Regional Home School College Night

SIXTH AnnualHEART of Texas

JANuary 29, 2013

Grapevine Convention Center1209 S. Main StreetGrapevine, TX 76051

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College Night Schedule

5:30 ~ Check-In/Registration Begins

6:00 - 6:50 ~ Speaking Session I:

College 101: Q&A Panel with Public/Private College Representatives Panel and Moderator in Concord III

“Straight Talk About College” Dave Novotny from CollegePlus! in Chenin Blanc

“How to Fund College” Taryn Anderson in Champanel

“Opportunity of a Lifetime - How do I Attend One of the U.S. Service Academies?” Service Academy Representatives in Chancellor

7:00 ~ College Night Exhibit Doors Open (Concord I)

7:00 - 7:50 ~ Speaking Session II:

“Better Together: Education & Ministry” Brian Downey from King’s University at Gateway in Concord III

“Free College at Your Fingertips” Jean Burk from College Prep Genius in Chenin Blanc

“How to Fund College” (repeated) Taryn Anderson in Champanel

“Choosing the Right Major” Jason Hale from Texas Tech University in Chancellor

8:30 - 9:20 ~ Speaking Session III:

“Don’t Count on a Christian College to Get a Biblical Worldview” Dr. Marlene McMillan in Concord III “Free College at Your Fingertips” (repeated) Jean Burk from College Prep Genius in Chenin Blanc

“How to Fund College” (repeated) Taryn Anderson in Champanel

“Straight Talk About College” (repeated) Dave Novotny from CollegePlus! in Chancellor

9:00 ~ College Night Exhibit Doors Close -- 9:30 ~ College Night Ends

Workshops are available on a first-com first-served basis. Thank you for your understanding.

Welcome!

Thank you for joining us for our Sixth Annual Regional Home School College Night! This is the only regional college event in Texas specifically designed for homeschool-ers by homeschoolers, and we are so glad you’re here!

We are excited to be able to host an event that brings home school families and college representatives together in one place! We hope that you will gain much from this informative evening.

Please take your time browsing the exhibit hall. Use this opportunity to meet the recruiters from the colleges that you are most interested in learning about, and then visit with others to see what they have to offer. It is wise to have several prospective colleges in mind that you are interested in attending, and not set your sights on just one or two.

Because home schools in Texas are considered private schools, your requirements for graduation might differ from what various colleges require for their incoming Freshmen. Therefore, it is very important for homeschooling parents to start reviewing colleges well ahead of graduation to make sure that their students will have the minimum number of courses/credits that their colleges of choice require for admission. It is important to note that each college has its own set of requirements, so it is best to compare the course requirements from various colleges that interest you most, and use that as a guide for planning your high school coursework.

We encourage you to talk with the recruiters and ask them all the questions you might have regarding their requirements for incoming Freshmen, financial aid, schol-arships, etc.

We ask the Lord’s blessing over the evening and over every family represented, each college, recruiter, speaker, and volunteer. We pray that you will go home encouraged and equipped with the information you need to get you started planning your next steps toward graduation and beyond.

Thank you for helping to make tonight a success!

Blessings,

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Speaking Session Descriptions

College 101: Q&A Panel with Public/Private College RepresentativesRepresentatives from Dallas Baptist University, Mary Hardin Baylor, University of North Texas, and Texas A&M Commerce and Moderator

This is your chance to have your questions answered by a panel of representatives from both public and private colleges and universities.

“Straight Talk About College”Dave Novotny - CollegePlus!

Many students go to college and end up buried in debt, take too much time to earn their degree, and are still unsure of their purpose in life when they graduate. Your student can obtain a fully accredited degree, with no debt, in less than four years, and graduate certain of their life purpose - prepared and trained to enter the next stage of their life journey. Find out how.

“How to Fund College”Taryn Anderson - Director of Financial Aid, University of Dallas

The big question in the minds of many home school families is: How can we afford to send our child to college? What are the options for a child who isn’t a National Merit Scholar? What about a family with more than one child in college? What kind of help is available, and how can you access it? Taryn Anderson, Director of Financial Aid at University of Dallas, will help guide you through the maze of college financing options. She will explain the difference between grants, scholarships, and loans, and schools determine who is eligible for financial aid.

“Opportunity of a Lifetime - How Do I Attend One of the U.S. Service Academies?”Representatives from the 5 Service Academies & Congressional Offices

High school and middle school students and their parents can learn more about the first-class education available at our country’s service academies. Meet representatives from each of the 5 service academies, who will discuss the requirements for admission as well as the appointment process. A brief DVD highlighting each academy will be shown, and the session will conclude with a question and answer period. Homeschoolers interested in military affairs, defense, leadership, or public service are encouraged to attend!

Speaking Session Descriptions

“Don’t Count on a Christian College to Get a Biblical Worldview”Dr. Marlene McMillan

Young people are leaving the faith at alarming rates including those attending Christian Colleges. Why? The Colleges believe they are doing the best job they can. Parents are trying but the culture is promoting an anti-Christian bias and most young people are ill-prepared for what they will face. The fact that we are losing our young people means that our best has not been good enough and it is time for a course correction. If you don’t have a firm foundation of Biblical thinking and reasoning at home, you should not expect to get it elsewhere. You cannot convey what you do not have. Come learn what a Biblical worldview is and how one is established from Dr. Marlene McMillan, homeschool pioneer, mother of seven who has taught how what the Bible says about Law, Government, History, Economics and Education applies to daily life in Study Groups for over 20 years and now through her books, audios and International teaching.

“Free College at Your Fingertips”Jean Burk - College Prep Genius

Are you ready to make $500 an hour? Although it sounds too good to be true, it’s possible to earn this much in scholarships for college. Author, Jean Burk, will teach you two important concepts: how to get into the college of your choice and how to find the scholarships to pay for it. You will learn methods of receiving substantial scholarships that go beyond tuition and may include room and board, graduate school, and money to study abroad! Unlock the keys to finding free college at your fingertips!

“Choosing the Right Major”Jason Hale - Texas Tech University

With so many options how there, how do you know what major to choose in college? Understanding that a college degree is important, this session will walk you through the process of choosing a major that is right for you! Undecided about what to major in? Don’t worry, most students are. Hear about tools that you can use to narrow down your choice.

“Better Together: Education & Ministry”Brian Downey - The King’s University at Gateway

You don’t have to choose between your faith and your education. Come hear a dynamic presentation that makes the case for choosing both an excellent education and an opportunity to use your gifts to minister to those around you.

College Night AttendeesAbilene Christian UniversityACU Box 29000Abilene, TX 79699325-674-200www.acu.edu

Dallas Christian College2700 Christian ParkwayDallas, TX 75234972-241-3371www.dallas.edu

Austin College900 North Grand Avenue, Suite 6NSherman, TX 75090800-526-4276www.austincollege.edu

Duke UniversityDurham, NC 27708919-684-8111www.duke.edu

Baylor UniversityOne Bear Place, #97056Waco, TX 76712254-710-3435www.baylor.edu

East Texas Baptist University1209 N.GroveMarshall, TX 75670903-923-2009www.etbu.edu

Christ for the Nations Institute545 Fawn Ridge Drive, #101Dallas, TX 75224214-302-6235www.cfni.org

International ALERT AcademyOne Academy BoulevardBig Sandy, TX 75755903-636-9245www.alertacademy.com

The College at Southwestern2001 West Seminary DriveFort Worth, TX 76115800-SWBTS-01college.swbts.edu

Jacksonville College105 B.J. Albritton DriveJacksonville, TX 75766903-586-2518www.jacksonville-college.edu

Cottey College1000 W. AustinNevada, MO 64772888-5-COTTEYwww.cottey.edu

John Brown University2000 W. University StreetSiloam Springs, AR 72761800-JBU-INFOwww.jbu.edu

Criswell College4010 Gaston AveDallas, TX 75246214-818-1345www.criswell.edu

The King’s University at Gateway500 S. Nolen RoadSouthlake, TX 76092817-552-7467gateway.kingsuniversity.edu

Dallas Baptist University3000 Mountain Creek ParkwayDallas, TX 75211800-460-1DBUwww.dbu.edu

Lawrence Technological University21000 West Ten Mile RoadSouthfield, MI 48075-1058800-CALL-LTUwww.ltu.edu

If you are interested, or know a homeschooler who might be interested in a scholarship for one full year to

Criswell College, contact us!

For Admissions information contact Russell Marriott @ 214-818-1318.

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Scholarship: Full

Tuition for the 2013-2014 Academic Year!

How to apply: Contact

the Leigh Cooper in the Office of Financial Aid at 1-800-899-0012

College Night AttendeesLeTourneau UniversityP.O. Box 7001Longview, TX 75607-7001832-331-7228www.letu.edu

Sam Houston State UniversityBox 2418 Huntsville, TX 77341936-294-3150www.shsu.edu

Louisiana College1140 College DrivePineville, LA 71360318-487-7011www.lacollege.edu

Samford University800 Lakeshore DriveBirmingham, AL 35229205-726-2011www.samford.edu

Lubbock Christian University5601 19th StLubbock, TX 79407806-720-7156www.lcu.edu

Stephen F. Austin State University1936 North StreetNacogdoches, TX 65409936.468.2504www.sfasu.edu

Midwestern State University3410 Taft BlvdWichita Falls, TX 76308800-842-1922www.mwsu.edu

Tarleton State UniversityBox T - 0610Stephenville, TX 76402254-968-9845www.tarleton.edu

Missouri University of Science & Technology106 Parker Hall, 300 W. 13th St.Rolla, MO 65409214-504-8059www.mst.edu

Tarrant County College828 W. Harwood RoadHurst, TX 76054817-515-6502www.tccd.edu

Patrick Henry College10 Patrick Henry CirclePurcellville, VA 20132540-441-8121www.phc.edu

Texas A&M University - College StationCollege Station, TX 77843979-845-1060www.tamu.edu

Purdue University475 Stadium Mall DrWest Lafayette, IN 47907765-494-1776www.purdue.edu

Texas A&M University - CommercePO Box 3011Commerce, Texas 75429903-886-5000www.tamuc.edu

Rivendell Sanctuary6820 Auto Club RoadBloomington, MN 55438612-810-3832www.rivendellsanctuary.com

Texas A&M University - Texarkana7101 University AveTexarkana, Texas 75501903-277-0211www.tamut.edu

College Night AttendeesTexas State University - San Marcos429 N. Guadalupe St.San Marco, TX 78666512-245-2364www.txstate.edu

United States Naval Academy117 Decatur RoadAnnapolis, MD 21402410-293-4361www.usna.edu/admissions

Texas Tech University1420 Mockingbird Lane, Suite 575Dallas, TX 75247817-630-8324www.gototexastech.com

U.S. Congressman Kenny Marchant’s Office9901 East Valley Ranch Parkway, Ste. #3035Irving, Texas 75063972-556-0162marchant.house.gov

Texas Wesleyan University1201 Wesleyan StreetFort Worth, TX 76105817-531-4422www.txwes.edu

U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess’ Office1660 S. Stemmons Freeway, Suite 230Lewisville, TX 75067972-434-9700burgess.house.gov

Texas Woman’s UniversityP.O. Box 425589Denton, TX 76204940-898-3270www.twu.edu

University of AlabamaBox 870132Tuscaloosa, AL 35487800-933-BAMAwww.ua.edu

United States Air Force Academy2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 200USAF Acadmey, CO 80840-5025719-333-2520www.academyadmissions.com

University of Alabama in Huntsville301 Sparkman DriveHuntsville, AL 35899281-630-9290www.uah.edu

United States Coast Guard Academy15 Mohegan AvenueNew London, CT 06320800-883-USCGwww.uscga.edu

University of Arkansas232 Silas Hunt HallFayetteville, AR 72701479-856-8918www.uark.edu

United States Merchant Marines300 Steamboat RoadKings Point, NY 11024866-546-4778www.usmma.edu

University of Central Arkansas201 Donaghey AveConway, AR 75070501-472-4825www.uca.edu

United States Military Academy - West PointAdmissions Building 606, Thayer RoadWest Point, NY 10996 845-938-5717www.usma.edu

University of Dallas1845 E. NorthgateIrving, TX 75062972-721-5266www.udallas.edu

You’re used to personal attention. Get it here. Texas Tech offers 150 majors, undergraduate research, study abroad opportunities, Big 12

sports ... and a professor for every 23 students.Yes, you will feel right at home!

Contact Samantha Fuentes: 806.834.5197

www.admissions.ttu.edu/homeschool

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College Night AttendeesUniversity of Houston4400 University DriveHouston, TX 77204-2023713-743-1010www.uh.edu

University of Texas at ArlingtonUndergraduate Recruitment - Box 19111Arlington, TX 76019817-272-MAVS (6287)www.uta.edu

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor900 College StreetBelton, TX 76513800-827-UMHBwww.umhb.edu

University of Texas at Austin1 University StationAustin, Texas 78712512-475-7348www.utexas.edu

University of North Texas1155 Union Circle, #31127Denton, TX 76203940-565-2681www.unt.edu

University of Texas at Dallas800 W. Campbell Rd.Richardson, TX 75080972-883-4243utdallas.edu/epps

University of Oklahoma550 Parrington OvalNorman, OK 73019405-325-2151 go2.ou.edu

University of Texas at Tyler3900 University Blvd.Tyler, TX 75799903-566-7057www.uttyler.edu

University of St. Thomas3800 Montrose Blvd.Houston, TX 77006713-525-3848www.stthom.edu

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2013 Summer Camps Ages 12-18

Intro to Speech

Intro to Policy debate

Lincoln Douglas Debate

Writing Seminar (AP prep)

Model United Nations

Moot Court

Parent Workshops

and more!

Early-bird Discount

expires May 1st!

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Special Thanks

We are grateful to everyone who helped to make this conference possible, including:

Our speakers Dr. Marlene McMillan, Jean Burk, Taryn Anderson, Dave Novotny, Brian Downey, Jason Hale and all of our panel members for graciously volunteering their time, energy, and speaking talents to bless our attendees.

The home school support group leaders and families who helped us to get the word out about the college night.

The service academies, congressional offices, and college representatives, who have made the time and effort to be here tonight. We appreciate and thank each of you!

Our volunteers, for their tireless work and boundless support.

Our attendees - this college night would not be possible without you!

Our generous sponsors, whose financial support helps us to keep this event affordable to our homeschool community:

Magna Cum LaudeDallas Baptist University

Cum LaudeBaylor University

The College at SouthwesternUniversity of Mary Hardin-Baylor

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Most importantly, to our Lord Jesus Christ for bringing everything together in His perfect timing. We give Him all of the glory.

Criswell CollgegeDFW Speech & Debate

The King’s University at Gateway

Rivendell SanctuaryTexas Tech University

Texas Wesleyan University

To learn more about Baylor, visit baylor.edu/aboutKenya Medical Missions • nyaKach Plateau, Kenya

In order to see, they had to cover their eyes.

In a poverty stricken country with a 40% unemployment rate, poor

eyesight isn’t just a problem, it’s a life threatening condition. Without

money for glasses, many vision-impaired Kenyans can’t find work, and

no work means no food. So when a group of Baylor students and

professors travelled to the Nyakach Plateau on a medical mission, they

came bearing adjustable eyeglasses. Glasses that allowed villagers,

both nearsighted and far, to see their way to a brighter future.