Achieve active status by attending events throughout the semester:

• General Meetings:  3 points

  • If you have a schedule conflict, send us proof at texasprepa@gmail.com

  • Make-up Opportunities

    • Visit an in-person UGS lecture​

    • Use virtual HPO career services via Handshake (HP coaches, HP peers, etc.)

    • Please send proof via this form

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• Volunteering:  8 points

  • 1 hour = 1 point

  • At least 4 points must be submitted from Pre-PA sponsored events for this semester

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• Fundraising:  2 points

  • Profit Share Point Distribution

    • 0.5 points for attending and making a purchase

    • 0.25 points for posting on social media

    • 0.25 points for bringing a friend

  • Tabling Opportunities

    • ​1 point for 1 hour tabling

    • 1 point for bringing supplies

    • 0.5 points for making a purchase 

    • 0.25 points for posting on social media

  • Merchandise Points

    • 1 point for purchasing a shirt or crewneck

    • 0.5 points for purchasing a sticker​​​

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• Social:  2 points ​

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• Philanthropy:  3 points (Optional)​

  • Ongoing Opportunities: Email proofs to prepaphilanthropy@gmail.com!

    • Micah 6 Food Pantry: 2203 San Antonio St Austin, TX 78705​

      • Offers food services to low-income individuals and families

      • Shift options include distributing food, checking in clients, pantry assistance, and unloading grocery deliveries

      • Each volunteer shift = 1 philanthropy point!​

    • We Are Blood: You can donate blood anywhere, but We Are Blood is super convenient and relatively close to campus!

      • 1 blood donation = 3 philanthropy points = Philanthropy Certificate!​

    • Neighborhood Longhorns Program

      • Tutoring program for college students

      • 1 hour shifts available Monday to Thursday at select elementary and middle schools throughout Austin

      • Each shift = 1 philanthropy point!

    • Caritas: 611 Neches St, Austin, TX 78701

      • Help to prepare food that will be distributed to homeless populations in Austin

      • Each shift = 1 philanthropy point!​

  • 3+ points earns you a Philanthropy Certificate to put on your CASPA application!

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• Professional Development: 5 points (Optional)​

  • 5+ points earns you a Professional Development Certificate to put on your CASPA​ application!

  • Ongoing events that count towards this category can be found here!

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• Flex Points (Can be applied to ANY category):

  • 0.25 points: Send a picture of you in any Pre-PA gear at a general meeting (can be applied once)

  • 1.0 point: Attend TAPA

  • and more!

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• How to earn points for Fams:

  • 1 Point: Earned by attending any TPPAS event and listing your Family on the sign-in sheet.

  • 0.5 Additional Points: Earned by taking a photo with other members of your Family and submitting it to the sign-in sheet.

    • Note: Each person in the photo earns an extra 0.5 points on top of the initial 1 point gained from attending the event