1. College Forward November 12, 2014

2. SAT Word of the Day ALTERCATION ~ a dispute or fight. "The siblings' public altercation was an embarrassment to their parents."

3. ACT Question of the Day http://www.act.org/qotd/

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7. College Forward November 14, 2014

8. SAT Word of the Day AMBIVALENT ~ feeling two ways at the same time; unsure. "She was ambivalent about whether to attend college or to travel."

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10. Location: Sherman, TX Distance from Austin: Approximately 260 miles Student Body: 1,355 undergraduates 52% women, 48% male Hispanic: 11% African-American/Black: 4% Caucasian/White: 59% 92% come from Texas, 8% are out of state/international Majors: Biochemistry and Biophysics, Biology, Business and Management, Chemistry, Classical Languages, Communications, Communications Technologies, Computer Science, Cross-disciplinary Studies, Economics, English, Fine Arts, French, German, History, International Relations, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, Sociology, Spanish Fun Facts: Profiled in Colleges that Change Lives 70% of all undergrads live in college housing Private, Liberal Arts, Associated with the Presbyterian Church Founded in 1849 by a Princeton-educated missionary Named after Stephen F Austin U.S. News named it one of the colleges with “most students studying abroad” in 2006 Has a very active chapter of Model UN January Term available Sports: NCAA Division III Men: Basketball, Football, Baseball, Volleyball, Tennis, Swimming, Soccer Women: Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Swimming, Soccer, Softball Intramural Sports Offered

11. Campus Activities: 6 sororities, 8 fraternities, band, choir, many honors societies, lacrosse club, newspaper, yearbook, spirit organizations, service organizations, cultural awareness organizations. Mascot: Kangaroos! Student/Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Acceptance Rate: 80% Retention Rate: 86% Grad Rate: 78% (and the majority will graduate in four years) Average Test Scores: No accurate information offered Average GPA: 76% of freshman class had GPA of 3.25 or higher Financial Info: Price Tag: $29,235/year Students on Financial Aid: 96% Average Percent of Need Met: 95% Average Financial Aid Package: $27,388 Website:http://www.austincollege.eduhttp://www.austincollege.edu Admissions: Common Application, Personal Essay, Austin College Supplement, School Report, Teacher Letter of Recommendation, HS Transcript, ACT/SAT scores, optional (but recommended) Interview Motto: Learning. Leadership. Lasting Values.

12. College Forward November 19, 2013

13. SAT Word of the Day AMIABLE ~ friendly; easygoing "The politician tried his best to appear amiable."

14. ACT Problem of the Day http://www.act.org/qotd/

15. Location: Waco, TX Distance from Austin:Approximately 100 Miles Student Body:12,149 total population 81% of students are in-state, 19% out of state/international 59% women/41% men Hispanic: 15% African-American/Black: 9% White:64% Majors: Accounting, Airplane Piloting and Navigation, Anthropology, Applied Mathematics, Architecture (pre-architectural), Area and Ethnic Studies, Art History and Appreciation, Banking and Finance, Biochemistry and Biophysics, Biology, Business Administration and Management, Business and Management, Business Economics, Chemistry, Classical Languages, Communications and Communications Technologies, Computer and Information Sciences, Computer Science, Cross- disciplinary Studies, Dentistry, Dramatic Arts, Earth Sciences, Education, Electrical Engineering, Elementary Education, Pre-Engineering, English Education, English, Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Fine Arts, Food Sciences and Human Nutrition, Foreign Languages Education, French, Geology, German, Health Sciences and Allied Health Fields, History, Home Economics, Individual and Family Development, Insurance and Risk Management, Interior Design, International Business, International Relations, Journalism, Liberal/general Studies, Linguistics, Management Information Systems, Marketing and Distribution, Marketing Management and Research, Mathematics Education, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Laboratory/Technology, Pre-Medicine, Interdisciplinary Studies, Music, Music Education, Music Performance, Music Theory, Composition, Natural Resources Management, Nursing, Parks and Recreation, Personnel Management, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Political Science, Pre-Elementary Education, Psychology, Public Administration, Radio/Television Broadcasting, Real Estate, Religion, Religious Music, Russian, Science Education, Small Business Management Ownership, Social Studies/Social Sciences Education, Social Work, Sociology, Spanish, Speech Pathology, Special Education, Statistics, Transportation Management. Baylor University

16. Fun Facts:  Private, Baptist University  Generally Very Conservative Atmosphere  Member of the Big 12 Conference  Chartered in 1845  Ranks in top 15% of colleges participating in National Merit Scholarship  Ranked amongst the best Western Colleges by The Princeton Review Sports:NCAA Division I (Not all listed below are part of NCAA, but are offered) Men: Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross-Country, Equestrian, Fencing, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Racquetball, Rugby, Sailing, Soccer, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, Weightlifting. Women: Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Cheerleading, Cross-Country, Equestrian, Fencing, Golf, Lacrosse, Racquetball, Rugby, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, Weightlifting. Campus Activities: Campus Ministries, Concert band, Drama, Fraternities, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Music Ensembles, Opera, Radio Station, Student Government, Symphony Orchestra, Yearbook, Choral Groups, Dance, Film Society, International Student Organization, Literary Magazine, Model U.N. Musical Theater, Pep Band, Sororities, Student Newspaper, Television Station.

17. Mascot:Bears! Student/Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Acceptance Rate: 50% Retention Rate: 84% return for sophomore year Grad Rate: 72% (50% will graduate in four years) Average Test Scores: SAT = 1200 ACT = 25 GPA: No accurate information offered. Financial Info: Price Tag: $29,724/year Students on Financial Aid: Average Percent of Need Met: 69% Average Financial Aid Package: $22,045 Website:http://www.baylor.edu Admissions: Must turn in an essay, ACT (with writing section) or SAT Reasoning. What Baylor Considers: Class Rank, Rigor of Secondary School Record, Standardized Test Scores, GPA.

18. College Forward November 21, 2013

19. SAT Word of the Day ANONYMOUS ~ without name "The group is anonymous so members can seek help without fear."

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21. Location: Austin, TX Distance from Austin: It’s here in Austin!!! Student Body: 1,110 Undergraduate 43% Male, 57% Female Hispanic: 18% African-American/Black: 9.3% Caucasian: 63% Student to Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1 Majors: Business Administration, Behavioral Science, Biology, Communication, Christian Education, English, Environmental Science, History, Interdisciplinary Education, Kinesiology, Multidisciplinary Studies, Mathematics, Music Ministry, Multidisciplinary (Secondary) Education, Computer Science, Nursing. Mascot: Tornados! Fun Facts:  Lutheran (LCMS)  In September 2008, the campus moved from central Austin to Northwest Austin  Nature preserve that houses some rare birds Student Organizations: Amtgard, Association of Computing Machinery, Baseline Belles, Behavioral Sciences Club, Biology Club, Concordia Dance Crew, Cheerleading, Communication Club, Concordia Youth Ministry Team, Directors of Christian Education, English Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Fight Club-Hope for the Cures, Harmony Music, Helping Hands, Hispanic Student Organization, History Club, Preseminarians, Soccer Sweethearts, Student Athlete Advisory Committee, The Executives (Business Club), Wakeboarding Club.

22. Sports:NCAA Division III Men: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field Women: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball Acceptance Rate: 53% Retention Rate: 51% Graduation Rate: 31.3% will graduate within six years Average Test Scores: ACT Median: 19-24 Financial Info: Price Tag: $32,655/year Financial Aid: 75% of students receive financial aid Average Percent of Need Met: 89% Average Financial Aid Package: $20,298 Average Debt at Graduation: $22,095 Website: http://www.concordia.edu Application Rules: If you complete the following minimum requirements, you will likely be accepted. - High School GPA of 2.5 on 4.0 scale - SAT score of 1440 composite with a 480 verbal, 480 math and 480 on the writing section. OR - An ACT composite score of 20, with a 20 in each of the four sections. Writing not required, but recommended. You may still be able to be admitted to Concordia without these qualifications if you apply and the Office of Admissions believes you are committed to your education. Motto: Developing Christian Leaders

23. College Forward November 26, 2013

24. SAT Word of the Day ANTAGONISTIC ~ hostile; bellicose. "The crowd was antagonistic toward the politician."

25. ACT Problem of the Day http://www.act.org/qotd/

26. Huston-Tillotson University Location:Austin, TX Distance from Austin: Located in Austin, TX Student Body:844 Undergraduates 95% In-State/5% Out-of-State 47% Male/ 53% Female Hispanic: 11% African-American/Black: 79% Caucasian/White: 2% Majors: Accounting, Biology, Business Administration and Management, Chemistry, Communications and Communications Technologies, Community and Personal Services, Computer Science, Cross-disciplinary Studies, English, Management Information Systems, Marketing Management and Research, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Sociology. Fun Facts:  Historically Black University  Result of two colleges coming together: Tillotson College and Samuel Huston  The merge of the two colleges happened in October of 1952  Their alumni hall is on the National Register of Historic Places

27. Mascot: Rams! Student to Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1 Student Organizations: Women of Excellence Fellowship Group, Sister Connection, Precious Jewels Praise Dance Team, Prayer Warriors, Oxford Club, Mime Ministry, Gospel Choir, God’s Anointed Angels of Praise, Campus Ministry Student Advisory Council, Brothers of Fellowship, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Sigma lambda Beta International Fraternity, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, 15000 Watts, Toastmasters, Pre-Alumni Council, NAACP University Chapter, HT Latino Students Association, I Think!: the Philosophy and Religion Association, International Student Association, HT Quiet Storm Poets, HT Preservation Club, HIV/AIDS Peer Educator Club, Bacchus & Gamma. Sports:Member of NAIA, though not all below are NAIA, some are Intramural Men: Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Table Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball Women: Basketball, Golf, Softball, Table Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball Acceptance Rate: 48% Retention Rate: 55% Graduation Rate: 16.8%

28. Test Scores: SAT Verbal: 393 SAT Math: 413 ACT Composite: 16 Financial Info: Price Tag: $23,026/year Financial Aid: 89% of Students receive financial aid Average percent of need met: 72% Average financial aid package: $12,227 Average indebtedness at graduation: $23,343 Website: http://www.htu.edu Application Rules: Automatic Admission is offered to those students that…  Have a 2.5 GPA or better  SAT score of 900 OR ACT Score of 20  Graduate in top 20% of class