Presentations & Resources

AVID: Setting your sites on college? Learn how AVID can help!

March 8, 2022
Does your child have a dream of going to college and could benefit from support navigating the path to get there? Could your student benefit from learning college-ready skills such as time-management, note-taking, and college-ready writing? Families of current 5th-10th graders, please join the Round Rock ISD AVID team to learn more about the AVID elective class and if it is right for your child.

Setting your sites on college video

College Admissions Panel

April 5, 2022
There are plenty of theories regarding what colleges and universities want in selecting their students, but what do the people who actually engage in a holistic review of student applications say? Admissions officers from Texas public and private colleges and universities will respond to questions about the role of advanced academics coursework in the admissions process and provide insight regarding such aspects as strength of schedule, recommendation letters, and student essays.

College Admissions Panel video

Career Exploration video

February 22, 2022
If you had to choose a career today, what would you choose and why? What type of education would that require? How much money does that career make? How much will it cost you to get trained for that career? Our session will share resources where you can explore each of these questions and more. We’ll also discuss why early exploration can help you save time, money, and frustration.

Career Exploration video

Prepping for the SAT

February 15, 2022
College Readiness exams are a part of high school. Learn about the format of each of these exams including what they measure, the range of scores, and tools to prepare for success like Khan Academy, EBSCO Test Prep, Princeton Review, and the SAT Question of the Day. We will also discuss what they mean for the college admissions process and how they can impact scholarships and certain program opportunities.

Prepping for the SAT video

Round Rock ISD: UT OnRamps Virtual Parent Night

February 1, 2022:
Megan Bullock, with the University of Texas OnRamps dual enrollment program, presents a virtual information session for parents and students to share details about the OnRamps opportunity. Through UT OnRamps high school students can experience “college before college” while earning college credit and gaining knowledge and skills to support their post-secondary success.

UT OnRamps Virtual Parent Night video

Career Exploration Round Rock ISD Parent & Family Seminar

November 11, 2021 
If you had to choose a career today, what would you choose and why? What type of education would that require? How much money does that career make? How much will it cost you to get trained for that career? Our session will share resources where you can explore each of these questions and more. We’ll also discuss why early exploration can help you save time, money, and frustration.

Career Exploration Parent and Family Seminar video

Round Rock ISD: Earning College Credit in High School

October 26, 2021
Understanding the most appropriate educational pathway for your student can be overwhelming, especially with the rich array of opportunities in our district. Join us as we discuss the differences in these rigorous programs that offer college credit opportunities during high school, and highlight the financial and educational benefits these programs provide in meeting your child’s academic success and future-readiness.

Earning College Credit in High School video

College Admissions Panel

September 21, 2021
There are plenty of theories regarding what colleges and universities want in selecting their students, but what do the people who actually engage in the holistic review of student applications say? Admissions officers from Texas public and private colleges and universities will respond to questions about the role of advanced academics coursework in the admissions process and provide insight regarding such aspects as strength of schedule, recommendation letters, and student essays.
College Admissions Panel video