• September 27, 2023, Wednesday: Senior Parent Meeting- 6:30pm ***
• September 28, Thursday: University of Texas- Admissions Advisor Presentation
• October 5, Thursday: TACRAO College Fair - 1:00-3:00pm (Practice Gym)
• October 11, Wednesday: Application Workshop during PSAT testing
• October 19, Thursday: University of Houston- Admissions Advisor Presentation
• October 24, Tuesday: Early Action/Early Decision Mandatory Meeting
• October 30, Monday: No Trick or Treat 'til Complete- Application Workshop
• November 6, Monday: Texas State University- Admissions Advisor Presentation

*** All meetings are held during lunch and in the Teaching Theater (unless noted)

Heights HS Scholarship Listing: www.tinyurl.com/cash4bulldogs

Hot Scholarships - June & July POSTED !!!!!- HISD College Readiness

Dreamer/Non-Citizen Scholarship Opportunities List - HISD College Readiness

* Naviance: https://connection.naviance.com/auth/fclookup

* College Greenlight: https://www.collegegreenlight.com/

* Scholar Snapp: https://www.scholarsnapp.org/

* Big Future: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search

* Student Scholarship: http://bit.ly/2KzqrLm

Applying to SFA?: Submit your Scholarship Application in your MySFA account!

Incoming Freshman at University of Houston? Apply to this $1,000 scholarship here!

Going to HCC? Become an HCC Honor Student to apply for scholarships: Get Info here

Quest Bridge: QuestBridge is a nationally recognized nonprofit that helps outstanding students from low-income backgrounds dream big and realize that a top college is possible. Start your path to college with Quest Bridge! The deadline to apply is September 27th, 2022. Apply here!

• Reside in the Houston metropolitan area
• Be a current-year graduating high school senior
• Demonstrate the potential to be a leader in the classroom and on campus
• Have earned a GPA of at least 3.0 (Some HBCU Partners GPA requirements are higher)
• Have a minimum ACT score of 19 or a combined SAT score of 990 for both Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math sections (Some HBCU Partners test score requirements are higher)
• Commit to becoming a member of 5 Strong and to attending your selected HBCU.
• Be available to attend all mandatory bimonthly College Ready Prep Sessions (in person in Houston when safe, remotely for now)

Apply here!

Houston ISD graduating seniors who are seeking a Career and Technical education pathway. The scholarship covers the cost of a recipient’s tuition, fees, books, and program equipment for two academic years at an approved Houston-area Community College.

Eligibility:

• Be a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States
• Be an HISD student
• Meet the federal definition of low socio-economic status or be eligible for free or reduced lunch
• Have achieved a minimum 2.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) or 3.0 for all Health Science programs
• Complete the FAFSA application and submit SAR (Student Aid Report).

Deadline: February, 2024

Lambda Zeta Minority Engineering Scholarship ($1500)

Immigrant Rising Scholarship List:

https://airtable.com/shrPYeOeYXKgyUdtL/tblgEyAchC4y5GKA1?backgroundColor=blue&layout=card&viewControls=on.

- Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards

No Citizenship Required (Must have 3.0 or higher) Due Nov. 13th

https://hispanicheritage.org/programs/leadership/youth-awards/

- Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship

No Citizenship Required (Must have unweighted 3.5 or above)

https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/college-scholarship-program/how-to-apply/

- Scholarships from A-Z for DACA/Undocumented students List

http://scholarshipsaz.org/scholarships/

October 15th: Texas A&M Engineering- Priority

November 1st:

• Early Action or Early Decision Deadline
• University of Texas Priority Deadline
• University of Houston Priority SCHOLARSHIP Deadline
  

December: FAFSA opens!

December 1st:

• Texas A&M & Univ. of Texas Regular Deadline
• Texas State University & Texas Tech SCHOLARSHIP Deadline

January 1st, 15th, February 1st: Early Action II Deadline (check college for exact date)

Numerous colleges are announcing that they are remaining test optional for Fall 2024 admissions. Please keep in mind that numerous colleges still use SAT scores for scholarship purposes. Here is a link to view all the colleges that were test optional for Fall 2023. The list will be updated often.

https://www.fairtest.org/university/optional

Send or share PDF with Ms. Schumacher, Ms. Garcia, Mr. Mazharian, Ms. Nelson, Ms. Hudson, Ms. Moctezuma, Ms. Machado and Ms. Agnes when they ask for a resume or brag sheet.

Steps:

1. Open Schoolinks through Clever

2. From your Dashboard, click on Colleges and then College Applications

3. After syncing your Common Application to Schoolinks, you will see Colleges in this list.

4. Click on the pencil icon next to the University name

5. Click on "Add Recommender"

6. Search through the Heights teacher list

7. Once you find your teacher, highlight their name and click on "Next"

8. On the dropdown under subject, select the teachers subject

9. Click on "Submit Request"

Teachers name will appear under Teacher Evaluations.

The College Center will send transcripts once they are uploaded to the colleges on your list.

Option 1: Order Online If you or your parents have a credit card you can create an account and get the transcript online immediately.

1. Visit: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get‐transcript

2. Create an account (use the information for whomever you are requesting the account for)

3. Request a 2021 tax transcript

Option 2: Order by Mail If you or your parents do NOT have a credit card AND you live at the same address where your parents’ 2022 taxes were filed, use this option:

1. Visit https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get‐transcript

2. Select “Get transcript by mail”

3. Enter information exactly as it appears on the 1040 tax form

4. Request a RETURN TRANSCRIPT for 2022.

Study details: We are looking for Texas HS students ages 14-18 and Texans ages 18-26

Topic: Future employment, career path, and job training.

$100 for participating in a 60-minute Zoom meeting online

Register here

The Production Finisher position performs all task involved in the production of the company’s products and operates CNC turning and milling equipment under strict supervision. This includes the cleaning, polishing, marking, and packaging of products. The position follows standard work methods and practices safe work

habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible.

Fore more information contact Ms. Sharon Larson at accounting@phantommachineworks.net.

You can find more information about the volunteering opportunity at the Amedisys Website

Contact Recruiter Yvonne Ojeda at yvonne.ojeda@amedisys.com

The Department of Ecology & Conservation Biology (ECCB) at Texas A&M University is hosting an informational Zoom meeting for prospective students interested in a major in Ecology and Conservation Biology! If you are passionate about animals, plants, and the natural world and are considering a career where you can make a difference and create a better world for all, then you do not want to miss this informational!

Join us on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at 6 p.m. in Zoom where we will provide an overview of the ECCB major and ECCB opportunities. We will discuss our four degree tracks, which include a include general ecology, pre-vet, accredited forestry, data science, and teaching certificate options. We will discuss careers paths, scholarships, education abroad, undergraduate research, and other fascinating opportunities you’ll have as student in ECCB. You’ll get the chance to ask some of our faculty, advisors, and current students questions and hear them discuss their experience at ECCB and what you can expect as an ECCB major. 🌿📚🌍🐘🦜

Register by Sep 27 at 6 PM at https://tx.ag/eccbregister

Join us on Zoom Sep 27 at 6 PM at https://tx.ag/eccbinfo

Wednesday, September 27, at 7pm (Central)

Register Here

The earliest expected date of the final transcript to be sent is June 15, 2023.

The earliest you will be able to pick up a transcript/diploma will be June 20, 2023.

Check the website for any updates and specific dates.

To request the transcript, the link can be found in the Heights HS website. https://www.houstonisd.org/heights On the right side of the main page, under “Frequently Requested,” click on “Class of 2023 Final Transcript Request.”

***Complete the form so the Registrars office can send your transcript to the correct college.

Directions on ordering your HCC transcript:

Emails:

Ms. Schumacher: cschuma2@HoustonISD.org

Ms. Garcia: arlina.garcia@HoustonISD.org

Instagram: @Heights2College