Riddles What is not inside or outside a house, yet no house would be

complete without it?  What is the beginning of eternity, the end of time and space;

the beginning of every end, and the end of every race?

A clerk in the butcher shop is 6 feet ten inches tall. What does he weigh?

What’s black and white and read all over? 

What is it that, after you take away the whole, some still remains?

Brain Teasers

HOMECOMING!!!!!!

Texas State Fair

Announcements!Anyone know what’s happening this Saturday, October 27th?!?

HOPEFEST FAMILY FESTIVALDate: Saturday, October 27thTime:

8:30-12:30pm: set up and supervise children’s events12pm-4pm: children’s games and clean up

Where: Reagan High School 7104 Berkman Drive  Austin, TX 78752

What will we do?Supervise children’s games (kickball, carnival games, etc)

Bilingual volunteer?Wear comfortable clothes and shoes (you will receive a volunteer vest to wear)

Lunch and snacks provided

More information: http://www.hopefestaustin.org/Home.html

Announcements!

What about November 10th!?!?

College/Universidad 101* *Required for new juniors & their parents

Saturday Nov. 10th @ Texas State University, San Marcos9am to 4:30pm

Breakfast, lunch, bus transportation, and child care provided—all free!

Take full-length practice ACT Explore the Texas State campus Meet current college students attending Texas State. Parents will learn about college admission, financial aid, and

how to support their students’ college journey. RSVP for more details. Spanish speakers welcome!

Call or email Lauren Newby, Office & Events Manager 512.879.0055 info@collegeforward.org 

Importance of Junior and Senior Year

Things that are considered for admission into higher education

It’s like a puzzle

Each component is a piece of the whole puzzle

If a student doesn’t do well in a particular area doesn’t mean they won’t get into a really good college

Aim to have college application well-rounded and well-planned

What do colleges consider when reviewing applications?

GPA & Class Rank

Applying during Senior year so colleges see Freshman to Junior Year grades for admission. Can revoke admission or waitlist status based on

senior transcript GPA will be out of 4.0 scales or 6.0 scale

depending on classes Need to be on recommended plan or

distinguished graduation plan Automatic admission and scholarship

available for high class rank

Standardized Tests

SAT/ACT scores are very important- admission and scholarship

Practice, practice, practice to score the best possible

Understand what will be on the test as well as how you will be tested

Challenging Curriculum

Take AP/IB/dual credit classes Prepare yourself for college classes

Letters of Recommendation

Most likely they will come from junior teachers Form good relationships with counselors and

teachers Get college advice Know you better to write a better recommendation

Activity & Interests

Colleges want to see that their students will be involved in campus life

Great way to distinguish between well qualified applicants

Community service, clubs, extra curricular activities, sports, jobs, internships

Help you to figure out your interests for major or career paths

During school year as well as summer breaks

Financial Aid

2 main ways to receive financial aid For those who can’t afford the cost to attend

college (family’s financial situation) money given based on talent or merit

(performance in high school) Colleges are more willing to give money to

students who make good grades, take challenging courses, and who are involved in their school and community

Scholarships, grants, work study, loans

How’s college different from high school?

True/False Game