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Seniors: Apply for Financial Aid for College!!FAFSA (FREE Application for Federal Student Aid) application opens OCTOBER 1ST! The sooner you apply, the better chance you have to receive some form of financial aid.www.fafsa.gov

Facebook: Hflonghorns CounselingOfficeTwitter: Hancock_HFSenior REMIND: @hfhssCollege Prep REMIND: @coll3g3s

Senior Students & Parents Information SessionStudents will be given a senior handbook at school. We will go over this information with students in class. The same information will be presented to parents at this meeting. The handbook will cover the college application and financial aid processes, as well as other career info. PLEASE BRING YOUR STUDENT’S HANDBOOK TO THIS MEETING!!DATE: Monday, October 14, 2019—5:30 p.m.High School Auditorium

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School Code: 443100Upcoming Test Dates: Registration Deadline: SAT: October 5, 2019 September 24 (late registration)

November 2, 2019 October 3December 7, 2019 November 8March 14, 2020 February 14May 2, 2020 April 3 June 6, 2020 May 8

ACT: October 26, 2019 September 20December 14, 2019 November 8February 8, 2020 January 10April 4, 2020 February 28June 13, 2020 May 8July 18, 2020 June 19

Seniors: The SAT or ACT should be taken soon. The SAT is $47.50 without essay and $64.50 with essay. The Act is $50.50 without writing and $67.00 with writing. Your application for admissions and scholarship applications will not be complete without them. *Fee waivers are available for the SAT and ACT for students on free and reduced lunches. Fee waivers are also available for college applications. See Mrs. Hancock to receive a fee waiver.

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September 2019

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Sometimes information comes to us in between the publication of each month’s newsletter that has an approaching deadline, and when this happens, the information will be announced and posted on the Facebook page Twitter and/or Remind.

*Juniors and Seniors are allowed 2 college visits each year. You must get this approved in the office first, and then bring back documentation on the college’s letterhead stating the date you were visiting their campus.

The Apply Texas Application (Seniors) Admission information for every Texas Public University, plus some private and two-year schools. Apply online at www.applytexas.org.

The Common Application (Seniors) Many colleges outside of Texas as well as private colleges can be applied to by filling out the Common Application. There are more than 700 colleges listed on the Common Application. Schools in Texas include Rice Univ., SMU, Southwestern Univ., Austin College, TCU, Texas Lutheran Univ., Trinity Univ. (San Antonio), St. Edwards, and the University of Dallas. The application is available at www.commonapp.org

The Coalition Application(Seniors)The Coalition is a diverse group of more than 140 distinguished colleges and universities that is committed to making college a reality for all high school students. Some universities like UT & TAMU are adding this application as a choice.http://www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org/

NCAA Clearinghouse (Athletes) Prospective student-athletes who plan to participate in intercollegiate athletics at an NCAA Division I or II institution can register at https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/.

Link your Collegeboard and Khan Academy Accounts Once you have taken the PSAT or SAT you can link the results to Khan Academy to get FREE, personalized practice for the SAT. Go to https://www.khanacademy.org/sat The Christian Connector College Scholarship Resource and Scholarship Drawing Award: $2,500 This is a free Christian college information service. Completing the free information request form is like attending a huge Christian college fair. Go to www.ChristianConnector.com, and when you complete the form, you will be automatically entered in the $2,500 scholarship drawing.

Sign up for the PSAT (10th and 11th) Cost: FREE- First-come, first serve! Practice for the SAT! Students who took the PSAT in 10th should use the detailed score report you received as well as the actual test that was taken in order to review for the 11th grade PSAT as well as the SAT. Juniors who score high enough will qualify for recognition in the National Merit, National Scholarship Service (for Black Americans), National Hispanic Scholarship Recognition Programs, and Corporate Scholarships. For information go to https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/scholarships-and-recognition/scholarship-partners-programs. Sophomores who take the test are not eligible for the scholarship programs. Sign up in the counselor’s office. Once all spots are taken, registration will be closed. Date of Test: October 16, 2019

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ACT Scholarship GiveawayACT will be giving away a $15,000 scholarship + $5,000 technology package to 14 lucky students this school year. Eligible sophomores, juniors and seniors who register for the ACT® test between 9.3.2019 and 6.26.2020 are automatically entered for a chance to win. It’s that easy!  www.act.org

UT Freshman Admissions Center 1-512-475-7399 Website for prospective freshmen- information on admissions, housing, and financial aid. http://admissions.utexas.edu/

Longhorn Visits (UT Austin) (Seniors) Receive information about admission, housing and financial aid, plus meet with colleges/schools and take campus and residence hall tours. For more information and to register go to http://admissions.utexas.edu/visit You can choose the date and events to attend.

UT Austin #TexasPreview (Seniors) Learn more about The University of Texas at Austin and the admissions process. Attendees can choose among campus tours and presentations regarding the academic colleges and schools, financial aid and housing. Register at https://bealonghorn.admissions.utexas.edu/portal/texaspreviewDate not posted at publication time

Calculus Readiness at UT Austin The following programs require students to be “Calculus Ready”. They are: Engineering, Geosciences, Environmental Science in Liberal Arts, and Natural Sciences. Freshman applicants can show calculus readiness by submitting one of the following by the applicable admissions deadline: an SAT Math score 620; an ACT Math score of 26 or above; an AP Calculus test score of 3 or higher; or a C or higher in college calculus.

The University of Texas at Austin Automatic Admissions Seniors: Top 6% (entering 2019-2020) https://admissions.utexas.edu/apply/decisions *Although the regular deadline to apply is December 1, 2019, students are strongly encouraged to apply by October 15th, because once colleges/departments fill to a certain percent with top 6% students, you may not get your first choice major even though you will have automatic acceptance! Scholarships, honors programs, and on-campus housing have a separate application from the admissions application. (Business Honors, College of Natural Sciences Honors, Engineering Honors, Liberal Arts Honors, and Plan II Honors had a deadline of October 15th last year.) Students are ONLY required to submit Essay A on Apply Texas. You may use Apply Texas OR The Coalition to apply.www.applytexas.orghttp://www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org/Priority Deadline: November 1, 2019 (Notification no later than February 1) Regular Deadline: December 1, 2019 (notification no later than March 1)

The University of Texas at Austin Texas Exes Scholarships Seniors can apply for Texas Exes scholarships. All applicants will automatically be considered for the Chapter and Named Scholarships for which they qualify. Apply at http://scholarships.texasexes.org/scholarships/how-to-apply/Students must have applied and been accepted to UT by November 1, 2019Deadline: November 1, 2019

Texas A&M Housing Apply within 30 days of being admitted. After this, you will be considered after all other priority students have been placed. https://reslife.tamu.edu/apply/

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The University of Texas at Austin 40 Acres Scholarship (Seniors) Amount: Full-ride… a 4-year merit scholarship program covering tuition and fees, books, a living stipend, and additional funding for required enrichment activities, a service learning project after the freshman year, study abroad and research/internship. Students should be well rounded and have demonstrated extraordinary intellectual ability, breadth and depth of effective leadership experiences, initiative and perseverance, and social skills to interact easily with adults as well as peers. Desirable candidates: 1400 or higher on the SAT (CR+M) or 32 on the ACT, ranked in the top 5% of graduating class (These are recommended but not required.) Data from 2016 semifinalists show they had an SAT range of 1230-1600 with an average of 1503, and an ACT score range of 28-36 with an average of 34. This is a separate application. Go to http://scholarships.texasexes.org/scholarships/how-to-apply/Deadline: November 1, 2019

Aggiebound Magazine Subscribe to Aggiebound magazine for free to receive information about Texas A&M. Go to www.aggiebound.com. Follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/aggiebound?lang=en

The University of Texas at Austin Houston Admissions Center You can drop off your admissions application, transcript, resume, essays, or any other materials that go with the application to the Houston Admissions Center. Materials received here by the deadline are considered on time. The Admissions Center is located at 8 Greenway Plaza, Suite 824 Houston, TX 77046. Go to https://admissions.utexas.edu/node/317 or call 713-871-2386 for information. Veronica Peña is our admissions counselor. veronica.pena@austin.utexas .edu

The University of Texas at Austin Texas Advance CommitmentEligibility: Must be a Texas resident and apply for admission by November 1, and Submit the FAFSA for priority. The Office of Financial Aid will use the information students provide on their FAFSA or TASFA to determine student eligibility. There is no additional application for the Texas Advance Commitment. This new scholarship is aimed at supporting the success of economically disadvantaged students who have proven themselves by performing at the top of their classes. For Texas families with an AGI (adjusted gross income) up to $30,000, awards range from $300 to more than $11,000 per year to ensure that tuition is completely covered.For Texas families with an AGI between $30,000 and $100,000, award amounts will range from $300 to $2,500 per year depending on the student’s financial need to cover tuition. For more information, go to https://texasadvance.utexas.edu/

Texas A&M Automatic Admissions Apply: Use Apply Texas to apply, www.applytexas.orgIf you are not in the top 10%, you must complete the minimum required coursework, be ranked in top 25%, have the required test scores: SAT 1360 with a 620 in math and 660 in EBRW, ACT 30 with a 27 in Math and 27 in English. If you don’t meet these requirements, you can still apply and be reviewed under holistic review. Essay A is the only one considered. They will only accept the first two letters of recommendation.Deadline for admissions: December 1, 2019; supporting documents due December 15, 2019**College of Engineering has and early action deadline of October 15, 2019

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Texas A&M- Houston Regional Prospective Student Center The Houston Regional Prospective Student Center (PSC) is your connection to Texas A&M University. The office is staffed with admission counselors and financial aid advisors to help guide you through the admission and financial aid process at Texas A&M. Services include application and FAFSA workshops. Go to http://admissions.tamu.edu/psc/houston. They are located at: 1225 North Loop West, Suite 200 Houston, TX 77008 (713)454-1990

Texas A&M University Scholarships (Seniors) Students apply for Texas A&M scholarships when they apply for admissions at www.applytexas.org or http://www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org/ Scholarships range from $500-$5,000/year for up to four years. They are awarded on the basis of academic achievement, extra-curricular activities, community services, leadership, first generation college status, employment and in some cases financial need. Students apply for scholarships awarded by the Dept. of Student Financial Aid, the Office of Honors Programs and Academic Scholarships, the Corps of Cadets, and colleges and departments within TAMU through this one application. www.scholarships.tamu.eduDeadline: December 1, 2019

Texas A&M Corps of Cadets (Juniors and Seniors) For information about the Corps of Cadets including “Spend the Night with the Corps” (for juniors and seniors) and “Spend the Day with the Corps” (for juniors) call 1-800-TAMU-AGS or go to https://corps.tamu.edu/ . These programs are offered at several dates throughout the year. Dates are listed on the website.

Texas A&M University Honors Program Eligibility: Incoming freshman students are admitted to the University Honors Program on a competitive basis. Prospective students can indicate their interest by checking the appropriate box in the ApplyTexas application. This action will generate an email with a link to the application. Because they require students to live in the Honors Housing Community, students also have to apply for on-campus housing by the deadline. For information about the Honors Program go to http://launch.tamu.edu/Honors/About-University-Honors ORhttp://honorsprograms.tamu.edu/

Texas A&M Regents Scholarship Amount- Up to $20,000 over 4 years Eligibility- Must be a 1st generation student (neither biological or stepparent has a bachelor’s degree).Must have a family income of $40,000 or less and must live on campus the first year. You must have your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) OR TASFA. Initial awards are based on data from your admissions application. Awarded on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, go to http://scholarships.tamu.edu/Scholarship-Programs/Regents-Scholars

Aggieland Information Day (Seniors) Learn about the admissions process, opportunities for financial aid and academic colleges. Tour campus, view the residence halls and learn more about the history and traditions. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!Go to http://admissions.tamu.edu/infodayDate of Event: October 25, 2019

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Texas A&M Terry Scholarship Amount: Scholarships up to the cost of attendance to outstanding students (other scholarships or aid and family household contribution will be considered when determining the Terry scholarship stipend) Eligibility: U.S. Citizen or permanent resident, have strong academic abilities as evidence in your grades and SAT/ACT test scores, have a record of leadership in school and community, demonstrate financial need by completing FAFSA, and live on-campus during your freshman year at Texas A&M. You are required to submit three letters of recommendation and a high school transcript. Complete the admissions portion of the application first and then the scholarship portion of the application. Go to https://scholarships.tamu.edu/scholarship-programs/terry-foundation-scholars#0-Eligibility. Deadline: December 2, 2019

Lamar University Cardinal View Day (Juniors and Seniors) Students and families learn about academic majors, student life on campus, organizations, study abroad opportunities, financial aid opportunities, and scholarships. Students can tour the Cardinal Village Residence Halls, eat lunch at the Brooks-Shivers Dining Hall, and visit the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center. Register online atwww.lamar.edu/cardinalviewDate of Event: November 9, 2019

February 29, 2020

Financial Aid Tips Go to www.finaid.org/fafsa/maximize.phtml to get information on different ways to report your income and assets to obtain more aid.

Lamar University Campus Tours These are guided, one hour 15 min. walking tours of campus. Tours are Monday through Friday at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Highlights include visits to the Setzer Student Center, Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center, Dining Hall and Cardinal Village residence halls. For more information go to http://www.lamar.edu/tour/

Cardinal Saturdays are also available: September 14, October 26, April 4, June 13, & July 25.

Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science at the University of North Texas (Sophomores; Information session for 7th-10th grade also) TAMS is a residential program where 10th grade Texas students who are high achievers and interested in mathematics and science can attend to complete the 11th and 12th grades. It is the nation's first early college entrance residential program for gifted high school students. Mentored by faculty at the University of North Texas, TAMS students tackle complex, real-world problems, working on solutions and breakthroughs in fields ranging from healthcare to energy consumption. TAMS serves as an important pipeline for STEM education, nurturing the next generation of innovators. TAMS applicants must be Texas residents enrolled in the 10th grade. Geometry, Algebra I & II must be completed by the end of the sophomore year. A competitive SAT is required. Go to www.tams.unt.edu. Deadline to Apply: No specific deadline, but it is recommended to apply earlyDecember 7, 2019 (Music Only)Preview Days:September 14, 2019October 12, 2019 (Extended Arts Showcase Preview Day ONLY)February 29, 2019https://tams.unt.edu/admissions/visiting

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Texas State University Bobcat Days (All high school students) Bobcat Days is the campus open house for Texas State University in San Marcos where students and parents can get information on admissions, financial aid, housing, and about transferring credits. There is no cost to attend. Registration is available online a few weeks before each event. Pre-register to attend at: https://www.admissions.txstate.edu/visit/events/bobcat-day.htmlDates: October 19, 2019November 23, 2019February 22, 2020April 18, 2020

Bobcat PromiseTexas State University guarantees free tuition for 15 credit hours per semester to new entering freshmen with a family adjusted gross income that does not exceed $35,000. https://www.finaid.txstate.edu/undergraduate/freshman-aid-programs/bobcatpromise.html

1st Generation College Students You are considered 1st generation if neither of your parents or step-parents have a bachelor’s degree. Parents may have earned an associate’s degree, have taken college courses, or be in the process of taking college courses. MANY TEXAS COLLEGES NOW HAVE scholarship opportunities are available. Check colleges you’re interested in for this information.

Landmark College (Putney, Vermont) Landmark College is a top university for students with learning disabilities and ADHD. where students can earn an associate’s degree. For more information go to www.landmark.edu or call 1-802-387-6718. Open Houses are available October through June- information on their website.

UTSA Campus and Virtual Tours Tours are available at the Welcome Center Monday through Friday and select Saturdays. Schedule a tour online at www.utsa.edu/welcome

University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)Top Scholars Program A four year enhanced experience and scholarship covering tuition, fees, housing, and meals. Eligibility: First-time freshmen who are in the top 5%, have a 1440 SAT/32 ACT and are a Texas resident are encouraged to apply.Deadline: December 1, 2019www.utsa.edu/topscholars

The University of Texas at San Antonio UTSA Day (All prospective students and families) UTSA Day is the perfect opportunity to learn more about what it means to be a Roadrunner! Learn about UTSA's different academic colleges and programs, financial aid, tour campus and housing, and learn more about UTSA life and resources. Athletics will also be there. Pick up some free UTSA swag. Go to http://future.utsa.edu/visit/. Date of Event: October 26, 2019

February 22, 2020April 18, 2020

UTSA also offers SPRING BREAK TOURSMarch 9-13, 2020

The University of Texas at San Antonio Scholarships Scholarship information for UTSA applicantshttps://onestop.utsa.edu/scholarships/You are encouraged to apply by December 1, 2019 for priority.

*UTSA has the #1 Cyber Security Programs in the country and one of the best robotics programs in the country.

SAT Question of the Day Go to http://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/sat-question-of-the-day to receive a daily SAT practice question. You can also find an SAT Practice Test.

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Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation (Seniors) Amount: 150 awards for $20,000 Eligibility: Applicants are evaluated on the following: Capacity to lead and serve, commitment to making an impact on their school and community, academic achievement, and employment. The CEEB code for our school that must be entered on the application is 443100. Students must apply online at https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/Deadline: October 31, 2019

Texas A&M University at Galveston Students who attend Texas A&M-Galveston receive a diploma and ring from Texas A&M University. They are known for their marine biology program but also have marine engineering, marine administration, and marine transportation. Students interested in the Corps can join the Texas Maritime Academy Cadets or the Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC). Those in the Texas Maritime Academy are training for Third Mates or Third Assistant Engineers. For information go to www.tamug.edu

United Negro College Fund Search Go to http://www.uncf.org/scholarshipsUNCF is the nation’s largest private scholarship provider to minority group members. Each year, they award more than $100 million in scholarships to more than 10,000 students at more than 1,100 schools across the country.

Tarleton State University Texan Tour (Juniors and Seniors) Speak with representatives from academic departments, undergraduate admissions, financial aid, scholarships, and residence life. You will also have the opportunity to tour the campus and residence halls. Register at http://www.tarleton.edu/welcome/texantour.html Date of Event: October 5, 2019

March 21, 2020

Rice University (Seniors) Students applying should take either the SAT or ACT, as well as two SAT Subject Tests in fields related to the proposed area of study or the ACT with writing. Students can apply to Rice University using the Common Application, the Coalition Application, or at the website. For more information call 1-800-527-OWLS ORhttps://admission.rice.edu/apply/freshmanApplication deadlines are as follows: Early Decision- November 1, 2019 Deadline to Request Interview- November 15, 2019 (optional)Regular Decision- January 1, 2020 Deadline to Request Interview- December 7, 2019 (optional)The Rice/Baylor Medical Scholars Program and Shepherd School of Music have different deadlines. The SAT or ACT must be taken before the deadlines. See the calendar

The University of Texas at Dallas- McDermott Scholars Program (Seniors) McDermott Scholars receive one of the most selective and generous undergraduate merit awards in the nation; it includes a full scholarship and stipend package with access to UT Dallas’ rigorous education, leadership training, cultural enrichment, and personalized opportunities designed to equip them with the skills, experience, and confidence to succeed as leaders.*9th, 10th, and 11th grade students can sign up on their scholar prospect page at https://inq.applyyourself.com/?id=utd-msp&pid=1802 for information. Go to http://www.utdallas.edu/mcdermott/ Deadline to Apply: December 12, 2019

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East Texas Baptist University Tiger Day (Marshall, TX- All high school students, 9th-12th) This is a FREE, all day event for parents, prospective students, and transfer students to see what ETBU is all about. Come experience a fun-filled Saturday full of rallies, parent/student Q & A sessions, campus tours, financial aid seminars, and much more. Students who attend can submit their applications for admissions and scholarships at the event and have their $25 application fee waived. Lunch passes and football tickets are provided to all Tiger Day participants and their guests. To register go to https://www.etbu.edu/admissions/visit-etbu/tiger-day/Dates of Event: November 9, 2019

March 28, 2020

East Texas Baptist University Preview Day This is an event designed for prospective freshmen and transfer students. (Parents are welcome too!) This is a great time to explore campus, experience college life in person, and ask any questions you might have about attending ETBU.Dates of Events: September 23, 2019

October 14, 2019January 27, 2020February 17, 2020

https://www.etbu.edu/admissions/visit/etbu-preview-day

UT Dallas Tuition Promise UT Dallas will cover the tuition and mandatory fees for newly enrolling students whose families earn $25,000 or less annually and meet other qualifications. To be eligible, students must be admitted to the University and have turned in all financial aid forms with supporting documents by March 15, 2020. You must also fill out the FAFSA. Go to http://www.utdallas.edu/tuition/promise/

Service Academies (Juniors) Except for the Coast Guard Academy, Service Academies require Congressional nomination for consideration for appointment. They recommend students get nominations in the spring of their JUNIOR YEAR of high school. They do usually require SAT or ACT scores. Service Academy- Air Force (Colorado) www.academyadmissions.com Service Academy- Army (West Point, New York) http://admissions.usma.edu/ Service Academy- Coast Guard (Connecticut) www.cga.edu Service Academy-Merchant Marine (Kings Point, New York) www.usmma.edu Service Academy- Naval (Annapolis, Maryland) www.usna.edu

Texas A&M University-Commerce Mane Event Preview Day (Juniors, Seniors, family and friends) This is a free, activity-filled event designed for prospective students and their families. You’ll meet with faculty, admissions and financial aid counselors, residence life representatives, and student organizations. Breakfast refreshments (donuts, muffins, juice, coffee, etc.) and lunch have been provided in the past for free. To register go to http://www.tamuc.edu/admissions/oneStopShop/orientation/NewStudentOrientationProspectiveStudentExperience/CampusVisits/ManeEventPreviewDay/default.aspx Dates of Event: October 19, 2019

UT Dallas Events (All high school students and parents) Learn about academic, social, and other opportunities for students at UT Dallas. These events include: Discover UT Dallas, Scholars’ Day, and Preview Friday. Go to www.utdallas.edu/enroll/events to see dates and register for one of these events. October dates are available.

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Texas Tech University Preview Learn about academic programs; Breakout sessions with Financial Aid & Scholarships, Honors College, Housing & Hospitality, and many others as well as campus and housing tours. To RSVP go to http://www.depts.ttu.edu/admissions/visit-events/events/index.php Date of Event: October 14, 2020

The University of Georgia Foundation Fellowship and Ramsey Honors Scholarships Eligibility: seniors with an un-weighted high school GPA of at least a 3.9 and a minimum SAT score of 1460 or ACT score of 33. Awards: Foundation Fellowship: $20,300 for Non-residents (plus a Presidential waiver, currently worth $18,574 per year). Additionally, Fellows receive individual travel-student grants ($9,000), spring group travel-study (one domestic and two international trips), research and academic conference grants ($1,750), and a post-first-year study abroad program at Oxford ($8,500). The Bernard Ramsey Honors Scholarship: $10,160 for Non-residents (plus a Presidential waiver worth $18,574 per year). The scholarship also includes a $3,000 travel-study grant. Prior to starting the online scholarship application, students must first apply for admission. Once the admissions application has been submitted and processed, students will be able to begin the separate scholarship application. For information go to https://www.admissions.uga.edu/Prospective-Students/Tuition-Fees/Scholarships/Foundation-Fellowship-Part-IDeadline: November 1, 2019

FastWeb Scholarship Search Free Search of over 600,000 scholarships and 4,000 colleges. Go to www.fastweb.com

Covenant College Campus Preview Weekend (Lookout Mountain, Georgia) Cost: $25 per personSpend 2 nights in residence halls, sit in on classes, worship in the chapel, tour the campus, and audition for music, scholarships, and more. Go to www.covenant.edu/preview Dates of Event: September 19-20, 2019

October 10-12, 2019

Berklee College of Music (Boston, MA) Berklee College of Music offers scholarship to participants in its World Scholarships Tour. Applications are accepted from all serious instrumentalists and vocalists, performing in any contemporary music format from jazz, pop, and rock to emerging sounds and styles. Applicants will be invited to their audition and interview via email approximately one week from the submission of the online application for admission. The board of admissions takes into consideration both academics as well as musical aptitude. Berklee does not have specific GPA or test score requirements, nor does it have any specific class ranking requirements. For a listing of audition sites, visit the World Scholarship Tour website at www.berklee.edu/wst or call 1-800-237-5533. Houston Auditions: November 11, 22, 23, 2019 January 20, 2020Early Action Deadline: November 1, 2019 (Must audition in December) Regular Action Deadline: January 15, 2020https://www.berklee.edu/admissions/undergraduate

Lawrence Technological University Blue Devil Days Go to www.bluedevildays.ltu.eduDates of Event: November 9, 2019December 14, 2019

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NACAC STEM College and Career Fair in Houston (All high school students) Talk to colleges and universities representatives about their STEM degree programs. Learn about internship and career opportunities from STEM industry professionals. Free and open to the public! For more information and to register go to https://www.nacacfairs.org/attend/stem-college-and-career-fairs/houston-stem-college-and-career-fair/.Where: Bayou City Event Center - Houston, TexasDate of Event: Sunday, October 20, 2019

NACAC Performing and Visual Arts College and Career Fair in Houston NACAC Performing and Visual Arts fairs connect you to colleges and universities with majors for students passionate about the arts, as well as other specialized arts programs. Free and open to the public! For more information and to register go to https://www.nacacfairs.org/attend/pva/houston-performing-and-visual-arts-college-fair/ Where: Rice University – The Shephard School of Music - Houston, TexasDate of Event: Sunday, October 16, 2019 7:00-9:00 pm

McNeese State University Preview Day (Lake Charles, Louisiana- All high school students, parents, and guests) Prospective students and their families can visit campus and learn what McNeese State University has to offer. If you attend you can look forward to: a campus tour, meet and greet with faculty members, informational presentation from school administrators, financial aid, student services, student groups and other student support services. For information go to https://www.mcneese.edu/admissions/mcneese_preview_days Date of Event: October 9 & 28, 2019

November 2, 2019

McNeese State University Honors College Admission Criteria: 3.4 on a 4.0 scale, 27 ACT or 1210 SAT (CR and Math); A written essay and interview with Honors College Admissions Committee, and 3 letters of recommendation from teachers, principals, or counselors. McNeese will award its best four-year academic scholarships to freshmen entering the Honors College. Each scholarship will cover the cost of tuition, a dorm room, on-campus meal fees, and up to $1,200 annually for books and supplies. For more information contact Dr. Scott Goins at sgoins@mcneese,edu or 337-475-5456. The Honors College is a separate application from the admissions application. Get the application at https://www.mcneese.edu/honors

McNeese Access Award Award: Approximately $2500 per semester (amount of non-resident/out-of-state fee) First-time freshman may receive a non-resident fee waiver if they meet the following criteria: Minimum ACT of 21 or SAT of 1060, a GPA of 2.25 on a 4.0 scale, and have no need for developmental course work. This means they will not pay out-of-state fees. Students in band, dance, cheerleaders, choir, rodeo, debate, and art can also receive out of state fees waived. For information go to https://www.mcneese.edu/scholarships/non-resident/out_of_state_students

McNeese Music Scholarship & Entrance AuditionsInterested in attending McNeese and participating in their music programs? Audition dates are as follows:November 10, 2019—Marching Band, Choir & All Music MajorsFebruary 22, 2020—Choir & Vocal Music MajorsFebruary 23, 2020—Marching Band, Choir & All Music MajorsText AUDITION to 337-350-3022http://www.mcneesebands.com/auditions

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Schreiner University – Kerrville, Texas Schreiner University is a 4-year private liberal arts university located 60 miles northwest of San Antonio in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. Visit campus and learn about what they have to offer. For more information go to: https://schreiner.edu/admissions/visit-us/For scholarship information go to:https://schreiner.edu/admissions/financial-services/types-of-aid/grants-scholarships/

Schreiner University Campus Open House: Schreiner Saturday (All high school students) Sit in on different academic sessions, hear about student life and get tips on the admission and financial aid process. Limited athletic appointments are restricted to times before or after the event and must be arranged directly with the coaches. To register to attend go to http://www.schreiner.edu/admission/campus_visits.aspx. Dates of Event: October 5, 2019

November 9, 2019

The University of Texas at Arlington Automatic Admissions Top Quarter: SAT or ACT required, but no min. Second Quarter: 1100 SAT, or 22 ACT 3rd & 4th quarter: Individual Review https://www.uta.edu/admissions/apply/freshmen

The University of Texas at Arlington Maverick Experience Prospective freshmen and family members can learn about academics, admissions, financial aid, and tour the campus and housing. Go to www.uta.edu/maverick-experience Dates of Event: October 2, 2019 November 25, 2019 February 1, 2020March 9, 2020 July 24, 2019

Texas Academy of Leadership in the Humanities (TALH)—Lamar University(Sophomores) Eligibiliity: 21 ACT, or SAT-no less than 580 on the Evidence-Based Reading & Writing (EBRW) and 550 on Math; This is an early-entrance residential college program that is a part of Lamar University. Students complete their last 2 years of high school at Lamar. TALH students receive a full-tuition scholarship each semester for a 15-hour course load. Specific admissions requirements with supplementary information on the program are available at www.lamar.edu/texasacademyApplication Deadline: Rolling Early Deadline: December 7, 2019

Texas Academy of Leadership in the Humanities Open House—Lamar University(Prospective students and families) There will be presentations on the academic and social life at TALH, residence hall living and security, financial aid, and the benefits of a TALH education. There will be presentations from administrators, students, and parents. Go to http://www.lamar.edu/texas-academy-of-leadership-in-the-humanities/Date of Event: October 12, 2019

February 16, 2020

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Discover Open House Visit the UALR campus and explore college life, academics, and scholarship opportunities. Attendees will be eligible to win special scholarships, and in the past they waived the $40 application fee for attendees who applied at a Discover UALR event. Free lunch and free UALR t-shirt. Students can RSVP at https://ualr.edu/admissions/discoverDate of Event: November 7, 2019

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Seton Hall University Open House and Tuition Reduction (South Orange, New Jersey) Students can attend Seton Hall University, one of the nation’s leading Catholic universities, with a $22,500 tuition reduction. To qualify, students should have a 28 ACT or 1310 SAT with no less than the following on each SAT section: Math-570 and ERW-610 -and be in the top 10% of their high school class. No special application is required. For information on the open house go to: http://www7.shu.edu/admissions/open-house.cfm For more details on the public tuition rate ($22,500 tuition reduction) go to www.shu.edu/go/ptr. Open House Dates: October 27, 2019November 24, 2019February 16, 2019April 19, 2019Deadline to apply: March 1, 2020

Prudential Spirit of Community Award Eligibility: Students in grades 5-12 who have made a difference by volunteering in their community over the past year Award: The state winner will receive $1,000, a silver medallion, and an all-expense-paid trip with a parent to Washington, D.C. next May Two to ten runners-up in each state will get bronze medallions and state-level winners will receive Certificates of Excellence. Ten of the State Honorees will be awarded an additional $5,000, gold medallions, crystal trophies, and $5,000 grants for charities of their choice. Local Honorees will receive the President’s Volunteer Service Award if they have contributed the minimum number of volunteer hours. Apply at http://spirit.prudential.com or call 1-877-525-8491 for more information. Deadline: November 5, 2019

Howard Payne University Athletics They compete in NCAA Division III and are a member of the American Southwest Conference (ASC). If interested, go to www.hpusports.com/athleticform

Oral Roberts University Quest Whole Person Scholarship (Tulsa, Oklahoma) This scholarship recognizes senior students committed to achieving excellence academically, physically, and spiritually. Awards range from $5,000-$20,000 per year. Twenty new students will receive a $20,000 per year scholarship. select a School, Church, Community Leader, or a member of the ORU Alumni, Faculty or Staff to complete the nomination form online. Make sure this person knows you very well and can speak highly about your achievements and accomplishments. For information go to https://www.oru.edu/quest/

Howard Payne University Yellow Jacket Preview(Brownwood, Texas- all prospective students) Prospective students and families can learn about academic and social life on campus. This is a Christian university that offers more than 100 majors, minors, and pre-professional programs. Get a free t-shirt.http://www.hputx.edu/campus-offices/admissions/yellow-jacket-mondays/Date of Event: September 21, 2019

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Howard Payne University Scholarships For information on this university go tohttp://www.hputx.edu/campus-offices/financial-aid/scholarships/

Volunteer at the Beaumont Children’s Museum (Must be 16 or older) Learn about volunteer opportunities on their website. You can fill out the volunteer application online. Go to http://www.beaumontchildrensmuseum.org/volunteer

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YoungArts Scholarship Eligibility: Ages 15-18 or 10th-12 grade students (as of December 1, 2018) who are actors, dancers, filmmakers, musicians, photographers, singers, visual artists, design artists, and writers Audition Portfolio: Each of the 10 disciplines (cinematic arts, dance, design arts, jazz, music, photography, theater, visual arts, voice, and writing) has specific requirements for the audition portfolio. Once you open the application, a drop down list of available disciplines and categories will be available to you. Awards: Up to $10,000 https://www.youngarts.org/applyApplication Deadline: October 11, 2019

University of the Incarnate Word Texas Health Professions Direct Admit Programs (San Antonio, Texas) Eligibility: Senior ranked in the top 5% of class, strong academic ability seeking advanced degrees in nursing, pharmacy, physical therapy, optometry, or medicine. Award: ($2,500 per year renewable for up to 8 years awarded last year); This is in addition to any UIW academic awards for which the student is eligible. This program will provide direct provisional admission into one of the university’s professional healthcare programs. Students can choose from: Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P) Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O) Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T) For more information go to: www.uiw.edu/healthprofessions Office of Admissions, 210-829-6005 Cardinal Experience Weekend:November 10-11, 2019

High School Aerospace Scholars Summer Program at NASA (Juniors) Two student essays are required: (1) Letter to your Texas state legislator (Senator or Representative) (2) Admission Essay An educator recommendation letter promoting your course participation will be requested from an educator of your choice. Eligibility: Junior, U.S. citizen, a Texas resident, interested in math, science, engineering, or technology, committed to a one-year relationship with NASA- including a six-day residential experience during the summer and access to the internet (home, school, or public library), and (6) e-mail. During the school year students complete 10 web-based lessons from home (November through February). Students are selected for the summer program based on completion of lessons, quality of work and timeliness. During the summer they attend a six-day summer session at the NASA Johnson Space Center which includes designing a human mission to Mars, tours of JSC facilities, mentoring by NASA engineers, participating in hands-on engineering activities, and briefings by astronauts, engineers, and other NASA experts. The program is FREE. Apply: https://nas.okstate.edu/has/index.htmlDeadline: October 23, 2019

Medical, Law, and Seminary Degrees at Baylor University Baylor University offers three dual admission programs for students interested in pursuing medical, law, or seminary degrees. The opportunity to apply to these programs requires attending an event on campus. For information go to: http://www.baylor.edu/admissions/index.php?id=872131Deadlines are listed at the link.

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LendEDU Scholarship Eligibility: H.S. seniors and college students, US citizen, min 2.5 GPA in high school or college Award: $1,000 Requirements: Write a 750 word essay on the topic, “With more people taking on student debt to pay for college and record high default rates, what do you think can be done to improve the financial literacy of our nation's young adults to help this problem?" This can be used to cover any and all costs related to your education. It can be used to cover tuition, textbooks, room and board, and even living expenses. It will be awarded to 2 students each fall and spring. Go to https://lendedu.com/blog/scholarship-application/Deadline: October 18, 2019

Baylor University Invitation to Excellence Award: Participants receive a one-time $2,000 scholarship and are eligible to apply for a full-tuition Faculty Scholarship. Invitation to Excellence is specifically designed for high-achieving high school seniors who have scored 1340 or above on the SAT (math & EBRW) or a 29 or above on the ACT and who are interested in certain majors. The Saturday academic breakout sessions are hosted by these academic units: --The Hankamer School of Business --The School of Engineering & Computer Science --The College of Arts & Sciences - Sciences Division --The Honors College The event begins Friday night with an elegant dinner and dessert reception for you and your parents. Saturday is a full day of experiencing Baylor for yourself. Students are given a campus tour, eat lunch in a residential restaurant and then participate in an academic breakout session to get hands-on experience with professors. Parents have an array of choices of how to spend the day. They can: take a campus tour or explore on their own, meet with financial aid counselors, attend sessions on residential life, student organizations, study

abroad, or the Honors College, or explore Waco. Students and parents meet up again at the end of the day for a closing session and then have the opportunity to tour select residence halls. For more information go to http://www.baylor.edu/admissions/index.php?id=872128 Deadlines: November 1-2 Event: Invitation to Excellence Application: September 16, 2019 January 24-25 Event: Invitation to Excellence Application: November 11, 2019Admission Deadline for both: November 1, 2019

The QuestBridge National College Match and Scholarship (For 38 of the nation’s best colleges including Amherst, Duke, MIT, Stanford, and Yale) Eligibility- Senior; primarily As in the most challenging courses and strong writing ability, come from a household earning less than $65,000 for a typical family of four, and may qualify for our school’s free or reduced-price lunch program Typical finalists are in the top 5-10% of their class, 1310nSAT or 28 on the ACT, are the 1st in their family to attend a 4 year college, and are eligible for free or reduced price lunch. This program connects outstanding students from low income backgrounds with admission and full 4 year scholarships to the nation’s best colleges- with scholarships worth over $200,000 each covering tuition, room and board, and additional expenses. It also offers a second chance of admission with QuestBridge Regular Decision, through which students can receive a very generous financial aid package to QuestBridge partner colleges including Amherst, Brown, Columbia Univ., Emory, MIT, Rice Univ., Univ. of Notre Dame, Stanford, and other top-tier schools. Go to https://www.questbridge.org/high-school-students/national-college-match/how-to-apply Deadline: September 26, 2019

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Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri Danforth Scholars Danforth Scholars receive full or partial tuition scholarships. Students are chosen by a committee, who is interested in outstanding academic performance, activities that illustrate exceptional commitment to community service, high moral character, and other qualities such as leadership, academic, and personal integrity that set the student apart from his or her peers. Up to 40 students will be selected as finalists and invited to campus for a required interview weekend. You must apply to WU by December 15, 2019 to be considered.https://admissions.wustl.edu/cost-aid/scholarships/signature-scholar-programs/danforth-scholars-program/

University of Louisiana Lafayette For requirements go to: https://www.louisiana.edu/admissions/first-time-freshmen/requirements/guaranteed-admission

University of Louisiana Lafayette Non-Louisiana Resident Scholarships Outstanding Student- $112,000; 32 ACT or or 1450 SAT, and 3.0 GPA Academic- $77,500; 28 ACT, or 1310 SAT, and 3.0 GPA Out-of-State- $62,000; 23 ACT, 1050-1240 SAT, and 2.5 GPA *This scholarship waives the out-of-state-fee. Legacy Students- $1,00-$15,500; Students whose parent(s) graduated from UL Lafayette, or any regionally accredited Louisiana college or university, are granted the Out-of-State Scholarship, and may be eligible for in-state scholarships.https://scholarship.louisiana.edu/sites/scholarship/files/Red%20%26%20White%20Out-of-StateFa15.pdfDeadline: January 31, 2020

Texas A&M Corpus Christi Island Day (All prospective students) This is a campus preview event where students, family, and friends will tour the campus, learn about degree programs, get help on application and financial aid forms, and learn about housing and student services. Go to www.islandday.tamucc.eduDates of Event: October 16, 2019November 16, 2019 February 1/15, 2019March 28, 2019

Texas A&M Corpus Christi Automatic Admissions Top Quarter: SAT or ACT required, but no min. Second Quarter: 1080 SAT, or 21 ACT Third Quarter: 1170 SAT or 23 ACT Fourth Quarter: 1270 SAT or 27 ACT For information go to: http://admissions.tamucc.edu//freshman/requirements.html#tabs-2

Experience Houston Baptist University (Juniors and Seniors) Experience life as an HBU student. Hear from HBU faculty and staff, attend Convocation, sit in on a class, hang out with current HBU students and eat in the Baugh Cafeteria. Breakfast and lunch are provided. To register go to https://hbu.edu/admissions/undergraduate/visit-hbu/experience-hbu/Date of Event: November 6, 2019 @ 9:00 a.m.

Houston Baptist Husky Preview Day(All Prospective Students)Find out everything you need to know about HBU in one day! During Preview Saturday, you will have the opportunity to attend a special interest session on your major of choice, learn more about the financial aid process, tour the HBU residence halls, meet current HBU students at the Student Organization Social, eat lunch on campus, and much more!https://www.hbu.edu/admissions/undergraduate/visit-hbu/husky-preview/Date of Event: October 19, 2019

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Houston Baptist University Honors College Eligibility: Average scores students have: 1280 SAT or 29 ACT, 3.6 GPA on a 4.0 scale, leadership experience and service to the church and community; Finalists are invited for a personal interview as part of the selection process. For more information go to: https://www.hbu.edu/the-honors-college/

Houston Baptist University Scholarships Those accepted unconditionally will be considered for ONE of the following: Range from $24,000-$84,000 over 4 years. Approximate ranks and test scores are: Founder’s Scholarship- $92,000 Top 5% 1220 SAT or 25 ACT Top 10% 1290 SAT or 27 ACT Top 15% 1380 SAT or 30 ACT President’s Scholarship- $80,000 Top 15% 1230 SAT or 26 ACT Top 20% 1310 SAT or 27 ACT Top 25% 1390 SAT or 30 ACT Legacy Scholarship- $72,000 Top 25% 1150 SAT or 24 ACT Top 30% 1230 SAT or 26 ACT Top 35% 1310 SAT or 28 ACT All unconditionally accepted freshmen who do not qualify for a scholarship listed above will be considered for one of these University Grants of $24,000-$32,000. HBU does “super score” SAT scores. For information go to: https://www.hbu.edu/admissions/undergraduate/accepted/financial-aid/scholarship/freshman-merit-scholarship/**HBU also partners with Raise.me

Houston Baptist University Honors College Eligibility: Average scores students have: 1280 SAT or 29 ACT, 3.6 GPA on a 4.0 scale, leadership experience and service to the church and community; Finalists are invited for a personal interview as part of the selection process. For more information go to https://www.hbu.edu/the-honors-college/

The Ron Brown Scholar Program Awards: 10-20 $10,000 (renewable for 4 years) scholarships Eligibility: Black/African American seniors intending to pursue a degree full-time, must excel academically, must show exceptional leadership potential and make an impact on the community through service to others, and must show financial need Go to: https://www.ronbrown.org/Media/Default/MediaGalleries/ApplicationPDFs/2018ScholarshipApplication.pdfEarly Deadline: November 1, 2019 (If received by this date, will be considered for the Ron Brown Scholar Program and forwarded to a select and limited number of additional scholarship providers). Final Postmark Deadline: January 9, 2020 (Does not include additional scholarships after the November 1st deadline.)

Ole Miss (University of Mississippi) VisitsOle Miss Fall Visit Day is designed to give high school students and their families a chance to learn what the University of Mississippi is really like directly from faculty and currently enrolled students. An academic browse fair, tours of the campus and residence halls, and sessions on admissions and financial aid are offered. Please note that this is a larger visit program.Date of Event: October 20, 2019Ole Miss Junior Preview Day is designed to give current high school juniors and their families a chance to learn what the University of Mississippi is really like directly from faculty and currently enrolled students. An academic browse fair, tours of the campus and residence halls, and sessions on admissions and financial aid are offered. Please note that this is a larger visit program.Date of Event: April 4, 2020http://admissions.olemiss.edu/visit/#event

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Mississippi State University Preview Day Preview Day is an event to learn about academics, residence halls, student organizations, and more. Registration is $10 per person and includes a t-shirt, lunch, and their famous MSU ice cream. Pre-registration is required, and spots are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Register at www.previewday.msstate.eduDates of Event: October 14, 2019 November 11, 2019 November 25, 2019

AXA Achievement Scholarship Amount: Students have the opportunity to receive a $2,500, $10,000 or $25,000 scholarship. In addition, for every student who wins a scholarship, a grant in the amount of $1,000 will be made to the winner’s school. Eligibility: Seniors, must demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community or work-related activities. (Because reducing risk is woven into the fabric of their company, special consideration is given to achievements that empower society to mitigate risk through education and/or action in areas such as financial, environmental, health, safety and/or emergency preparedness.) For an application go to www.axa-achievement.comOnly 10,000 applications will be accepted. Apply early…BEFORE the deadline! Deadline: December 15, 2019

Discover MIT in Houston The event will last approximately 90 minutes, including both the official presentation and the question/answer session that follows. Go to www.mitadmissions.org/visit/travelDate of Event: September 8, 2019, 2:00 p.m. September 10, 2019, 7:00 p.m.

Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund Awards: one-time $2,500 awards to multi-year $20,000 awards Eligibility: Be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity as defined by the U.S. Census; Be a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States; Enroll in a U.S. accredited college or university in the Fall of 2018; GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale; Must fill out the FAFSA Special focus will be given to those who live at or below the poverty level, or are otherwise of low socioeconomic status, are the first in their families to attend college, are representative of the AAPI community's diversity, geographically and ethnically, especially those ethnicities that have been underrepresented on college campuses due to limited access and opportunity; and have placed strong emphasis on community service and leadership as well as solid academic achievement. Go to: http://www.apiasf.org/scholarship_apiasf.html?ep_mid=11403777&ep_rid=234418298Deadline: January 22, 2020

University of Texas Special Interest SessionsWant to learn more about a particular college, school or academic program? Interested in a residence hall tour? Register for an interest session taking place the day of your UT visit.School of Architecture, College of Liberal Arts,McCombs School of Business, Living in On-Campus Housing, Moody College of Communication, College of Natural Sciences,College of Education, School of Nursing,Cockrell School of Engineering, College of Pharmacy, College of Fine Arts, Texas Exes Scholarships, Jackson School of Geosciences, Steve Hicks School of Social Workhttps://bealonghorn.admissions.utexas.edu/portal/csu_visit

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Discover Duke in Houston Learn about the university, the admissions process, financial aid, and more. Register at https://admiss.ugrad.duke.edu/portal/discover-duke?id=987a365c-115f-4227-8e84-26c73fb0587bWhere: Sheraton Suites Houston, Near the Galleria 2400 West Loop S Houston, TX 77027 Date of Event: September 29, 2019,

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Stephen F. Austin State University Showcase SaturdayShowcase Saturday isn’t your typical college visit. Sure, you’ll get to see the SFA campus and take a tour of our residence halls. But depending on the time of year you attend Showcase Saturday, you’ll get to do much more than that. Check out SFA’s performing arts scene or cheer on the Lumberjacks or Ladyjacks at one of our many sporting events, from football games in the fall to basketball in the spring. http://www.sfasu.edu/admissions-and-aid/visit-campus/showcase-saturdayDates of Event: November 9, 2019

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Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring TeachersThis scholarship provides $8,000/year for up to four years. For more information on eligibility requirements and the application process, visit the Raising Texas Teachers website.www.raisingtexasteachers.org

#Get College Ready, Wells FargoWells Fargo provides college information including a 5-step guide to paying for college, managing money, understanding and building credit, “Get College Ready” tracker, and other programs.www.wellsfargo.com/getcollegeready

Appelley Publishing Student Poetry ContestA $500 first place prize will be awarded in the 9-12 grade division. They also award cash prizes for entering, $25-$150. Each student may submit only one original poem on any subject, of no less than 2 lines and no more than 20 lines, in any form other than concrete or blackout. https://www.appelley.org/Deadline: If you are mailing your entry, it must be in the mail (postmarked) on or before November 7, 2019. If you are submitting your entry online, your deadline is a week later, November 14, 2019.

John Hopkins University Information Session in Austin & San AntonioLearn more about academics, student life, the application process, and financial aid. https://www.jhsph.edu/admissions/meet-jhsph-in-your-area/index.htmlDates of Event: College Station—October 3, 2019Austin—October 3/8, 2019San Antonio—October 11, 2019

Horatio Alger State and National Scholarships Amount: $6,000-$25,000 Eligibility: Senior, intending to pursue a bachelor’s degree (can start at a 2 year institution and then transfer to a 4 year campus), critical financial need ($55,000 or less adjusted gross income per family preferred- If higher, critical financial need must be explained), involvement in co-curricular and community activities, demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, minimum 2.0 GPA, and US citizen The application is available online at https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/about-our-scholarship-programs/state-scholarships/Deadline: October 25, 2019

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Harvard, Princeton, UVA, Wellesley, & Yale Information Session in HoustonAdmissions representatives from Harvard, Princeton, UVA, Wellesley, and Yale will discuss academic programs, campus life, selective college admissions and financial aid. Please bring your friends and family.https://apps.admissions.yale.edu/register/?id=c3033fd4-1e79-454f-b5c4-0b500b34b89cDate of Event: September 15, 2019

2020 Prudential Spirit of Community AwardsEligibility: 5th-12th gradeAward: $1000+ scholarship, a medallion, and an all-expense paid trip with a parent to Washington D.C.https://spirit.prudential.com/Deadline: November 5, 2019

Discover Student Loans Scholarship AwardSign up for emails to get helpful college tips and resources, and enter for the chance to win a scholarship! Throughout the year, 12 eligible students or parents will be randomly selected to win a $5,000 Discover Student Loans Scholarship Award to help cover college expenses.https://scholarship.collegecovered.com/?acmpgn=E_EAW_CSEM_BM_X_BMHS2

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Counselor/Higher Education Coordinator Page:Test dates for the SAT and ACT will be available on the website as well as a link to go to these sites for registration (under “Educational Websites”). The link for the Common Application, the Apply Texas Application, and the FAFSA will also be available. All Longhorn Lookouts with scholarship information will be posted here each month. Any scholarship applications that the counselor’s office has available will be posted under “Scholarship Applications” as we receive them. Go to www.hfisd.net, then click on “High School” and “Counselor/Higher Education Coordinator.”

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