Twelve colleges all over Texas introduce students to their admissions processes and campuses. These schools included UT Austin, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, and Texas State University.

“It gave us the opportunity to explore what options we have for our futures,” student Jesus Mechanca said. “It opened my eyes to how many great programs exist out there for me.”

Mariana Castillo is a junior in many extracurricular activities such as TAFE, FBLA, UIL, NHS, the Chess Club, Psi-Alpha, Student Government, and Mu-Alpha-Theta. She has won awards such as the journalism Gold Key in Region-at-Large South Writing under the Scholastic Art and Writing awards. She is also in the dual enrollment program to complete her Criminal Justice Associate's degree. Castillo is following the law path as she aspires to soon become a Supreme Court justice. She hopes to become a great leader to help her community.