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NEWS FROM THE COLLEGE
& CAREER CENTER
JANUARY 16, 2015
Are you taking the ACT, PSAT, SAT or TSI this Spring? Do you need a quick overview
before the big day? If so, please join us for Conroe ISD’s upcoming Test Prep Boot
Camp
Location: The Woodlands High School
Date: Saturday, January 31, 2015.
Time: Sessions will run from 8:30am - 12:30pm. Check-in starts at 8:00am.
Cost: $30 – Pay on the CISD Web store or the College Readiness Office (CISD Administration Building)
You must register at http://ready.conroeisd.net/Boot%20Camp
Snacks will be provided and Door Prizes will be drawn.
Introductory sessions are offered to students in math, reading, writing and science for the ACT, SAT and
TSI. TSI (Texas Success Initiative) test prep is recommended for students who are planning to take dual
credit courses, participate in the Accelerated College Program or a graduating senior who is planning to
attend a Texas college or university. If you have any questions about the TSI or dual credit courses,
please see your high school counselor.
Boot Camp offers an overview of what students can expect on test day. (These sessions do not cover all
the material and practice students receive in the longer test preparation courses.) For full length
preparation courses please go to http://ready.conroeisd.net/Test_Preparation_Courses
JUNIORS!
Ms. Harbin the College & Career Counselor will be meeting with all 11th graders during their English III
classes. Meetings with individual classes are scheduled starting January 6, 2015 and ending February 2,
2015. She will be helping students log in to their Naviance Family Connection Account and assigning
them the following tasks to be completed by June 4, 2015:
1) Register to take an ACT or SAT
2) Complete their Student Brag Sheet & Academic Resume
3) Complete an interest inventory
4) Write a personal Essay/ Write Topic Essays for college application
5) Start a College Search and apply to at least 5 scholarships
JUNIORS! There will be a Mini College Fair at Oak Ridge on Friday, February 13 in the Cafeteria during
all lunches! This is the time to start researching colleges that you may be interested in applying to next
year!
There will also be a National College Fair at the NRG Center (formerly Reliant Center). Come visit with
over 200 colleges and universities. Register today at: www.gotomyncf.com. There are two sessions –
Session One from 9:30- 12:30 AM. Session Two- from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
There are more than 300 scholarships available on Naviance Family Connection!
Check out the scholarship list on Naviance Family Connection!!! Click on the “colleges” tab, then
“scholarship list”. You can easily narrow your search using the “category” menu. Be certain to check out
the LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS! THE COMPLETE LIST OF SCHOLARSHIPS (SORTED BY THE DUE DATE) IS ON
THE COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER WEBSITE – click on Scholarships and Financial Aid.
FEATURED SCHOLARHIPS WITH UPCOMING DEADLINES!
Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarships (4 different scholarships available!) – Deadline 1/20 $1,000. Seniors only. Apply online at www.rmhc.org.
Herff Jones Believe in You Scholarship and Principal's Award – Deadline 1/23 - $1,000 - Seniors only.
Strong academic performance, demonstrate leadership abilities in school or work experiences, have
strong commitment to and involvement in community service. Awards are $2,000, $5,000, $8,500 and
$12,000. Applications are completed on-line at http://www.herffjones.com/biuscholarship or by clicking
the "website" on Naviance. Mr. Johnson, the principal, will be your nominator - ENTER HIS NAME BUT DO
NOT ENTER HIS EMAIL ADDRESS IN THE NOMINATION SECTION! ALSO, ENTER YOUR COUNSELOR'S NAME
BUT DO NOT ENTER YOUR COUNSELOR'S EMAIL ADDRESS IN THE CERTIFICATION SECTION! Once you
submit the application, print a copy of the Certifier's instructions and return to the College & Career
Center by the deadline . One student from Oak Ridge will be selected by a scholarship committee to
represent ORHS in the competition.
KAITLYN VALLERY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - Deadline 1/30 - $1,000
This is a local scholarship. Seniors only. Open to students who have made a major life change and/or
overcome personal hurdles during high school. 2.5 - 3.3 GPA. Applicant must plan to attend a vocational
school, 2 or 4 year college/university. Application can be downloaded and typed using the "application
form" link on Naviance or come to the College & Career Center. Turn in to the College & Career Center by
the deadline.
HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW & RODEO SCHOLARSHIPS (4 different scholarships available) – Deadline
2/23 - $16,000 – Seniors only. Apply online at www.rodeohouston.com/scholarships.
SENIORS! Are you considering attending LoneStar College – Montgomery next year?
We have an Admissions Representative who will be working with the ORHS Seniors twice a month to help
with the application and testing process! Ms. Greenleaf will be in the College & Career Center on Monday,
January 26 from 8:30 – 12:00. Sign up to meet with her on Naviance Family Connection (“colleges” tab,
“view upcoming college visits”) or come by the CCC for a pass.
SENIORS!
Would
Would
Would
Would
Would
you
you
you
you
you
like
like
like
like
like
to have your 1st 2 years of college paid for?
a $600 per semester book allowance?
$600 per semester spending money (stipend)?
the opportunity to study abroad?
to be able to transfer to the top 4 year Universities?
Are you intriqued? The LoneStar College Honors Program has a Chancellor’s Fellows Award that will do
all of this for you and more. It includes early registration for classes, small interactive classes, dedicated
Honors faculty and specialized advising, professional internship opportunities, and articulation
agreements with major transfer universities! Come to the College & Career Center for more information.
SENIORS! IS YOUR HEAD SPINNING?
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DO
DO
DO
DO
DO
DO
DO
YOU
YOU
YOU
YOU
YOU
YOU
YOU
NEED HELP WITH YOUR COLLEGE APPLICATIONS?
NEED TO ORDER A TRANSCRIPT?
NEED HELP WITH A LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION?
NEED A FORM TO BE COMPLETED FOR A SCHOLARSHIP OR COLLEGE APPLICATION?
WANT TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS?
NEED INFORMATION ABOUT FINANCIAL AID?
NEED HELP FINDING A CAREER OR A CAREER PROGRAM?
COME TO THE COLLEGE & CENTER!!
MRS. HARBIN & MRS.HOUSTON WANT TO HELP YOU!!
2014-2015 Testing Dates
SAT (Reasoning Test –$51 and SAT Subject Tests ($24.50 Reg. + $13 per test, except foreign language with
listening, which is $24.50). Standby no longer available.
TEST DATES
Regular Registration
Deadline
March 14, 2015
May 2, 2015
June 6, 2015
February 13
April 6
May 8
Late Registration
Deadlines -Paper
Postmark
February 27
April 17
May 22
Late Registration
Deadlines-Online/Phone
March 3
April 21
May 27
(ACT) American College Testing Program - $36.50 for (w/o writing) $52.50 (with optional writing test)
TEST DATES
February 7, 2015
April 18, 2015
June 13, 20145
Regular Registration
Deadline
March 13, 2015
Late Registration Deadlines
($21 Additional Fee Required)
January 10-16, 2015
March 8-14-27. 2015
May 8, 2015
May 9-22, 2015
Would you like to take a Prep Class for the ACT or SAT?
Classes are available through CISD! Go to http://ready.conroeisd.net/Test_Preparation_Courses for more
information and to register. These are excellent courses covering test taking strategies as well as
reviewing content!!
UPCOMING COLLEGE VISITS
You can sign up to attend a visit at Oak Ridge and also see detailed information about the college visits on
Naviance Family Connection. Click on the “college” tab then “view all upcoming college visits”
College
Representative
Texas Woman's University
Pioneer Preview Day
Lone Star College - Montgomery
Patricia Greenleaf
Spring College Prep Boot Camp
-
Lone Star College
Tristyn Davis
Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi
Island Day - Open House
The University of Texas, Arlington
Maverick Experience - Campus Preview
Day
Texas Tech University
Texas Tech Roadshow comes to Houston
Lone Star College - Montgomery
Patricia Greenleaf
National College Fair
-
University of Houston
Mini College Fair
Texas A&M University
Alyssa Jack
Various
Aggieland Saturday - Open House
Career & Education Day
-
Texas Woman's University
Pioneer Preview Day (bilingual)
Lone Star College - Montgomery
Black College Expo
Patricia Greenleaf
Historically Black Colleges Fair
Stephen F. Austin State University
Showcase Saturday - Open House
Texas State University
Bobcat Day - Open House
Location
Texas Woman's Univ.
campus - Denton, TX
College & Career Center
The Woodlands High
School
LSC-Conroe Center Field
Trip
TAMU Corpus Christi
campus
UT Arlington campus
Westin Galleria, Houston,
TX
College & Career Center
NRG Center (formerly
Reliant Center)
College & Career Center
Cafeteria at ORHS
TAMU College Station, TX
George R. Brown
Convention Center
Texas Woman's Univ.
campus - Denton, TX
College & Career Center
JW Marriott - Houston, TX
SFA Campus Nacogdoches, TX
Texas State University San Marcos, TX
Date
1/17/15
1/26/15 8:30 AM
1/31/15 8:00 AM
2/3/15 8:00 AM
2/7/15
2/7/15
2/8/15 1:30 PM
2/9/15 8:30 AM
2/12/15 6:00 PM
2/13/15 10:00 AM
2/13/15 11:30 AM
2/14/15
2/14/15 9:00 AM
2/21/15
2/23/15 8:30 AM
2/28/15
2/28/15
2/28/15
Lamar University
University of North Texas
Lone Star College - Montgomery
University of Houston
Cardinal Saturday - Academic Open House
UNT Preview - Open House
Patricia Greenleaf
Cougar Preview - Open House
Tarleton State University
Texan Tour - Open House
Lone Star College - Montgomery
Patricia Greenleaf
Sam Houston State University
Saturdays at SAM - Open House
Stephen F. Austin State University
Showcase Saturday - Open House
The University of Texas, Tyler
Patriot Preview Day - Open House
Lone Star College - Montgomery
Patricia Greenleaf
Texas State University
Bobcat Day - Open House
Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi
Island Day - Open House
Lone Star College - Montgomery
Maverick Experience - Campus Preview
Day
Patricia Greenleaf
Texas Woman's University
Pioneer Preview Day
The University of Texas, Arlington
Lamar University Campus
UNT campus - Denton, TX
College & Career Center
Univ. of Houston campus
Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX
College & Career Center
SHSU Campus - Huntsville,
TX
SFA Campus Nacogdoches, TX
UT Tyler campus - Tyler,
TX
College & Career Center
TAMU Corpus Christi
campus
TAMU Corpus Christi
campus
2/28/15 8:00 AM
3/7/15
3/9/15 8:30 AM
3/21/15
UT Arlington campus
4/18/15
College & Career Center
Texas Woman's Univ.
campus - Denton, TX
4/20/15 8:30 AM
3/21/15
3/23/15 8:30 AM
3/28/15
3/28/15
4/4/15
4/6/15 8:30 AM
4/11/15
4/18/15
6/13/15