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The brochure outlines how students apply through school counselors, attend information meetings and campus tours, and follow a defined selection process involving school and GMU advisory committees. It explains what the program provides through mentoring, workshops, guidance for navigating college life, and additional support, and it details how parents can help by engaging in information sessions and supporting participation goals.","How Can Students Apply?  \nStep 1  \nStudents are first recommended by their school counselors and teachers. Students will receive a letter notifying them of their nomination.  \nStep 2  \nOnce notified, students attend an information meeting and George Mason University campus tour. At that meeting, program specifics are explained.  \nStep 3  \nOnce students decide to apply, they complete an application. Applications are available at their school program. School counselors are available to assist with the process. Completed applications are returned to the student’s school counselor.  \nSelection Process  \nStudent applications are reviewed by the Dream  \nCatchers selection committee (counselor, principal, teacher, etc. ) at the school program where the student attends. The selected applications are then submitted to the Dream-Catchers advisory committee for final determination.  \nGeorge Mason University  \nGeorge Mason University is a dynamic learning institution emphasizing high technology, public policy, and the fine and performing arts serving the national capital area.  \nFor more information about Dream-Catchers, please contact:  \nDr. Karen Kitching  \nGeorge Mason University School of Business , MSN5F4  \nFairfax, VA 22030  \n(703) 993-9038; [kitchin@gmu.edu](kitchin@gmu.edu)  \nHow Can Parents Help?  \nDream-Catchers wants to assist students attending the Nontraditional School Programs in Fairfax and Prince William counties to achieve the goal of obtaining a college degree by providing a mentor who helps to make academic work exciting and motivates students to attend college. Parents are strongly encouraged to participate once the program is initiated.  \nWhen deciding if Dream-Catchers is appropriate for the student, the following questions may be helpful:  \n• Is your son or daughter willing to work toward the goal of attending a two-year or four-year college or university?  \n• Is your son or daughter willing to participate actively in the mentor and student meetings as well as other components of the program?  \nOnce students decide to participate, they are responsible for completing the brief application form.  \nParents are welcome to attend the parent information meeting to meet the program organizers, find out more about the Dream-Catchers program, and learn about high school and college requirements  \nMason Dream-Catchers  \nProgram  \nA partnership between George Mason University, Fairfax County Public Schools & Prince William County Public Schools  \nAssists students in completing a college education  \nWhat is Dream-Catchers?  \n“Dream-Catchers” is a George Mason University partnership that began with Fairfax County Public Schools and has expanded to Prince William County Public Schools.  \nIt provides hope for college capable youth enrolled in the FCPS and PWPS Nontraditional School Programs.  \nThis unique partnership identifies and supports these students in achieving their dreams to attend and graduate from college through the utilization of mentors and role models from the MASON community and the Northern Virginia region.  \nIt represents a significant first step that some of the largest school systems in the country are partnering with one of the fastest growing universities in Virginia to provide hope and support for students who may not be considering higher education!  \nThis program begins in the senior year of high school and may continue throughout four years of college, providing the following:  \n• Support for needed academic focus  \n• Positive role models in the work place and at George Mason University  \n• Continuous focus on progress and personal support  \n• Financial assistance, when possible  \nWho Should Apply?  \nStudents who are in 12th grade in the FCPS and PWPS Nontraditional School Programs are encouraged to apply.  \nStudents must possess the ability and desire to eventually attend a two-year or four-year college or university.  \nCriteria for a student’s selection into the program may include, but are not limited ","cbCaii7bBzQz9QFw","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaii7bBzQz9QFw","pdf",472150,1,2,"English","en",105,"# How Can Students Apply?\n## Selection Process\n# George Mason University\n# How Can Parents Help?\n## Mason Dream-Catchers Program\n# What is Dream-Catchers?\n# Who Should Apply?\n# What Happens in DreamCatchers?","[{\"question\":\"How do students apply for the Dream-Catchers program?\",\"answer\":\"Students are first recommended by their school counselors and teachers, then receive a nomination letter. 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