“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.”
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Testing Information
Admissions Testing
Students planning to apply for admission to any college or university must take either the SAT or the ACT. In addition to a student’s academic records, college admission test scores are yet another tool utilized in the admission process. High school students may be eligible for fee waivers. For more information contact us or visit the following websites.
SAT Test Dates, Registration Deadlines & Fees
ACT Test Dates, Registration Deadlines & Fees
Placement Testing
Once you’ve been admitted to a college or university, the next step is to determine for what level coursework you are academically prepared to pursue. Using the results of one of the following assessments, your college advisor will assist you with developing your college graduation plan and selecting your classes each semester.
THEA
Students entering a 4-year Texas public college or university may also need to take the Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA) before enrolling in any college-level coursework. For information about whether you are exempt from this test, contact your high school counselor, or the college you plan to attend.
THEA Test Dates Registration Deadlines & Fees
ACCUPLACER
The purpose of the ACCUPLACER test is to provide 2-year community colleges with useful information about your academic skills in math, English, and reading. The results of the assessment, in conjunction with your academic background, goals, and interests, are used by academic advisors and counselors to determine your course selection. Contact the community college you plan to attend for their testing schedule and fees.
Current News
January - February, 2012
- Students must be enrolled with Project STAY to be eligible for free services. See your Advisor for enrollment information and deadline.
- Parents and students should file their 2011 federal income tax returns as soon as possible. FAFSAs will not be completed without a copy of a completed tax return, W-2s and schedules. .
- Make note of all deadlines for scholarships, admission and financial aid applications, etc.
- Research scholarship opportunities and note deadlines.
- Seniors who receive fee waivers for the SAT or ACT college entrance exams are eligible for admission application fee waivers from the school counselors.
- Submit college admission applications to any Texas college or university at ApplyTexas.org. Keep a copy of the confirmation page for your records. Your Project STAY advisor can mail your transcripts and fee waivers for you.
- You may register for private or out of state colleges at CommonApp.org. or on individual college websites.
- If your college requires a CSS/Financial Aid Profile talk to your Project STAY advisor for assistance.
- High school seniors should check colleges' web pages for important information and deadlines.
- College students must maintain a 2.0 GPA each semester in order to maintain their eligibility for financial aid the following semester.
- High school students taking dual-credit courses must also maintain a 2.0 GPA in order to be eligible for financial aid when they enroll in college in the Fall.
- Juniors should register for the SAT and ACT college entrance exams. Fee waivers for eligible students are available from the school counselors.
- Attend a Financial Aid Night with your parents for more information on new FAFSA requirements. Any student and parents may attend any of the following:
