Galena Park Independent School District Educational and Academic Support Elizabeth Lalor, Associate Superintendent of Educational & Academic Support Dr. Mechelle Epps, Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Dr. Kareen Brown, Director of Advanced Academics

Texas 4-Year Colleges 4-Year Colleges

Abilene Christian University – Abilene http://www.acu.edu

Test Accepted: SAT-1110/ ACT-22 (Critical Reading and Math)

Freshman Requirements: □ Application Fee ($50 non-refundable; $30 before Nov. 1) □ Admissions Essay □ Official transcripts

Note: All students must take the Texas Success Initiative Assessment.

Scholarships: COBA scholarships vary in amount and duration. Awards typically range from $1,000-2,000 per year, and may be applied for up to eight long semesters. COBA scholarships are not available for summer sessions. Link to scholarships http://www.acu.edu/admissions/types-of-aid/acu-scholarships.html

Angelo State University – San Angelo http://www.angelo.edu

Test Accepted: ACT College Readiness Benchmark scores (English:18, Math:22, Reading: 22, and Science: 23) or earned a SAT composite score of at least 1500 (out of a possible 2400)

High School Class Rank ACT SAT I Top 10% No minimum scores ( but need to have them on file)

Next 40% 17 820 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter File Review

Freshman Requirements: □ Application for Admission ($35.00 non-refundable fee) □ Official transcripts

Scholarships: Award is based on your high school GPA and your standardized test scores. ASU scholarships: http://myfuture.angelo.edu/pay_for_college/#scholarships

Austin College – Sherman http://www.austincollege.edu

Test Accepted: Official ACT / SAT Scores

Freshman Requirements: □ Common Application for Admission or ApplyTexas □ Essay (250 – 650 words) topic of your choice □ Teacher/counselor recommendation □ Official High School Transcript □ Admission Interview

Scholarships: offers a number of general academic scholarships not dependent upon the establishment of financial need. These awards are made chiefly in recognition of outstanding academic achievement and potential and range between $10,000 and $24,000 annually. Scholarships: http://www.austincollege.edu/admission/financial-aid/scholarships/ 1

Texas 4-Year Colleges

Baylor – Waco http://www.baylor.edu

Test Accepted: SAT- 1500 out of 2400/ ACT - 18 English, 22 Reading, 22 Mathematics and 23 Science

Freshman Requirements: □ Application □ Official High School Transcript □ Resume □ Letter of recommendation (Short answer responses can be submitted through your Baylor account)

Scholarships: Find out online exactly what scholarships await you using Baylor’s online calculator. https://www.baylor.edu/estimator/

Criswell College – http://www.criswell.edu

Test Accepted: Official SAT / ACT Scores

Freshman Requirements: □ Application Fee of $35 (non-refundable) □ Personal Essay □ Official High School Transcript □ (2) letters of recommendation (from Teacher and Counselor) □ Proof of Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination (within last 5 years)

Scholarships: Scholarships are to be awarded based on the for Financial Aid. The office of Financial Aid of Criswell College will receive and review all applications and make the selection of scholarship recipients. http://www.criswell.edu/future_students/financial_information/financial_aid_scholarships

Concordia University – Austin http://www.concordia.edu

Test Accepted: SAT score of 1440 composite with a 480 verbal, 480 math, 480 writing ACT composite score of 20, with a 20 in each of the four sections.

Freshman Requirements: □ Application and fee □ High School GPA 2.5 □ Official High School Transcript Scholarships: http://admissions.concordia.edu/undergraduate/cost-and-financial-aid/

President’s Scholarship - Up to $17,000 - 4 Year Renewable High School Students: 3.80 overall GPA, 27 ACT or 1800 SAT-4 years renewable Transfer Students: 3.75 overall college GPA-3 years renewable *must maintain a 3.50 GPA to renew this scholarship 2

Texas 4-Year Colleges Leadership Scholarship - Up to $14,500 - 4 Year Renewable

High School Students: 3.50 overall GPA, 25 ACT or 1700 SAT-4 years renewable Transfer Students: 3.25 overall college GPA- 3 years renewable *must maintain a 3.25 GPA to renew this scholarship

Luther Scholarship - Up to $12,500 - 4 Year Renewable High School Students: 3.25 overall GPA, 24 ACT or 1600 SAT-4 years renewable Transfer Students: 3.20 overall college GPA-3 years renewable *must maintain a 3.00 GPA to renew this scholarship

Walther Grant - Up to $8,400 - 4 Year Renewable High School Students: 3.00 overall GPA, 22 ACT or 1500 SAT-4 years renewable Transfer Students: 2.75 overall college GPA- 3 years renewable *must maintain satisfactory academic progress to renew this scholarship

Dallas Baptist University – Dallas http://www.dbu.edu

Test Accepted: Official ACT/ SAT Scores

Freshman Requirements: □ GPA 2.5 □ Application and Fee of $25 (non-refundable) □ 250-Word Essay (typed or word-processed) □ Official high school transcript

Scholarships: Candidates are evaluated on the basis of academic ability, demonstrated Christian leadership, and need. Students must be admitted before being considered. Scholarships: http://whydbu.dbu.edu/Choose-DBU/Scholarships.html

Dallas Christian College – Dallas http://www.dallas.edu

Test Accepted: SAT / ACT –Minimum SAT combined critical Reading and Math Scores of 900 or minimum ACT composite score of 19.

Freshman Requirements: □ Minimum high school (GPA of 2.5 on 4.0 scale) □ Application and $25Application fee (with 250 word essay) □ Interview with an admissions counselor □ Official High School transcript

Scholarships: All academic scholarships, grants, and participation awards are for tuition only. Financial awards require a minimum GPA of 2.0 to be received or renewed unless otherwise stated. A student must be enrolled full-time. http://www.dallas.edu/financialaid/scholarships.cfm

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Texas 4-Year Colleges East Texas Baptist University – Marshall http://www.etbu.edu

Test Accepted: ACT-18 or SAT 860 or above

Freshman Requirements: □ Application Fee of $25.00 (non-refundable)

Scholarships: Scholarships are based on the ACT or SAT Scores and GPA. This allows students to be awarded on a more complete picture of the student’s ability. Church related and additional scholarships are available. https://www.etbu.edu/admissions/scholarships/

 PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP - $11,000 per academic year - Must maintain a 3.2 GPA for renewal.  HONOR SCHOLARSHIP - $10,000 per academic year - Must maintain a 3.0 GPA for renewal.  DEAN SCHOLARSHIP - $8,000 per academic year - Must maintain a 2.75 GPA for renewal.  ACHIEVEMENT GRANT - $4,000 per academic year - Must maintain a 2.0 GPA for renewal.  NATIONAL MERIT SEMI-FINALIST - Full Tuition provided that the student has listed ETBU in the first position on the National Merit Scholarship Application.

To determine which academic scholarship you may qualify for, use the Freshmen Scholarship Calculator.

Hardin- Simmons University – Abilene http://www.hsutx.edu

Test Accepted: ACT /SAT Scores (with writing required) ACT-20 or minimum SAT 1390

Freshman Requirements: □ Application and Application Fee □ Official high school transcript showing class rank □ Meningitis Vaccination Record

Scholarships: Students are considered for scholarships based on a combination of the following criteria: academic preparation and performance, standardized testing, co-curricular involvement, enrollment status, and anticipated major. http://www.hsutx.edu/offices/financial-aid/scholarships/

Trustee Scholar $15,500/year 29 ACT or 1920+ SAT

Presidential Scholar $12,000/year 25 ACT or 1680 SAT

Deans Scholar $9,500/year 23 ACT or 1560 SAT

University Scholar $8,000/year 20 ACT or 1390 SAT

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Texas 4-Year Colleges

Houston Baptist University – http://www.hbu.edu

Test Accepted: SAT 1200 (Critical Reading and Math) or ACT 26 – automatically admitted Top 25% - SAT 900 or ACT 19+ (composite) Top 50% - SAT 960 or ACT 21+ (composite)

Freshman Requirements: □ Application for Admission □ Official Transcript

Scholarships: Scholarship and grant recipients must meet all university requirements for regular admission to the fall or spring semester. http://www.hbu.edu/Choosing-HBU/Admissions/Financing- Your-Education/Scholarships-and-Grants/Freshman-Merit-Awards.aspx

Approximate Minimum HS Approximate Minimum Award Class Rank SAT or ACT $60,000 divided over 8 top 5% 1170 or 26 Founders undergraduate top 10% 1250 or 28 Scholarship semesters top 15% 1330 or 30 ($15,000 per academic year) $56,000 divided over 8 top 15% 1140 or 25 President's undergraduate top 20% 1220 or 27 Scholarship semesters top 25% 1300 or 29 ($14,000 per academic year) $52,000 divided over 8 top 25% 1010 or 22 Legacy undergraduate top 30% 1090 or 24 Scholarship semesters top 35% 1170 or 26 ($13,000 per academic year) University Grants I $24,000 divided over 8 undergraduate

semesters ($6,000 per academic year) All unconditionally accepted freshmen who do not qualify or for a scholarship listed above will be considered for one of University $16,000 these University Grants Grants II divided over 8 undergraduate semesters ($4,000 per academic year)

New full-time HBU freshmen will also be eligible for an additional Achievement Scholarship at four different levels, based on SAT/ACT test scores.

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Texas 4-Year Colleges

Howard Payne University – Brownwood http://www.hputx.edu

Test Accepted: Unconditional Provisional Admission Admission ACT SAT I ACT SAT I 19 910+ 16-18 780-900

Freshman Requirements: □ Official Transcript □ Application for Admission □ Minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 Scale □ Recommendations

Scholarships: Scholarships are awarded until all funds have been exhausted. https://www.hputx.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Website-pdf-2015-2016-scholarship-info-09052014.pdf

Academic Incentive $20,000 over 4 $2,500 Awarded to students who demonstrate strong academic Grant years promise. Those who receive this grant may move up to the Yellow Jacket Scholarship level following their second consecutive semester. This move in scholarship level is based upon the successful completion of the Provisional Program, as certified by The Collegium. Such increase in a scholarship award may require adjustment of the total aid package. Yellow Jacket $48,000 over 4 $12,000 Top 50% at an Accredited High School or 2.50 GPA) Scholar years AND (ACT of 19 OR SAT of 910 [Mathematics & Critical Reading Combined].

Dean's Scholar $54,000 over 4 $13,500 Top 25% at an Accredited High School or 3.40 GPA) years AND (ACT of 24 OR SAT of 1090 [Mathematics & Critical Reading Combined]. Presidential Scholar $60,000 over 4 $15,000 Top 10% at an Accredited High School or 3.80 GPA) years AND (ACT of 29 OR SAT of 1290 [Mathematics & Critical Reading Combined]

Lamar University – Beaumont http://www.lamar.edu

Test Accepted: SAT/ACT – (Math & Critical Reading)

Unconditional Class Rank ACT SAT Top 10% No minimum No minimum Top 11% to 25% 18 850 2nd Quarter 20 930 3rd – 4th Quarter 21 1000

Freshman Requirements: □ Application for Admission □ Official High School Transcript and references

Scholarships: Lamar University invites both new and returning students to submit an application online at lamar.edu/myscholarships. http://beacardinal.lamar.edu/paying-for-college/scholarships.html

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Texas 4-Year Colleges

Le Tourneau University – Longview http://www.letu.edu

Test Accepted: Official SAT - 950/ ACT – 20 Scores (with writing)

Freshman Requirements: □ Application □ Official Transcript and references

Scholarships: Scholarships are generally awarded based on other criteria which can include academic performance, membership in a particular group or participation in specified activities. http://www.letu.edu/opencms/opencms/_Admissions/financial-aid/types-of-aid/letu-scholarships.html

Academic Scholarship Scholarship Amount: $9,000 Award Criteria: awarded to (Founder's Scholarship), incoming freshmen based on GPA $11,000 (Dean's Scholarship), and SAT/ACT test scores or $14,000 (Presidential Renewable: up to four years if a Scholarship) per year minimum cumulative GPA is maintained (2.5 for Founder's and Dean's Scholarships, 3.0 for Presidential Scholarship) Business Is Mission (School of Scholarship Amount: up to Award Criteria: awarded to Business) Scholarship $5,000 per year incoming freshmen. Personal

interview (normally conducted during Fall or Spring Preview Weekends or Spring Scholarship Weekend). For more information contact [email protected]. Renewable: up to four years if at least a 2.5 GPA is maintained and the student stays in the School of Business Church Matching Grant Scholarship Amount: up to Award Criteria: LETU can match a $1,000 grant from applicant's home church up to $1,000 only for first- time students. Renewable: up to four years if at least a 2.5 GPA is maintained. Only awarded to first-time students. Honors College Scholarship Scholarship Amount: $1,000- Award Criteria: awarded to 2,000 per year, depending on incoming freshmen accepted into potential and need the Honors College Renewable: up to four years if at least a 3.0 GPA is maintained

You can find out online exactly what scholarships await you using online calculator. https://tcc.noellevitz.com/(S(xb02a452citom1szeggiu3j2))/LeTourneau%20University/Freshman%20Students

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Texas 4-Year Colleges Lubbock Christian University – Lubbock http://www.lcu.edu

Test Accepted: ACT- Unconditional 18/Conditional 16-17 SAT – Unconditional 860/Conditional 760-850

Freshman Requirements: □ Application □ Official High School Transcript

Scholarships: Freshmen scholarships are offered to freshmen students based on SAT and ACT scores. https://lcu.edu/admissions/tuition-and-financial-aid/financial-aid/scholarships/

McMurry University – Abilene http://ww2.mcm.edu

Test Accepted: ACT / SAT

Freshman Requirements: □ Application Fee of $25.00 (non-refundable) □ Submit a current High School Transcript □ Submit the McMurry Personal Statement

Scholarships: McMurry is dedicated to making a strong education possible by awarding federal, state and institutional aid. https://mcm.starsscholarshipsonline.com/STARS/default.aspx

Midwestern State University – Wichita Falls http://www.mwsu.edu

Test Accepted: ACT- English= 18, Reading= 21, Mathematics= 22 and Science =24 / SAT-1500 out of 2400

Class Rank SAT/ACT* Scores: Top 10% Automatic Admission- HB 588 Next 40% 990/21 Third quartile 1070/23 Fourth quartile 1110/24

Freshman Requirements: □ $25.00 Application Fee □ Official High School Transcript

Scholarships: Students admitted to MSU are automatically considered for our general merit scholarships. These scholarships can range from $500 to $2,500 per academic year, for students who qualify. Award consideration is based on SAT/ACT entrance exam scores. http://mwsu.edu/admissions/scholarships

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Texas 4-Year Colleges

Northwood University – Cedar Hill (close to Dallas) http://www.northwood.edu/tx

Test Accepted: ACT / SAT (Critical Reading + Math scores)

Freshman Requirements: □ Cumulative High School GPA □ Official Transcript □ Extracurricular Activities, community involvement and work experience Scholarships: http://www.northwood.edu/financial-aid/scholarships-and-grants.aspx Awarded to new freshmen beginning in 2015-2016  Based on GPA and ACT/SAT test scores.  Five award levels: o Presidential - $11,000 (with on-campus residency; $9,000 without campus residency) o Freedom - $10,000 (with on-campus residency; $8,000 without campus residency) o Free Enterprise - $8,000 (with on-campus residency; $6,000 without campus residency) o Entrepreneur Grant - $6,000 (with on-campus residency; $4,000 without campus residency) o Liberty Scholarship - $3,000 (with on-campus residency; $1,000 without campus residency)  Limited funds available  Renewable subject to Cumulative GPA criteria

Our Lady of the Lake University - San Antonio http://www.ollusa.edu

Test Accepted: A minimum total score of 800 on the Critical Reading and Mathematics sections of the SAT or a minimum ACT Composite score of 17.

Freshman Requirements: □ GPA 2.00 (on a four-point scale) □ Application Fee of $35.00 (non-refundable) □ Official High School Transcript

Scholarship: The student's OLLU application for admission serves as the application for the Office of Admission scholarships. Scholarships available online. http://www.ollusa.edu/s/1190/hybrid/default-hybrid-ollu.aspx?sid=1190&gid=1&pgid=7700

Up to $5,000 - this scholarship is awarded to students who have performed well in high school and on the ACT or SAT. This award is renewable annually for four years based on academic achievement. Up to $8,000 - this award is presented to students with strong academic potential as demonstrated by academic standing. This award is renewable annually for four years based on academic achievement. Up to $10,000 - this award is given to students who demonstrate exceptional achievement. This award is renewable annually for four years based on academic achievement. Up to $16,500 - the prestigious scholarship is awarded to our most academically qualified students and is renewable annually for four years based on academic achievement. 9

Texas 4-Year Colleges Paul Quinn College – Dallas http://www.pqc.edu

Test Accepted: Official ACT- 17 / SAT 1210 Scores

Freshman Requirements: □ Application for Admissions □ Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale □ 500 word essay on the Four L’s of Quinnite Leadership □ Official Transcript □ Letter of recommendation (from Principal, teacher or counsellor)

Scholarships: The applicant must be a high school senior who is projected to graduate in the top twenty-five percent (25%) of his/her class with at least a 3.25 GPA. A high school student applicant must score at least 20 on the ACT or a combined score of 1410 on the SAT.

Prairie View A&M University – Prairie View http://www.pvamu.edu

Test Accepted: Minimum Test Scores: SAT- 820 - Verbal/Critical Reading or ACT- 17 (Unconditional) Minimum Test Scores: SAT- 710 Verbal/Critical Reading or ACT- 15-16 - (Conditional)

Freshman Requirements: □ State of Texas Common Application □ Application Fee of $ 25.00 (non-refundable) □ Official High School Transcript □ Cumulative grade point average 2.50 or above

Scholarships: A variety of scholarships are available online.

Remington College – Houston http://www.remingtoncollege.edu

Test Accepted: Official SAT/ACT Scores

Freshman Requirements: □ Complete Application □ Entrance Exam □ High School Diploma/GED □ Entrance Test

Scholarship: The Academic Achievement scholarship is awarded to students who have shown academic excellence while in high school, by graduating with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and who show potential to succeed in college.

Rice University - Houston (Most selective in Texas) http://www.rice.edu

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Test Accepted: Official SAT / ACT Scores (with writing) Texas 4-Year Colleges Freshman Requirements: □ Application Fee of $75.00 (non refundable) □ Official High School Transcript □ One Teacher Evaluation □ Counselor Recommendation □ Interview

Scholarships: All admitted freshman applicants are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships, so that no separate application forms or interviews are necessary. The Office of Admissions notifies scholarship winners at the time of admission to the university. The following is a list of some of our 2013-2014 merit-based scholarships.

Name Recipients Amount Trustee Distinguished Students whose personal talents distinguish $21,000-$24,000 Scholarship them within the pool of admitted applicants. Renewable for four years. Trustee Diversity Students whose diverse life experiences and $21,000-$24,000 Scholarship contributions to diverse groups distinguish them within the pool of admitted applicants. Renewable for four years. Century Scholars Students who demonstrate an aptitude for $4,000 Program research with a faculty mentor. Renewable for two years, plus a guaranteed research mentorship. Barbara Jordan Students who have distinguished themselves $17,500 Scholarship through initiatives that build bridges between cultural, racial, and ethnic groups. Renewable for four years. Engineering Scholarship Outstanding applicants to the engineering $7,500-Full Tuition division. Renewable for four years. Edgar Odell Lovett Outstanding applicants who are foreign Half Tuition Scholarship nationals. Renewable for four years. Allen International Outstanding applicants who are foreign Full Tuition Scholarship nationals.

Sam Houston State University – Huntsville http://www.shsu.edu

Test Accepted: Official ACT / SAT Scores 11

 Top 25%, no minimum score on ACT Composite or SAT I (critical reading + math).  2nd quartile, a minimum score of 20 on ACT Composite or a minimumTexas score4-Year of Colleges960 on SAT I (critical reading + math).  3rd quartile, a minimum score of 23 on ACT Composite or 1060 on SAT I (critical reading + math)  4th quartile, review only

Freshman Requirements: □ Texas Application Fee (non-refundable) □ Official high school transcript showing class rank

Scholarships: A variety of scholarships is available online for freshmen.

Saint Edwards University – Austin http://www.stedwards.edu

Test Accepted: Average ACT – 21/ SAT -500

Freshman Requirements: □ Common Application □ Official High School Transcript □ Essay (500 Words) □ GPA- 2.0 □ Academic Recommendation (Teacher or Counselor)

Scholarships: A variety of scholarships are available online for freshmen.

Saint Mary’s University – San Antonio http://www.stmarytx.edu

Test Accepted: SAT-1220 or ACT-27 (critical reading and math)

Freshman Requirements: □ Application Fee of $30 (non-refundable) □ High School Transcript □ Essay □ Written Recommendation

Scholarships: Academic scholarships are awarded on the basis of achievement not family income. Awards are made on the basis of high school academic performance and SAT or ACT scores.

Southern Methodist University - Dallas http://www.smu.edu

Test Accepted: SAT-1600 or ACT -23 (with writing)

Freshman Requirements: □ Application Fee of $60.00 (non refundable) □ Official High School Transcript 12

Recommendation Letter (form Teacher or Counselor) □ Texas 4-Year Colleges □ Extracurricular Resume

Scholarships: First-year students should apply by January 15 for priority consideration for merit-based and leadership scholarships. Transfer students should apply by April 1 (fall entry) or November 1 (spring entry) to be considered for merit-based scholarships.

Southwestern Adventist University - Keene http://www.swau.edu

Test Accepted: SAT-500 in math 430 in critical reading or ACT – 21 Math 17 English and a composite score of 18

Freshman Requirements: □ $25.00 Application Fee □ Official High School Transcript

Scholarships: A freshman student may qualify from one of these categories. Freshman awards $2,000 to $6,000 Trustee $5,000 Trustee Plus $6,000 Presidential 3,000 Presidential Plus 4,000 Achievement 2,000 Achievement Plus 3,000

An additional 1,000 is credit to tuition cost if student lives in the residence hall. Scholarships are base on students GPA, SAT and ACT scores.

Southwestern Assemblies of God University - Waxahachie http://www.sagu.edu

Test Accepted: ACT Composite scores 19 or a combined SAT scores of 1350(critical reading – math + writing).

Freshman Requirements: □ Minimum GPA of 2.0 □ Application Fee of $35.00 (non refundable) □ Official High School Transcript □ 500 word essay □ Letter of recommendation Pastor, Counselor or Teacher

Scholarships: There are different levels of academic scholarships with different eligibility requirements and amounts. See website for more details.

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Texas 4-Year Colleges

Southwestern Christian College - Terrell http://www.swcc.edu

Test Accepted: SAT or ACT (These test are not required but are recommended).

Freshman Requirements: □ Application Fee of $20 (non refundable) □ Essay □ Recommendation forms Character/Academic □ Official Transcripts □ Current Photograph

Scholarships: Not listed

Southwestern University - Georgetown http://www.southwestern.edu

Test Accepted: SAT or ACT

Freshman Requirements: □ Application for Admission □ Essay □ Recommendation (from secondary school counselor) □Official High School Transcript

Scholarships: A variety of scholarships are listed. See website for listings.

Stephen F. Austin State University - Nacogdoches http://www.sfasu.edu

Test Accepted: SAT-1500 out of 2400 (including writing) or ACT -18 English, 21 Reading, 22Mathematics and 24 Science

Freshmen Requirements: □ Application fee of $35.00 (non-refundable) □ Official High School Transcript

Scholarships: For Regents Scholarship, a freshmen student must be in the top 15% of their high school graduation class (this must be verified in writing by transcript or letter from appropriate high school official or have a SAT combined verbal and quantitative score of at least 1220, or have an ACT composite score of at least 27.

Sul Ross State University - Alpine http://www.sulross.edu

Test Accepted: 14

Rank in Class Minimum ACT Minimum SAT Top Half- (Top 50%) Submit scores –no (Reading andTexas Math) 4-Year Colleges minimum required. Third Quarter 20 920 Fourth Quarter 20 920

Freshmen Requirements: □ Application Fee of $25.00 (non-refundable) □ Official High School Transcripts

Scholarships: A variety of scholarships are listed on the website.

Texas A&M - College Station http://www.tamu.edu

Test Accepted: Official ACT/SAT Scores

Freshmen Requirements: □ Application (non-refundable $75.00 processing fee □ Essays □Official high school transcripts (with numerical class rank and graduation plan)

Scholarships: Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement, extra-curricular activities, and volunteer services and on some cases financial needs. See website for more details.

Texas Christian University - Fort Worth http://www.tcu.edu

Test Accepted: ACT or SAT

Freshmen Requirements: □ Application Fee of $40.00 (non-refundable) □ Essay and resume of activities □ Secondary school guidance counselor’s evaluation □ Official School Transcript

Scholarships: Award amount is dependent upon number of applicants and recipients but generally rages from $400 to $600.00 per recipient to qualify, you must be in good standing with the honors college.

Texas College - Tyler http://www.texascollege.edu

Test Accepted: Official ACT/SAT Scores

Freshmen Requirements: □ Application Fee of $20.00 (non-refundable)

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Official High Transcript □ Texas 4-Year Colleges

Scholarships: Not listed

Texas Lutheran University – Seguin http://www.tlu.edu

Test Accepted: ACT/SAT

Freshmen Requirements: □ Application Fee of $40.00 (non-refundable) □ Official High School Transcript (with current class ranking and cumulative GPA) □ Recommendation Letter from High School Counselor or Teacher) Scholarships:

Presidential Scholarship - Up to $14,000 (2.75 TLU CGPA required for renewal)

Academic Excellence Award (AEA) - Up to $12,000 (2.75 TLU CGPA required for renewal)

Commendation Award - Up to $10,000 (2.50 TLU CGPA required for renewal)

Heritage Award - Up to $7,000 (2.50 TLU CGPA required for renewal)

-Based on GPA, SAT, ACT

Texas -Houston http://www.tsu.edu

Test Accepted: ACT- 17 (composite) /SAT-820 or Higher

Freshmen Requirements: □ $42.00 non-refundable application fee □ Official High School Transcript. □ Minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale

Scholarships: Based on grade point average and SAT or ACT scores.

Texas State University - San Marcos http://www.txstate.edu

Test Accepted: ACT or SAT with Writing

Freshmen Requirements: □ Admission Essay □ Official High School Transcript

ACT SAT Top 10% No minimum 1st Quarter 20 920 2nd Quarter 22 1010 3rd Quarter 26 1180 4th Quarter 29 1270 16

Scholarships: Based on SAT, GPA or ACT scores. Texas 4-Year Colleges

Texas Tech University - Lubbock http://www.ttu.edu

Test Accepted: Official SAT/ACT Scores (with Writing)

Freshmen Requirements: □ Official High School Transcript

ACT SAT Top 10% No minimum No minimum 1st Quarter 25 1140 2nd Quarter 28 1230 3rd Quarter 29 1270

Scholarships: Based on SAT, GPA, or ACT scores

Texas Wesleyan University - Dallas http://www.txwes.edu

Test Accepted: SAT-920/ACT -19

Freshmen Requirements: □ 2.5 GPA □ Personal Essay □ Letter of Recommendation □ Personal Interview

Scholarships: Scholarships are awarded to students up to four consecutive school years, and is required to maintain full enrollment with a GPA of 3.8 or higher. SAT -1200/ACT -27.

Texas Woman’s University - Denton http://www.twu.edu

Test Accepted: SAT/ACT

Freshmen Requirements: Assured Admission Top 50% or SAT 1000 / ACT 21 GPA 2.0

Scholarships: Based GPA, Class, Rank, SAT/ACT test scores

nd Trinity University - San Antonio (2 toughest in Texas) http://www.trinity.edu

Test Accepted: SAT I or the ACT, SAT II ACT-26-31 SAT Math 590-680 SAT critical Reading 570-680

Freshmen Requirements: □ Application processes fee ($50.00 non-refundable) □ Standardized Test Scores 17

Essay □ Texas 4-Year Colleges □ Official High School Transcript □ Recommendation □ Secondary School Report

Scholarships: All admitted students are automatically considered for the scholarship, see website for details. No extra paperwork is required. Students who have strong academic preparation, but who do not meet the specific criteria will also be considered for scholarships.

rd - Dallas (3 toughest in Texas) http://www.udallas.edu

Test Accepted: Official SAT/ACT Test Scores

Freshmen Requirements: □ Application Fee of $50.00 □ Common Application □ Complete online University of Dallas Membership Questions □ Counselor Evaluation Form

Scholarships: Awards ranging from $5,000 up to full tuition per year may be offered to selected applicants based on high school GPA and SAT/ACT scores. The student's application for admission is the student's application for an academic achievement award.

University of Houston – Houston http://www.uh.edu

Test Accepted: Minimum Test Scores ACT/SAT

Freshmen Requirements: □ Application Fee of $35.00 (non-refundable) □ High School Transcript □ Official Test Scores

Scholarships: Scholarships are awarded $1,500 per academic year-$750 per semester minimum 2.7 high school GPA based on a 4.0 scale and must be a new freshman. Must have 12 or more college credit hours each semester and accepted to University of Houston.

University of the Incarnate Word - San Antonio http://www.uiw.edu

Test Accepted: Official ACT/SAT Test Scores

Freshmen Requirements: □ Application Fee of $20.00 □ Official High School Transcript □ Letter of Recommendation □ SAT/ACT Scores

Scholarships: A variety of scholarships is listed on the website.

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Texas 4-Year Colleges

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor - Belton http://www.umhb.edu

Test Accepted: SAT/ACT Rank in the top ½ of their high school graduating class and score a minimum SAT of 950* or minimum ACT of 20 OR rank in the lower ½ of their high school graduating class and score a minimum SAT of 990* or minimum ACT of 21 OR rank in the top 10% of their high school graduating class from an accredited high school with no minimum SAT or ACT score.

Freshmen Requirements: □ Application Fee of $35.00 (non-refundable) □ Official ACT or SAT Score □ Official High School Report

Scholarships: Renewable for up to eight consecutive fall and spring semesters based on a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or above. Recipients must live on campus unless married or single with dependents. Valedictorian & Salutatorian Scholarship - $48,000 $12,000 per year. Awarded to entering first-time freshmen high school valedictorians and salutatorians with a minimum ACT composite score of 25 or a minimum SAT score of 1130 (critical reading + math). Renewable for up to eight consecutive fall and spring semesters based on a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or above. Recipients must live on campus unless married or single with dependents. Vice President's Scholarship - $32,000 $8,000 per year. Awarded to entering first-time freshmen students with a minimum ACT composite score of 28 or a minimum SAT score of 1260 (critical reading + math). Renewable for up to eight consecutive fall and spring semesters based on a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or above. Recipients must live on campus unless married or single with dependents.

University of - Denton http://www.unt.edu

Test Accepted:

Class Rank SAT Score (CR+M) ACT Score

Top 10% Submit scores, no minimum required Submit scores, no minimum required

Next 15% 950 20

2nd quarter 1050 23

3rd quarter 1180 26

Freshmen Requirements: □ Application Fee of $60.00 (non-refundable) □ Official High School Transcript 2

Texas 4-Year Colleges □ ACT or SAT Scores

Scholarships: There is a variety of first time student scholarships listed on the website. Scholarships are based on high school rank and test scores.

University of Saint Thomas - Houston http://www.stthomas.edu

Test Accepted: ACT-23/SAT-1070 (Math and Critical Reading)

Freshmen Requirements: □ Application □ Official High School Transcript □ GPA 2.8 (on a 4.0 scale) □ Personal Statement (why you would like to attend UST).

Scholarships: UST scholarships and awards are merit-based funds awarded on academic achievement and contributions made to one's community, school and/or church. UST makes an institutional commitment to students to help provide access to a St. Thomas education. First-time freshmen are automatically considered for these awards by completing the St. Thomas admissions process

University of Texas - Austin http://www.utexas.edu

Test Accepted: Official ACT/SAT Scores

Freshmen Requirements: □ $75.00 Application fee □ Essay □ High School Transcription □ Supplemental Form □ Official ACT/SAT Test Scores □ Resume □ Recommendation

Scholarships: Scholarship committees consider various factors such as scholastic achievement, community involvement, leadership abilities, standardized test scores, and financial need when making award decisions.

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