Mrs. Nichols
College & Career Counselor
Tomball High School
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Welcome to the THS College & Career Counselor page!
My name is Emily Nichols, the College and Career Counselor for THS. I have been in Tomball ISD since 2007, and began my career in education in 1998. I graduated from Sam Houston State University with a BA in Fashion Merchandising, and a minor in General Business. In 2004 I received my Masters of Education in School Counseling from Sam Houston State University.
Email: emilynichols@tomballisd.net
Phone: 281-357-3220 ext. 2242
CLICK BELOW TO SCHEDULE A MEETING WITH ME
*In person or virtual meetings available. Available times are shown in two week time frames from today's date.
https://nicholsths.youcanbook.me/
Most Common Websites Requested
College Board (SAT) - Register for the SAT, use the College Board Big Future for college & career searches, scholarships & more
ACT - Register for the ACT
http://www.act.org/content/act/en.html
Khan Academy - Free online tutoring for your academic courses, SAT/ACT, and more!
THS Testing Center Resources - Learning Express (Prep Step) and TERC
https://www.tinyurl.com/thstestcenter
Upcoming Events
Save the dates!
Thursday, March 20th - Cougar Block College & Career Series
Senior Panel: Rocking the College Essay
Juniors will be able to hear some helpful essay tips from current seniors and be able to ask questions.
Stay Informed!
Check here frequently as helpful information and student opportunities are shared
Be sure to scroll down to the next section for the College & Career Counselor Corner information from the weekly newsletters!
US Merchant Marine Academy - Virtual admission sessions offered weekly each Wednesday at 2:00 pm, click HERE to register
Grade Level Schoology Courses
Each grade level has a Schoology course set up where Mrs. Nichols will share college and career related information, event sign-up, videos with important information, etc. Please encourage your students to join their course! Parents do not need to do anything to join the course. Once the student joins, parents will have access through their own login. Click here if the parent does not have an account: Parent Login Information.
STUDENT ONLY ACCESS CODES BELOW
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Class of 2026 - WWJJ-4GN9-ZFZHP
Class of 2027 - XB4J-9799-4N6MW
Class of 2028 - 9F2Z-WD68-D2V3V
Scholarships for Juniors & Seniors
College Board Opportunity Scholarship - Begins the junior year and ongoing through senior year
Young Women's Leadership Challenge Opportunity for current 9th, 10th & 11th grade girls (APP OPENS IN SPRING FOR SUMMER 2025)
The Pangea Network is offering a Young Women’s Leadership Challenge, which is an amazing opportunity for those interested. We had nine THS students participate last year, and they loved it!
Email: info@thepangeanetwork.org
Website: thepangeanetwork.org
Weekly College & Career Counselor Corner Newsletter Entries
Helpful Resources
A variety of college, career, and military readiness resources are provided below no matter what your path after high school.
Career Interest Surveys & Choosing a Major
College Visit Day Policy and Procedures for 11th & 12th
Earning Potential & First Steps to Career Readiness
FAFSA & Financial Aid Information
Ayuda Economica: Recursos en Español
Financial Aid Resources for Immigrant Students
First Generation College Students (Helpful Websites & Scholarships)
Four Year University Application Process
Job & Internship Opportunities
Local Tomball Scholarships for Seniors
New FAFSA/TASFA Graduation Requirement
SAT & ACT Dates, TSIA2 Info, Test Prep Resources and Helpful Information