Category: Staff

OU Honors College »

The University of Oklahoma is a big name school with a small college feel, and being a part of the Honors College is great way to make it even smaller! If you’re looking for a private school atmosphere and an intense learning environment, then Honors College is for you. Our Honors College offers classes that [...]

ACT & SAT Test Prep »

Test Prep/taking the ACT and SAT I’m going to level with you – there’s nothing fun about taking a 4+ hour test on a Saturday morning. Even if you score off the charts and earn a huge scholarship, you still probably won’t enjoy taking the ACT or SAT. But by employing a few simple strategies, [...]

All About the FAFSA »

Applied to OU? Check! Admitted to OU and completed the Enrollment Commitment? Check! Set up your Ozone account and email? Check! Now what?!?! Well, if you need assistance with paying for college (and who doesn’t need additional funding after the holidays), it’s definitely time to learn the facts! Allow me to elaborate…

Sooner Connection »

Sooner Connection is one of the ways that OU Recruitment Services helps to keep prospective students and future Sooners up-to-date about deadlines, OU campus events,  recruitment events and when your OU Representative visits your region for college fairs or school visits. It is a place where you will find information regarding your academic interests, scholarships, [...]

Applying for OU Housing »

So you’ve been admitted…what’s next? If you answered filling out your housing application and contract, you’re right! This is a two step process that brings you closer to being ready for your freshman year. Housing will be an experience like no other you will ever have.

Visiting Campus and Preview Days »

There’s only one way to find out if a college is right for you. A small glimpse of what life would be as a student on a particular campus can give you the assurance that a college is your best fit. Attending a school “sight unseen” is never recommended. For this reason OU offers you [...]

Top 10 ways to stay “of interest” to your university of choice »

Take initiative. It shows a lot about a person’s character when they don’t have to be asked or told what to do. Reach out to your representative from the university you are interested in and know when deadlines are for applications, scholarships, housing, and commitments. You can locate your personal OU Representative here. Be mindful [...]

Questions to ask on your College Visit »

July has come and gone and school is just around the corner.  For you seniors, the most important year of your life is about to begin.   You’re going to have many important decisions to make; the most important of which is where you will be going to college.   Hopefully you have taken a few college [...]

Preparing for the ACT early – Why not?! »

I hope everyone is enjoying the summer – I know I sure am!  We just celebrated the 4th of July which means summer is about halfway over.  Now, I’m telling you this not to stress you out, but I want you to begin to prepare yourself.  Next year you will be seniors in high school, [...]

The Big Bad Scholarship Search »

School’s out for summer! I’m sure by now you have reset your alarm clock to 10 a.m., found the closest swimming pool, and bought midnight tickets to Harry Potter. Summer is a great time to relax and refresh. It’s also a great time to get a jump start on one of the most challenging steps [...]