Are you a student-athlete dreaming of playing your sport at the NCAA level? Invest in your future and spend an hour on Sunday, Nov. 3, from 6 to 7 p.m. Eastern time, understanding the requirements and how to prepare for NCAA certification. Join NCAA Eligibility Center staff, who will walk you through what you need to do to compete at the NCAA Division I, II or III level.
Staff will be answering questions live during the presentation, so come prepared to learn how to take your game to the next level! Click here to register.
UT has an upcoming opportunity for students to learn more about one of UT Austin’s alternative pathways to enrollment on November 12 at 6:30 p.m. CT. If students are interested in becoming a Longhorn, they can connect with the Office of Admissions and hear about the Coordinated Admission Program (CAP).
CAP offers students admission to the University contingent upon a successful first semester at another UT System school. It’s a fantastic opportunity for more students to access a UT Austin education, building an academic foundation before joining us on the Forty Acres.
If students receive a CAP admission decision, we want to ensure they are knowledgeable about the program and the opportunities it offers so they feel comfortable and excited to join the Longhorn community through this pathway.
We are excited to share an introduction to a free financial aid resource called Going Merry. Here’s how Going Merry can assist you this year.
Local and National Scholarships - Get matched to personalized scholarships by filling out your profile. The more complete, the better the matches will be.
Smart Planner - See your academic journey in one place. Track and explore upcoming milestones to stay up-to-date.
FAFSA and CSS Profile Support - Going Merry’s financial aid specialists are just one email away (financialaid@goingmerry.com).
College Cost Comparisons - Learn how to understand your financial aid award letters and compare letters side-by-side to make the best financial decision.
Financial Aid Appeal Letter Generator - Create and submit a formal request for a school to reconsider its decision regarding your financial aid package.
Let Going Merry help you maximize your college aid and see why 2 million+ students use Going Merry! Sign up for your free student account today.
Going Merry has thousands of national, regional, and local scholarships. There are also opportunities for every grade level, from freshmen to seniors.
You can also download the Going Merry mobile app (and sign up that way) on iOS or Android.
Here are some reasons why we recommend Going Merry above other scholarship sites:
Scholarship bundles: You can apply to multiple scholarships using one application and the same essay prompt.
Vetted scholarships: The Going Merry team periodically reviews every scholarship listing, to ensure the scholarship program is still active and the information is correct.
Personal matching: Once signed up, you’ll answer a few questions to fill out a basic profile, and then get matched to scholarships that fit your background, academics, interests, etc.
Clear organization: You can shortlist favorites and get deadline reminders about them. All drafts and applications are saved, and you’ll get updates on the scholarships you’ve applied to.
Direct, auto-filled applications: You can apply to many scholarships directly on the site (with forms helpfully pre-filled).
If you, as the parent, want to also sign up just to browse around and recommend specific scholarships to your child, you can sign up for a student account yourself. Here’s what Going Merry recommends in that case: Use your name and email to sign up, but fill out the initial questions and your Profile based on your child--so put their class year, school, GPA, SAT/ACT scores, ethnicity, extracurriculars, etc. This allows you to see a “Matched scholarships” list with scholarships your child is eligible for. Primarily, we recommend parents browse the scholarships list and then note (and pass on) any scholarships they think their children should apply for. So if you see a scholarship your child should apply for, you can send them a link to it by copying the public link, which is a button on the right side. (You can access this “public link” URL without being logged in.) If your child wants to apply, they should create their own Going Merry account linked to their email address. They will also be able to upload documents, copy and paste essays, request recommendation letters, etc. using their account.
Happy applying – and good luck winning, as these students did!
Check it out HERE!
Major Clarity is a great resource and is also where you will request transcripts and letters of recommendation.
Major Clarity Resources
- Career Exploration
- Post-Secondary Exploration
- Portfolio
- Transcripts and Letters of Recommendation (12th grade only)
- Connecting Your Common Application (12th grade only)
- Common Application Evaluator (12th grade only)
Check out My Texas Future for more college and career planning information! It's a great site that also has direct admissions information for 25+ schools in Texas!
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