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  • Where Are Our Seniors Applying and Going to College?

    Posted by Kelly McCombs at 3/28/2012 4:00:00 PM
     
    North Hills Preparatory List of NHP Applied,Accepted, and Colleges of Attendance
    (Since 2009)

    * Colleges that have admitted NHP students

    **Colleges selected for attendance
     
    Abilene Christian University**  Rosemont College*
    American University** Santa Clara University*
    Angelo State** Savannah College of Art and Design**
    Auburn University* Smith College*
    Austin College* Stephen F. Austin University*
    Babson College* Southern Methodist University**
    Barnard College * Southwestern University*
    Bates College* Spring Hill College *
    Baylor University* St. Bonaventure University*
    Berklee College of Music** St. Edward's University*
    Benedictine College*  St. John's University *
    Bentley University St. Louis University ** 
    Boston College* St. Olaf College*
    Boston University* Stanford University
    Bradley University* Stephens College*
    Brandeis University* Swarthmore College*
    Brown University Syracuse University*
    California Polytechnic Institute ** Texas A&M University*
    California Institute of Technology*  Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi*
    Carnegie Mellon University** Tarleton State* 
    Case Western Reserve University** Texas Christian University**
    Catholic School of America** Temple University*
    Catholic University of America* Texas State University*
    Colgate University* Texas Wesleyan University*
    Colorado School of Mines* Texas Tech University**
    Columbia University Texas Woman's University**
    Cornell University** The Cooper Union
    Creighton University Trinity University*
    Dallas Baptist University* Tufts University*
    Dartmouth College* Tulane University*
    Denison University* Texas Women’s University *
    DePaul University* Union College *
    Drexel University* University of Alabama*
    Duke University* University of Alabama- Birmingham
    Earlham College* University of Arizona*
    Elon University** University of Arkansas*
    Emory University** University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff**
    Fordham University* University of Chicago*
    Georgia Tech* University of Cincinnati*
    George Washington University** University of Denver*
    Georgetown University University of Florida*
    Hampton University University of Houston**
    Harvard University University of Indiana*
    Hendrix College** University of Illinois
    Houston Baptist University* University of Mary Hardin Baylor*
    Howard University* University of Miami*
    Incarnate Word* University of Michigan*
    Iowa State University* University of Mississippi*
    Johns Hopkins University* University of Missouri*
    Kansas State* University of Missouri- Kansas City*
    Kent State University* University of New Mexico**
    King’s College* University of Northern Arizona*
    Lamar University** University of Oklahoma*
    Lawrence University* University of Pennsylvania**
    Loyola University- New Orleans* University of Portland*
    Louisiana State University* University of San Francisco*
    Louisiana Tech University* University of South Carolina*
    Mary Baldwin College* University of Tulsa*
    Michigan State University* University of Utah*
    Midwestern State University* University of Virginia
    Mississippi College** University of California-Los Angeles
    MIT University of California-Berkeley*
    North Carolina State University* University of Dallas ** 
    North Lake College* University of Missouri**
    Northern Arizona University * University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill*
    Northwestern University* University of North Texas **
    Notre Dame College* University of Notre Dame*
    New York University University of San Francisco*
    NYU Abu Dhabi University of Southern California*
    Ohio State University of South Florida*
    Oklahoma Baptist University* University of Tennessee-Knoxville*
    Oklahoma Wesleyan University* University of Texas at Austin**
    Oklahoma State University* University of Texas at Arlington**
    Ouachita Baptist* University of Texas at Dallas **
    Oxford University University of Texas at San Antonio**
    Oxford College at Emory** University of Texas –Honors Program**
    Pennsylvania State* University of The Incarnate Word*
    Pensacola Christian** Virginia Tech*
    Pepperdine University Vanderbilt University*
    Philadelphia University* Villanova University*
    Pomona College Wabash College*
    Princeton University Washington University- St. Louis**
    Purdue University * Wake Forest University
    Regis University* Webster University*
    Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute* Wellesley College*
    Rochester Institute of Technology* Wheaton College
    Rhodes College* William & Mary University
    Rhode Island School of Design* Yale University
    Rice University**
     
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  • RTC Highlights!

    Posted by Kelly McCombs at 3/28/2012

     

    ·        Current Scholarship Total = $6,445,436.00

    ·        42% of Class of 2012 graduating seniors areadmitted into at least 1 of their reach schools.

    ·        Colleges Acceptances currently come from 85universities including:

    o  Dartmouth College

    o  Washington University in St. Louis

    o  Vanderbilt University

    o  The University of Notre Dame

    o  Emory University

    o  The University of Southern California

    o  The University of Michigan

    o  University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill

    o  Georgia Institute of Technology

    o  The University of Texas

    o  Wellesley College

     
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  • Financial Aid Presentation

    Posted by Kelly McCombs at 1/24/2012
    Financial Aid Presentation
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  • PSAT Parent Night Presentation & Handouts

    Posted by Kelly McCombs at 1/20/2012
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  • 9th & 10th Grade Parent Night Presentation

    Posted by Kelly McCombs at 10/18/2011 5:00:00 PM

    Freshman & Sophomore Parent Night Presentation
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  • College Essays

    Posted by Kelly McCombs at 10/10/2011 12:00:00 PM

    College Essays and Personal Statements are always one of the biggest challenges for seniors as they prepare college applications. The process becomes seemingly more complicated every year, as particular colleges and universities also require additional writing supplements.  The good news is this part of the application does not have to be stressful. In fact, this process can prove to be enjoyable and often cathartic as students simply celebrate their stories through individuality. So, what is the magic potion for writing a perfect college essay or personal statement?  Being Yourself!  Colleges have no shortage of smart and bright students. What they are seeking are individuals exhibiting talents, strengths, weaknesses, successes, and failures. This process often reveals some of life’s greatest disappointments and defining moments.   If you ask any college or university representative, they will easily tell you that technical ability comes secondary to providing a view into the life of a student.  This can be presented in many formats, and those formats are that which frame individuality.   Below are a few tips that will aid a student as they navigate through this process at home.

    1.      Develop a hook statement.  An admissions officer will gain or lose interest in a college essay within the first paragraph.  Make them want to keep reading!

    2.      Be careful with storytelling. The process of telling a story gets detailed and often calls for more content than is desired. Tell the story in a clear and concise manner. If one has to read a section over for clarity, it should be omitted or re-worded.

    3.      Follow the 1/3, 2/3 rule. 1/3 should be about the particular topic. 2/3 should be about you, highlighting the “before and after” growth and progression process.

    4.      Start strong, finish stronger.  Assure them of who you are now and will become as a result of topic of discussion.

    5.      Be aware of your word count and avoid including too much detail. Wordiness often becomes rambling. Rambling turns off the reader.  Discuss the topic, make your points clearly, and show your growth.

    6.      Have someone your trust to evaluate your writing! If they say your writing reflects you perfectly, you have done a great job!  Trust their feedback!  Also, solicit the advice of your local Road to College or Inspire Counselor for feedback.  Many college counseling professionals often have background in this field and can offer valuable feedback!

    Below you will find college websites that contain essay samples from the previous class of admitted students. Please take a look at these essays, as they helped admit a student to nationally ranked college programs!

    http://admissions.tufts.edu/?pid=195&c=132

    http://www.conncoll.edu/admission/11189.htm

     
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  • ALL Juniors & Seniors to College Fair!

    Posted by Kelly McCombs at 9/19/2011 4:00:00 PM
    College Fair Flier
     
    Below are the final details for our annual Uplift College Fair: Thursday, September, 22nd.

    **Change for this year: Only juniors and seniors will be invited to attend the fair.

    Uplift College Fair Schedule for September 22nd

    5:00-5:30pm: Dinner and presentation for admissions counselors

    5:30-5:45pm: Admissions counselors continue to set up tables

    5:45-6:45pm: Group 1 - Hampton and Williams

    6:45-7:30pm: Group 2 - North Hills

    7:30-8:30pm: Group 3 - Summit and Peak

     
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  • Juniors & Seniors Need to Know!

    Posted by Kelly McCombs at 9/13/2011 12:00:00 PM

    A Counselor's Guide to Your Senior Year:

     
     
     

    A Counselor's Guide to Your Junior Year:

     
     
     
     

    Weighted GPA Worksheet:

    Weighted GPA Worksheet
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