Texas A&M is releasing final admissions decisions soon for students who applied for Fall 2018. If you got accepted, congratulations! There are also several other pathways that might be offered: Aggie Gateway to Success is a summer provisional admission program that gives students a unique chance to gain full admission to the university the following fall semester. This is a rare offer in which Gateway students who successfully complete … [Read more...]
What AP Score Do I Need?
Many students who take AP classes and exams are asking this question: Is my AP score good enough? The answer is complicated. AP scores are on a simple 5 point scale, but colleges are allowed to decide for themselves what score is required to get credit. The College Board defines the scores as follows: 5 - Extremely well qualified to receive college credit 4 - Well qualified to receive college credit 3 - Qualified to receive college … [Read more...]
Houston College Search Series
College Search Series will be in the Houston area on June 19, 20, 21, and 25 to speak with high school students about colleges. … [Read more...]
Houston Universities Top List of Best College Campuses
Houston has a wide selection of higher education opportunities, from a plethora of community colleges to private and public universities. If you're looking to attend college in Houston, you have lots of choices. The Houston Press is making those choices even harder with a list of the best buildings on Houston college campuses. University of Houston received the most honors, with 4 buildings on the list, including Cullen Building, their … [Read more...]
5 Things Students Can Do To Improve Chance of College Acceptance
College consultants are frequently asked by parents how to improve their child's chances of getting accepted into dream colleges. Most times, these answers depend on the student and the college in question, but there are 5 things that every student can do to improve college acceptance and admissions chances. Focus on Grades Students can re-focus on their grades and GPA to ensure the highest possible grade points are achieved each … [Read more...]
