2. Class Schedule
Announcements
Major of the Day
Return creative stories
Run-ons (aka FUN-ons)
ACT Reading Exercise
Work on matrix
3. Here’s the bad news…
The Apply Texas essay topics are changing for
the 2013-2014 school year. Your Topic C
essays can still be used (it’s now Topic B), but
Topic A has changed completely.
4. Good news, everyone!
If you’re applying to Camp College @ Sam
Houston, you can use Topic A as your
application essay.
5. Camp College @ Sam Houston
State
What: 2 night visit to Sam Houston State,
chance to learn about the college and
application process
When: June 10th-June 12th
Application deadline: April 1st
This summer program is FREE and
transportation is provided from Austin!!
Application website: http://tinyurl.com/a8mzqfo
6. Southwestern U STEPS
Program
What: Science Training and Education
Program, 4 weeks (no weekends) college prep
experience with math and science courses,
research opportunities, and community and
skill building activities
When: June 3rd-June 28th
Not an overnight camp, but it’s FREE and you
can get reimbursed for gas mileage
Application due: April 1st
http://www.southwestern.edu/live/files/2450
-steps-application-2013
7. Spring C101 this Saturday @
UT
Bus leaves at 8:30 from Connally
If you’re riding the bus without a parent, you
need to get a permission slip signed
8. Last practice ACT on March
30th!
If you’re not going to
C101, the last
MANDATORY
practice ACT is
Saturday, March
30th
@ Connally
8 am-noon
DON’T FORGET:
the real ACT is
Saturday, April
13th
9. Matrix, Please!
Get the matrix (that sheet where you fill in 10
different colleges) turned in ASAP!
10. Major of the Day: Political
Science
Study of politics and
government
Good for developing
communication and
critical thinking skills,
as well as learning
about history and
culture
Potential careers:
politician, diplomat,
lawyer, campaign
worker, journalist
11. Major of the Day: Political
Science
Good TX programs:
UT (#21), A&M
(#25), Rice (#32),
UNT (#61), U of H
(#68)
Sample classes:
United States
Foreign Politics,
Gender and Politics,
Data Analysis,
Internship in State
or Local
Government
