A listing of test prep, scholarship, and college information and other opportunities.
January 23 is the last test date for the old version of the SAT. The registration deadline is December 28.
March 5 is the first date for the new version. The registration deadline is February 5.
Khan Academy, in partnership with The College Board, now offers free online SAT prep.
Upcoming test dates and registration deadlines for the ACT:
February 6 (January 8 deadline)
April 9 (March 4 deadline)
June 11 (May 6 deadline)
Hosted by the National Association for College Admission Counseling
February 9, 9:30AM-12:30PM & 6:00PM-8:00PM
NRG Arena
TAMU offers several events for high school students. Registrations fill up quickly, so check the site often if you are interested in enrichment or admission programs.
Whoopin' Weekend: March 4-6 (registration opens January 15)
Student Leaders of Tomorrow Conference: Spring date TBA
Presented by Method Test Prep
December 9 at 6:00PM
Register online. Method will send you a recording if you cannot attend live.
The Hour of Code is a global initiative to introduce students to coding.
Code.org and
Khan Academy offer free one-hour tutorials that make coding fun and easy. Check these out to explore computer science as a college major or to build skills to complement another field of study.
6th-12th grade students create a script or storyboard for a 30 second public service announcement (PSA) to help prevent distracted walking. The grand prize is $1,000 and a trip to New York City to film the PSA. Deadline is February 6.
Scholarship Auditions: February 6, 19 & 20 and April 2
Houston Audition Dates: January 23 and February 28
If you are interested in an engineering career, this University of Houston guide includes admission, program, and scholarship information.
Scholarships
New Scholarship opportunities are added to Naviance weekly. Be sure to check the scholarship list regularly.
Take two minutes to answer a short question and be entered into the scholarship drawing. A new question and drawing are available every month.
Sign-up for Potential Magazine's free newsletter and you're entered to win a $1,000 scholarship. You'll also receive their free eBook,
Countdown to College.
The CollegeSTEPS program offers free financial aid and money management tips. Sign-up and you're entered in a $5,000 sweepstakes drawing.
In 250 words or less, answer "What superhero or villain would you want to change places with for a day and why?" Deadline for the $2,500 scholarship is March 31.
Summer Programs
Many summer enrichment programs for high school students are already taking applications. These programs help you explore interests, build skills and spend time on college campuses.
Discount for applying before December 17
Spring College Open House Dates
Mark your calendars now to attend college open houses next spring. These are a great way to experience life on campus and to meet admission, financial aid and academic program representatives.
In addition, the
University of Texas and
Texas A&M have admissions offices in Houston where you can get information and meet with school representatives.
