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Parents,
At Gilmer HS we set high expectations for every student, and are determined to ensure that they are college, career, and/or military ready. One way in which we encourage that is by enrolling all students in an Algebra 2 course prior to graduation. Although Algebra 2 is not required to graduate on the Foundation High School Program, students who take Algebra 2 and a math beyond that in high school will be honored as Texas Scholars, and be potentially eligible for automatic college admission and certain state financial aid.
Required Notification Regarding Algebra II as a High School Graduation Requirement
Scholarships
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Scholarships 24-25
- Upshur Rural Scholarship – Deadline 4/15/2025
- Gilmer Athletic Booster Club Scholarship – Deadline 4/15/2025
- Purina Animal Nutrition Scholarship – Deadline 4/17/2025
- Alpha Nu Epsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Scholarship – Deadline 4/18/2025
- The Twentieth Century Club Scholarship – Deadline 4/21/2025
- Allure Academy Scholarship – Deadline 4/21/2025
- 4SAM Sharon Ann Montgomery Scholarship – Deadline 4/22/2025
- Design M.D. Scholarship – Deadline 4/22/2025
- Preceptor Pi Nu Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Scholarship – Deadline 4/30/2025
- Upshur County Retired School Employees Scholarhip – Deadline 4/30/2025
- Clayton B. and Frances M. Willis Memorial Scholarship – Deadline 4/30/2025
- Gilmer ISD Scholarship – Deadline 4/30/2025
- Republican Women of Upshur County Scholarship – Deadline 5/2/2025
- KETK Student of the Year Scholarship – Deadline 5/4/2025
- Lead the Herd Scholarship – Deadline 5/9/2025
- Komatsu You Scholarship – Deadline 11/15/2025 – Guidelines – Application
- Eastman Scholarship Opportunities (24-25)
- McDermott Scholarship Program
- Burress Law Scholarship Program (6 Annual Underdog Scholarships)
- Texas Leadership Scholarship Program
- Work Ethic Scholarship
- Imagine America Foundation Scholarship
- Discover Student Loans Sweepstakes
- American Indian College Fund – Provides Native American students with scholarships and financial support for the nation’s 33 accredited tribal colleges and universities.
- American Indian Graduate Center & AIGCS - The largest scholarship providers to Native students in the United States, awarding $15 million in scholarships annually and more than $200 million since inception. For almost 50 years, AIGC has funded students pursing undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees in any field of study at any accredited institution of choice, working with over 500 tribes in all 50 states.
- Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund – The nation’s largest non-profit organization devoted to providing college scholarships for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI).
- Cappex – A free website where you can learn which colleges want you, before you apply and learn about more than $11 billion in merit aid scholarships.
- CashCourse – Information that helps college students stay financially informed.
- Chegg – A place to connect with scholarships and learn about colleges.
- The College Board Opportunity Scholarships - The program guides juniors and seniors through the college planning process and offers the chance to earn scholarships, from $500 to $40,000, for every action that students complete.
- Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation – Educational and scholarship opportunities for students of all levels.
- Dell Scholars Program – Recognizes academic potential and determination in students that have a definite need for financial assistance.
- Fastweb – Create a profile and let fastweb do the research on scholarships, internships colleges and more for you.
- Going Merry - A free, one-stop scholarships platform. It matches you with scholarships and then helps you apply directly. It has both local and national scholarships and you can bulk-apply for multiple scholarships, which share similar essay prompts, using one application.
- Goizueta Legacy Scholarship - Provides scholarships for the children of Coca-Cola employees.
- HS Finder (Hispanic Scholarship Fund) – Scholarship information for Latino students.
- Jack Kent Cooke Foundation - A national scholarship provider dedicated to advancing the education of promising students who have financial need. Open to high-achieving high school seniors who seek to attend and graduate from some of the nation's best four-year college and universities.
- KnowHow2GO – Complete information on college prep, whether in middle school or seniors.
- The NSHSS Foundation - The NSHSS Foundation fosters the growth of students pursuing the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), business, economics, public policy, and environmental science and sustainability fields. The NSHSS Foundation connects young scholars with additional opportunities to advance their education, personal growth and career interests.
- Peerlift - Proven scholarships, internships, summer programs, and more gathered by fellow students like you. (Founded by a team of 2017 Coca-Cola Scholars!) Learn more about the creation of Peerlift.
- Reagan Foundation Scholarships - Scholarship opportunities for outstanding student leaders.
- Scholar Snapp - A free, simple to use data standard that allows students to reuse their application information - including contact information, essays, transcripts, etc. - from one scholarship application to another thereby streamlining the college scholarship application process.
- Scholarships – A free college scholarship search and financial aid information.
- Scholarship America – Provides information and resources for your scholarship search.
- Scholly – A mobile app that provides students with a fast and simple way to find scholarships for college. (Created by Christopher Gray, a Coca-Cola Scholar!)
- Thurgood Marshall College Fund – Provides scholarships, programmatic and capacity building support to the 47 public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
- UNCF – Awards 10,000 students each year through 400 scholarship and internship programs so that students from low- and moderate-income families can afford college tuition, books and room and board.
Opportunities for Sophmores
Kiwanis Sophomore of the Year Scholarship – Deadline 4/7/2025
Opportunities for Juniors
The Coolidge Scholarship
Horatio Alger Association Scholarship
Mental Health Resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call: 800-273-8255
Text Hello to 741741
Domestic/Dating Violence
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
Call: 800-799-SAFE (7233)
Text Start to 88788
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- Aggie Homework Helpline – Free Tutoring
- No ACT/SAT Texas Schools 2020/2021
- ACT/SAT Test Dates at Gilmer High School
- Counseling Resources
- SocialWorx
- Graduation Toolkit (20/21)
- SAT & ACT Test Resources - Head of the Class
- Junior/Senior Parent Presentation
- Students Basics for Financial Literacy – Affording Tuition
- Suicide Prevention Plan - English (18/19)
- Suicide Prevention Plan - Spanish (18/19)
- Texas Success Initiative (TSI)/Accuplacer : All students are required by the state of Texas to show College Readiness. One way to do this is by taking the TSI, which Gilmer High School offers for free to all students at least once. For additional information related to the the test and study materials, please follow the link.
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- Big Future
- College For All Texans
- College Point
- College Raptor
- Top Online Schools
- WACE
- What you can be doing each year of high school to prepare for college:
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How do I get in to college? How do I pay for college? What will college life be like? What about scholarships? Check out this resource to help answer some of these questions: College Covered
- Not sure where your interests lie or what types of careers might compliment you? TEXASgenuine Assessment is a tool that allows you to respond to questions and then identifies career clusters based on those responses.
- Planning on attending college? Scared about the process and what all you have to do? If you are an incoming senior, apply to Camp College this summer. Learn about admissions, essays, financial aid, and much more.
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Not sure if you should take the ACT or SAT? Try this quick quiz to see which test may be better for you. KAPLAN
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Preparing for college brings lots of questions and concerns. Here's a tool to help you plan accordingly. Texas On Course
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- Application Deadlines
- Apply Texas
- Coalition for Access, Affordability, and Success
- The Common Application
- Need help writing your college essay? Try out these great free resources! College Essay Guy
- Need help writing your essay? Check out this video: "Tell your story, Admissions Essay"
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- Texas Application for State Financial Aid (this is applicable for students who do not meet the requirements to complete the FASFA) - Texas Application for State Financial Aid
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- FAFSA (fill out after October 1, 2016)
- FAFSA Information
- Changes to the FAFSA Process for 2017-2018
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- How to Get Better at Writing: The Basics is a brand new, expert-driven guide that breaks down the basic tips of becoming a better writer. The advice provided in this guide is valuable for high school students, as well as college students and professionals. Even nurses need to be able to write!
- How to Study: A Guide for College and Adult Learners also provides critical information for students' success. This information can also be valuable for high school students who are developing these skills and will continue to need these skills as they move forward in their education.
- 9 Reasons to Consider CNA Training after High School is a short, fun intro to CNA training and careers. Post-secondary education is not a one-size fits all. Starting a career in healthcare as a CNA can be a quick, affordable option for students.
- Healthcare Career and Education Pathways is a great companion piece for the post above. There are so many ways to get into the healthcare field. This guide provides an introduction to the various education and career tracks to suit any student's needs. From the traditional 2yr or 4yr college track to bridge programs and accelerated options, this guide helps students find the education path that will set them up best for success.
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- Check out these videos of potential careers!
- College For All Texans
- Join the Fire Sprinkler Industry
- Skilled Technician Opportunities
- Texas Workforce Commission: Help Wanted Online
- Tomorrow Ready Texas
- U.S Coast Guard: FAQ Flyer and Application
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Students may begin completing the registration form below and emailing the copy to Mrs. Erickson or dropping a copy off at the High School on Fridays durinng packet it pickup.
At this time, TSI requirements are still necessary, but GHS does not have a way of offering the test. Students that have not tested will need to contact Kilgore College about their ability to remote proctor the TSI.
For questions, please email Mrs. Erickson at ericksonl@gilmerisd.org
- Kilgore College Dual Credit Registration Form
- Kilgore College - Dual Credit
- Kilgore College - Dual Credit Handbook
- Paying for Dual Credit Classes at Kilgore College
- Use the Texas Common Course Numbering System link to check dual credit course compatibility with most Texas Colleges!