
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		<author><name>spknapp</name></author>
		<summary type="html">Video can be accessed on the FSDF website:
https://eoss.asu.edu/fsdf

Direct link to video (it can be downloaded here as well)
https://vimeo.com/65099950

Enjoy and if you have any questions you can contact Leslie Owen at...</summary>
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		<title>Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) High School Program</title>
		<id>29410</id>
		<published>2013-05-06 11:00:19</published>
		<updated>2013-05-06 11:00:19</updated>
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		<author><name>spknapp</name></author>
		<summary type="html">The Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) high school program would like to invite your child to the 2013 Summer Program being held July 29th-August 1st from 8:00a.m. - 3:30p.m. at Arizona State University&amp;rsquo;s Tempe Campus. There is not a program fee for students to participate. 
EPICS High is a service-learning program that engages students in engineering and technology concepts...</summary>
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		<title>Exploring College Options with Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn State, and Stanford</title>
		<id>29208</id>
		<published>2013-04-29 13:50:24</published>
		<updated>2013-04-29 13:51:16</updated>
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		<author><name>spknapp</name></author>
		<summary type="html">There will be an information session for parents and students in our area on May 19, 2013 at 7:30pm. This event will take place at the Hilton Scottsdale Resort &amp; Villa located at 6333 North Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, AZ 85250. For more information you can call 480-948-7750 or visit www.exploringcollegeoptions.org The schools that will be there are Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn...</summary>
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		<title>Classic Cooking Academy NOW Accepting Applications!</title>
		<id>28996</id>
		<published>2013-04-22 14:30:50</published>
		<updated>2013-04-22 14:30:50</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.mpsaz.org/dobson/departments/counseling/news_feed/articles/28996/?ref=rss"/>
		<author><name>spknapp</name></author>
		<summary type="html">&quot;Classic Cooking Academy is a great opportunity for anyone who is looking to get a thoroughly useful and quality education in the Culinary Arts. {The instructors} are extremely knowledgeable and experienced, and always willing to go the extra mile to make sure that you succeed in whatever you are doing. The school isa great alternative to other extremely expensive and ultimately...</summary>
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		<title>Scottsdale Community College FAFSA Workshops</title>
		<id>28978</id>
		<published>2013-04-22 10:04:35</published>
		<updated>2013-04-22 10:04:35</updated>
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		<author><name>spknapp</name></author>
		<summary type="html">The Scottsdale Community College Financial Aid Office will be hosting a series of financial aid workshops for the new 2013-2014 FAFSA. Students can stop by to get help filling out the new FAFSA, to ask questions, and to learn about the financial aid process.
If students are interested in filling out the new FAFSA, they will need to bring their FAFSA PIN, and if they have already filed taxes for...</summary>
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		<title>East Valley Medical College NEW to Mesa!</title>
		<id>28878</id>
		<published>2013-04-18 15:12:53</published>
		<updated>2013-04-18 15:12:53</updated>
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		<author><name>spknapp</name></author>
		<summary type="html">Welcome to East Valley Medical College.A new chapter of your life is about to begin and we are here to provide you with the essential resources you need to take your education to the next level.East Valley Medical College provides you with intimate classroom sizes, affordable tuition, and quick, flexible programs that will help you find a career path that works for you. We prepare all...</summary>
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		<title>Attention all AP students</title>
		<id>28795</id>
		<published>2013-04-16 14:07:02</published>
		<updated>2013-04-16 14:07:02</updated>
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		<author><name>mndelillo</name></author>
		<summary type="html">Reminder to all AP students taking the AP exam, you are required to attend a pre-administration session in order to take your AP exam. The pre-admin sessions are broken down by last name:
April 23: A-G
April 24: H-P
April 25: Q-Z
If you are not able to attend your assigned day you must speak with Ms. Delillo directly BEFORE April 23!!!!! Reminder that your balance is due to the bookstore by Friday, April 26th. Also, if you have not received AP emails you must speak with Ms. Delillo immediately!!!</summary>
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		<title>Passport2College</title>
		<id>28786</id>
		<published>2013-04-16 10:33:04</published>
		<updated>2013-04-16 10:33:04</updated>
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		<author><name>spknapp</name></author>
		<summary type="html">DeVry University's Passport2College is a way for students to earn college credit for free. If you are a current Sophomore or Junior, have a PSAT score, have a 2.75 GPA or higher and are a U.S. citizen you can take advantage of the Passport2College program.Some of the classes will be offered at the Mesacampus. There are four courses to choose from:

Introduction to Business and...</summary>
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		<title>FAFSA Reminder!</title>
		<id>28784</id>
		<published>2013-04-16 10:29:46</published>
		<updated>2013-04-16 10:29:46</updated>
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		<author><name>spknapp</name></author>
		<summary type="html">Seniors now is the time to be doing your FAFSA. Students who complete their FAFSA could qualify for FREE money by way of the Pell Grant. This is money that does not have to be repaid. Some parents and students believe they don't qualify because their household income is too high, but there are some scholarships that won't even look at your application unless you have filed your FAFSA....</summary>
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		<title>Global Youth Service Day 2013</title>
		<id>28481</id>
		<published>2013-04-08 07:35:18</published>
		<updated>2013-04-08 07:37:20</updated>
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		<author><name>spknapp</name></author>
		<summary type="html">Change the world!Join together with Arizona's Governor's Youth Commission and millions of young people around the world by organizing service projects that engage youth in substantive ways that meet important needs in your community. Be a part of Global Youth Service Day, April 26 - 28, 2013, register your project athttp://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GYSD_2013
Our goal is to help Arizona...</summary>
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		<title>Attention Seniors!! Have you completed your FAFSA??</title>
		<id>28283</id>
		<published>2013-04-01 08:30:55</published>
		<updated>2013-04-01 08:30:55</updated>
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		<author><name>spknapp</name></author>
		<summary type="html">Have you filed yours? We have had 198 out of 688 seniors file a FAFSA this year. Did you know you could qualify for free money and it will only take you about an hour to fill it out? Many universities use the FAFSA to give additional grant money, even if you didn't qualify for the Pell Grant. If you have any questions please see your counselor so they can direct you to the...</summary>
	</entry>
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		<title>Summer Enrichment Program ASU West Campus</title>
		<id>28167</id>
		<published>2013-03-27 15:02:23</published>
		<updated>2013-03-27 15:02:23</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.mpsaz.org/dobson/departments/counseling/news_feed/articles/28167/?ref=rss"/>
		<author><name>spknapp</name></author>
		<summary type="html">The Summer Enrichment Program at the ASU West Campus is an academic program designed to introduce high school students to the university academic environment. Students will participate in activities designed to de-mystify student life, financial aid, and other processes of the university-going experience. This event is FREE! All 9-12th grade students are welcome....</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry xml:lang="en-us">
		<title>Tour of Majors at ASU</title>
		<id>28166</id>
		<published>2013-03-27 14:58:07</published>
		<updated>2013-03-27 14:58:07</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.mpsaz.org/dobson/departments/counseling/news_feed/articles/28166/?ref=rss"/>
		<author><name>spknapp</name></author>
		<summary type="html">ASU is hosting its second annual Tour of Majors; a 4-day non-residential, hands-on, experience allowing for high school students to explore all four campuses, sample majors, and possible careers. With more that 250 academic undergraduate programs offered at ASU, Tour of Majors aims to help prospective students further explore their passion and curiosity before selecting a major. Come...</summary>
	</entry>
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		<title>Join the HandsOn VISTA Summer Associates Program!</title>
		<id>28073</id>
		<published>2013-03-25 13:35:36</published>
		<updated>2013-03-25 13:35:36</updated>
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		<author><name>spknapp</name></author>
		<summary type="html">AmeriCorps VISTA
For over 45 years, members of AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) have actively served low-income areas by mobilizing people, businesses and organizations with the goal of creating sustainable healthy communities. The mission of AmeriCorps VISTA has not changed since mandated by Congress in 1964, &amp;ldquo;AmeriCorps VISTA builds permanent infrastructure in...</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry xml:lang="en-us">
		<title>Program integrates student learning and earning...</title>
		<id>28001</id>
		<published>2013-03-22 14:39:57</published>
		<updated>2013-03-22 14:39:57</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.mpsaz.org/dobson/departments/counseling/news_feed/articles/28001/?ref=rss"/>
		<author><name>spknapp</name></author>
		<summary type="html">Online applications are available for the new Learn to Earn summer program sponsored by Mesa Counts on College. The six-week program will run Monday through Thursday, from June 3 to July 11, 8am to noon each day. Students will spend four week at Arizona Regional Medical Center, Mountain Vista Hospital, or Banner Cardon Children's Medical Center and choose a career area to...</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry xml:lang="en-us">
		<title>Dobson is offering Summer School!!</title>
		<id>27982</id>
		<published>2013-03-22 08:34:05</published>
		<updated>2013-03-22 08:34:05</updated>
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		<author><name>spknapp</name></author>
		<summary type="html">Dobson is offering Summer School for credit recovery. Math and Sundown options available. Summer School will be Monday-Friday, June 3-21, 2013 AM &amp; PM Sessions available. See Counseling for Registration form....</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry xml:lang="en-us">
		<title>Interested in Journalism? Mesa Community College has a Journalism Program!</title>
		<id>27644</id>
		<published>2013-03-07 09:30:36</published>
		<updated>2013-03-07 09:30:36</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.mpsaz.org/dobson/departments/counseling/news_feed/articles/27644/?ref=rss"/>
		<author><name>spknapp</name></author>
		<summary type="html">If you area graduating Senior who is interested in journalism MCC has a great journalism program.MCC offers two associates degrees - one in news and the other in public relations. In addition, theaward-winning campus newspaper, the Mesa Legend, is a wonderful outlet for getting hands-on experience and the start to building a portfolio. If you are interested in...</summary>
	</entry>
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		<title>Arizona Sheet Metal Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee</title>
		<id>27642</id>
		<published>2013-03-07 09:24:08</published>
		<updated>2013-03-07 09:24:08</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.mpsaz.org/dobson/departments/counseling/news_feed/articles/27642/?ref=rss"/>
		<author><name>spknapp</name></author>
		<summary type="html">The Arizona Sheet Metal Worker's Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee is accepting applications beginning April 1, 2013, for Apprentice Sheet Metal Workers. Our apprenticeship program is looking for men and women over the age of 18, interested in earning a paycheck while learning a trade (On-the-Job Learning) and taking college accredited classes through Gateway Community...</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry xml:lang="en-us">
		<title>Summer School Information NOW Available!!</title>
		<id>27561</id>
		<published>2013-03-05 14:02:58</published>
		<updated>2013-03-05 14:03:49</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.mpsaz.org/dobson/departments/counseling/news_feed/articles/27561/?ref=rss"/>
		<author><name>spknapp</name></author>
		<summary type="html">2013 Senior High Summer School is now available. The site that summer school will be it is Mesa High School 1630 East Southern Avenue Mesa, AZ 85204. Summer School Course Offerings &amp; Information and registration is online at www.mpsaz.org/commed For more information you can also contact Community Education at 480-472-7237.
First Summer School Session will be from June 3 - June...</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry xml:lang="en-us">
		<title>Informative Resource About Colleges and Their Respective Tuition</title>
		<id>27510</id>
		<published>2013-03-04 11:56:38</published>
		<updated>2013-03-04 11:56:38</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.mpsaz.org/dobson/departments/counseling/news_feed/articles/27510/?ref=rss"/>
		<author><name>spknapp</name></author>
		<summary type="html">This is a comprehensive and informative resource that allows you to search for colleges and their respective tuition. I believe this type of information is very valuable to today's students who are not only dealing with a more competitive higher ed environment, but also with the rising costs associated with them. If you are interested in this tool please visit...</summary>
	</entry>
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		<title>Midwestern University's Annual Health Careers Institute for High School Students</title>
		<id>27432</id>
		<published>2013-03-01 08:09:50</published>
		<updated>2013-03-01 08:09:50</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.mpsaz.org/dobson/departments/counseling/news_feed/articles/27432/?ref=rss"/>
		<author><name>spknapp</name></author>
		<summary type="html">Midwestern University's annual Health Careers Institute for High School Students will take place this year from July 11-20 on the University's campus in Glendale, AZ. This FREE medical program is open to Junior and Senior high school students and offers hand-on lab activities and lectures designed to introduce students to a variety of health professions. 
Applications may be...</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry xml:lang="en-us">
		<title>FAFSA REMINDER!!</title>
		<id>27431</id>
		<published>2013-03-01 08:01:02</published>
		<updated>2013-03-01 08:01:02</updated>
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		<author><name>spknapp</name></author>
		<summary type="html">It's NOTtoo late to fill out yourFAFSA! Deadlines vary by state. Share this update to remind your friends! Find FAFSA deadlines here http://1.usa.gov/V5edeE...</summary>
	</entry>
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