1. The road to college!
College 101

3. High School Counts! GPA Rank Top 10%
Grade Point Average-
Average of your grades in high school
(Ex: )
Rank
Your grades in comparison to the others in your class (ex: 28/510)
Top 10%
Automatic admission into Texas public universities (except University of Texas-top 6-7%)

4. courses that will prepare you to take advanced placement courses
Course offerings:
AP &
Dual Credit Classes
Pre-AP Classes
courses that will prepare you to take advanced placement courses
(1.10 weight)
Advanced Placement courses that will prepare you to take the Ap exam to potentially earn college credit
(1.15 weight)

5. You can go to college! Yes! Are there different types of colleges?
There are 3 different types of colleges:
Technical or trade school
Community college
Four year university

6. Technical or trade school
These schools don't require you to take classes in a broad range of subjects; instead, you focus only on your area of interest. Upon completion of your program, you receive a certificate or an associates degree.
Medical fields
Culinary Arts
Mechanical fields
X-Ray Technician
Dental hygienist
Nursing assistant
Pastry chef
Culinary Arts
Restaurant & catering management
Process technology
Auto technician
Computer information systems
These are just a few examples of the many programs offered in a vocational or trade school...

7. Community college Short-term programs
Course(s) may last from six weeks, six months, or to a year
Some of the same programs that are offered at vocational schools
Example: Fire Fighter, Welder
2 year programs
Enter the workforce after degree
Continue on and get a 4 year bachelors degree
Some of the same programs that are offered at vocational schools
Example: LVN
Take core classes – English, history, government, math, science – with the plan to transfer and complete a 4 year degree at a large university
2 years at community college + 2 years at big university = big savings

8. Degree Plans: Bachelor’s Degree
When people say they graduated from college, it usually means that they received their bachelor's degree. (Sometimes called a "baccalaureate" degree.)
The main types of bachelor's degrees in the U.S. are:
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

9. Four Year University Can start right after high school
Can transfer in from a community college
Can be a public university (funded by the state) or a private university (funded by the students)
In-state universities are more affordable that out-of-state universities

10. What's a Major? What’s A Minor?
A major defines the academic work you will focus on in college. It's a set of related courses and other requirements, such as an internship or thesis.
"Minors" are similar to majors, but fewer courses are required. People pick minors to supplement a major or to pursue another area of interest.

11. It’s a Major decision, so.....
If You Want to Explore Your Options Before Choosing a Major The most common major for entering freshmen is "undeclared," in other words, no major at all—yet. You will have time during your freshman year to explore different fields and select your major as a sophomore.

12. How a major connects to high school
A major is similar to a high school endorsement. In High school, you will be required to choose an endorsement based on your interest or skill set.
Business and industry
STEM (Science, technology, engineering and mathematics)
Public Service
Arts and Humanities
Multi-disciplinary Studies

13. Choosing an endorsement
Like choosing “undeclared” for your Major, you may select the Multidisciplinary Studies Endorsement, if you are unsure which path to choose. This allows you to try different courses from many subject areas.

14. Post-Secondary Guidance
If you are “undecided”, we have a tool to help
You will complete an interest inventory in career cruising to help you determine careers that fit your interest.
This will also allow you gain understanding of the job responsibilities, required education and pay range of these careers.

15. Dual Credit Opportunities
Dual credit allows you to take college courses in high school that will count for high school and college credit at the same time.
Examples: American Music, U.S. History, World Geography
These courses receive AP weight on your GPA

16. What did you learn: What are the different types of colleges?
What is your rank?
Why is rank important?
What is a major?
What is the purpose of Pre-AP and AP courses?
What is an endorsement?
If you don’t know what to choose, what are your options?

17. Make it happen

18. Your
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