Mrs. Simmons
Office - (713) 867-5120
usimmons@houstonisd.org
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PREP-HQ

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PREPARING FOR TAKS

The following websites will help you
prepare for TAKS.

Study Guides
Released Tests
Strategies for Mastering TAKS
Online Social Studies TAKS
Scott Hochberg
TAKS practice Website (ClearbrookISD)
Math Performance Assessments
The Language of Literature Test
Get on Track for the TAKS
Science Review from NISD
Science TAKS Test Prep

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ESSAY CONTEST

Deadline: (Varies)The Ayn Rand Institute
The Ayn Rand Institute has 3 essay contests for freshman, sophmores, juniors, and seniors. Novelette Anthem, The Fountainhead, and the Novel Atlas Shrugged. For more info click on the following link. The Ayn Rand Essays

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SUMMER PROGRAMS

Texas State University Honors Summer Math Camp
The Texas Mathworks Honors Summer Math Camp is an intensive summer program for outstanding high school students who are excited about doing mathematics-- the goal of the program is to develop our talented youth by providing challenging courses in a unique learning environment.For more info visit.
www.txstate.edu/mathworks

ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Summer Science Camp

The ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Summer Science Camp (BHSSC) is organized to provide activities, experiments, projects, and field experiences to enrich students’ mathematics, science, technology, and communication skills. The BHSSC is a two-week academic, residential camp that emphasizes increasing students’ mathematics/science skills, introducing them to college life, and stimulating their interest in science and engineering as a potential career path. Each day, campers will attend classes that include problem solving, study, research, writing and communication skills incorporated with biology, chemistry, physics, design concepts, and field excursions. Certified classroom teachers and university faculty will teach the classes. contact Kim Connaly or Zorya McCain at 713-877-1731 with any questions

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TEST DATES & REGISTRATION

ACT Test Dates
ACT Registration

SAT Test Dates
SAT Registration

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UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS

Admissions:

DON'T BE DISCOURAGED Several colleges/universities will admit undocumented students into their school. We suggest that you apply in person to which ever college/university you plan to attend & don't let nothing stop you.

Financial Aid:

Don't apply for FASFA because its federal money, which means they will require a social security number. There is another way to get funding. Its called TASFA, which is state financial aid and they do not require for you to be a citizen or resident. For more information stop by the college bound center (Room 102) or you can print a copy online at https://financialaid.tamu.edu/
forms/0708TASFA.pdf

Scholarships
Almost 95% of scholarships require applicants to be US Citizen or Resident. The link below are scholarships for students regardless of immigration status.
http://www.maldef.org/pdf/
Scholarships.pdf

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HOUSTON RECRUITERS
We have compiled a list of college recruiters from different universities in Texas that reside in the Houston area. They can help you with any question regarding their school. Click on the PDF file below and give them a call or send them an email. They are here for you.

College Recruiters (HARN)