What is Ignite?
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IGNITE empowers students to take ownership of their futures NOW. Students will be proactive, building a stronger foundation for college and career through:
- 1:1 Advising
- College and Industry Visits
- PSAT/SAT Preparation
- Life-changing Summer Learning Opportunities
Advisors provide personalized support and tailored resources that ensure early college and career readiness. This early level of outreach enhances college and career options, and ultimately the success of all Launch IGNITE students.
IGNITE scholars are resilient and committed students who actively engage in discovering college and career pathways. Through exposure to the world around them, they become confident and self-aware pioneers in their communities.
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Virtual Junior Parent Nights
Attention all junior parents and students The College Readiness Launch program will be hosting virtual junior parent nights May 31th, June 1st (en español) and June 2nd at 6:00pm through MS Teams. This live webinar will provide parents and students with tools to engage in proactive preparation for college discovery. Students and parents will leave with a better understanding of how to properly prepare for the college search process and receive resources geared toward financing a college education. We hope you’re able to join us!
Click below the date and time that virtually works best for your family!
June 1st playback (en espanol)
June 2nd playback
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Launch Your Future June Summer Series: College Admission Sessions
Join the College Readiness team as we host a series of virtual sessions that will launch you into the college exploration process! It’s never too early to start, so start this summer with us!
College Admissions | June 14th & 16th
June 14th playback
Building a College List | June 21st & 23rd
June 21st playback
Paying for College | June 28th & 30th
June 28th playback
June 30th @ 2pm
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Launch your Future Summer Series: Virtual College Panel Sessions
Join the College Readiness IGNITE team as we host Virtual College Panel Sessions. Each day will focus on a specific topic of discussion and allow time for students and parents to direct questions to our admission panelists. Session panelists will field questions related to the college application process, scholarships/financial aid, campus life, degree options, specialized programs, and much more.
What makes a college the best FIT for me? | July 28th
10am (UT @ Permian/Univ. of Rochester)
2pm (Univ of Nebrasha/San Jacinto College)
Navigating the COST of admission. | August 2nd
10am (UTSA/ Texas Woman's, Galveston College)
2pm (UT Austin/Univ of Iowa/Bradley/SMU/HCC)
What makes me competitive during the ADMISSIONS PROCESS | August 4th
10am (Texas State/UH)
2pm (Univ of North Texas/UT Rio Grande Valley/Loyola Univ-New Orleans)
Understanding the APPLICATION PROCESS | August 9th
10am (Univ of Michigan/HCC)
2pm (Temple Univ/Univ. of St. Thomas)
What's on Campus? Ways to enhance your COLLEGE EXPERIENCE | August 11th
10am (The Ohio State Univ/Chicago State Univ/Bradley/HCC)
2pm (UT of Tyler/UH-Victoria/Univ of St. Thomas)
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Find your IGNITE advisor
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- Booker T. Washington HS
- Chavez HS
- Furr HS
- Houston MSTC
- Kashmere HS
- Madison HS
- Milby HS
- North Forest HS
- Northside HS
- Scarborough HS
- Sharpstown HS
- Sterling HS
- Waltrip HS
- Westbury HS
- Wheatley HS
- Wisdom HS
- Worthing HS
- Yates HS
Furr HS
Houston MSTC
Kashmere HS
Madison HS
Milby HS
North Forest HS
Northside HS
Scarborough HS
Sharpstown HS
Sterling HS
Waltrip HS
Washington HS
Westbury
Wheatley HS
Wisdom HS
Worthing HS
Yates HS
Virtual Events
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Saturday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Parent Organization Expo
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8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Parent University Graduation Ceremony