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Counseling
NEWS
College Application Information
Career
Information
Financial Aid Information for College
College Entrance Testing-ACT and SAT
Testing DATES
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What it is?
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Fast Facts |
Keeping Score |
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Sat
Length:
3 hours,|
45 minutes
Cost:$43
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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.
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200 to 800
for each section, added together for a combined score.
Average 500 per section. |
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ACT
Length:
3 to 3.5 hours
Cost: $30,$47 with
writing
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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 |
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PSAT/NMSQT
Length:2 hours,
10 minutes
Cost:$13
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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 |
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SAT Subject
Tests
Length:1 hour
Cost: $20 for one,
8 for each additonal
same-day test
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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. |
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AP
Length: 3 hours
Cost:$84
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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. |
Websites
to bookmark
collegeboard.org
act.org
princetonreview.com
nacacnet.org
wilsondailyprep.org
ctcl.org
peterson.com
fairtest.org
confidential.com
dunbarconsultants.com
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 Intl 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
Womens 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
applicants 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
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