Prep News

Jul 23 2015

What Makes College Worth It

You’re not just investing in a college education. You’re investing in you. And you owe it to yourself (and whoever is footing your tuition bill) to take advantage of every opportunity available to you.

Jun 15 2015

Nine Basic Financial Skills No Young Adult Should Leave Home Without

Money Matters on Campus is a study of the financial comprehension of new college students across the country. Over 40,000 college students (91 percent of which were first year students) were surveyed recently regarding their past financial education and current fiscal behaviors. The results were a little troubling.

Jun 15 2015

Knowledge Is Power

Fort Bend ISD’s Athletics Department, headed by Director Philip O’Neal, hosted a district wide Congratulatory/Signing Day Recognition at Hopson Field House to honor 129 of the District’s student athletes who made commitments to play for colleges and university.

Jun 15 2015

How To Be A Leader Without A Leadership Position

Every high school has students in leadership positions–student council presidents, yearbook committees, and editors of the school papers. But you don't need to have a leadership position to be a leader.

May 28 2015

REGISTRATION IS LIVE FOR 2015 DBOA

EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR AND HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL CAMP

May 13 2015

NFL Ambassador Freddie Scott Kicks Off the 2015 College Outreach Program

On April 27th NFL Ambassador Freddie Scott traveled to Kansas State University to deliver the first of this year’s College Outreach Program’s presentations.

May 13 2015

Planning Your College Success

Choosing a college is a VERY important step and investment into your future. For many, this is the first truly major decision you make in your life. You owe it to yourself to spend some time planning, researching and selecting the college that is the best fit for YOU! Here are a few tips to assist you in planning for your future.

May 13 2015

The Jefferson Awards Thinks Big

At the Jefferson Awards Foundation, we believe the fabric of America is individuals making a difference. We also believe in the incredible capacity and spirit of young people – who in their natures THINK BIG and see the “why” instead of the “why not”.

May 12 2015

Stay Sharp Over Summer

Do you want to lose your math or reading skills over the summer? Decades of research confirm that summer learning loss is real. U.S. high school students lose, on average, about a “month” of math and reading skills during their summer vacations. Yikes!

Apr 27 2015

Which unknowns will be the next NFL stars

One of the biggest events on the NFL’s annual calendar is the NFL Draft.