November 14 – 18,  2011
Generation TX  Week

(formerly called Education: Go Get It Week)

The following activities can be implemented in any order and through any course content.  This list is provided as a suggested schedule.

Monday, November 14, 2011 – Benefits of Higher Education and Options

• HB 2909
  
• Explore Generation TX Website:  http://gentx.org/
• Understanding the Benefits of Higher Education 
• Other Activity for the Day – Have Teacher (Including Elective Teachers)  Share their own Personal Journey

Tuesday, November 15, 2011 – Standard Admission Requirements

• Admission Requirements for use for Middle Schools
• Automatic Admissions Policy
• Admission Requirements for Universities and Colleges
• College Visitation Information
• Explore Generation TX Website:  http://gentx.org/

Wednesday, November 16, 2011 – Financial Aid

• 10 Top Financial Aid Myths
• 10 Top Financial Aid Myths Resource
• Paying for College
• Twelve Myths about Paying for College
• Scholarships
• Other Activity for the Day – Have teachers share their own personal experiences about paying for their college education.
• Explore Generation TX Website:  http://gentx.org/

Thursday, November 17, 2011 – Post-Secondary Options

• Higher Education Options
• Top 10 Skills Employers Demand
• Career Information
• Explore Generation TX Website:  http://gentx.org/

Friday, November 18, 2011

• Explore Generation TX Website:  hhttp://gentx.org/

EXTRA ACTIVITIES

• Other College Talk Activities

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