Big 10 College Fair
Don’t miss an opportunity to learn more about the Big 10 Colleges! You are invited to “Find Your Future- Big 10 College Night."
Location:
Emerson High School
6300 Collin McKinney Pkwy
McKinney, TX 75070
Day/Time:
Thursday. September 5th from 6-7:30 PM. This is a come & go, college fair-type format.
Parking/Arrival:
Please enter through the front of the school. The front entrance faces Collin McKinney Parkway. Feel free to park anywhere in the front of the school.
Room Locations:
Michigan State University - Multipurpose Room off Library
Ohio State University - Multipurpose Room off Library
Pennsylvania State University - Multipurpose Room off Library
University of Iowa - Library
Purdue University - C102
University of Maryland - Quad
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities - Quad
University of Nebraska - Lincoln - Quad
Rutgers University - New Brunswick - Quad
View full list participating list of colleges and RSVP here!
All Frisco ISD students need a plan, purpose, and future. Mark your calendars for all of the upcoming events related to college and career readiness! From college fairs to virtual webinars, this fall line-up offers information and opportunities to learn more about college admissions, paying for college, and how to utilize your secondary student’s free Xello account at home to help them become future-ready!
Sept. 5- Find Your Future- B1G Ten Night
§ Emerson High School, 6-7:30pm
Sept. 10- Exploring Xello: A Family Guide to Future Success
§ Virtual Event, 6-7pm
Sept. 12- Find Your Future- Texas Universities
§ Independence High School, 6-8pm
Sept. 18- Find Your Future- Out of State Universities
§ Reedy High School, 6-8pm
Sept. 25- Financial Aid Night at UNT Frisco
§ UNT at Frisco, 6-8pm
Oct. 8- AI and College Admissions
§ Virtual Event, 6-7:30pm
Thank you for attending the Coffee with the Counselors this week. Below we have placed important links from this presentation and a recording for Friday’s session.
We will continue meeting with students and supporting you and your senior during college admissions and graduation.
Recording: Please note- the recording is 38 minutes long but the presentation ends at 29 mins. There is no talking after 29 mins.
Important Links
Rec Letter Link – Students must log in to access. A parent Google form is sent after your student submits their form.
Parchment transcript instructions
September 20th:
New Senior Rank and GPA will be released in HAC
Note: students can order transcripts now to send before Sept 20th, these will include last year’s rank/gpa/class size
December: TBD
Return of the Lions- Reedy Alumni will return to talk to our students about their College experience.
Princeton Review Test Prep- Digital SAT Essentials Course
This course is designed for students who want a comprehensive review of all content on the Digital SAT plus best strategies to prepare you for the exam! All FISD students get 30% off the course!
Register by August 30th
CoServ is proud to support high school seniors as they pursue higher education in Texas. In 2024, we will award seven $5,000 scholarships to outstanding students committed to building a better tomorrow. The scholarships are exclusive to high school students from CoServ Electric or Gas households.
More information here:https://www.coserv.com/community/academic-initiatives/coserv-scholarships/
Each year, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation awards 150 college scholarships worth $20,000 to high school students across the United States through the Coca-Cola Scholars Program.
Students need a 3.0 GPA and to complete an online application that requires no essays, no recommendations, and no transcripts by September 30, 2024, at 5 p.m. Eastern.
Are you a Texas high school junior? Would you like to travel, experience a big city and visit historic landmarks without spending a dime of your own money? Perhaps you'd like to meet your congressional representative, or maybe you're looking for an inspirational experience in the company of other Texas teens. If that sounds like you, the Government-in-Action Youth Tour trip to Washington, D.C., is your tour.
More information here: https://www.coserv.com/community/academic-initiatives/youth-leadership-tour/
Seniors Only: Join an information session from Rice as they visit Reedy! They are coming to speak with interested students on September 19th in the lecture hall from 9:20-10 am.
If interested please RSVP in two places below!
ASVAB Test
Reedy High School will administer the DIGITAL Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, or ASVAB to interested 10th - 12th grade students.
The ASVAB Career Exploration Program (CEP) is a comprehensive, no cost, no commitment career planning resource designed to help young people align their strengths and interests with a post high school plan that works.
ASVAB CEP is not just about military entrance. It encourages students to:
•Explore their interests and the full-spectrum of career options
•Create a plan toward getting the skills and qualifications they need to meet career goals
Please click on this FORM to register. The registration window is open now through October 30, 2024.
ASVAB - Reedy High School
Date: November 13, 2024
Time: 9:00am