J. Frank Dobie High School - SENIOR BULLETIN

BULLETIN #12

If you are visiting a college during a school day come see Ms. Carlton before you go. A form must be filled out and approved by Mr. Van Essen before you visit.
If you have received a scholarship come see me to fill out a blue scholarship form
Bring me your acceptance letters so that I can copy them.
If you think you have not missed a day of school from 1^st grade through 12^th grade and have attended only PISD schools come see me.

SAT- Registration deadline for the June test is May 5^th.

SCHOLARSHIPS:

If you have participated in the Dobie Baseball program for at least 3 years and have not been ineligible during that time come see me for an application.

HISPANIC ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (HACU) is accepting online applications for the HACU Scholarship Program. You must demonstrate financial need, be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and enroll at a HACU-member college or university in the U.S. Visit www.hacu.net/scholarships for more information or to apply. Applications and supporting documents must be submitted by Friday, May 28^th. I do not have paper copies.

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON VICTORIA PLEDGE. The university will provide a package of scholarships, grants and employment opportunities that will cover at least 50 percent of tuition and fees the first year. Go to www.uhvfirst200.com

JACKSONVILLE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP. If you are interested in an affordable Christian education visit www.jacksonville-college.edu for more info. This is a 2 year college located in Jacksonville, Texas.

#99 THE CITY OF SOUTH HOUSTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. Must attend a PISD high school and live in the south of Houston. You must be interested in pursuing a college education at an accredited college, university or vocational technical school. Financial need, extra-curricular and community services are part of the criteria. Applications must be returned to me by May 17^th.

TEXAS GUARANTEED CHARLEY WOOTAN GRANT PROGRAM provides assistance to students who have difficulties pursuing higher education because of financial need. You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident, plan on enrolling in an undergraduate study in an approved two or four year college or university or vocational-technical school. And be eligible to receive federal financial aid funding. http://www.aie.org/wootan/Wootan_Application.pdf . Application deadline is May 22^nd.

THE ASSOCIATION FOR MIGRANT EDUCATORS OF TEXAS SCHOLARSHIP DEADLLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO May 15^th. Must be there by the 15^th.

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BULLETIN #11

If you are visiting a college during a school day come see me before you go. A form must be filled out and approved by Mr. Van Essen before you visit.
If you have received a scholarship come see me to fill out a blue scholarship form
Bring me your acceptance letters so that I can copy them.
If you think you have not missed a day of school from 1^st grade through 12^th grade and have attended only PISD schools come see me (Mrs. Carlton).

San Jac Info

San Jac will be here onsite in room 214 on April 13^th, 8:00 until 3:00 for admission, financial aid, scholarships, etc. If you have already signed up for admission come by to find out about orientation.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR COLLEGE ADMISSION COUNSELING invites 10^th, 11, and 12^th graders to the College Fair, Sunday, April 11, 1:00-4:00, at the George Brown Convention Center – Hall C. Register at www.gotomyncf.com

SCHOLARSHIPS:

# 94 BURNETT ELEMENTARY PTO SCHOLARSHIP for students who attended Burnett during their 4^th and 5^th grade year. Must have maintained a satisfactory record of achievement with a GPA of no less than 3.0 on a 4.0, exhibit good citizenship and good character. Return to me by Friday, April 30^th.

# 95 BEVERLY HILLS INTERMEDIATE PTO SCHOLARSHIP. Must have attended all 3 years at BHI. Return to me by April 23. Interviews will be held here on May 5^th.

#96 SOUTHBELT AREA SPORTS ASSOCIATION will give a $500 scholarship to one boy and one girl who participated in any of the six leagues supported by SBASA for at least three full ball seasons. The ball leagues are as follows: Sagemont-Beverly Hills Little League, Southbelt Girls Softball, Southbelt Pony/Colt(Sr. League), Sagemont Cowboys, Southbelt Dolphins, and Southbelt Youth Soccer Club. You must have maintained a satisfactory record of achievement and attendance and exhibit good citizenship, good character and community involvement. Applications must be returned to me by May 3^rd.

#97 THE WOMEN’S FUND FOR HEALTH EDUCATION AND RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY CONTEST provides Houston area girls with the tools they need to be advocates for their health. Essay deadline is April 23^rd.

#98 KHRYSTIAN CUNNINGHAM DANCE SCHOLARSHIP provides aspiring dancers with the opportunity to fulfill their dreams whether to begin a dance career or continue with their dance education. Must be college bound, residents of the U.S., overall GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0, and have a minimum of 6 hours in community service. Return to me by May 15^th so that an official transcript can be put with it and mailed by me.

THOMPSON INTERMEDIATE PTO has disbanded due to lack of participation. The school regrets that scholarships will not be given this year.

BULLETIN #10

If you have received a scholarship come see me to fill out a blue scholarship form
Bring me your acceptance letters so that I can copy them.
If you think you have not missed a day of school from 1^st through 12^th and have attended only PISD schools come see me.
If you have been admitted to UT come see me. The admissions counselor will be here on April 7^th.

San Jac Info

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR COLLEGE ADMISSION COUNSELING invites 10^th, 11, and 12^th graders to the College Fair, Sunday, April 11, 1:00-4:00, at the George Brown Convention Center – Hall C. Register at www.gotomyncf.com

SCHOLARSHIPS:

#82 TRUE BIBLE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH will award two scholarships in the amount of $250 each. You must have at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale for the academic scholarship. A military scholarship will provide assistance to one graduate who has enlisted in full time military service. Application deadline is May 3^rd.

#83 KAPPA ALPHA PSA FRATERNITY, INC. HOUSTON ASLUMNI CHAPTER offers 4 scholarships annually. Go to www.ecfohouston.org . Applications due May 1^st. Check website for conditions.

#84 GABBY ROMERO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP for seniors who have volunteered, exhibit leadership qualities and have at least a 2.2 GPA on a 5.0. Two $500 awards will be given. Completed applications must be returned to me by April 16^th.

Senior softball players: see me for the Gabby Romero Memorial Softball Scholarship. Must be returned to me by April 26^th.
Senior Orchestra students who attended BHI: obtain application from your teacher and return to me by April 1^st.
Senior FFA students obtain the scholarship application from Mr. Williams.

#85 GABBY ROMERO MEMORIAL SOFTBALL SCHOLARSHIP for seniors who have participated in the Dobie Softball program for at least 3 years. Must be a senior but not necessarily playing her senior year. Must have at least a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. This scholarship is based on need not ability. Completed application is due to me by April 26^th.

#86 IVY LEAGUE EDUCATIONAL & CHARITIES FOUNDATION WARNER ERVIN LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP. GPA, community service/extra curricular activities, recommendation letters, and essay each count for 25 points each. Must have at least a 2.7 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Application deadline is April 12^th.

#87 IVY LEAGUE EDUCATIONAL & CHARITIES FOUNDATION XI ALPHA OMEGA CHAPTER MAYE FRANCES HUTSON SCHOLARSHIP. Applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. GPA counts for 20 points, financial need-15 points, community service/extra curricular activities-25 points, recommendation letters – 15 points, and essay 25 points. Application deadline is April 9^th.

#88 SCOTT D. WILLIAMS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP was established to honor the memory of Scott Williams, a member of the Class of 98 at Dobie High School. This award is for $500. You must have at least a 3.0 average on a 4.0 scale, be a member of the Dobie Band for a minimum of two years (11^th & 12^th) or a journalism student for two years (11^th & 12^th) Application deadline is April 16^th.

#89 KIRKWOOD SOUTH COMMITTEE SCHOLARSHIP. You must live in Kirkwood South Addition. Four $500 scholarships will be given to students living in Kirkwood South. You must exhibit good citizenship and good character. Criteria judged will be application data, student essay and academic achievement. Application must be returned to me by May 12^th.

#90 HOUSTON GOLF ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP purpose is to provide college scholarships in a technical discipline (Engineering and geo sciences) to deserving students in the greater Houston area. Must be planning on attending a 4 year university. Criteria used is SAT or ACT score, class rank, GPA, financial need, community service, school, golf, and other activities, essay and finalist interview. This is a renewable scholarship. Application must be returned to me by April 19^th.

#91 TEXAS HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION will award a $5000 educational scholarship to a graduating senior who submits the winning artwork for a poster to be used in the fight against underage drinking. All entries must be postmarked no later than Friday, May 14^th.

#92 VIETNAMESE CULTURE AND SCIENCE ASSOCIATION NICHOLAS C. LEPHAM CITIZENSHIP AND PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD. This scholarship is for an aspiring Vietnamese-American student who is able to demonstrate strong civic participation and active citizenship within the community. Applicants will be judged on academic, community involvement leadership, and character. You must be of Vietnamese descent. Application deadline is June 30^th.

BULLETIN #9

#93 “HOUSTON’S SHIP CHANNEL GOES GREEN” WAYS TO GREEN THE HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL ESSAY CONTEST. This is sponsored in Coca-Cola enterprises, Inc. and San Jacinto College Foundation. One student from PISD will receive a $1000 scholarship. All essays must be delivered by contestants to the Foundation office by 5:00 p.m. on April 20^th. Come pick up an information sheet on the topic and where to take the essay.

Due to computer issues this is a partial bulletin!

San Jacinto College (Admissions) will be at Dobie on Monday, March 22^nd
San Jacinto College(Financial Aid) will be at Dobie during lunch on March 24^th and will give information about scholarships available at San Jac.
San Jacinto College will be here to help students apply to the college and complete financial aid paper work on March 30^th, 8:00 a.m. To 3:00 p.m. In the social studies lab, room 214.

SCHOLARSHIPS:

#71 AUSTIN J CHILDS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP. You must be in the FFA program. Completed applications must be returned to me by April 1^st.

#72 PISD CROSSING GUARDS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP will award a $400 scholarship. Application deadline is May 3^rd.

#73 QUESTBRIDGE'S 2010 COLLEGE PREP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM provides more than 1,000 awards that equip outstanding low income juniors with the knowledge necessary to compete for admission to leading colleges. 10 full scholarships to college summer programs. Online scholarship application is free of charge and is due March 29^th.www.questbridge.org

#74 VINSON & ELKINS L.L.P. SCHOLARSHIP. $10,000 awards to African American, Hispanic, Asian, or Native American students from the Houston area. You must be interested in a career in law, be an U.S. Citizen, be in the top 20%, minimum combined SAT score of 1650, and demonstrate a financial need to attend college. Completed application must be returned to me by March 22^nd.

#75 AL SMITH MEMORIAL BASEBALL SCHOLARSHIP STUDENT WITH HEART AWARD. $1500 scholarship will be awarded to a senior who has participated in the Dobie baseball program for at least 3 years. Completed application must be returned to me by April 13^th.

#76 STUCHBERY ELEMENTARY PTO SCHOLARSHIP for students who attended Stuchbery three years, one of them being fifth grade. Completed application must be returned to me by March 25^th;

#77 SPARKS ELEMENTARY SCHOLARSHIP for students who attended 3 years of elementary school at Sparks Elementary, Completed application must be returned to me by April 13^th,

#78 MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOLARSHIP for students who attended Moore Elementary during their 4^th and 5^th grades. Completed applications must be returned to me by March 29.

#79 USA/MAES STEM SCHOLARSHIP for seniors intending to pursue degrees in science, technology, engineering, and math. You must be African American, American Indian, Asian, Hispanic or Pacific Islander, minimum GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale, taken the SAT or ACT, and provide proof of enrollment in a college or university prior to receipt of the scholarship award monies. Application deadline is Monday, March 22^nd by 8:00 a.m. I am giving you through spring break but I have to mail it in the afternoon of the 22^nd.

#80 ASIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE will award 5 $1000 scholarships to deserving and academically oriented seniors in the Houston area. You must be of Asian descent, have at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0, attend a college in Texas. An unofficial transcript from the registrar must be ordered so that you can mail it by May 1^st.

BULLETIN #8

COLLEGE VISIT INFORMATION (NEW): If you want to visit a college and not have the visit count against you for exemption, please follow these instructions. You must be pre-approved for the visit. I have a form that must be filled out and approved by Mr. Van Essen before the visit. This approved form must be attached to the form that you must get from the college you visit. This form must be on letterhead listing your name, the dates of visit, and a college rep signature. You get 2 days as a junior and 2 days as a senior.

Please give Mrs. Thompson and your teachers at least 2 weeks notice for recommendation requests!!!

COLLEGE WEEK LIVE-COLLEGE FAIR – March 24-25. Register at www.collegeweeklive.com/en_CA/guest/app-registration/refcode=MONTREZ

GPA CONVERSION -Current GPA divide by 5 =? Multiply by 4 =GPA on a 4.0 scale. For example if you have a 4.80 GPA you divide 4.80 by 5.0 =.96 x 4.0 =3.84

SAT PREP CLASSES –still time to sign up for the prep class for the March test.

FAFSA Financial Aid Day: February 24, 2010, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Room 219

NACAC COLLEGE FAIR -APRIL 12, 1:00~:00 P.M., George R. Brown Convention Center, free. You can avoid lines and register ahead of time at www.qotomyncf.com

CENTER FOR FINANCIAL AID INFO -1-888-311-8881, Open 7-7 Mon. -Thurs, 7-5 Friday. www.collegeforalltexans.com

FINANCIAL AID APPLICATIONS FOR STUDENTS WHO CANNOT COMPLETE THE FAFSA BECAUSE OF CITIZENSHIP. The application is named Texas Application for State Financial aid (TASFA) I have the English version and the Spanish version. You can also download the TASFA at www.collegeforalltexans.com or http://www.aie.org/State/TASFA// These forms are not sent to U.S. government but to the attending school.

COLLEGE GOAL SUNDAY, February 21^st, www.collegegoalsundayusa.org Find money for college!

• Get free, on-site professional assistance completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

• Talk to financial aid professionals about financial aid resources and how to apply

• Get info regarding state-wide student services, admission requirements, and more!

Students and families, find a location near you, and remember to bring the things you'll need. You also can get answers to your questions and resources.

THEA Exemptions:

TAKS-Math 2200 or above and ELA 2200 or above and Writing Score of 3 or above

SAT-l070 and 500 on Math and Verbal

ACT-23 with 19 on Math and English

ADDITIONAL WEBSITES: www.xinch.com -free service for students and parents. Find scholarships and financial aid and connect with over 700 colleges.

COLLEGE PREVIEWS OR VISITS

TSU Scholars Night, Thursday, Feb. 25, 6:30 p.m., Sterling Student Life Center-3^rd Floor (Tiger Room). Invitations are limited. RSVP by Wednesday, Feb. 24, by contacting Eduardo Garces at 713-313-1187 or by email at garcese@tsu.edu
Open House/Scholars Day-March 6, 2010, 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., at UT Dallas campus
UT@Arlington Preview Days –Mar. 27^th (www.uta.edu/admissions/previewday) register online.
Baylor University - March 22, 2010. www.baylor.edu/visit
Sam Houston State University, Saturday@Sam, March 27, 2010 www.shsu·edu/~visitor/saturday.html
SFA, Showcase, March 27, 2010 www.sfasu.edu/admissions/visitsfa/showcase.asp
Texas State University, Bobcat Day, April 17, 2010. www.tx.state.edu
UH, Cougar Preview, March 6-Cougar Fridays, April 2, 2010 www.uh.edu/admissions
UT-explore UT, March 6, 2010 http://www.utexas.edu

SCHOLARSHIPS

If the scholarship asks for an official transcript you must follow the deadline for the completed application that I have put on the front of the application. I will have to mail everything that needs an official transcript because the district has mandated that we do not ever give an official one to a parent or student. I will put a date on the front that will allow me enough time to get it in the mail.

(These scholarships are still available, check online at www.jfrankdobie.org )

#9 DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, BAY AREA HOUSTON ALUMNAE CHAPTER (Feb. 23)

#12 GULF COAST EDUCATORS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION (Feb 26)

#19 GULF COAST REG. BLOOD CENTER'S THE POWER OF LIFE ESSAY SCHOLARSHIP (Mar 1)

#20 VINSON & ELKINS LLP. SCHOLARSHIP (March 26)

#23 GOSS-MICHAEL FOUNDATION TEXAS ART SCHOLARSHIP. (March 31)

#27 SOCIETY OF MEXICAN AMERICAN ENGINEERS AND SCIENTISTS (MAES) (Feb.23)

#28 YOUNG WOMEN IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS ZONTA INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM www.zonta.org (Feb 28)

#30 CHARLES, LELA AND MARY SLOUGH FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP. 3/24/10 www.midland.edu/admissions/aid/forms.slough.pdf

#32 GEORGE AND MARY JOSEPHINE HAMMAN FOUNDATION www.HammanFoundation.org 2/26/10

#38 TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONDITIONAL GRANT PROGRAM - February 25.

#40 SHELL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION JOHN GARRISON SCHOLARSHIP AWARD. 3/8/10

#43 & #44 THE GILBERT & SULLIVAN SOCIETY OF HOUSTON SCHOLARSHIP FOR VOICE STUDENTS AND SCHOLARSHIP/INTERNSHIP FOR TECHNICAL THEATER. 3/4/10

#45 TEXAS TELEPHONE ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION 3/7/10

#46 TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION METROPOLITAN HOUSTON CHAPTER 4/25/10

#47 ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INC., LAMBBA ZETAQ CHAPTER 2/24/10

#46 SAN JACINTO DAY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP/PASADENA STRAWERRY FESTIVAL 3/5/10

#49 PROJECT JOY AND HOPE SCHOLARSHIP 3/10/10

#50 MARY CECILE CHAMBER SCHOLARSHIP 4/1/10

PRIMEWAY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 3/26/10

LOOKING GLASS AND NATIONAL CENTER FOR PARENTS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILES 3/1/10

#53 FRAZIER ELEMENTARY PTO 3/12/10

#54 ALPHA TAU OMEGA DISTINCT ADVANTAGE SCHOLARSHIP 4/1/10

#55 TZU CHI FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 3/29/10

#56 PASADENA ASSOCIATION OF EDUCATIONAL OFFICE PERSONNEL 3/3/10

#57 CITY OF HOUSTON PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK ESSAY CONTEST www.houstontx.gov/hr/psrwpages/essay.htm 3/20/10

#58 ATKINSON ELEMENTARY PTO 2/26/10

#59 LAMAR UNIVERSITY PRE-PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARSHIP 3/12/10

#60 THETA SIGMA CHAPTER OF THE DELTA KAPPA GAMMA INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY 3/31/10

#61 BAY AREA A & M CLUB 3/3/10

#62 HOUSTON ALUMNAE CHAPTER DELTA DELTA DELTA DELTA 3/1/10

#64 THE ROBERT C. BYRD HONORS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 3/1/10

#65 CAT LIFT TRUCKS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 3/29/10

SCHOLAR ATHLETE MILK MUSTACHE OF THE YEAR AWARD PROGRAM www.bodybymilk.com 3/5/10

#66 TEXAS ARMED FORCES SCHOLARSHIP for students who plan on participating in ROTC in college and making a four-commitment to serve after college graduation. This conditional scholarship is in the amount of $10,000 for the first year. To meet the criteria of this scholarship you must have at least two of the following four academic criteria: a current high school GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, achieve a score of 1590 or higher on the SAT or a score of 23 or higher on the ACT, currently ranked in the top 1/3 of graduating class, or on track to graduate high school with the Distinguished Achievement Program. All documents must be returned to me by March 1^st so that I can get to office by March 3^rd.

#67 SOUTHEAST TEXAS LEGENDS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, Lamar University, is established to honor area leaders who have earned distinction of becoming “southeast Texas Legends”. This scholarship covers the full cost of tuition, fees and books. It is renewable up to four years. Must return to me by March 29^th.

#68 SAN JACINTO COLLEGE CENTRAL DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE is offering three scholarships for entering students. This scholarship is in the amount of 4550. You do not need to be chemistry major but must plan to take at least one chemistry course at SJC Central. You can request an unofficial transcript so that you can mail this application yourself. Application and all supporting documents must be received by June 1^st.

#69 SOCIEDAD DE PUERTORRIQUENOS EN HOUSTON, INC., established to promote the culture of Puerto Rico is offering scholarships to continue students in a post secondary institution. You must have an overall academic GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and be planning on enrolling in an accredited college or university or an accredited technical or certificate granting institution. You must return completed application to me by April 22^nd.

#70 KAPPA ALPHA PSI, INC., HOUSTON ALUMNI CHAPTER, EDUCATION AND CHARITIES FOUNDATION OF HOUSTON offers at least 4 scholarships annually. Visit www.ecfohouston.org to download applications or I have applications. There is a one-time application and a four year application. May 1^st deadline.

BULLETIN #7

Please give Mrs. Thompson and your teachers at least 2 weeks notice for recommendation requests!!!

FAFSA Financial Aid Night. Learn about financial aid and work on completing your FAFSA February 18, 7-8 p.m. in Room 214

COLLEGE WEEK LIVE-COLLEGE FAIR – March 24-25. Register at www.collegeweeklive.com/en_CA/guest/app-registration/refcode=MONTREZ

GPA CONVERSION -Current GPA divide by 5 =? Multiply by 4 =GPA on a 4.0 scale. For example if you have a 4.80 GPA you divide 4.80 by 5.0 =.96 x 4.0 =3.84

EVENING SCHOOL will again offer TAKS tutorial classes right before the spring test. Registration is February 1-4 at the Evening School office. There is a $25 charge that is refundable if a student attends 10 of the 12 classes. Classes are from 5:30 -8:00 on February 8-11, February 15-18, and February 22-25.

SAT PREP CLASSES -PISD offers classes l week prior to the tests. The classes are $35 and are held here at Dobie. You must bring cash. I need to call the list into the Administration Office by the Wednesday before each session. The dates of the remaining classes will be available in the Counseling Center See class dates on the website.

IMPORTANT DATES:

Financial Aid Night: February 9, 2010 @ 7:00 p.m., in the auditorium

Prom: May 15, 2010

Graduation: June 4, 2010@7:00 p.m. Hofheinz Pavilion

NACAC COLLEGE FAIR -APRIL 12, 1:00~:00 P.M., George R. Brown Convention Center, free. You can avoid lines and register ahead of time at www.qotomyncf.com

CENTER FOR FINANCIAL AID INFO -1-888-311-8881, Open 7-7 Mon. -Thurs, 7-5 Friday. www.collegeforalltexans.com

COLLEGE GOAL SUNDAY, February 21^st, www.collegegoalsundayusa.org Find money for college!

• Get free, on-site professional assistance completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

• Talk to financial aid professionals about financial aid resources and how to apply

• Get info regarding state-wide student services, admission requirements, and more!

Students and families, find a location near you, and remember to bring the things you'll need. You also can get answers to your questions and resources.

THEA Exemptions:

TAKS-Math 2200 or above and ELA 2200 or above and Writing Score of 3 or above

SAT-l070 and 500 on Math and Verbal

ACT-23 with 19 on Math and English

ADDITIONAL WEBSITES: www.xinch.com -free service for students and parents. Find scholarships and financial aid and connect with over 700 colleges.

COLLEGE PREVIEWS OR VISITS

UTSA Student Reception will be held at the Marriott Sugar Land Town Square, 16090 City Walk, Sugarland, Texas, 77479, on February 10, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. RSVP online at www.admissions.utsa.edu
Open House/Scholars Day-March 6, 2010, 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., at UT Dallas campus
UT@Arlington Preview Days – Feb. 13 & Mar. 27^th (www.uta.edu/admissions/previewday) register online.
HBU will host a Sneak Preview Saturday on February 20^th.RSVP online at www.hbu.edu/visit or by phone at 281-649-3768
Baylor University -Winter Premier, Saturday, Feb.6-Sic'em Day, Feb. 115 & March 22, 2010. www.baylor.edu/visit
Sam Houston State University, Saturday@Sam, March 27, 2010 www.shsu·edu/~visitor/saturday.html
SFA, Showcase, February 20 and March 27, 2010 www.sfasu.edu/admissions/visitsfa/showcase.asp
Texas A & M, Aggieland Day, February 20, 2010, www.tamu.edu/aggiesaturday
Texas State University, Bobcat Day, February 20 and April 17, 2010. www.tx.state.edu
UH, Cougar Preview, March 6-Cougar Fridays, February 5 and April 2, 2010 www.uh.edu/admissions
UT-explore UT, March 6, 2010 http://www.utexas.edu

SCHOLARSHIPS

(These scholarships are still available, check online at www.jfrankdobie.org )

#9 DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, BAY AREA HOUSTON ALUMNAE CHAPTER (Feb. 23)

#10 UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS ARLINGTON. (Feb 10)

#12 GULF COAST EDUCATORS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION (Feb 26)

#14 UTSA HONORS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (Feb. 1 & 15)

#19 GULF COAST REG. BLOOD CENTER'S THE POWER OF LIFE ESSAY SCHOLARSHIP (Mar 1)

#20 VINSON & ELKINS LLP. SCHOLARSHIP (March 26)

#23 GOSS-MICHAEL FOUNDATION TEXAS ART SCHOLARSHIP. (March 31)

#24 TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION EXCELLENCE AWARD (Feb.8)

#27 SOCIETY OF MEXICAN AMERICAN ENGINEERS AND SCIENTISTS (MAES) (Feb.23)

#28 YOUNG WOMEN IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS ZONTA INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM www.zonta.org (Feb 28)

#30 CHARLES, LELA AND MARY SLOUGH FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP. 3/24/10 www.midland.edu/admissions/aid/forms.slough.pdf

#31 LAMAR UNIVERSITY CW. CONN, SR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND (Feb 15)

#32 GEORGE AND MARY JOSEPHINE HAMMAN FOUNDATION www.HammanFoundation.org 2/26/10

#33 KFC COLONEL'S SCHOLARS PROGRAM www.kfcscholars.org .(Feb.10}

#38 TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONDITIONAL GRANT PROGRAM - February 25.

#39 PHI BETA KAPPA ALUMMI ASSOCIATION OF GREATER HOUSTON 2/10/10

#40 SHELL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION JOHN GARRISON SCHOLARSHIP AWARD. 3/8/10

#43 & #44 THE GILBERT & SULLIVAN SOCIETY OF HOUSTON SCHOLARSHIP FOR VOICE STUDENTS AND SCHOLARSHIP/INTERNSHIP FOR TECHNICAL THEATER. 3/4/10

#45 TEXAS TELEPHONE ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION 3/7/10

#46 TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION METROPOLITAN HOUSTON CHAPTER 4/25/10

#47 ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INC., LAMBBA ZETAQ CHAPTER 2/24/10

#46 SAN JACINTO DAY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP/PASADENA STRAWERRY FESTIVAL 3/5/10

#49 PROJECT JOY AND HOPE SCHOLARSHIP 3/10/10

#50 MARY CECILE CHAMBER SCHOLARSHIP 4/1/10

PRIMEWAY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 3/26/10

LOOKING GLASS AND NATIONAL CENTER FOR PARENTS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILES 3/1/10

#53 FRAZIER ELEMENTARY PTO will award scholarships to Dobie High students who attended Frazier in 4^th and 5^th grade and you must be a good citizen. You will need to return the completed application to me by Friday, March 12^th.

#54 ALPHA TAU OMEGA DISTINCT ADVANTAGE SCHOLARSHIP is made available to any male who will be attending Oklahoma State University is interested in joining a fraternity. This scholarship is worth $1000. Application deadline is April 1, 2010.

#55 TZU CHI FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM is for students on the basis of financial need, academic achievement, and community involvement. Must have a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Deadline to be returned to me is March 29^th.

#56 PASADENA ASSOCIATION OF EDUCATIONAL OFFICE PERSONNEL gives scholarships to seniors planning to attend San Jacinto College. Two $500 per semester scholarships will be offered and are renewable for the next year if the student maintains a 2.0 GPA and carries 12 hours each semester. Return to me by March 3^rd.

#57 CITY OF HOUSTON PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK ESSAY CONTEST encourages others to seek a public service career. www.houstontx.gov/hr/psrwpages/essay.htm Deadline to submit is March 20^th. Info sheet available.

#58 ATKINSON ELEMENTARY PTO will award scholarships to seniors who attended at least two years at Atkinson Elementary, one being 5^th grade. You must have maintained a satisfactory record of achievement while in high school and exhibit good citizenship and character. Return completed applications to me by February 26^th.

#59 LAMAR UNIVERSITY PRE-PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARSHIP is for students applying to Lamar as a pre-professional student. These programs are pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy, pre-podiatry, pre-veterinarian, and pre-optometry. You must rank in the top 20% of their class, have an SAT score of 1000 or better and or have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Application must be submitted by March 12^th.

#60 THETA SIGMA CHAPTER OF THE DELTA KAPPA GAMMA INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY is offering a $500 scholarship to an outstanding senior who intends to pursue a career in education. Application deadline is March 31^st.

#61 BAY AREA A & M CLUB will offer scholarships to students of the Greater Clear Lake/Pasadena area. The scholarships offered are $1000 scholarships to attend Texas A & M College Station or Galveston. Completed applications must be returned to me by March 3^rd.

#62 HOUSTON ALUMNAE CHAPTER DELTA DELTA DELTA DELTA offers a college scholarship of $8,000 - $12,000 payable over four years to a deserving Houston area high school woman who is in need of significant assistance in financing her college education. I need your completed application by March 1. Only one person can be nominated from Dobie. You must be attending a Texas university or college and be a U.S. citizen. Leadership and extra-curricular activities are considered.

#63 THE FRONTIER FIESTA SCHOLARSHIP, UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON, provides scholarships to students that have outstanding academic achievement or service to the community. You must plan on attending UH. Completed applications must be returned to me by February 16^th.

#64 THE ROBERT C. BYRD HONORS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM promotes student excellence and achievement and to recognize exceptionally able students who show promise of continued excellence. We can send 3 applicants. You should have at least a GPA of 3.93 on a 4.0 scale, and a combined score of all three components of the SAT of 1950. Completed applications must be returned to me by March 1^st.

#65 CAT LIFT TRUCKS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM will award two $5,000 scholarships to high school seniors in this area. Students planning to major in mechanical engineering or a business-related field are eligible to apply. You must be ranked in the upper ½ of class with a minimum overall unweighted GPA of a “B”, must attend in an accredited college, university or technical school in Texas and must be a U.S. citizen. Applications must be returned to me by March 29^th.

LSU CHANCELLOR’S LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional leadership skills and possess a commendable high school academic record. To be considered for this award, you must be nominated by Mrs. Thompson. If you are interested see me soon so that we can get with Mrs. Thompson.

SCHOLAR ATHLETE MILK MUSTACHE OF THE YEAR AWARD PROGRAM recognizes outstanding scholar athletes in grade 12 from schools in the U.S. 25 winners will receive a $7500 college scholarship. www.bodybymilk.com

BULLETIN #5

Please remember to give Mrs. Thompson and your teachers at least 2 weeks notice for recommendation requests!!!

GPA CONVERSION - Current GPA divide by 5.0 =? Multiply? by 4.0 = GPA on a 4.0 scale. For example if you have a 4.80 GPA you divide 4.80 by 5.0 = .96 x 4.0 = 3.84

SAT Prep Class for the January test will be held on Saturday, January 16th – 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. - $35- See me to get on the list. We need 10 students in order for the class to make.
Start your free college funding plan today and enter to win Sallie Mae’s $1,000 scholarship giveaway. http://www.go.salliemae.com/plan/?pin=&dtd_cell=EM0909EPP08

SAT PREP CLASSES - PISD offers classes on these tests 1 week prior to the test. The classes are $35 and are held here at Dobie. You must bring cash. I need to call the list into the Administration Office by the Wednesday before each session. The dates of the remaining classes will be available in the Counseling Center and the Counselors’ Corner in the cafeteria in the near future. A list of the classes will also be listed on the next bulletin. See class dates on the website.

IMPORTANT DATES:

Financial Aid Night February 9, 2010 @ 7:00 p.m., cafeteria

Prom May 15, 2010

Graduation June 4, 2010@7:00 p.m. Hofheinz Pavilion

COLLEGE INFO

Oklahoma State University Honors College criteria are ACT 27 or higher with a high school GPA of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale or SAT 1220 or higher with a high school GPA of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale.

COLLEGE PREVIEWS OR VISITS

Open House/Scholars Day-March 6, 2010, 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., at UT Dallas campus
UT@Arlington Preview Days- Feb.13, & Mar.27^th(www.uta.edu/admissions/previewday ) register online
HBU will host a Sneak Preview Saturday on February 20^th.RSVP online at www.hbu.edu/visit or by phone at 281-649-3768

THEA Exemptions:

TAKS- Math 2200 or above and ELA 2200 or above and Writing Score of 3 or above

SAT- 1070 and 500 on Math and Verbal

ACT- 23 with 19 on Math and English

SCHOLARSHIPS

If the scholarship application asks for an official transcript you must follow the deadline for the completed application that I have put on the front of the application. I will have to mail everything that needs an official transcript because the district has mandated that we do not ever give an official one to a parent or student. I will put a date on the front that will allow me enough time to get it in the mail.

(These scholarships are still available, check bulletin #2 .

#1 HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND (until Feb. 12)

#5 NAVY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (NROTC)

#8 ST. EDWARD’S UNIVERSITY Guaranteed Trustees Scholar Award and the Holy Cross Scholar Award (Feb. 1)

#9 DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, BAY AREA HOUSTON ALUMNAE CHAPTER (Feb. 23)

#10 UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS ARLINGTON. (Feb. 10)

#11 TEXAS STUDENT HOUSING 2010-2011 SCHOLARSHIP (Jan. 26)

#12 GULF COAST EDUCATORS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION (Feb. 26)

#14 UTSA HONORS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (Feb. 1 & 15)

#15 TEXAS EXES HOUSTON CHAPTER (Feb. 1) I have hard copies of the application now

#16 GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARS PROGRAM. (Jan. 11)

#18 MARIST COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP

#19 GULF COAST REG. BLOOD CENTER’S THE POWER OF LIFE ESSAY SCHOLARSHIP (Mar 1)

#20 VINSON & ELKINS L.L.P. SCHOLARSHIP (March 26)

#21 BAYLOR UNIVERSITY’S CARR P. COLLINS SCHOLARS PROGRAM (Jan 31)

#22 NATIONAL YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR FOUNDATION (Dec. 31)

#23 G0SS-MICHAEL FOUNDATION TEXAS ART SCHOLARSHIP. (March 31)

#24 TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION EXCELLENCE AWARD (Feb.8)

#25 DELL SCHOLARS PROGRAM (Jan.15)

#26 SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL WOMEN IN PETROLEUM (Jan.27)

#27 SOCIETY OF MEXICAN AMERICAN ENGINEERS AND SCIENTISTS (MAES) (Feb.23)

#28 YOUNG WOMEN IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS ZONTA INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM encourages young women to participate in public and political life by recognizing a commitment to the volunteer sector, evidence of volunteer leadership achievements and a dedication to the advancement of the status of women. www.zonta.org Deadline is February 28, 2010.

#29 BAY AREA CHAPTER TEXAS SOCITY OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS is offering two $750 scholarships to qualified students. www.tspe.org You must be a U.S. citizen, have at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, have scored at least a 600 in math, 550 in critical reading and a 500 in writing on the SAT, or a 29 in math and a 25 in English on the “ACT, and enroll in an accredited engineering program. Application must be postmarked by January 16^th which means I need it by January 12, 2010. I have paper copies also.

#30 CHARLES, LELA AND MARY SLOUGH FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP. This is a renewable $5000 a year award. You must have at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and be a U.S. citizen and have financial need. I have paper copies or you can go to www.midland.edu/admissions/aid/forms/slough.pdf . Deadline is March 29^th which means I need it by March 24, 2010.

#31 LAMAR UNIVERSITY C.W. CONN, SR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND was established for entering freshman seeking a four year degree in the College of Business at Lamar. We can nominate up to three seniors. You must be planning to attend Lamar, have scored at least 900(2 parts) on SAT or 20 on ACT, interested in marketing as a career, and have leadership qualities. Do not send to them; turn all documents into me by February 15, 2010.

#32 GEORGE AND MARY JOSEPHINE HAMMAN FOUNDATION will offer 70 $15,000 scholarships to high school seniors. Scholarships are awarded based on financial need and academic achievement. You must be a U.S. citizen. www.HammanFoundation.org Must arrive in their office by 4:00 p.m. on February 26, 2010.

#33 KFC COLONEL’S SCHOLARS PROGRAM is looking for high school seniors with financial need and an entrepreneurial spirit to qualify for the Scholars Program. Awards are up to $20,000 for tuition, fees, textbooks, room and board. You must have at least a 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale, enroll in a public college or university within Texas, be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and demonstrate financial need. Online application at www.kfcscholars.org. Application deadline is February 10, 2010.

#34 TEXAS LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY PACESETTER AWARD FOR COLLEGE EXCELLENCE is worth up to
$18,000 a year. You must have applied and been accepted for admission by February 6, 2010. You must have at least a GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, and have a SAT/ACT score of 1250 or 28 or higher, or rank in top 10% of class with a minimum 1100/24 SAT/ACT. For an online admission application, visit www.tlu.edu/apply

#35 HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO METROPOLITAN SCHOLARSHIP. This scholarship is a $15,000 total four year award. This scholarship will be given to at least 2 of our students. You must be a U.S. citizen, be ranked in the upper ¼ of graduating class at the end of this semester, must have taken either the SAT or ACT and made a minimum SAT score of 1350(verbal and math) or a minimum ACT score of 19, must plan on attending a college or university in Texas, and have leadership potential and character. The deadline for submission to me is February 5th. DO NOT REQUEST TRANSCRIPT UNTIL THIS SEMESTER IS PUT ON THE TRANSCRIPT IN EARLY FEBRUARY. THE HLS & Rodeo specifically asks for the ranking at the end of the 1^st semester of your senior year. I will take care of getting the registrar to fill in her part. http://www.hlsr.com/about/scholarship/index.aspx

#36 HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP. This scholarship is also a $15,000 award. Application deadline is March 12, 2008. You must be a U.S. citizen, be in the upper ½ of the graduating class, have taken either the SAT or ACT test and have a minimum SAT score of 1210(verbal and math) or a minimum ACT score of 17, be enrolled or plan to enroll in either a college or university within the state of Texas, and have leadership potential and character. The deadline for submission to me is February 5th. DO NOT REQUEST TRANSCRIPT UNTIL THIS SEMESTER IS PUT ON THE TRANSCRIPT IN EARLY FEBRUARY. THE HLS & Rodeo specifically asks for the ranking at the end of the 1^st semester of your senior year. I will take care of getting the registrar to fill in her part. . http://www.hlsr.com/about/scholarship/index.aspx

#37 HOUSTON ENDOWMENT INC., JESSE H. JONES AND MARY GIBBS JONES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. Five $16,000 scholarships will be given out to Dobie seniors. The criteria used are academic achievement, economic need, leadership skills, community service and good citizenship. You must have taken either the SAT or ACT. Use the figures from your parent’s 2008 income tax on your application. Completed applications must be returned to me by February 5^th We can send no more than 20 nominees.

Have a safe and Happy Holiday!

BULLETIN #4

GPA CONVERSION - Current GPA divide by 5.0 =? Multiply? by 4.0 = GPA on a 4.0 scale. For example if you have a 4.80 GPA you divide 4.80 by 5.0 = .96 x 4.0 = 3.84

SAT Prep Class for the January test will be held on Saturday, January 16th – 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. - $35- See me to get on the list. We need 10 students in order for the class to make.
Start your free college funding plan today and enter to win Sallie Mae’s $1,000 scholarship giveaway. http://www.go.salliemae.com/plan/?pin=&dtd_cell=EM0909EPP08
APPLY TEXAS DAY - DECEMBER 16^TH. Get your financial aid personal identification number(pin) to complete your FAFSA and get help completing college applications here at school in the social studies lab ( room 214) from 8-3
A Twitter account has been set up to keep you informed. You may sign up at www.twitter.com/dobieseniors
www.applytexas.org – Use this to apply for any Texas public college

COLLEGE INFORMATION

Texas A & M University has a Houston Regional Prospective Student Center located in Houston at 1225 North Loop West, Suite 200, Houston, Texas, 77008. 713-454-1990.

UT @ Austin University’s scholarship deadline is December 1^st and admission deadline is December 15^th. You can apply for the scholarships when you apply for admission at www.applytexas.org by doing Essay C in addition to Essay A & B.

EDU, Inc. Common Black College Application- you can apply to 34 member institutions for a one time fee of $35. Visit www.eduinconline.com

Oklahoma State University President’s Leadership Council Conclave 2010 is a two-day event held February 6-February 7^thon the OSU campus and will be centered on developing leadership characteristics essential to both college and individual success. Applications are due by November 30^th but conference is limited to 100 attendants. Application available.

SAT PREP CLASSES - PISD offers classes on these tests 1 week prior to the test. The classes are $35 and are held here at Dobie. You must bring cash. I need to call the list into the Administration Office by the Wednesday before each session. The dates of the remaining classes will be available in the Counseling Center and the Counselors’ Corner in the cafeteria in the near future. A list of the classes will also be listed on the next bulletin. See class dates on the website.

IMPORTANT DATES:

College Night December 1, 2009, 6:30 p.m., Sam Rayburn High School

Financial Aid Night February 9, 2010 @ 7:00 p.m., Cafeteria

Prom May 15, 2010

Graduation June 4, 2010@7:00 p.m. Hofheinz Pavilion

COLLEGE PREVIEWS OR VISITS

Texas Women’s Univ. Open House , Saturday, Nov. 21^st, 8am to 1pm. www.twu.edu/admissions/visit-us.asp
UTDallas –March 6, 2010. www.utdallas.edu/enroll/events

Open House/Scholars Day-March 6, 2010, 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., at UT Dallas campus
UT@Arlington Preview Days- Feb.13, & Mar.27^th(www.uta.edu/admissions/previewday ) register online
Baylor University- Saturday, February 6, 2010, February 15, March 22(www.baylor.edu/visit)
Sam Houston State University-March 27, 2010 (www.shsu.edu/~visitor/saturday.html )
SFA-Saturday, February 20^th or Saturday, March 27, 2010.(www.sfasu.edu/admissions/visitsfa/showcase.asp )
Texas A & M, Saturday, February 10, 2010 (www.tamu.edu/aggiesaturday )
Texas State University-Saturday, February 20 or Saturday, April 17, 2010 (www.admissions.txstate.edu/visit/bobcat-days.html )
UH- Saturday, March 6^th, Friday, February 5^th , April 2, 2010 (www.uh.edu/admissions/undergraduate/schedule-visit/index.php )
UT- Saturday, March 6, 2010 ( www.utexas.edu )

THEA Exemptions:

TAKS- Math 2200 or above and ELA 2200 or above and Writing Score of 3 or above

SAT- 1070 and 500 on Math and Verbal

ACT- 23 with 19 on Math and English

ADDITIONAL WEBSITES:

www.blackcollegedollars.org - This free scholarship search, geared for African-American students, contains more than 300 scholarships searchable by GPA requirement, academic and career interest, and application deadline.

www.latinocollegedollars.org – scholarships for Latino students.

SCHOLARSHIPS

(These scholarships are still available, check bulletin #2 or online at www.jfrankdobie.org

#1 HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND (until Feb. 12)

#5 NAVY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (NROTC)

#6 AXA ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP (until Dec. 11)

#8 ST. EDWARD’S UNIVERSITY Guaranteed Trustees Scholar Award and the Holy Cross Scholar Award (Feb. 1)

#9 DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, BAY AREA HOUSTON ALUMNAE CHAPTER (Feb. 23)

#10 UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS ARLINGTON. (Feb. 10)

#11 TEXAS STUDENT HOUSING 2010-2011 SCHOLARSHIP (Jan. 26)

#12 GULF COAST EDUCATORS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION (Feb. 26)

#14 UTSA HONORS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (Feb. 1 & 15)

#15 TEXAS EXES HOUSTON CHAPTER (Feb. 1) I have hard copies of the application now

#16 GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARS PROGRAM. (Jan. 11)

#17 NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY TORCH SCHOLARS PROGRAM (Dec. 15)

#18 MARIST COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP

#19 GULF COAST REG. BLOOD CENTER’S THE POWER OF LIFE ESSAY SCHOLARSHIP (Mar 1)

#20 VINSON & ELKINS L.L.P. SCHOLARSHIP (March 26)

#21 BAYLOR UNIVERSITY’S CARR P. COLLINS SCHOLARS PROGRAM (Jan 31)

#22 NATIONAL YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR FOUNDATION (Dec. 31)

#23 G0SS-MICHAEL FOUNDATION TEXAS ART SCHOLARSHIP. (March 31)

#24 HOUSTON CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (www.nwtfhouston.org ) for area students who have shown a commitment to conservation as well as community service. This award is $2000. I have paper copies also. Application deadline is January 1^st but I will need the application and all supporting documents by December 14^th.

#24 TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION EXCELLENCE AWARD was created to provide scholarships to students from traditionally underrepresented groups, minorities and students from economically disadvantaged areas. Applicants will be considered for multi-year scholarships. I have paper copies or you can go to www.giving.tamu.edu/fea to download a copy of the scholarship. Completed applications with all supporting documents must be returned to me by February 8, 2010.

#25 DELL SCHOLARS PROGRAM. ( www.dellscholars.org/public/students.aspx ) Due to our participation in the APS/Dell foundation AP incentive, seniors may apply for this scholarship. You must be earning a minimum of a 2.4 GPA on a 4.0 scale, demonstrate need for financial assistance, pan on entering a bachelor’s degree program, and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Application deadline is January 15, 2010.

#26 SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL WOMEN IN PETROLEUM awards scholarships to area young women who are planning to attend a Texas college or university, who have academic standing, financial need, extracurricular/community involvement. You can go to www.spwp.org to download an application or I have paper copies. Application deadline is February 1^st but I need it by January 27, 2010.

#27 SOCIETY OF MEXICAN AMERICAN ENGINEERS AND SCIENTISTS (MAES) offers 10 $2500 scholarships to African American, American Indian, Asian, Hispanic or Pacific Islander high school seniors who intend to pursue college degrees in the Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics disciplines. You can go to http://www.maeshouston.org/ScholarshipInfo.htm . February 28, 2010 deadline but I need application and all supporting documents by February 23, 2010.

Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving!

BULLETIN #3

GPA CONVERSION - Current GPA divide by 5.0 =? Multiply? by 4.0 = GPA on a 4.0 scale. For example if you have a 4.80 GPA you divide 4.80 by 5.0 = .96 x 4.0 = 3.84

APPLY TEXAS DAY, Tuesday, November 17^th – Get help completing your college applications here at Dobie in the social studies lab, room 214, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
SAT Prep Class for the December test will be held on Saturday, November 14^th – 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. - $35- See me to get on the list. We need 10 students in order for the class to make.

COLLEGE INFORMATION

Texas A & M University has a Houston Regional Prospective Student Center located in Houston at 1225 North Loop West, Suite 200, Houston, Texas, 77008. 713-454-1990.

EDU, Inc. Common Black College Application- you can apply to 34 member institutions for a one time fee of $35. Visit www.eduinconline.com

Oklahoma State University President’s Leadership Council Conclave 2010 is a two-day event held February 6-February 7^thon the OSU campus and will be centered on developing leadership characteristics essential to both college and individual success. Applications due by November 30^th but conference is limited to 100 attendants. Application available.

IMPORTANT DATES:

College Night December 1, 2009, 6:30 p.m., Sam Rayburn High School

Financial Aid Night February 9, 2010 @ 7:00 p.m., cafeteria

Prom May 15, 2010

Graduation June 4, 2010@7:00 p.m. Hofheinz Pavilion

ADDITIONAL WEBSITES:

www.finaidfacts.org– clear and updated financial aid advice.

www.eduguide.org – personalized roadmap to student success.

www.collegeweeklive.com – free online college fair.

COLLEGE PREVIEWS OR VISITS

San Jacinto College South will be here at lunch on November 5^th and 19^th.

Open House/Scholars Day-November 21^st, 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., at UT Dallas campus
Open House/Scholars Day-March 6, 2010, 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., at UT Dallas campus
UTSA will host an “Honors Night” on Thursday, November 19^th, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Email your RSVP by November 12^th honors@utsa.edu or call 210-458-4106.
Baylor University, Monday, November 23^rd (http://www.baylor.edu/visit/ )register online
Lamar University, Saturday, November 21^st (http://dept.lamar.edu/advancement/AcademicOpenHouse/index.asp ) register online
Prairie View A & M, Saturday, November 14^th, (http://www.pvamu.edu/pages/5024.asp ) register online
Sam Houston State University, Saturday, November 21^st,(http://www.shsu.edu/~visitor/saturday.html ) register online
SFA State University, Saturday, November 21^st, (http://www.sfasu.edu/admissions/visitsfa/showcase.asp) no rsvp required.
Texas State University, Saturday, November 14^th, (http://www.admissions.txstate.edu/visit/bobcat-days.html) register online
University of Houston, Cougar Preview,Saturday, November 14^th , (http://www.uh.edu/admissions/undergraduate/schedule-visit/index.php )
University of Houston-Downtown, Saturday, October 31^st ,( http://www.uhd.edu/admissions/openhouse/index.html) register online
UT@Arlington Preview Days-Nov. 14, Feb.13, & Mar.27^th(www.uta.edu/admissions/previewday ) register online

THEA Exemptions:

TAKS- Math 2200 or above and ELA 2200 or above and Writing Score of 3 or above

SAT- 1070 and 500 on Math and Verbal

ACT- 23 with 19 on Math and English

SCHOLARSHIPS

(These scholarships are still available, check bulletin #2 or online at www.jfrankdobie.org

#1 HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND

#2 THE TCU TEXAS YOUTH ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR AWARD.

#4 CHINESE PROFESSIONAL CLUB SCHOLARSHIP FUND (www.cpchouston.net )

#5 NAVY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (NROTC)

#6 AXA ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP

#8 ST. EDWARD’S UNIVERSITY Guaranteed Trustees Scholar Award and the Holy Cross Scholar Award

#9 DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, BAY AREA HOUSTON ALUMNAE CHAPTER

#10 UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS ARLINGTON.

#11 TEXAS STUDENT HOUSING 2010-2011 SCHOLARSHIP

#12 GULF COAST EDUCATORS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION #13 HOUSTON HISPANIC FORUM HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP.

#13 HOUSTON HISPANIC FORUM HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP

#14 UTSA HONORS COLLEGE offers two scholarship opportunities. Presidential Honors Scholarship Program-20 for fall 2010-$6,000-academic merit. Also 16 incoming freshman at UTSA will be selected as a Terry Scholar. This is based on the student’s need-typically average $55,000 over a four-year period. You must be ranked in the top 20% of high school class and have a SAT (V&M) of 1100 or an ACT of 24 or higher. To apply for a UTSA Presidential Honors scholarship visit www.utsa.edu/honors . To apply for a UTSA Terry scholarship, visit www.utsa.edu/terryscholars . Deadline for Terry scholarship is February 1, 2010 and deadline for the Presidential Honors scholarship is February 15, 2010.

#15 TEXAS EXES HOUSTON CHAPTER will give 25 scholarships to Houston area students who will attend UT-Austin. Scholarships range from one time awards of $1000 to $3000 each and multiyear awards ranging from $2000 to $4000. You must attend high school in Harris County, receive and accept admission to UT-Austin, and rank in the top 25% of your class. Visit www.texasexes.com for an application. Applications must be submitted by February 1, 2010.

#16 GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARS PROGRAM. You must be African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American, be a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the U.S., have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 or a 4.0 scale, and have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities. Online nomination materials must be submitted before Monday, January 11, 2010 or postmarked on or before January 11, 2010. Visit www.gmsp.org for an application.

#17 NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY TORCH SCHOLARS PROGRAM includes admission to the university and awards full tuition, fees, and room and board. You must have persevered despite difficult family situations, cultural barriers financial challenges, or education environments that were unable to prepare them to compete for admission to a highly selective school, have not yet demonstrated academic success at the level of their true potential but who would be successful with the additional academic and personal support provided by the Torch Program, represent a diversity of academic majors, racial and t=ethnic backgrounds, and geographic areas, are first generation college students, and will be the first in their family to earn a bachelor’s degree, and are U.S. citizens or documented permanent residents from low-income households. If you are interested in being nominated for this program at Northeastern University, see me. Nomination deadline is December 15.

#18 MARIST COLLEGE through a joint effort with the National Science foundation is awarding 12 full scholarships to highly talented students majoring in computer Science or Information Technology and Systems. If interested, go online at www.marist.edu/admission

#19 GULF COAST REGIONAL BLOOD CENTER’S THE POWER OF LIFE ESSAY SCHOLARSHIP www.giveblood.org/scholarship. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. March 1^st deadline.

#20 VINSON & ELKINS L.L.P. SCHOLARSHIP provides financial assistance to students of African-American, Hispanic, Asian, or Native American origins from low income families in the Austin, Dallas, and Houston areas who are interested in pursuing a career in law. Must have an interest in a career in law, financial need, top 20% of your class, 1650 SAT combined score(all 3 units), U.S. citizenship or residency in the greater Houston area, a valid social security card, and be the afore mentioned ethnic groups. Application deadline is March 26, 2010. Paper copies or visit www.velaw.com

#21 BAYLOR UNIVERSITY’S CARR P. COLLINS SCHOLARS PROGRAM awards scholarships to students who have demonstrated leadership through service. These scholarships are $4,350 each year, renewable up to three years. You must meet university requirements for unconditional admission; have a minimum of 28 on the ACT or have a minimum combined critical reading and math score of 1250 on the SAT; have completed a balanced college preparatory program; be in the top quarter of your graduating class; and be a resident of the state of Texas. For an application visit http://www.baylor.edu/admissions. Go to freshmen, financial aid, scholarships.

#22 NATIONAL YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR FOUNDATION (www.NFIB.com/YEA ) gives scholarships to students who demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit and initiative by either starting their own business or participation in organizations such as DECA, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), or Junior Achievements, and through other initiatives such as babysitting, lawn care, dog walking, tutoring, etc. An official established business is not a requirement. Application deadline is from October 31^st and December 31^st.

#23 G0SS-MICHAEL FOUNDATION TEXAS ART SCHOLARSHIP. The foundation is offering a scholarship opportunity to all Texas high school seniors interested in visual arts. This scholarship is based on artistic achievement, scholastic achievement, school and community participation, and leadership in the amount of $5,000. In addition to the funding, the recipient will have one piece of art framed and displayed at the Goss-Michael Foundation. To be eligible, students must pursue a degree in visual arts upon graduation. Acceptable fine art majors include: painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography, Art History, and Art Education. Application deadline is March 31, 2010. Application available.

BULLETIN #2

GPA CONVERSION - Current GPA divide by 5.0 =? Multiply? by 4.0 = GPA on a 4.0 scale. For example if you have a 4.80 GPA you divide 4.80 by 5.0 = .96 x 4.0 = 3.84

College Fair – Dobie- Wednesday, October 28^th – Lunches

Everest Institute, Lamar University, Lee College, Sam Houston State University, San Jac, SFA, A & M,

A & M Corpus Christi, TSU, Texas State University, TWU, UT Arlington, UT San Antonio, UH, University of Phoenix, and University of St. Thomas

COLLEGE INFORMATION

Texas A & M University has a Houston Regional Prospective Student Center located in Houston at 1225 North Loop West, Suite 200, Houston, Texas, 77008. 713-454-1990.

UT Dallas will host STEM Saturday, October 24^th, 2009. If you are interested in earning a degree in science, technology, engineering and mathematics register at www.utdallas.edu/stem

VET TECH INSTITUTE. If you are interested in becoming a Vet Tech visit www.VetTechInstitute.edu or call 800-275-2736.

See below. Most colleges accept web applications, so use the Internet as a primary source for college info.

SAT/PSAT PREP CLASSES - PISD offers classes on these tests 1 week prior to the test. The classes are $35 and are held here at Dobie. You must bring cash. I need to call the list into the Administration Office by the Wednesday before each session. The dates of the remaining classes will be available in the Counseling Center and the Counselors’ Corner in the cafeteria in the near future. A list of the classes will also be listed on the next bulletin. See class dates on the website.

IMPORTANT DATES:

Panoramic Picture October 28, 2009

College Night December 1, 2009, 6:30 p.m., Sam Rayburn High School

Financial Aid Night February 9, 2010 @ 7:00 p.m., cafeteria

Prom May 15, 2010

Graduation June 4, 2010@7:00 p.m. Hofheinz Pavilion

ADDITIONAL WEBSITES:

www.finaidfacts.org – clear and updated financial aid advice.

COLLEGE PREVIEWS OR VISITS

San Jacinto College South will be here at lunch on October 8^th, 22^nd, November 5^th and 19^th.
University of Connecticut will be here at lunch on October 14^th.
Simmons College will be at Dobie on Thursday, October 15, 2009, in the cafeteria, during lunch.
Kick-off LSU, October 23 or October 30, 8:00 am. to 3:00 p.m. – learn about LSU and campus life; meet with campus faculty and staff, visit with current LSU students, meet representatives from various departments and organizations, and tour LSU campus and residential halls. Register at www.lsu.edu/kickofflsu
The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA, will host an Open House on Saturday, October 24^th, Noon-4:00 p.m. For more information visit www.uarts.edu
School of Visual Arts National Portfolio Days in Austin or Dallas. Saturday, October 10^th, noon-4:00 p.m., Hilton Anatole, 2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas, 75207, 214-749-1200 or in Austin, Sunday, October 11^th , 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., the AT & T Education and conference Center, UT Texas @ Austin, 1900 University Ave., Austin, Texas 78705, 512-404-1900.
University of Virginia will host an admission meeting on Monday, October 19^th, 6:00 p.m., at Houston Arboretum and Nature Center, 4501 Woodway Avenue, Houston, Texas, 77024(just east of the 610 Loop on Woodway) No RSVP necessary.
Discover UTD- October 18,4-6 p.m., Marriott Woodlands Waterway Hotel, 1601 Lake Robbins Dr, The Woodlands, Texas, 77060
Discover UTD-October 25, 4-6 p.m., Omni Houston Hotel, 4 Riverway, Houston, Texas, 77056.
Open House/Scholars Day-November 21^st, 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., at UT Dallas campus
Open House/Scholars Day-March 6, 2010, 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., at UT Dallas campus
Princeton will host an information session on Wednesday, October 21^st, 7-8:30 p.m.,Emery Weiner School,Becker Theater, 9825 Stella Link, Houston, 77025

THEA Exemptions:

TAKS- Math 2200 or above and ELA 2200 or above and Writing Score of 3 or above

SAT- 1070 and 500 on Math and Verbal

ACT- 23 with 19 on Math and English

GPA of 3.5 on 4.0 and graduate recommended

SCHOLARSHIPS

#1 HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND awards scholarships ranging from $1000 to $10000 to graduating seniors. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident, have a minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA, must apply for federal financial aid using the FAFSA, and have plans to be enrolled full-time in a degree seeking program at a U.S. accredited institution in the fall of 2009. Apply online at www.hsf.net from September 1, 2009 until February 12, 2010. (No paper copies in file-apply online)

#2 THE TCU TEXAS YOUTH ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR AWARD. One $5000 and five $1000 scholarships will be given. High School freshmen through seniors who have started and operated a business. If you choose to attend Texas Christian University they will double your scholarship. For more information or to apply online go to www.tcuyeya.org . Applications are due November 1, 2009. (No paper copies in file-apply online)

#4 CHINESE PROFESSIONAL CLUB SCHOLARSHIP FUND (www.cpchouston.net ) will award a minimum of 10 scholarships ranging from $1000 to $2000. You must be a student of Chinese descent (minimum ¼). Scholarship, leadership, essays and financial need (for the financial aid awards) are used as criteria. Application deadline is November 1^st. I will need the application before hand because it requires an official transcript. The date I will need it will be attached to the front of application. (Applications available or you can go online)

#5 NAVY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (NROTC) Naval reserve Officer Training Corps scholarship is a four-year scholarship worth up to $180,000 covering full tuition, books, fees, uniforms and a monthly stipend of $300. After college, the student enters to Navy as a commissioned officer in occupations such as engineering, Pilot, Naval Flight Officer, or Surface Warfare Officer. This application process continues until April 2010. You must have an ACT of 21 in Math and 22 in English, or a SAT score of 520 in Math and 530 in Verbal or be in the top 10% of senior class. Applications are available online at: https://www.nrotc.navy.mil

#6 AXA ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP offers college scholarships of $10,000 and $25,000 to high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their activities in school, the community or the workplace. You must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. You must return to me by Friday, December 11^th. Paper copy or visit www.axa-achievement.com

#7 CIA UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM encourage students to pursue careers with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). You must be a high school senior , have a SAT score of 1,000 or higher or an ACT score of 21 or higher, have a GPA of at least 3.0, demonstrate financial need, and commit to a work experience each summer during college and agree to CIA employment for 1.5 times the length of their CIA-sponsored scholarship. Deadline to apply is October 15^th. Apply online at https://www.cia.gov/careers/index.html

#8 ST. EDWARD’S UNIVERSITY offers two premier scholarship opportunities. The Guaranteed Trustees Scholar Award awards $40,000 to all applicants who qualify (rank in the top 20% of your class and score at least a 1200(CR and Math) on the SAT or 27 on the ACT) and the Holy Cross Scholar Award pays full tuition for four years. (You must be ranked in the top 10% of your class, score at least a 1250 on the SAT (CR and Math) or 28 on the ACT. You also must demonstrate an outstanding commitment to leadership, service and academics. Application deadline is February 1, 2010. To obtain an application visit www.gotostedwards.com/meritawards.xml

#9 DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, BAY AREA HOUSTON ALUMNAE CHAPTER will give RISING STAR scholarships to qualified African American students. These scholarships will be based on scholastic achievement, recommendations, an essay, school and community activities, and an interview. You must be ranked in the top 25% or have a GPA of “B” or higher. All applications and requested documents must be returned to me by February 23, 2010.

#10 UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS ARLINGTON. Upon admission to this college, eligible students will receive automatic consideration for general academic scholarships administered through the UT Arlington Scholarship Office. Deadline for admission to be considered for these scholarships is February 10, 2010. You can see an information sheet in the Scholarship file. Visit www.uta.edu/scholarships

#11 TEXAS STUDENT HOUSING 2010-2011 SCHOLARSHIP is open to students accepted to colleges in Austin, College Station, or Denton, Texas, who have not signed off-campus housing leases. (TWU and UNT typically do not permit freshmen or sophomore students to live off campus. Postmark deadline for all documents is January 31^st must you must return all forms to me by January 26^th.

#12 GULF COAST EDUCATORS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION will offer two scholarships to seniors pursuing an Education degree and one scholarship to any degree plan. Applicants must be a member of this credit union to be considered. To be a member, someone in their immediate family must work for one of the school districts in Harris Galveston or Brazoria counties and have an account in good standing with the credit union. Areas of consideration for selection will include need, academic achievement, character, leadership and personal recommendations. You also must have a minimum combined SAT score of 1350 and/or a minimum ACT score of 21. Application deadline is Friday, February 26, 2010 and you can mail this yourself because it asks for a copy of your transcript (You still need to ask the registrar for the complete transcript but ask for an unofficial transcript with the test card so that you can mail this one yourself)

#13 HOUSTON HISPANIC FORUM HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP. You must have a B or better GPA, have participated in or has exhibited leadership in school activities, have volunteered in community activities such as social agencies, political campaigns, church groups, or school sponsored community work. All documents must be postmarked by November 20^th but you must return it to me by November 17^th.

BULLETIN #1

See below about information for a free Practice SAT Test.

From Mrs. Thompson

Congratulations…we made it to senior year! I am so proud of each of you, but remember our journey to June 4^th is not over. This year will be full of many exciting and stressful times, and I will be here to guide you along the way. The most important thing to remember is that you are not finished yet, so don’t give up! Attendance and grades still count! Go to your classes, study hard and do your very best. If you need help, don’t be afraid to ask…we are all here to help! Please pay attention to all senior announcements and deadlines…I don’t want you to miss out on anything. To keep you informed, I have set up a twitter account. You may sign up at www.twitter.com/dobieseniors. Have a great year…see you at graduation!

FROM Mrs. Carlton

Welcome back! I look forward to working with you this year on scholarships and college information. I hope that each of you had a good summer. You have a busy year ahead of you so please read each bulletin carefully and share this information with your parents. A bulletin will be put out frequently to give out information on scholarships and other items of interest. They will be handed out in Homeroom as long as we have homeroom once a week. You also will be able to pick up a copy in the College Room that is located across from the Book Room, in the Counseling Center, and at the Counseling Corner in the cafeteria at all lunches. Also, be sure to keep all bulletins for reference and again, please, take these bulletins home to your parents so that they will be aware of what is available to you. COME TO ME FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION. All senior scholarships and information are kept in the College Room on what is called “THE TOWER” and in a hanging file by my desk in the Counseling Office. Turn in your completed applications to me. I will be handling as much of the scholarship and college matters as I can for Mrs. Thompson so that she can be free to help you in other matters. I will supply you with as much information as is available. When scholarship information becomes available to me I will list it in the bulletin. This information will also be listed on the Internet under Dobie’s Web Page. (Dobie’s Internet address is www.jfrankdobie.org) I will tell you if I have the application or give you information on how to get the applications. I will also list deadlines, whether I need the completed applications back, etc. Sometimes the deadlines are different than on the applications because time is needed to process them before they can be sent (Don’t miss out because of this). THIS YEAR WE ARE GOING TO HOLD FAST TO THIS RULE. IF I PUT A DATE THAT THE APPLICATION NEEDS TO BE BACK TO ME IT MUST BE BACK AT THAT TIME WITH ALL THE REQUESTED DOCUMENTS.

Most of the applications ask for a transcript.

The registrar will not give you an official transcript.
The transcript can not touch your hands at any time.
If you have a scholarship that needs a transcript to be sent with it you will need to get all documents to either Mrs. Cobb or me.
I only send out your applications if they require an official transcript. If an unofficial will work you must send yourself.
Allow for extra time so that you do not miss out on a scholarship because the deadline was not met.
If a scholarship needs to be postmarked by a certain date do not bring to us on that date-use the date I requested it to be returned to me.
Mail goes out in the early morning which means we would have to leave campus to get it postmarked.
Same thing for transcripts being sent to colleges. Always allow for extra time.
Also, when applicable, supply postage.

Your parents are welcome to call me at anytime and I will be glad to answer any questions. My number is 713-740-0370. It is very important that you take the responsibility and not your parents. You need to know what is going on and how important it is to meet with me. It is ultimately your responsibility to read the opportunities and your responsibility to pick up the applications, fill them out and return them to me. In some instances you will be able to send them yourself. Just remember that if it involves anything on our part we need time to meet the deadlines. If it involves recommendation letters you can’t wait until the last minute to request them.

Also, the Registrar requires 2 days for a transcript request. TRANSCRIPTS - must be ordered from Mrs. Cobb, the registrar, in her office located on the inside office hall next to our offices. The counselor’s office will not do this for you. This is your responsibility. You can obtain transcript request cards in my office or in the registrar’s office. THE FIRST THREE TRANSCRIPTS ARE FREE; AFTER THREE IT WILL COST $1.00 PER TRANSCRIPT.

Financial Aid –

Encourage parents to begin organizing their tax filing paper work now! Financial Aid is distributed by college financial aid officers on a first come first served basis. Remember you will only need the totals from the 2009 tax return. They do not have to file their return any earlier than usual.
When establishing financial need, any assets in a student’s name (bank accounts, etc.) are 100% eligible for college funding. If the same assets are in a parent’s name, only a small percentage is considered as an eligible funding source.
For younger siblings, parents may consider the 529 Plan. During these uncertain economic times, some consider this fund a good insurance policy.

Scholarships -

Avoid scholarship/financial aid search companies that require a fee for their services. You can probably do just as well on your own!
Use the free scholarship/financial aid searches on the web-site list provided to you. They are great!!
There are thousands of scholarships out there. Most of you have a limited amount of time. Do not waste time, effort, and postage chasing dollars that you do not have a reasonable chance to win!! For example: if you are ranked 100^th in your class with a SAT of 950, you have very little chance winning a scholarship based on high grades and test scores. Check out the pool of potential applicants and weigh your chances of receiving a scholarship against financial aid.
As much as 90% of scholarship funds come from the colleges themselves. Inquire at the Financial Aid office and the department of your intended major field of study.
If money is an issue, the Armed Services offer wonderful programs to fund your education.
If money is an issue, try local junior colleges for your freshman and sophomore years. You will be surprised at the reasonable cost of tuition.
If a scholarship requires an application fee, chances are it is a scam.

Placement Tests –

If you have not taken a SAT or ACT, register now. If you’ve already tested, take another to improve your score.
Remember the PISD Prep Course mentioned later on this bulletin. You can take this course the week before the test. More on this later on in this bulletin.

Letters of Recommendation –

Select someone who really knows you well (teacher, coach, music director, youth pastor, etc.). Be sure to select someone who will give you a favorable recommendation (do not be afraid to ask). More on this later on in this bulletin.

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION - Some applications for admission to college and many scholarship applications require letters of recommendation from school personnel. Please keep in mind that these take time to write, and often the same person is asked to write as many as five letters for the same application/scholarship. Most school personnel are happy to write these for you, but you should be considerate enough to ask them at least 2 weeks before you need the recommendation. If the letter is to be mailed directly by the person writing the recommendation, supply a stamped envelope addressed to the person to whom the letter is to be sent. Otherwise, it should be sent directly to me to be mailed with the application and transcript. You must have a Senior Profile Sheet filled out and on file. We are working on a sheet to be filled out online. Make sure you keep copies of this sheet so that you can give them to the person writing the recommendation. It is best to choose a person who knows you best - your teacher. Always make sure the person writing the recommendation knows when it is due.

GPA CONVERSION -

Current GPA divide by 5.0 =? Multiply? by 4.0 = GPA on a 4.0 scale. For example if you have a 4.80 GPA you divide 4.80 by 5.0 = .96 x 4.0 = 3.84

COLLEGE INFORMATION

Texas A & M University has a Houston Regional Prospective Student Center located in Houston at 1225 North Loop West, Suite 200, Houston, Texas, 77008. 713-454-1990.

Harvard University has a massive science endowment for African-American juniors and seniors who are interested in majoring in the sciences: Chemistry, Biology, Physics, etc., 4 year tuition (free education) at Harvard University (regardless of parent’s income. The professor to contact for more info: Professor Gregory Tucci, at tucci@fas.harvard.edu . 617-496-4668.

See below. Most colleges accept web applications, so use the Internet as a primary source for college info.

COMMON APPLICATIONS

TEXAS COMMON APPLICATION (now called ApplyTexas application) (www.applytexas.org ) can be used to apply to all Texas Public Universities and Colleges.

COMMON APPLICATION ( www.commonapp.org ), not to be confused with the Texas Common Application, is used by up to 300 private colleges to register. For a list of colleges go to the website.

CSS/FINANCIAL AID PROFILE - program of the College Scholarship Service, the financial aid division of the College Board, a national, non-profit association of schools and school systems, colleges and universities, and educational organizations. Some colleges, universities and scholarship programs use the information collected on PROFILE to help them award non-federal student aid funds. The PROFILE application is customized for you based on the information you give when you register for the service. By completing the form, you are able to give a complete picture of your family’s financial circumstance, including explanations about special circumstance, on a single application. There is a listing on the application of participating schools and programs. This is not widely used so please check and make sure you need this because there is a fee. We will have copies of this form in the College Room.

FREE PRACTICE SAT TEST- Saturday, September 12^th or Saturday, October 10^th. 2:30-6:30 p.m. Reserve your spot by calling Stacy at (888) 598-5437, 160 or email at scoburn@cwknetwork.com . This is held by Sylvan Learning Center, 5610 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, Texas 77505, 281-991-0645.

SAT/PSAT PREP CLASSES - PISD offers classes on these tests 1 week prior to the test. The classes are $35 and are held here at Dobie. If you are interested in taking the 1st session of classes given in October, come see me. The date will be Saturday, October 3, 2009, 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. You must bring cash. I need to call the list into the Administration Office by the Wednesday before each session. The dates of the remaining classes will be available in the Counseling Center and The Counselors’ Corner in the cafeteria in the near future. A list of the classes will also be listed on the next bulletin.

COLLEGE ENTRANCE TESTS (SAT, ACT, THEA)

Deadlines are the same for registration by mail, telephone or website. Mail registrations must be postmarked by the deadline. If you pre-register by phone, call early to avoid the last-minute rush near deadlines. The deadlines are posted on the back of the booklets. All registration booklets are located in the bookcase in the College Room.

TEST REGISTRATION ON-LINE

Test Dates for SAT and Achievement Tests		Registration Deadline

October 10, 2009(I or II)		September 9, 2009 (Deadline is extended to September 23)
November 7, 2009(I or II)		October 1, 2009
December 5, 2009(I or II)		October 30, 2009
January 23, 2009(I or II)		December 15, 2009
March 13, 2010 (I only)		February 4, 2010
May 1, 2010 (I or II)		March 25, 2010
June 5, 2010 (I or II)		April 29, 2010

The SAT is now ($45.00). The late fee is an additional $23 and the standby fee is an additional $38. There are changes and additions. Analogies will be eliminated on the Verbal but there will be paragraph-length critical reading added. On the Math, it will be the same plus Algebra 2, and no quantitative comparisons. Writing will be added with grammar, usage, and word choice. This will be multiple choice and an essay will be required.

The SAT will be given at Dobie on all dates. The test center code is #44-519. Dobie’s school code is 443-374.

Test Dates for American College Test (ACT)		Registration Deadline

October 24, 2009		September 18, 2009
December 12, 2009		November 6, 2009
February 6, 2010		January 5, 2010
April 10, 2010		March 5, 2010
June 12, 2010		May 7, 2010

The ACT is $32.00(no writing) & the ACT plus Writing is $47.00. Late fee is an additional $21.00 and the standby fee is an additional $41.00.

The ACT will be administered at Dobie all dates except the June test. The test center code is #219230. Dobie’s school code is 443-374.

THEA - If you are planning to enroll in a Texas public university you must take the THEA test before you can attend unless you are exempt. We don’t have the registration booklets yet. The test will be given 5 more times this year. (See alternative test for San Jac College listed in the College Info section below)

THEA EXEMPTION

I will have the exemptions on the next bulletin. I am waiting to see if there are any changes.

Even though you are exempt from taking the THEA test you must take an additional math test if you want to enroll in a College Algebra class or higher. The cost of the test is $29.00.

Test Dates for THEA		Registration Deadline

October 17, 2009		September 18, 2009
February 27, 2010		January 29, 2010
April 24, 2010		March 26, 2010
June 19, 2010		May 21, 2010
July 24, 2010		June 25, 2010

Look online to find test sites.

TAKS - If you still need to take the TAKS the fall dates are October 20(ELA), October 21(Math), October 22(Science), and October 23(Social Studies).

NIGHT SCHOOL – If you need to take a class for graduation see Mrs. Thompson before the winter or spring class. Community Evening School is located at 1838A E. Sam Houston Pkwy. The phone number is: 713-740-0298; Fax: 713-740-4048.

TEXAS FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION CENTER (888/311-8881) call Monday – Thursday, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., and Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Spanish speaking representatives are also on hand. You can also go to www.CollegeForTexans.com

NCAA INITIAL-ELIGIBILITY CLEARINGHOUSE FORMS

If you plan on playing sports in college you must register with the Clearinghouse. You fill out the form, send the original in with your check and give the copy to the registrar (located in the hall off the Counseling Center) to mail with a transcript at the end of the school year. The Clearinghouse does not send us any paper copies because they want you to do the process on-line. Visit www.ncaaclearinghouse.net

SELECTIVE SERVICE

Males are supposed to register with Selective Service within 30 days of your 18th birthday. It is not a resumption of the draft. Federal and some state laws require registration-age men applying for certain benefits such as student financial aid, government employment, and job training to be registered with Selective Service. I have forms in my office to register or you can register via the Internet: http://www.sss.gov

IMPORTANT DATES:

Senior Parent Night		TBA
Panoramic Picture		October 28, 2009
Financial Aid Night		December 1, 2009, 6:30 p.m., Sam Rayburn High School
Prom		May 15, 2010
Graduation		June 4, 2010@7:00 p.m. Hofheinz Pavilion

FINANCIAL AID FORMS (FAFSA) - We do not receive this form until November or December. You cannot start the process until January 1, 2010, after your parent’s do their income tax. I will inform you when we receive them.

COLLEGE SEARCH COMPUTER – We will have two computers in the College Room that you can use to find out information on colleges and scholarships. If interested, come down anytime the College room is open and use it. If you need any help, just ask Ms. Steele or if she is not in come see me.

COLLEGE ROOM

The College Room is now open across from the Book room. Ms. Steele is available in the College room all day Monday, noon until 4 on Tuesdays, and all day Wednesday until 4. If she is not in the College Room you can leave her a note. There is a folder hanging on the door that has a form you can leave for her. The College Room will be open during school and after school until 4:00, Monday through Wednesday. The Gear Up Coordinator is located in the College Room so the room should be open for you to pick up literature. If for some reason it needs to be closed for various reasons the door will be closed. Also, a few of the items located in the College Room (such as scholarships, registration booklets, etc., will also be in the reception area of the Counseling Center.

CATALOGS AND APPLICATIONS

We will get college catalogues and applications from time to time. Check in the College Room for this information.

COLLEGE PREVIEWS OR VISITS

Tufts University will be in Houston on Monday, September 14, 2009, at 7:00 p.m., Marriott Houston West Loop by the Galleria, 1750 West Loop South, Houston, 77027. RSVP: TuftsonTourRSVP@ase.tufts.edu . Subject line: Houston. Body of email: Please include your name and total number attending(including yourself)
Boston University will be in Houston on Monday, September 28, 2009, at 7:00 p.m., Hilton Houston Post Oak, 2001 Post Oak Blvd. Go to www.bu.edu/receptions
Simmons College will be at Dobie on Thursday, October 15, 2009, in the cafeteria, during lunch.
Explore Rice on Sunday, Sept. 13 @ 1:00 p.m. Please RSVP at http://admission.rice.edu/ExploreRice (do this ASAP)
Washington University, Sunday, October 4, from 4-5:00 p.m., Houston Marriott Westchase, 2900 Briar park Drive, Houston, 713-978-7400. No RSVP required.

SOME POPULAR COLLEGES WEBSITES

San Jacinto College District (www.sjcd.edu )

Baylor University (www.baylor.edu)

Houston Baptist University (www.hbu.edu)

Sam Houston State (www.shsu.edu)

Southwest Texas State (Texas State Univ.) (www.txstate.edu)

Stephen F. Austin University (www.sfa.edu)

Texas A & M (www.tamu.edu/admissions)

Texas Tech (www.texastech.edu)

University of Houston (www.uh.edu)

University of North Texas (www.unt.edu)

University of Texas (www.utexas.edu)

Tyler Junior College (www.tjc.edu)* video

SCHOLARSHIPS

#3 WENDY’S HIGH SCHOOL HEISMAN AWARD PROGRAM. This program is for students who exhibit excellence in the classroom, on the field, and within their communities. You must all have at least a “B” grade average and participate in at least one school-sponsored sport. A teacher, counselor, or administrator form Dobie can be a reviewer. Reviewers have until October 6^th to complete their review. Go online at www.wendysheisman.com to apply by October 1^st. (No paper copies in file-apply online)

Check in a few days on Dobie’s website for an updated list of educational websites. I will also have copies of the websites in the Counseling Center and the College Room.