Why become a Connecticut State Scholar?
Graduating as a Connecticut State Scholar means a student: • acquires advanced academic skills • develops sound decision making and critical thinking skills • is prepared for college and reduces the likelihood of needing costly remedial courses • is a stronger candidate for certain types of financial aid and scholarships • has enhanced opportunities for placement and future advancement with local and international employers Employers, colleges, universities and technical schools care about an applicants overall education, not just a grade-point average. They prefer people who have completed a demanding course of study in high school. They value a C in a hard class more than an A in an easy one.
