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ATACP’s Annika Pandey Named National Merit Commended Student
ByJohnny Jeffers October 10, 2017June 3, 2026

ATA College Prep senior Annika Pandey has been named a Commended Student in the 2016 National Merit Scholarship Program, placing her in the top 5{37ef6ac642fae6f93f343032eb62785d28fa7a25a4a4f0267a12512c541c53a9} of more than 1.5 million students who entered the competition. “This recognition is a tribute to Annika’s long-term dedication to her studies, work ethic, and perseverance,” said ATACP Director Carol…

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ATA College Prep Hustles To Help With Harvey Relief
ByJohnny Jeffers September 11, 2017June 3, 2026

Over the first week of school, the ATA College Prep community combined their efforts to try to make a small positive impact amid a large and ongoing tragedy. After thousands upon of thousands were displaced from south east Texas following Hurricane Harvey, the CP community focused on families heading to Austin. Together with the Austin…

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ATA College Prep Students Zip Through Orientation
ByJohnny Jeffers September 2, 2017June 3, 2026

The 2017-2018 school year at ATA College Prep kicked off late last week with two fun-filled days of orientation. Beyond the standard class schedules and syllabus discussions, the time together was packed with everything from Woosh. Bang. Pow., to tangled human knots, to zip-lining through the Texas hill-country. Here are a few pictures from the…

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ATA Adds Experience, Energy With Coach Shaimaa Elsisi
ByJohnny Jeffers August 28, 2017June 3, 2026

The Austin Tennis Academy has hired Coach Shaimaa Elsisi as the latest addition to its standout coaching staff, CEO Jack Newman announced recently. “Shaimaa will be an excellent addition to the ATA coaching staff,” Newman said. “She brings college coaching experience and an incredibly positive, high energy level to practice.” Elsisi joins the ATA community…

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The ATA College Prep Community Honors The Class of 2017
ByJohnny Jeffers June 18, 2017June 3, 2026

The ATA College Prep community came together last week to celebrate the graduating class of 2017. Set in the serenity of the Spanish Oaks hills, a few hundred family members and friends of the graduates attended the commencement ceremony. Before Head Coach Doug Davis offered his customary invocation, Director of ATA College Prep Carol Hagar…

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ATA College Prep – Guest Speaker Series
ByJohnny Jeffers May 2, 2017June 3, 2026

Throughout the year, ATA College Prep brings in guest speakers who impact our students with thoughtful words of wisdom and inspiration. Often, the stories they tell spark future studies, compassion for others, and ideas for community service projects. Recent speakers have included: Dr. Reginald Baptiste (cardiothoracic surgeon) and Mrs. Oksana Malesheva (physicist, first generation immigrant, and entrepreneur). Both shared…

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The Trip to the Big Apple By ATA CP’s Harrison Chiu
ByJohnny Jeffers April 14, 2017June 3, 2026

The Trip to The Big Apple By: Harrison Chiu It is very challenging nowadays to succeed in a field which you have not had any exposure or experience in. Many recent graduates from college are currently struggling to find the jobs that they want because they don’t have any experience. What future employers really want…

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The College Process Parent Meeting: RESOURCES
ByJohnny Jeffers April 4, 2017June 3, 2026

Last week, ATA College Prep Director Carol Hagar and ATA CEO Jack Newman hosted a Student and Parent Meeting for anyone interested in learning more about the college process. 50plus parents and many students filled the ATA Fitness Center to hear the presentation and ask questions. In case you missed the evening, below are copies…

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CP Students Visit Public Art On UT Campus
ByJohnny Jeffers February 21, 2017June 3, 2026

Today, ATACP students toured the University of Texas campus to view a few public art installations recently procured by the newly developed Landmarks Division. “I really enjoyed getting to see pieces of modern art on campus this morning,” said Alejandro Rodriguez, a senior at CP headed to UChicago in the Fall. “It was very interesting to…

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CP Grad Bartlett Brings Energy, Work-Ethic To Hilltoppers
ByJohnny Jeffers January 16, 2017June 3, 2026

ATA College Prep alum and St. Edward’s University freshman Chase Bartlett wrapped up his first college semester maintaining his high academic standard, earning a 4.0 GPA and claiming a spot on the President’s Honor Roll through 7 classes on the Hilltop. “While not at all surprised, I am incredibly proud of Chase’s accomplishments and his…

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