January Senior Update
Preview Days
Several of the popular colleges and universities are planning Preview Days in February. These are great days to go to the college or university you are planning to attend and to “get a feel” for the campus, the departments, the dorms, the student union buildings, etc…. Listed below are some that some of you may be interested in attending:
Monday, February 9th:
Lubbock Christian University Chaps Day
www.lcu.edu/LCU/fstudent/Admissions/CHAP_DAYS

Saturday, February 14th:
Discover ASU at Angelo State University in San Angelo
www.angelo.edu/events/discover_asu/

Mustangs Rally at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls admissions.mwsu.edu/mustangsrally.asp
Friday, February 20th:
South Plains College “Sneak Preview”
www2.southplainscollege.edu/information-for/future-spc-students/seniorsneak
Saturday, February 21st:
Aggieland Saturday at Texas A&M University
www.oar.tamu.edu/aggielandSaturday/default.aspx

Hardin Simmons University Winter Preview in Abilene www.hsutx.edu/admissions/winterpreview/info.htm
Abilene Christian University in Abilene (Sing Song) www.acu.edu/admissions/freshmen/visit/purplefri.html
McMurry University Preview Day in Abilene www.mcm.edu/newsite/web/enrollment/preview.htm
Discover WT at West Texas A&M University in Canyon www.wtamu.edu/admissions/discover_wt.aspx
TSTC Discovery Day Tour
*Texas Tech University will host their Spring Preview Day on Monday, March 2nd.
www.visit.ttu.edu/uday/default.asp


All senior parents are invited to a “Financial Aid Awareness” night at Shallowater High School on Thursday evening, January 29th, at 7:00 p.m. Parents will meet in the high school auditorium. Panhandle-Plains Higher Education Authority will host the event, and a representative will be here to assist parents with the financial aid process. A drawing will be held for a $100 scholarship for a senior with at least one parent attending. Representatives from other banks and loan centers will be on hand to talk with parents. All senior parents are encouraged to attend!

“TEXAS TECH ALL-NIGHTER”
Texas Tech University will host an “All-Nighter” at their Rec Center on Friday, January 30th, from 6:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. Shallowater seniors are invited to attend.
The first 2000 people get a free T-shirt courtesy of the Texas Tech Credit Union.
The main event will feature Tom Deluca, the world’s greatest hypnotist, at 9:00 p.m.
The following tournaments will be taking place: 3 on 3 basketball; dodgeball; racquetball and squash; table tennis; 4 on 4 volleyball; a 3 point shot contest; and chess!
Other activities include a laser tag tournament, the Bic Razor slam dunk contest, and the Scoggin/Dickey Hummer shootout!
There will be a video game room with Wii’s, Gears of War 2, FIFA 09, Guitar Hero, and more.
Free food every half hour!
Drive a Segway on the indoor running track!
Prizes and more from the Bic/Footlocker Tour!
Joe MacLean, Director of Recreational Sports, brought by a flyer this morning and wanted us to advertise this to our seniors. If you have questions or need more information, his e-mail is joe.maclean@ttu.edu


College Representatives Scheduled at SHS
Nicole Richards from Lubbock Christian University will be at SHS on Thursday, January 29th, to visit with students interested in attending LCU.
Celeste Tobin from Eastern New Mexico University will be at SHS on Tuesday, February 10th, to visit with students interested in attending ENMU.

February 20 – South Plains College “Sneak Preview”
Seniors will be allowed a college day to visit SPC on their “Sneak Preview” on Friday, February 20th. See Mrs. Johnson for details!

David Bosquez with LEARN will be on campus Thursday, Feb. 12th and Thursday, Feb. 26th!
Scholarship Deadlines

January 31st:
Texas Student Housing Authority Academic Scholarship
Baylor University Carr P. Collins Scholarship
Wal – Mart Scholarships

February 1st:
Angelo State University
Texas Tech University
West Texas A&M University
Delta Theta Chi Sorority Scholarship
Helen Dewitt Jones Mass Communications Scholarship

February 2nd:
Burger King Scholars
Hispanic Scholarship Fund

February 5th:
University of Houston Terry Foundation Scholarships

February 6th:
TASSP Teens Serving Texas Scholarship

February 10th:
KFC Colonel’s Scholars

February 15th:

National Co-op Scholarship Program
AXA Achievement Scholars Program
Best Buy Scholarship
FFA Scholarships

February 16th
USA Funds to Education Scholarship
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC)
Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest

February 25th:
SPEC Operation Round-up

February 28th:
Youthlaunch Service Scholarship
Terry’s Sports Page Sponsors Scholarship
TASSP Academic Excellence Scholarship

Saturday, October 4 – SAT Test

Tuesday, October 14 – Tech Prep Career Expo at the Civic Center
All seniors will attend the Career Expo and have an opportunity to put their hands on potential careers. Interactive activities allow students to see, touch, feel, smell and taste a career that could be right for them. Educational entities are also close at hand to place students on the right path to pursue their occupational dreams. Chad Foster, a super motivational speaker, will speak to SHS seniors at 9:30 a.m. We will leave for the Career Expo around 8:30 a.m. that morning and return before lunch.

Friday, October 17 – Eastern New Mexico University recruiter at SHS
Celeste, the recruiter with ENMU, will be here to talk with interested seniors at 9:15 Friday morning, Oct. 17th. Remember that ENMU grants Shallowater students an out-of-state tuition waiver. It is a great school and a great price!

Tuesday, October 21 – Friday, October 24 – Exit Level TAKS Retakes
Any senior still needing to pass a section(s) of the TAKS will have the opportunity to retest on the following days: Tuesday – ELA; Wednesday – Math; Thursday – Science; Friday – Social Studies.

Saturday, October 25 – ACT Test

Thursday, October 23rd, October 30th , November 6th and November 20th
David Bosquez, with LEARN, will be on campus to visit with students about college admissions and financial aid. Be sure and have your parents sign your LEARN release form so that he can visit with you. You may turn those in to me any time.

Wednesday, November 5 – SAT Registration Deadline for the December 6th test

Friday, November 7 – ACT Registration Deadline for the December 13th test

Monday, November 10 – South Plains College “College Day”
Over 40 different colleges and universities will set up booths at SPC and recruiters will talk with prospective students. The military and other groups will be there also. LISD will have their “College and Career Night” the same night and there may be even more there. SHS will take all seniors to SPC the morning of the 10th, and we will return by lunch. You may want to bring some money for cokes and/or snacks.

We will also sponsor a “Senior Parent Night” in late October/early November and a “Financial Aid “ night for parents on January 29th. More details later!
College Preview Days
(2008-09)

September 20, 2008 Baylor Premiere
September 24, 2008 Discover Duke in Austin, Texas

September 27, 2008 Texas A&M Game Day Application Workshop

October 1, 2008 Discover Duke in Dallas, Texas

October 7, 2008 Cisco Junior College

October 11, 2008 Texas A&M University – Commerce

October 13, 2008 University Day at Texas Tech University

October 13, 2008 Discover Duke in Houston, Texas

October 18, 2008 Discover WT at West Texas A&M

October 18, 2008 Texas A&M Game Day Application Workshop

October 25, 2008 Abilene Christian University Wildcat Premiere Weekend

November 8, 2008 Discover ASU at Angelo State University

November 8, 2008 Texas A&M Game Day Application Workshop

November 8, 2008 Schreiner Saturday at Schreiner University

November 15, 2008 University of Texas Longhorn Saturday

November 15, 2008 Stephen F. Austin State University Showcase Saturday

November 21, 2008 Discover WT at West Texas A&M

November 20 – 21, 2008 Texas A&M at Galveston Sea Aggie Preview

November 22, 2008 University of Texas Longhorn Saturday

November 24, 2008 Austin College Fall Preview

January 31, 2009 Baylor Premiere

February 14, 2009 Discover ASU at Angelo State University

February 19 – 20, 2009 Texas A&M at Galveston Sea Aggie Preview

February 20 – 21, 2009 Abilene Christian University Wildcat Premiere Weekend

February 21, 2009 Aggieland Saturday


February 21, 2009 Discover WT at West Texas A&M

February 21, 2009 Schreiner Saturday at Schreiner University

March 2, 2009 University Day at Texas Tech

March 21, 2009 Southern Methodist University SpringFest

March 28, 2009 Discover ASU at Angelo State University

March 28, 2009 Schreiner Saturday at Schreiner University

March 28, 2009 Stephen F. Austin State University Showcase Saturday

April 3, 2009 Discover WT at West Texas A&M

April 18, 2009 Baylor Premiere












College Preview Visitation Days (Fall 2008)

September 19, 2008 ACU Preview Day

September 22, 2008 Monday at TCU

September 26, 2008 ACU Preview Day

October 3, 2008 ACU Preview Day

October 10, 2008 ACU Preview Day

October 13, 2008 Baylor Sic Em Day

October 13, 2008 Monday at TCU

October 13, 1008 SMU Mustang Monday

October 13, 2008 ACU Preview Day

October 27, 2008 Monday at TCU

November 3, 2008 SMU Mustang Monday

November 7, 2008 ACU Preview Day

November 14, 2008 ACU Preview Day

November 17, 2008 Monday at TCU

November 21, 2008 ACU Preview Day

November 24, 2008 Baylor Sic Em Day

November 24, 2008 ACU Preview Day

December 8, 2008 Monday at TCU




College Visitation Preview Days (Spring 2009)

January 23, 2009 ACU Preview Day

January 26, 2009 Monday at TCU

January 30, 2009 ACU Preview Day

February 6, 2009 ACU Preview Day

February 16, 2009 Baylor Sic Em Day

February 16 2009 Mustang Monday

March 2, 2009 Monday at TCU

March 16, 2009 ACU Preview Day

March 20, 2009 ACU Preview Day

March 27, 2009 ACU Preview Day

March 23, 2009 Baylor Sic Em Day

March 30, 2009 ACU Preview Day

April 6, 2009 ACU Preview Day

April 17, 2009 ACU Preview Day

April 20, 2009 Monday at TCU

April 24, 2009 ACU Preview Day

April 27, 2009 ACU Preview Day

June 15, 2009 SMU Mustang Monday









Texas A&M University – Priority Application Deadline - December 1; Closing Date – January 15

Texas Tech University – Priority Application Deadline – February 1; Final Deadline – May 1

Scholarship applications are included on the online application for both of these universities and for many others. There are only a few extra steps and questions to apply for scholarships, yet many students don’t bother to do so. Texas Tech AND Texas A&M University both encouraged counselors to get our students to apply for scholarships through the application. This is where most scholarship money comes from! Go to www.applytexas.org and begin your application today!









Comparison of College Costs in Texas
Click on the following link for a comparison of college and university costs of colleges, universities, community colleges, and technical colleges in Texas.

www.collegefortexans.com/paying/collegecostsfull.cfm

This has a listing of all two-year, four-year and vocational/technical schools in Texas.

“To Do” Checklist

_____1. Decide which schools you’d like to apply to.
_____2. Register and take the ACT/SAT if you are planning to attend a 4-year college.
_____3. Secure recommendations from teachers, employers, ministers, or other adults.
_____4. Complete your applications, using www.applytexas.org, or your school’s application.
_____5. Schedule or plan campus visits. Each senior at SHS gets TWO college days.
_____6. Submit your housing application.
_____7. Begin completing scholarship applications at the schools you are interested in attending.

# 8 – 14 will be later!