College Readiness
College Counseling
Postsecondary
Engagement
Mixed
200
In Texas accountability, meeting the TSI benchmark on the SAT requires an Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score of at least this number and a Math score of at least this number
What is 480 on Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and 530 on Math?
200
This national nonprofit program connects high-achieving, low-income students with full-ride scholarships to top colleges.
What is QuestBridge?
200
The position of a student or trainee who works in an organization, sometimes without pay, in order to gain work experience or satisfy requirements for a qualification.
What is internship?
200
This school-based initiative designed to strengthen school, home, and community partnerships that equip families with the necessary tools to be strong advocates at home and in their communities.
What is Parent Academy?
200
A club that promotes service, leadership, and bill drafting in a mock legislative process at the Texas Capitol.
What is the Service Leadership Society (SLS)?
400
To earn a Distinguished Level of Achievement, a student must complete the Foundation Program, an endorsement, and successfully complete this advanced math course.
What is Algebra II?
400
An option to submit an application to your first-choice college that is binding.
What is Early Decision?
400
This term describes when high school graduates intend to enroll in college but never make it to the first day of classes.
What is summer melt?
400
This online service helps schools connect with passionate community members by promoting volunteer needs with visuals, cause descriptions, and impact statements.
What is EzVolunteer?
400
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
600
To graduate under the Foundation High School Program without an endorsement, students must earn at least this number of credits and meet their End-of-Course assessment requirements.
What is 22 credits?
600
This is the most common application platform used by over 900 colleges in the U.S.
What is the Common App?
600
This statewide higher education plan aims for 60% of Texans ages 25–34 to hold a postsecondary credential by the year 2030.
What is the Texas 60x30 goal?
600
UIL stands for this organization that oversees academic, athletic, and music competitions in Texas schools..
What is the University Interscholastic League?
600
Used to measure access to higher education, this rate shows how many individuals in a given population are currently attending college.
What is the college enrollment rate?
800
A student who earns a 3 or higher on AP Seminar and AP Research earns this College Board recognition, which also demonstrates advanced college readiness skills.
What is the AP Capstone Diploma?
800
Is a short document typically written by a teacher, counselor, or mentor highlighting your strengths and potential contributions to a school.
What is the Letter of Recommendation (LORs)?
800
In this program, upperclassmen alumni help first-year college students to ease their adjustment academically and socially.
What is the Alumni College Coaching Program?
800
To form this type of club, students must submit an application, gather at least 10 signatures, and file a constitution within the first five weeks of school.
What is the process for forming a non-curricular club?
800
Counselors use this platform to track college applications, scholarships, and student outcomes.
What is SchooLink
s?
1000
For accountability purposes, the SAT benchmark can be met with scores from multiple test administrations. This process, which combines a student’s best section scores from different dates, is known as
What is the Superscore?
1000
This a form used by certain students in Texas to apply for state financial aid.
What is TASFA?
1000
It offers flexible, affordable, and valuable online programs designed for busy adults to work at their own pace. _________provides personalized support, including dedicated coaches, and access to equipped study spaces with resources like free wifi, childcare, and meals.
What is GraduLet?
1000
The award is designed to recognize excellence in advocacy for education and to highlight the many outstanding volunteers whose efforts represent significant contributions to public school education in Texas.
What is Heroes for Children Award?
1000
College "____" and "____" are two important concepts in the college search process that refer to how well a student's qualifications and preferences align with a particular college. Together, these two factors help students choose colleges where they’re both academically competitive and personally comfortable.
What are College Match & Fit?