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Welcome to the THS College & Career Center page!  My name is Emily Nichols, the College and Career Counselor for THS.  I have been in Tomball ISD since 2007, and began my career in education in 1999.  I graduated from Sam Houston State University with a BA in Fashion Merchandising, and a minor in Business.  In 2004 I received my Masters of Education in School Counseling from Sam Houston State University.
 
I am here to meet your students college and career needs.  Students are always welcome in Cougar Corner (College & Career Center).  Parents may simply contact me and schedule an appointment.  I work with all grade levels in different areas of college and career readiness throughout each year.  Many events will be held each year for students to learn more about post high school options, careers, financial aid, and much more.  Make sure you check out the many resources I have posted for you.  The Links section is organized by area of interest with many helpful links for students and parents.
 
I am the Dual Credit Coordinator for our campus.  You will find helpful information on Dual Credit for our campus. We partner with Lone Star College, Tomball.  Our LSC Dual Credit Advisor is Erica Clark.
 
Please keep checking back on the Important Event Dates section and watch for many important announcements and event dates being posted!  
 

Recent Posts

Discover MIT

 
Join admissions staff in our area for information sessions on all that MIT has to offer.  There are two events in our area.
 
September 23, 2018 at 2:00 pm
Stratford High School
14555 Fern Dr.
Houston, Texas 77079
 
 
September 26, 2018 at 7 pm
YES Prep Southwest Campus
Spindletop Center for Teaching
4411 Anderson Road
Houston, Texas 77053

LSC Leadership High School

 
A wonderful opportunity for 10th and 11th grade students!  Apply online (see picture)
 

Deadline to apply: September 21, 2018

 

Check out the Important Event Dates section!

 

Dates for 2018-2019 have been updated & you don't want to miss out!

 
 
 

Juniors or Seniors taking the SAT/ACT - Dates have also been updated and posted! (gray box)

College That Change Lives College Fair - August 2018

Students are parents are invited to attend the Colleges That Changes Lives College Fair on Saturday, August 11, 2018.

The event will be held at the Westin Oaks Houston at the Galleria in the Consort Ballroom at 10:00 am.

5011 Westheimer at Post Oak, Houston, TX 77056

 

The event will begin with a 30 minute presentation on today's college search process, followed by a college fair that lasts approximately 1.5 hours.  You will be able to speak directly with college admission representatives from the colleges and universities that inspired the book Colleges That Change Lives. 

Registration is FREE.  Please register at https://ctcl.org/houston-tx-august-11-2018/.

CTCL member colleges in attendance will be:

Agnes Scott College
Allegheny College
Austin College
Beloit College
Birmingham-Southern College
Centre College
Cornell College
Denison University
Earlham College
Eckerd College
The Evergreen State College
Goucher College
Guilford College
Hampshire College
Hendrix College
Hillsdale College
Hiram College
Hope College
Juniata College
Kalamazoo College
Knox College
Lawrence University
Marlboro College
McDaniel College
Millsaps College
Ohio Wesleyan University
Reed College
Rhodes College
Southwestern University
St. John’s College
Saint Mary’s College of California
St. Olaf College
University of Lynchburg
University of Puget Sound
Ursinus College
Wabash College
Whitman College
Willamette University
Wooster, College of
 
 
A little about Colleges That Changes Lives:
 
Colleges That Change Lives (CTCL) began as a loose collaboration among the 40 schools profiled in Loren Pope’s classic book, Colleges That Change Lives. For over 20 years, our programs have given thousands of students and parents guidance in their college search. In 1996, the colleges and universities formed a non-profit organization to keep Loren’s message alive – the college search should be about finding a list of colleges that are a good academic, social, and financial fit. The non-profit has 44 member colleges and universities, having added four schools after the publication of the fourth edition of the book in 2012, edited and revised by Hilary Masell Oswald.
 
For More Information Contact:
 
Maria Furtado
Executive Director
Colleges That Change Lives, Inc.
(727) 465-8005
furtado@ctcl.org
 

 

Seniors, 

 

There is still room for the August 7th event date!

 

Make sure to sign up today! Links to sign up are on the post below.

 
If you've not checked out the new Videos for Seniors section, take a few minutes to do so!

College Application Kickoff Event for Seniors (Class of 2019) - August 7, 2018

Seniors, 

You’re invited to attend an event in August!

Who:  Seniors

What:  College Application Kickoff

This event is for students who will be applying to four year universities and Lone Star College.  We will have admission representatives from several colleges and universities to help you get a jumpstart on your college applications.

When:  Tuesday, August 7, 2018  - TWO sessions available.  Students MUST register for a session, as the space will be limited.  

Session 1 (1:30 pm to 3:30 pm)

-Application and Essay Brainstorming or Review

OR

- Lone Star College Application and Info (Current dual credit students attending LSC after graduation need NOT attend)

Session 2 - 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

-Application and Essay Brainstorming or Review

OR

- Lone Star College Application and Info (Current dual credit students attending LSC after graduation need NOT attend)

 

SESSION DETAILS

Students applying to four year universities will:

*Spend one hour on applications and the other will be spent on college application essays 

*Essay(s) written?  Select the Essay Review when you sign up

*Haven’t started the essay(s)?  Select the Essay Brainstorm when you sign up

*Your college does NOT require essays?  Spend time either continuing to work on applications, creating their FSA ID to get a head start on preparing to complete their FAFSA, or begin searching for scholarships.

Students applying to Lone Star College will:

*Complete the Lone Star College Application (Current dual credit students attending LSC after graduation need NOT attend)

*Learn more about all the great opportunities LSC has to offer

*Time pending, students will complete their FSA ID to get a head start on preparing to complete their FAFSA or complete the Pre-Assessment Activity for the LSC application process

 

CLICK ON THE APPROPRIATE LINK TO SIGN UP FOR A SESSION

Session 1 (1:30 to 3:30 pm)

Applying to a 4 year university (Limit 40) - https://goo.gl/forms/Q7ivulMSIClugF543

Applying to Lone Star College (Limit 25) - https://goo.gl/forms/jIYa8kQ5tNtvzSpJ2

 

Session 2 (4:00 to 6:00 pm)

Applying to a 4 year university (Limit 40) - https://goo.gl/forms/1O3ekhDFM6vfehgg1

Applying to Lone Star College (Limit 25) - https://goo.gl/forms/gTg64FbrJUnCxHL73

 

*Students who register will receive more information (location, etc.) on their session assignment prior to the event.  Please make sure you enter your personal email that you check when you sign up.

 

Have a great summer! 

Class of 2019, 
 
Save the Date!!
 
August 7, 2018 we will be holding a College Application Kick Off event at THS!
 
College representatives will be at the event to help you get started on your college applications!  Two sessions available and sign up is required as space is limited. (check your emails this week for sign up links OR this web page)
 
What you can do:
  • Apply to college (4 year or 2 year)
  • Begin your college application essays
  • Have your college application essays reviewed
  • LSC will have a session to get you started through their application process
More details to come!

For the Class of 2019

The POSSE Foundation Scholarship is a full-tuition scholarship to attend one of its partner schools. STUDENTS MUST BE NOMINATED FOR SCHOLARSHIP CONSIDERATION.

 

Posse Houston's Partner Colleges and Universities: 

 

Bryn Mawr College - http://www.brynmawr.edu 

Carleton College - http://www.carleton.edu 

Colby College - http://colby.edu 

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

University of Virginia - http://www.virginia.edu 

Wellesley College - http://www.wellesley.edu 

 

Nomination Requirements:

  • Must be a graduating senior in the Fall of 2018
  • Demonstrate extraordinary leadership within their high school, community, or family.
  • Excel academically. Although there is no GPA requirement, only nominees who have consistently progressed toward academic excellence will be awarded a POSSE Scholarship.
  • Nominees should take the SAT/ACT no later than September of their senior year.

 

Things to consider before requesting nomination:

  • If your name is submitted for nomination, you must complete an online application and attend the large group interview on a date to be determined (usually mid-September). Attendance at this interview is mandatory for scholarship consideration.
 
  • Through the Posse interview process, students could be offered a scholarship to any one of the 7 partner schools. Nominees must be open to attending any of the 7 college options.
 
  • YOU MUST BE WILLING TO COMPLETE THE POSSE SELECTION PROCESS WHICH INCLUDES THREE INTERVIEWS. Posse uses a Dynamic Assessment Process (DAP) for selecting scholarship candidates. DAP is Posse’s innovative approach to identifying exceptional students through non-traditional forums. There are three phases: 1) a large group interview with approximately 100 students. Posse staff will lead students in a series of interactive small-group workshops; 2) a 20-minute, one-on-one interview with Posse staff; and 3) a final, small group interview, with 20 to 25 students.
 
  • MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND PRE-COLLEGIATE TRAINING - From January to August of their senior year in high school, Posse Scholars meet weekly with staff trainers and their Posse peers for two-hour workshops.

WHAT IS POSSE LOOKING FOR? Posse is looking for individuals who have demonstrated leadership ability, communication and team building skills. High school GPA and SAT scores are considered but are not solely the basis for selection. Posse is looking for students who have the perseverance and drive to make it in a highly competitive academic environment if given the support of a positive team of peers, a Posse.

 

FOR NOMINATION CONSIDERATION, PLEASE COMPLETE THE POSSE QUESTIONNAIRE AND RETURN IT TO COUGAR CORNER BY MAY 25TH.

 

Questionnaire is posted below all the following videos.

Bryn Mawr College

For more than 130 years, smart, strong women have come to Bryn Mawr College to seek an unparalleled education and meaningful opportunities to contribute to the world. That tradition continues and grows today. Bryn Mawr offers a university of academic opportunities in an intimate setting; a close, connected community that fosters lifelong connections; and the preparation women need to lead.

Carleton College

Ranked among the nation's best colleges, Carleton College is a small, private liberal arts college in the historic river town of Northfield, Minnesota