K-State Scholarships and FAFSA Updates

• For students applying for the Fall 2025 start term, we will continue to consider a student’s best GPA for scholarship consideration. For full scholarship and award consideration, a student must apply by our December 1, 2024, Priority Date. Students can submit weighted and unweighted GPA information from their seventh semester, as well as updated test scores until February 1, 2025, for consideration if they meet the original priority date.

• Our FAFSA Priority Date for this year is March 1, 2025. Students are encouraged to submit their FAFSA by that date for full consideration. We will provide updates as more information is learned.

Upcoming Events and Visits

• We are ready to kick-off a full slate of events this year! Our main on-campus events include Powercat Preview events for those not admitted to the University, Admitted Wildcat Days in the spring, personalized campus visit days, group visits and our NEW Twilight Tours and Select Saturdays. To learn more about all our offerings, please visit our events and visits page.

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SCAD

The new academic year is in full swing, and many of your students are undoubtedly thinking about college options after graduation. 

• apply for admission and use the code EDU2425 to waive our US$100 application fee.

Enter a world of wonderous possibilities at SCAD's open house event, where your day is customized to match your unique interests. Discover 100+ degree programs across art, business, design, and STEM; buzz through inspired spaces; and find your hive among your fellow future SCAD Bees.

Atlanta:

Saturday, Jan. 18 - Register

Savannah:

Saturday, Jan. 25 - Register 

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John Hopkins University

A checklist of required materials is available on the Application Deadlines & Requirements webpage. 

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Davidson College

For an overview of all scholarship opportunities for first-year applicants to Davidson, please see our scholarships website. We hope this is helpful as you advise your students. 

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Oklahoma State University

Scholarship Deadline

Please remind your students that the Early Opportunity Scholarship Deadline is Nov. 1, and all scholarship materials must be submitted by Feb. 1 for full consideration for fall entry.

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Texas Tech University

Orientation Registration 

Red Raider Orientation (RRO) registration for students admitted for 2025 will open on October 14.

Merit Scholarships 

Assured scholarships are available to students who qualify. Students should apply by December 1 to maximize their aid opportunities.

Webinar Series for Families 

Encourage your families to join our Webinar Series! Topics include the admissions process, academics, financial aid and scholarships, and more!

Texas Christian University

TCU’s STEM Scholar Program is an academic scholarship program developed for the best and brightest students pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics who also show a commitment to diversity and inclusion in STEM fields.
The STEM Scholar program covers the full cost of TCU attendance for four years and is designed to enrich the TCU learning experience while bringing diverse populations together.

LEARN MORE ABOUT STEM SCHOLARS ▸

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UT - Austin

NOW REQUIRED – SAT/ACT SCORES

Students must now submit their SAT/ACT scores to be considered for admission to UT Austin.

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Mississippi State University 

Fall Preview Days

At these one-day events, students and families will learn about MSU's innovative academic programs and hands-on experiences, explore our friendly campus, tour residence halls, and more! Registration is $10 per person. Students can find more information and register at previewday.msstate.edu.

2024 Dates

Monday, November 25 

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NC State University

The Park Scholarships program provides a four-year scholarship to NC State University awarded on the basis of outstanding accomplishments and potential in scholarship, leadership, service and character. 

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University of Tulsa

• Dec. 3 - UTulsa Honors College Virtual Info Session

Deadlines – Nov. 1: 

• $50 application fee waived: Students must have submitted the application for admission via UTulsa app or Common App to receive the fee waiver.

• Early Decision deadline

• Early Action I deadline

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Purdue University

Many exciting visit opportunities are available for prospective students this fall in both West Lafayette and Indianapolis! Visit our Prospective Student Experience page to see all available on-campus and virtual visit opportunities! 

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Visit Northwestern

We will continue to connect digitally and in-person with your students throughout the Fall. There is a robust calendar of online events ranging from tours to program-specific panels open to all prospective students on our website. 

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Carnegie Melon 

Visit Opportunities

There are a number of ways for you to engage with Carnegie Mellon this fall. Explore our upcoming visit opportunities to learn more!

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Meet NYU!

Get to know our campus

There are many ways to connect with NYU admissions and explore our campus. Check out our self-guided tour app for our Manhattan & Brooklyn campuses.
You can register here for a virtual or in-person tour! 

Tarleton State University will be offering a Thanksgiving fee waiver for all undergraduate students who submit an application from ApplyTexas between November 18th through the 24th.

Please note that:

• Starting the application on the 24th but finishing it at a later time will not grant a fee waiver. Applications must be submitted by the 24th.

• Students who have already submitted their application prior to the back-to-school fee waiver event (Nov. 18th – Nov. 24th) will not be receiving the waiver or a refund. Tarleton does not offer application fee refunds nor can the waiver be used retroactively for earlier applications.