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Welcome to Waller High School's College & Career Center! 
We hope you find this website useful in your search for college and career information.   
Announcements
College & Career Center Newsletter #4
Just released!  Check out the College & Career Center Newsletter #4 to find out the latest announcements and events from the College & Career Center. If you haven't been receiving the newsletters via e-mail and would like to start receiving them, please make sure your e-mail address is listed in the Skyward Family Access system and you should start receiving them every two weeks.
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Check out the links that were just added:
The Texas Skyward User Group (TSUG) Scholarship is open to seniors who are planning to go to a university, college or technical school next year. The application must be postmarked by April 13, 2012.
-The North Cypress Junior Volunteer Program is a 3-week commitment for high school students between the ages of 14-18 years. The program offers the opportunity for students to volunteer in a hospital environment and learn the skills needed to succeed in the workplace, as well as acquire volunteer hours.  The deadline to apply is April 6th. 
-Camp College is a four-day college application and financial aid “boot camp” for rising college-bound juniors and seniors which will take place at Texas Christian University on June 3-6.  There is no cost and free transportation will be provided from Houston.  The deadline to apply is April 20th.
-LSC-Tomball Honors Program is having an Honors Essay Contest for seniors planning on attending Lone Star College-Tomball.  The prize will be a $1000 scholarship to LSC-Tomball.  The deadline to participate is February 29th. 
-The WISH Project offers a one-of-a-kind experience for female high school juniors interested in a career in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).  WISH starts with an online community and culminates with a summer experience at a NASA Center.  The deadline to apply is February 22nd.
-WHS has the opportunity to submit one application for the EWISP Scholarship.  If you are a senior, have a financial need, have at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, have contributed to your community, and are interested in applying for this Scholarship, please fill out Section I of the EWI Scholarship Application and return it to the CCC by March 15th.  One student will be selected as the WHS applicant and will have the opportunity to fill out the remainder of the EWISP Scholarship Application.   For more information on the scholarship, please see Mrs. Smith.
- Girl Genius STEM Conference on March 24th at TSTC in Waco.  A conference to nurture girls' interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).  Girls will attend 4 innovative workshops presented by TSTC-Waco.  Open for girls in grades 6-12.  Cost is $20 and scholarships are available.  You do not have to be a Girl Scout to attend this event.
- Texas A&M SLOT Conference- The SLOT Conference is hosted by the Aggie Leaders of Tomorrow and is open to all juniors and seniors interested in learning new leadership skills and embracing new opportunities at Texas A&M. The total cost of the conference is $75, which includes food and housing. This year's conference will be held March 23-25, 2012 and the deadline to register is February 24th.  
-The QuestBridge College Prep Scholarship provides opportunities designed to help oustanding low-income high school juniors prepare to apply to top colleges.  Includes scholarships for summer programs, invitations to conferences, all-expense-paid campus visits, and college admissions counseling.  Juniors with strong academic records and a family income of less than $60,000 are eligible to apply before March 27th.
-Summer program information that has come across my desk: Camp on the Coast, Emory Pre-College Program, Junior State of America Institute, SFA High School Summer Theatre Workshop, Summer in New York City, Summer Math Camps and Programs, Summer Pre-Dental Enrichment Program, Texas A&M- Corpus Christi Young Authors' Writing Camp, Texas Quiz Bowl Alliance, Texas Summer Camps, University of Texas at Austin Camps and Events, Vanderbilt Summer Academy, and Youth Adventure Program.
WHS Local Scholarship Booklet
 The WHS Local Scholarship Booklet is now available!  The booklet was passed out February 15th to all seniors during their English IV class.  If you are a senior and do not have an English IV class, please stop by the CCC to pick up your copy.  The scholarship applications are available in the Local Scholarships File below.  Good luck!    
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Check out the links that were recently added:
-Class of 2012 Senior Calendar: Lists the dates and deadlines for the Class of 2012.
-Dual Credit Scholarship: Scholarship application for 10th and 11th grade students planning on taking Dual Credit classes next year. 
-Hamman Foundation Scholarship Application: A $16,000 scholarship for seniors who are US citizens.  Scholarship is based on "financial need" and "scholastic ability". The deadline to apply is February 24, 2012.
-Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Metropolitan & Opportunity Scholarship Applications: $16,000 scholarships for seniors who are US Citizens, have a SAT score of at least 1210 or an ACT score of at least 17, be ranked in the top half, and have applied to a college/university/tech school. The deadline to apply is March 4, 2012.
-PDK Scholarship Application: A scholarship for seniors that are prospective educators.  The deadline to apply is March 1, 2012.
-San Bernard Youth Tour Link: San Bernard is holding an essay contest for area high school students and will award 2 expense paid trips to Washington, D.C. Students must be in the 10th or 11th grade and parents must be a current member of the San Bernard Electric Cooperative. 
Scholarship Search Tips
Check out the following for scholarship opportunities that you may be eligible to apply for:
-WHS General Scholarship Bulletin #1 (12th grade)
-Scholarship Search Engines
-Local Scholarship Booklet (12th grade- was handed out to seniors on February 15th)
-Check your prospective colleges to see if they offer any scholarships you meet the requirements for

If you have questions or need help with anything, make sure you stop by the College & Career Center!
Files
 Athletes
Includes information for prospective-college athletes.
 CCC Forms & Hand-outs
Includes WHS College and Career Center forms and hand-outs.
 College Admissions
Includes college admissions information.
 College Visits
Includes college visit information and questions to ask on a campus tour.
 Extracurricular Activities
Includes information on the importance of extracurricular activities in high school.
 Fee Waivers
Includes information for ACT and SAT fee waivers.
 Financial Aid
Includes FAQ and tips about finding money for college.
 Letters of Recommendation
Includes tips for requesting letters of recommendation.
 Local Scholarships
Includes local scholarship applications.
 Military
Includes information about the US military and the military academies.
 Newsletters
Includes the College & Career Center newsletters.
 Scholarships
Includes a listing of general scholarships, scholarships for African American students, and scholarships for non-citizens.
 Testing
Includes SAT and ACT testing information.
Contacts
+ Smith, Christy
Click on name to see details.

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