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College Entrance Testing-ACT and SAT Testing DATES

Test	What it is?	Fast Facts	Keeping Score
Sat Length: 3 hours,\| 45 minutes Cost:$43	Multiple-choice, reasoning-based test developed 80 years ago as a universal standard for evaluating college applicants from around the country. Administered in 3 main sections (broken into 9 subsections): Critical Reading,Mathmatics and Writing.	Offered 7 times a year; generally taken in junior spring and often repeated senior fall.	200 to 800 for each section, added together for a combined score. Average 500 per section.
ACT Length: 3 to 3.5 hours Cost: $30,$47 with writing	Multiple-choice, curriculum-based test created 50 years ago as an alternative to the SAT by educators who called for an exam that measured what a student had actually learned in school, not reasoning capabilities. Subject areas are English, Math, Reading,Science plus an optional writing test.	Offered 6 times a year; generally taken in junior spring or summer, or senior fall.	From 1 to 36.Average:21.1
PSAT/NMSQT Length:2 hours, 10 minutes Cost:$13	Pre-SAT exam that measures reading, writing and math problem-solving skills. Score is often viewed as indicator of how a student will perform on the SAT (so preparation can be planned accordingly). Top 50,000 PSAT scorers nationwide qualify for a $2,500 Nation Merit Scholarship	Offered in the fall; generally taken in sophomore or junior year. (Only eleventh-graders can qualify for National Merit Scholarships.)	From 20 to 80 National median: 50. (Add a zero to your teen's score for each idea of how he'd score on the SAT.) Average:47/Critical Reading, 49/Math,46/Writing Skills
SAT Subject Tests Length:1 hour Cost: $20 for one, 8 for each additonal same-day test	Exams offered in 16 individual subject areas to test mastery. (known as Achievement Tests pre-1994, SAT IIs from 1994-2005) Sometimes required by the most selective colleges.	Offered 6 times a year, though not all subjects available on every date; best done as soon as possible after relevant coursework completed. Students can take up to 3 test per date.	From 200-800. Kids can wait to see their scores before deciding whether to submit to colleges. Average: varies widely by subject.
AP Length: 3 hours Cost:$84	Subject-specific mastery exams administered at the conclusion of an Advanced Placement class taught during the school year.	Offered during the first two weeks of May; students can earn college credit.	From 1 to 5. Five = College-level grade of A+; 4 = B+; 3 = C+. About 90% of colleges grant credit for scores of 3 or better on AP, altough the most selective colleges usually require a 4 or higher.

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Off Campus Presentations by Colleges

An Introduction to Brown University

Thursday, October 22, 2009

7 p.m.

YES Prep Public Schools-East End Campus

8329 Lawndale Street

Houston, TX 77012

This is an informational meeting and opportunity for questions and answers.

http://www.brown.edu/Administration/Admission/gettoknowus/brownearyou.html

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

October 5, 2009

7:00pm

Houston Community College-West Loop

Duke University

October 5, 2009

7:00pm

Renaissance Houston Hotel Greenway Plaza

6 Greenway Plaza East

www.exploringcollegeoptions.org

Tulane University

October 7, 2009

7:00pm

Marriott West Loop by the Galleria

1750 West Loop South

RSVP: 1-800-873-WAVE(9283)

Discover University Texas @ Dallas

October 18, 2009

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Marriott Woodlands Waterway Hotel

1601 Lake Robbins Drive

http://www.utdallas.edu

University of Virginia

October 19, 2009

6:00pm

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

4501 Woodway Avenue

www.virginia.edu/undergradadmission

Princeton University

announces an evening

of information about

Princeton.

Wednesday, October 21st

7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

The Emery Weiner School

The Becker Theater

9825 Stella Link

Houston, TX 77025

DARTMOUTH

Learn more about Dartmouth!

Sunday, October 25, 2009

4:00 p.m.

Awty Int’l School

7455 Awty School Lane

Houston, Texas

Please join us for an upcoming

presentation about Dartmouth College.

For more information and to RSVP,

please visit our website:

http://inyourcity.dartmouth.edu/infosessions

Discover University Texas @ Dallas

October 25, 2009

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Omni Houston Hotel

4 Riverway

http://www.utdallas.edu

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNIES

12 FULL TUITION, ROOM AND

BOARD SCHOLARSHIPS

MARIST is located 75 miles north of New York City on the banks of the

Hudson River in Poughkeepsie, NY. With support from the National Science

Foundation, Marist is offering 12 full tuition, room and board scholarships to

students who choose to major in Computer Science or Information

Technology and Systems. Application available on line at

www.marist.edu/admission

BAYLOR--COLLINS SCHOLARS

RECEIVE $4,350 EACH YEAR

The Collins Scholar Program was established to recognize and reward

students who have demonstrated leadership and volunteer service and to

develop leaders of tomorrow. Application is available at

www.Baylor.edu/admissions/CarrPCollins

TEXAS A&M FOUNDATION EXCELLENCE AWARD

$2000 to $2500 awards created to provide scholarships to students from

traditionally underrepresented groups, minorities, and students from

economically disadvantaged areas and educationally disadvantaged

backgrounds. Applications may be downloaded from

http://giving.tamu.edu.fea

AMERICAN LEGION SCHOLARSHIPS

Public Relations/Journalism Scholarship Information (requires essay)

American Legion Auxiliary National President's Scholarship

American Legion Auxiliary Department of Texas past President's

Parley Scholarship

Applications in counselors' office

SMU-HUNT LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

To make an SMU education as affordable as a public university education

for those students with profound leadership gifts: full SMU tuition and fees,

less the amount of resident tuition and fees at the leading public school of

the student's state of residency. Applications on line at www.smu.edu/hunt

Talbots Women’s Scholarship Fund

will award

$180,000 in college scholarships – including ten $15,000

and one $30,000 to an extraordinary finalist.

RULES AND APPLICATIONS CAN BE FOUND AT

https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/talbotswomen

APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 2, 2010

UTSA

(University of TX at San Antonio)

Honors Night

Thursday, November 19 at 7 p.m.

Business Building, Room 2.06.04

e-mail or phone reservation to:

honors@utsa.edu

(210)458-4106

UT San Antonio offers two scholarship opportunities for top students.

20 Presidential Honors Scholarship for fall 2010

16 Terry Scholarships (need based)

To be a strong candidate for these scholarships, applicants

should be ranked in the top 20% of their high school class

and should have SAT of 1100 or ACT of 24 or higher.

www.utsa.edu/honors

www.utsa.edu/terryscholars

or come by the counseling office for more information

Boston University

Announces the 35th Annual

Trustee Scholarship Competition

A four-year, full-tuitin scholarship to BU

DEADLINE:

December 1, 2009

For more information:

www.bu.edu/admissions/trustee

St. Edwards University

Austin, texas

…invites applications for two of the

most prestigious scholar awards:

The Guaranteed Trustees Scholar Award

($10,000 per year for four years) and

The Holy Cross Scholar Award

(Full tuition for four years).

To obtain an application, visit:

www.gotostedwards.com/meritawards.xml.

SOFTBALL

Leesha Roy Memorial Scholarship

Southeast Texas A.S.A. Umpires Association

To qualify, the applicant must:

1. Be a high school senior and eligible for admission to an accredited

college or university

2. Had in the past or is currently playing A.S.A. softball and be able to

show proof

3. Attach a copy of all high school and/or college transcripts, current to

date

4. Provide three letters of recommendation with the application. One letter

must be from a faculty member at the school the student is currently

attending. If the student is employed, one letter should be from the

applicant’s employer.

5. Enclose a recent photograph

6. Complete an application. (Available in the Counseling Office)

An incomplete application will not be accepted.

7. Return applications by 4/17/2010 to:

Southeast Texas ASA Umpires Assoc.

P.O. Box 304

Nederland, TX 77627

If you have questions, call Jeff Metreyon @409-727-7375

This scholarship will be awarded to begin the 2009 Fall Semester. The

scholarship recipient will be notified by phone on or before May 17, 2010.

Zero Interest Student Loans

FROST BANK GALVESTON, TEXAS

Frost Bank in Galveston has two student loans at zero interest that students

may apply for. High School seniors may apply AFTER November 1st.

Abe & Annie Seibel Foundation

· Be a resident of Texas, graduate of Texas HS and attending a Texas

College full time, working towards first undergrad degree

· Maximum loan amount is $6000 ($3000 per semester)

· Deadline is February 28

Vandal & Winifred Mercer TAMU Foundation

· Resident of Texas and enrolled full time at Texas A & M at College Station

or Galveston County, working toward undergrad or graduate degree

· Maximum Loan amount is $2500 per year ($1250 a semester)

· Deadline is March 31

FOR INFORMATION OR TO REQUEST APPLICATION, CALL 409-770-5665.

Wendy's Restaurants

http://www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com/

and the Heisman Memorial Trophy Committee

havecreated the Wendy's High School Heisman Award. The award honors

both male and female high school students who demonstrate excellence in

the classroom, on the field, and within their communities.

You are eligible to apply if you are a senior, have at least a "B" average

and participate in at least one school-sponsored sport. You are a candidate

if you work hard, are dedicated, and have become a role model for

underclassmen.

The first student applications received will receive a Wendy's Gift Card

ranging from $4 to $50. Cards will be mailed in November.

DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 1ST! The online application must be completed by

the student no later than 5:00 p.m., Central Time, on Oct. 1st, 2009. Each

student applicant must have their application reviewed and confirmed

online by a school representative. Reviewers have until Oct. 6th at 5:00

p.m. to complete their review.

FOR STUDENTS: ESSAY CONTESTS ON

AYN RAND'S NOVELS

* 521 PRIZES * More than $81,0000 in award money!

Anthem Essay Contest: For 9th and 10th Graders

Deadline March 20, 2010

The Fountainhead Essay Contest: For 11th and 12th Graders

April 26, 2010

For topics, rules, guidelines and how to submit, please visit

www.aynrandeducation.com <http://www.aynrandeducation.com/>

Hollins University - Roanoke, Virginia

Each student customizes her classes, her extracurricular experiences, her

internships, her study abroad experiences to create her own "Hollins You."

Hollins offers a full range of majors, minors, and concentrations. Seven

varsity sports. More than 30 clubs. A host of traditions, ranging from the

zany (Tinker Day) to the sacred (White Gift Service).

· 100 percent of the student leaderships roles at Hollins are filled by

women

· Hollins encourages and applauds original thinking

· Hollins offers extraordinary learning experiences

· 98% are employed or in graduate or professional school within one year

of graduation

Hollins hosts two senior overnight programs this fall. To learn more, go to

www.hollins.edu/admissions/firstyear/openhouse.shtml

http://www.hpu.edu/index.cfm?section=admissions391