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College Forward

October 25, 2012

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Class Schedule

Announcements and SAT Problem of the Day

College(s) of the Day

Finish In 500 Words or Less (about 45 min.)

Film discussion

If time, College Scenarios

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Reminders

Hopefest: this Saturday @ Reagan HS, 8:30 am-12:30 pm or 12 pm-4 pm

Park at Nelson Field (across Berkman Drive from high school)

For questions, contact Alissa Sheehan: 972-571-2118.

Beginning-of-the-Year survey needs to be completed by tomorrow

College/Universidad 101 RSVP sheet will be passed around today

Milestone Chart

We’ll be in room F2006 on Tuesday so that we can use the computers!

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Scholarship Opportunity: Discus Awards “Honoring the All-Around High School

Student”

Pick 3 areas where you excel: academics, arts, athletics, community service, faith, government, green, technology, work, other achievements

Make your case for each in under 800 characters

Add photos and videos to your application if you want

Upload at www.discusawards.com

Opportunity to win $2000 and list a prestigious award on your college apps

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SAT Problem of the Day

Answer: B

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Texas State

College Forward’s most popular college!

San Marcos, TX

~32 miles from Austin

Mascot: Bobcats

28,967 undergrads

76% acceptance rate

Tuition + fees: $8,772 (in-state)

81% of financial need met on average

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Texas State

Hispanic Serving Institute

79% return for sophomore year

20:1 student to faculty ratio

Popular majors: accounting, criminal justice, engineering, psychology, communication design

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UCLA

Los Angeles, CA

27,199 undergrads

Mascot: Bruins

26% acceptance rate

Tuition + fees: $35,570 (out-of-state)

Freshman receiving any financial aid: 55%

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UCLA

97% return for sophomore year

90% graduate in 6 years

16:1 student to faculty ratio

Popular majors: social sciences, biology, psychology, engineering, history

Named a Best Western College by Princeton Review