Planning for Your Future Who is My Counselor 3 Graduation Requirements 4 Distinguished Achievement Program 5 How to Get Good Grades 6 Top 10 Mistakes 7 AP Benefits 8 Dual Credit College Courses 9 Tech Prep College Credit 11 Top 10% Rule for Admissions 12 Texas Scholars 13 NHS Clubs & Sponsors 14 Senior Wall to Fame 15 Preparing for College Why College? 17 Education Beyond High School 18 Applying to College Online 19 9th/10th Grade Checklist 20 Timeline for Juniors 21 Timeline for Seniors 23 Contact Info for Texas Colleges 25 Standardized Testing for College ACT & SAT 34 THEA Test 37 Free Test Prep 38 Paying for College Costs for Texas Residents 40 Financial Aid 41 Texas Grant Eligibility 42 Scholarships 43 Scholarship Tips 44 College & Career Resources Web Resources 46 1
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Courses Recommended Distinguished* *Requires additional measures not listed on this chart English (I,II,III,IV) 4 credits 4 credits Mathematics Science Social Studies 4 credits (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, + 1 other) 4 credits (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, + 1 other) 3 ½ credits (W. Geography, W. History, US History, Government) 4 credits (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, + 1 other) 4 credits (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, + 1 other) 3 ½ credits (W. Geography, W. History, US History, Government) Economics ½ credit ½ credit Physical 1 credit 1 credit Education World Language 2 credits (same language) 3 credits (same language) Fine Arts 1 credit (same course) 1 credit (same course) Communication ½ credit ½ credit Applications Total Core 20 ½ 21 ½ Subjects General 5 ½ 4 ½ Electives Total Credits 26 credits 26 credits 4
To complete the Distinguished Achievement program, a student must: Complete the Recommended plan required credits Three years of foreign language Four additional measures The four additional measures will come from a combination of the following measures: Scoring a 3 or higher on a national AP exam (scores range from 1 to 5). Up to four measures can be attained via this path if a 3 or higher is obtained on each exam taken. A score on the PSAT that qualifies a student for recognition as a Commended Scholar, a National Hispanic Scholar, or an Outstanding Negro Scholar. Only one measure can be attained from this area. A grade of 3.0 (B) or higher on courses that count for college credit, including identified tech prep programs. Only one measure can come from this area. Original research/project judged by a panel of professionals in the field that is the focus of the project, or conducted under the direction of mentor(s) and reported to an appropriate audience, or related to the required curriculum set forth in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. Two measures can be earned from this area. All measures must be obtained prior to graduation for the transcript to read Distinguished Achievement. National AP exams taken in the spring of the senior year will not be scored prior to the completion of the school year. A student may then request a Distinguished Pending letter to accompany his/her transcript when sent to a college. 5
1. Believe in Yourself - Recognize your talents and abilities and use them to your advantage. 2. Be Organized - Use binders, planners, folders, backpacks for organization. Sort through and arrange notes, assignments, etc. before you go to bed each night..3.time Management - Take advantage of class time, study every day, and complete your homework the same day it is assigned as much as possible. 4. Classroom Success - Be on time and prepared for class, attend every class as often as possible, sit at the front of the class, participate in class discussions, and be respectful of the teacher and classmates. 5. Take Detailed Notes - Pay attention, ask questions, write down important information, review your notes each night, and request notes from the teacher or another student if you are absent. 6. Read the Text - Complete all assigned reading and make any necessary notes. 7. Study with a Purpose - Determine a specific time and place to study, prioritize your work, take short breaks, and break down large assignments into smaller parts. 8. Test Taking Strategies - Make sure you have the necessary supplies for the test, glance over the test before beginning, plan your time for easy and harder sections, skip questions you don t know and come back to them once you have answered all other questions, and review the test before submitting it for grading. 9. Reduce Test Anxiety - Get adequate rest the night before the test, eat a nutritious breakfast, arrive on time or a few minutes before class on the day of a test, and breathe deep and relax. 10. Ask for Help - Attend tutorials, study with a friend, ask your parent(s)/ guardian(s) for help, and talk to your teacher. 6
1. Freshman year doesn t count. Your classes in 9th grade will be reported on your transcript and will follow you the rest of your life when applying for a job, to college, etc. 2. I want to take classes with my friends. You need to select classes that will help you achieve your goals and prepare you for college and a future career. 3. It won t hurt if I skip class this one time. Texas requires a student attend class 90% of the time. You never know what could happen down the road that could prevent you from attending class, and you never know what information you will miss. 4. I don t need to take notes or write that assignment down; I ll remember. It s easy to tell yourself that, but you will become distracted once you leave class, and details will be more difficult to recall as you attend more classes and receive more information throughout your day. 5. I forgot to do my assignment; it won t hurt if I have one missing grade. Not completing an assignment causes you to miss out on learning important information you will likely need to know later. Additionally, partial credit is better than zero credit. 6. I don t have time for extra-curricular activities. Extra-curricular activities are important when applying for scholarships and college. Participation in extracurricular activities also helps you develop contacts with teachers and important members of the community who can assist you in getting into college and pursuing a future career. 7. I am too embarrassed to ask that question. If you didn t understand something, the chances are someone else didn t either. Teachers want to help you but can t always read your mind and know when you don t understand. 8. My teacher doesn t like me, so I can t talk to him/her. Teachers want to help you. Talking to them can actually improve your relationship. 9. I can just talk to a friend when I have a problem. Friends are important for support, but they may not know all of the information or resources available to help you. It s important to talk to a parent, counselor or teacher especially when dealing with a serious matter. 10. I only need a few hours of sleep. You need at least eight hours of sleep to help you stay focused during the day and make good grades. Source: Peterson s Get a Jump! 7
Earn College Credit and Advanced Placement AP exams are taken in May towards the conclusion of an AP course. AP scores range from a 1 to a 5. Scores of 3, 4, or 5 may allow you to receive college credit upon entering your chosen university. Receive recognition from more than 3,600 colleges and universities that annually receive AP Exam scores. Over 90% of 4-year colleges in the U.S. provide credit and/or advanced placement for qualifying scores. Stand Out in the College Admissions Process Demonstrate your maturity and readiness for college. Show your willingness to take the most rigorous courses available to you. Emphasize your commitment to academic excellence. Gain Skills that Will Help You Succeed in College Get a head start on college-level work. Improve your writing skills and sharpen your problem-solving techniques. Develop the study habits necessary for tackling rigorous course work. Broaden Your Intellectual Horizons Be part of a community of students and educators who are passionate, curious, and committed to academic excellence. Engage in intense discussions, solve problems collaboratively, and learn to write clearly and persuasively. Take courses that are developed to reflect the level of learning happening at colleges throughout the country. 8
Dual credit courses provide the opportunity for eligible juniors and seniors to enroll in college courses to obtain BOTH high school and college credit at the same time. College courses are offered on the NHS campus, at the NCTC campus, and online. Who Is Eligible To Enroll In Dual Credit? Provided they meet the criteria outlined below, high school juniors and seniors may enroll in Dual Credit courses at NCTC. This includes students in public schools, private schools and charter schools, as well as home-schooled students. Students are limited to enrollment in no more than THREE dual-credit courses per semester. To be eligible, NCTC requires the following: Students must have a minimum high school grade point average (GPA) of B. Students who demonstrate exceptional qualities and have a GPA of less than B may be allowed to enroll in one college-level course, but only with the mutual consent of the high school principal and the appropriate instructional dean at NCTC. Students must exhibit the maturity and social behavior necessary to participate in a college-level course. Students with prior disciplinary or attendance problems, as defined by The Texas Education Code, section 25.92 Minimum Attendance for Class Credit, are not eligible to enroll in dual-credit courses. Students must have at least junior standing. THEA COMPASS Test Score Partial Scores** Validity No composite/ combined score No composite/ combined score 270 Math 220 Essay 230 Reading 60 Algebra 59 Essay 5 Writing 81 Reading ACT 23 composite 19 - Math 19 - English Writing 19 - English Reading SAT 1070 combined 500 Math 500 Critical Reading (Verbal) Exit-level TAKS (*11th grade) scores exempt students from state-mandated testing and allow enrollment in dual credit courses in their senior year. 2200 Math and English/ Language Arts, with a writing sub-score of at least 3 2200 Math 2200 Writing sub-score 3 English/LA N/A N/A 5 years from date of test 5 years from date of test 3 years from date of test *10th Grade TAKS scores can be used as a waiver for dual credit courses only (2200 Math and English/ Language Arts, with a writing sub-score of at least 3). The student can not be exempt by 10th grade scores for non-dual credit course work. *PSAT/NMSQT- combined score of 107 with a score of 50 on the subject relevant to the course to be taken *Used as a waiver for Dual Credit Courses Only **Students may receive partial exemptions for reading, writing, or math. **Partial exemptions are granted only on tests taken on or after April 2004. 9
In addition to choosing college courses on your high school course selection sheet, you must also complete the following process to fully register for your college course(s): Complete an NCTC Application for Admission. (This form is available at the NCTC Registrar s Office or online at www.nctc.edu/dual_credit.) Obtain an official high school transcript from the Northwest High School registrar. Provide an official test score report required by the Texas Success Initiative (THEA, COMPASS, Exit Level TAKS, ACT, and SAT). Contact the Counselor s Office at NCTC for test dates and costs. Provide a completed Dual Credit Agreement form. This form must contain all of the following information: course ID(s), section number(s), term code, signature of student, school administrator, and parent. Students may obtain this form from their high school counselor or the NCTC registrar s office. NOTE: Students are required to submit a new dual credit request form each semester before they can register. Registration periods are listed in the NCTC Class Schedule available online. (Northwest High School will also host a registration evening(s) on the high school campus to make the registration process more convenient for our students. An early registration event is generally conducted in May on the NHS campus). 10
Tech Prep saves students time. As a Tech Prep student you can get college credit for coursework you finish in high school. This means you can reach your educational and career goals in a much shorter time. You can actually get up to 12 college credit hours that s about 4 college courses while you are still in high school - for free. As a Tech Prep student you receive a lot of bonuses Free college credit Tech Prep students earn free college credit while they are still in high school Exciting high-demand career options Opportunities are available in challenging fields like health care, education, computers High-wage potential Specialized technical training increases your potential to earn a salary at well above the local, state, and national averages Early completion You can reach your goals of training, certification, licensure, or Associate of Applied Science degree in as little as 1½ years after high school graduation High-skill experience - Hands-on training helps you learn more about yourself and what challenging and exciting technical career is best for you How can YOU earn college credit for Tech Prep courses? Take Tech Prep courses while in high school Register your course(s) in catema.net. You will do this with your NHS Tech Prep teacher. Make an 80 or higher in your tech prep course and receive course recommendation from your Tech Prep teacher. Upon graduation or while in high school, enroll in at least ONE college course at the specified college to receive credit for your Tech Prep course(s). Complete a form/petition requesting credit for your Tech Prep courses and submit an official transcript to the college (NCTC). You may transfer these credits to a university if the receiving university accepts the transferred courses. *** You have 2 years, upon graduation, to claim your credit for Tech Prep courses! 11
Students in the top 10 percent of their graduating class are eligible for automatic admission to any public university in Texas (*see below for UT Austin exception). Graduate in the top 10 percent of his or her class at a public or private high school in Texas, or Graduate in the top 10 percent of his or her class from a high school operated by the U.S. Department of Defense and be a Texas resident or eligible to pay resident tuition; Enroll in college no more than two years after graduating from high school; and Submit an application to a Texas public university for admission before the institution's application deadline (check with the university regarding specific deadlines). Students admitted through this route may still be required to provide SAT or ACT scores, although these scores are not used for admissions purposes. Students must also take the THEA test, unless exempted from the test requirement. Check with the admissions office regarding THEA, SAT, and ACT requirements. (General information on SAT, ACT, and THEA can be found by clicking on Test Information). After a student is admitted, the university may review the student's high school records to determine if the student is prepared for college-level work. A student who needs additional preparation may be required to take a developmental, enrichment, or orientation course during the semester prior to the first semester of college. Admission to a university does not guarantee acceptance into a particular college of study or department, however. *Under legislation approved in May 2009 by the Texas House as part of the 81st Regular Session (Senate Bill 175), UT-Austin (but no other state universities) was allowed to trim the number of students it accepts under the 10% rule; UT-Austin could limit those students to 75 percent of entering in-state freshmen from Texas. The university would admit the top 1 percent, the top 2 percent and so forth until the cap is reached, beginning with the 2011 entering class. Source: www.collegeforalltexans.com 12
Texas Scholars recognizes students for their dedication to education and career planning during middle school and high school. The Texas Scholars Program prepares Northwest ISD students for the transition to life after high school by motivating the students to exceed the requirements of the state s Recommended High School Program. This rigorous course of study, which includes math, science, social studies, and language arts, including languages other than English, helps prepare students with the academic foundation to succeed in whatever they choose to do. Requirements to graduate as a Texas Scholar: Graduate on the Recommended or Distinguished plan Participate in a minimum of one high school extracurricular activity in at least two consecutive years of high school Complete at least two courses eligible for college credit; examples of such courses include: AP (Advanced Placement) courses Dual Credit courses (college courses counting for high school AND college credit) Tech Prep courses (CTE courses leading to college credit) IB courses (for transfer students only) 13
Academic Decathlon Rae Jean Johnson rjohnson@nisdtx.org Amateur Radio Club Wayne Day wday@nisdtx.org Band Scott Lewis slewis@nisdtx.org Business Professionals of America (BPA) Carol Schluter cschluter@nisdtx.org Cheerleading Julie Cox jcox01@nisdtx.org Choir Vicki Jones vjones@nisdtx.org DECA (International Association of Marketing Students) Marjie Hunt mhunt@nisdtx.org Carol Schluter cschluter@nisdtx.org Debate/Oral Interp./Speech Team Amberley Ferrell-Hopp-817.215.0307 aferrell@nisdtx.org Destination Imagination Kara Lea Deardorff-817.215.0208 kdeardorff@nisdtx.org FFA Dennis Palmer dpalmer@nisdtx.org Josh Weston jweston@nisdtx.org Family, Career, & Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Stacy Fanning sfanning@nisdtx.org German Club Kim Peters kpeters@nisdtx.org Vera Sweet vsweet@nisdtx.org Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) Jill Sommerhauser jsommerhauser@nisdtx.org NASA Student Launch Initiative Team Wayne Day wday@nisdtx.org National Honor Society Donna Speer dspeer@nisdtx.org NHS Best Robotics Josh Withers jwithers@nisdtx.org Northwest Democrats Marvin Harris mharris@nisdtx.org Peer Assistance Leadership (PAL) Cari Freeman cfreeman@nisdtx.org Kathi Rogers krogers@nisdtx.org Project L.I.F.T. Marvin Harris mharris@nisdtx.org Sidekicks Heather Allen hallen@nisdtx.org Student Council Mary Whittenberg mwhittenberg@nisdtx.org Team America Rocketry Challenge Teams Wayne Day wday@nisdtx.org Technology Students Association (TSA) Phil MacKenna pmackenna@nisdtx.org Theatre Nick Kougias nkougias@nisdtx.org UIL Academic Events Jamie Weatherall jweatherall@nisdtx.org Video Tech Club Steve Speer speer@nisdtx.org 14
Attention Seniors! The NHS Counseling Office would like to recognize your future! Are you headed to a certain college or branch of the military? Have you been awarded any scholarships? We will recognize you this year on our Senior Wall of Fame! Bring a copy of your college acceptance letter and any scholarships you receive. 15
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Higher education can increase your critical thinking abilities and your ability to effectively communicate and make wise decisions. Higher education will strengthen your understanding of community, the nation, and the world. You will have more opportunities to explore your interests, discover new areas of knowledge, consider lifelong goals and become a responsible and productive citizen. Employers are looking for life long learners and an education beyond high school. More education and more training will offer you greater career choices. The More You Learn, The More You Earn 140,000 132,817 120,000 100,000 80,000 66,689 79,628 60,000 40,000 37,584 46,896 20,000 0 High School Diploma Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctorate Degree Mean Annual Earnings Associated with Education Levels 17
Students can earn a bachelor s degree or further their studies with a masters or doctorate program. The degrees require the approximate time indicated: Bachelor s degree: 4+ years Master s degree: 2-3 years (in addition to the bachelor s degree) Doctorate degree: 2-3 years (in addition to the master s degree) Please refer to the back pages of this packet for some admission requirements and a listing of the following Texas schools: Public Universities, Community and Technical Colleges, Independent Institutions (Private Universities), and Health Related Institutions. To find out which colleges/institutions offer specific majors, go to the online guide located at www.collegefoalltexans.com/applying clicking on Degrees at Texas Public Universities or Degrees at Texas Public Community and Technical Colleges. ***Please refer to each specific college website for the most up-to-date information available.*** Community colleges provide career-oriented programs where students may earn certificates or associate degrees usually in two years or less. Students can transfer to a four-year college. Examples: North Central Texas College (NCTC) and Tarrant County College (TCC). Trade and technical schools provide specific career-oriented training in usually two years or less; students can earn certificates or associate degrees. Public Technical Colleges Texas State Technical College (TSTC) the closest TSTC campus to N.I.S.D. is in Waco, TX. Private Technical and Trade Schools Examples are: Art Institute of Dallas, ATI Career Training Center, DeVry Institute of Technology, ITT Technical Institute, and Ogle School of Hair Design. Please consult both public and private technical schools to compare programs, cost, and scholarships. Private technical schools may be far more expensive, and you may be able to get the same program for a fraction of the cost at a public technical school or community college. 18
The Texas Common Application and the Common Application allow you to complete one application and submit them to a number of universities at one time; however, separate application fees will still apply. Texas Common Application http://www.applytexas.org Admission application for every Texas Public University, plus some private and two-year schools Common Application http://www.commonapp.org Admission application predominantly for private universities throughout the U.S. and some public schools, as well If you do not find the university of your choice on one of the above websites, then search for the specific university website and a link to Freshman Admissions. Important Tips: Make sure you include as much information as you can. Details count. Have one or more people proofread your application before you send it. Print out a copy of your application before you send it. 19
Select challenging classes Become involved in extra-curricular activities and community service Study - semester grades are reported on the transcript Create a file of honors, awards, community service and other activities with which you are involved Read (not just school-assigned reading) Visit colleges whenever possible and attend college fairs Research careers of interest using Career Cruising and other web resources (see p. for web resources) Select challenging classes Continue reading (not just school-assigned reading) Take the PSAT in October Search the internet for college information (see p. for web resources) Update your file of honors, awards, community service, and other activities with which you are involved Visit colleges whenever possible and attend college fairs Continue researching careers of interest 20
Review high school coursework and activity plans. Consider graduating on the highest program, the Distinguished Achievement Program. Remember, colleges are looking for the following: Challenging coursework Strong GPA Involvement in extracurricular activities Obtain a Social Security number if you do not already have one; it is necessary to apply for college and financial aid. Consider taking an SAT/ACT course to prepare for the exams. Develop a list of 10 colleges in which you are interested. Plan to apply to at least 3 5 schools. Study and register for the PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test). Visit the Counseling Office for details. Take the PSAT/NMSQT. (Remember to take your calculator). Collect information and contact colleges you are interested in attending. Request information and research their admissions requirements, financial aid and scholarship information, and deadlines. Talk to college students who are home for the holidays about their experiences in college. PSAT score reports should have arrived. Use the guide to interpret and understand your score. Make plans to focus on and study particular areas you may need to work on before taking the SAT/ACT. Plan and register to take the SAT, SAT Subject Tests, or ACT exams. Check with the colleges to which you are applying for specific testing requirements. Begin making plans to visit colleges for which you are interested in attending. 21
Register for Advanced Placement (AP) exams if applicable. Create a personal file with items such as... Transcript, list of awards and honors (include dates), school and community clubs and organizations you have joined (include dates, responsibilities and activities), list of all jobs, and a list of community service/volunteer work (include dates and number of hours served) Update your file at the end of each semester Register with NCAA Clearinghouse if you are a candidate for college athletics. Visit colleges during spring break. Take the SAT and/or ACT exam. Take any AP exams for which you may have registered. Obtain a summer job or internship relative to your career interests. Look for volunteer opportunities. Save money to help pay for college costs. Schedule college visits if possible. Select the top 5 10 colleges you believe best meet your needs. Keep a record of the advantages and disadvantages of each college. Begin thinking about personal statements for college admission essays. Update your personal file. 22
Register to take the SAT or ACT if you have not done so already Make plans to attend a college fair : December 2 @ Northwest H.S. Narrow college choices to a few schools and contact colleges of your choice for admissions information and applications. Up-to-date information and online applications can be found on the college website. Most applications are due between September and January. Get organized! File copies and keep a personal calendar of events and deadlines. If you need a recommendation letter from your counselor or a teacher, contact him/her early in the process (at least two weeks in advance). You should provide a resume and/or complete an information form found in the Counseling Center. Begin your scholarship search. See page titled, What about Scholarships? Register with NCAA Clearinghouse online if you are planning to play college sports www.ncaa.org Visit colleges if you have not done so already. Many colleges will have weekend opportunities to visit. Complete college essays (if required). Retake the SAT and/or ACT if necessary. When selecting your college(s), pay attention to not only the SAT/ACT requirements for admissions, but also requirements for scholarships If you are seeking early admission, these deadlines are usually between November 1 st and November 15 th. Continue to watch for scholarships through out the school year. Complete as many applications as possible before winter break. Mail applications to meet necessary December/January deadlines. 23
Submit your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aide) via the web as soon after January 1 st as possible (will require W-2 information) because many universities award funds on a firstcome, first-serve basis. You can find the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. All should apply for financial aid regardless of income. Request a copy of your mid-year transcript from the registrar, if necessary Keep watching for scholarships! Register to take AP exams (if applicable). Notices of acceptance or denial usually arrive from colleges by April 15th. Financial aid offers (award letters) begin to arrive. Review all acceptances and financial aid offers carefully. Notify the college of your choice. Many colleges request a May 1 st reply date Notify schools you have decided not to attend. Take AP exams (if applicable). Request a final transcript to be sent to your college upon high school graduation. Graduation!!! 24
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR TEXAS COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES To find out which institutions offer specific majors, go to the online guide located at www.collegeforalltexans.com/applying by clicking on Degrees at Texas Public Universities or Degrees at Texas Public Community and Technical Colleges. PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES, COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES Alvin Community College Alvin, TX 77511 www.alvincollege.edu Main: (281) 756-3500 Admissions: (281) 756-3531 Financial Aid: (281) 756-3524 Amarillo College Amarillo, TX 79178 www.actx.edu Main: (806) 371-5000 Admissions: (806) 371-5030 Angelina College Lufkin, TX 75902-1768 www.angelina.edu Main: (936) 639-1301 Admissions: (936) 633-5212 Financial Aid: (936) 633-5291 Angelo State University San Angelo, TX 76909-1014 www.angelo.edu Main: (325) 942-2555 Admissions: (325) 942-2185 Financial Aid: (325) 942-2246 Austin Community College Austin, TX 78752 www.austincc.edu Main: (512) 223-7000 Admissions: (512) 223-7509 Financial Aid: (512) 223-7547 Blinn College Brenham, TX 77833 www.blinn.edu Main: (979) 830-4000 Admissions: (979) 830-4144 Financial Aid: (979) 830-4146 Brazosport College Lake Jackson, TX 77566 www.brazosport.edu Main: (979) 230-3000 Admissions: (979) 230-3020 Financial Aid: (979) 230-3441 Brookhaven College (Dallas County Community College District) Dallas, TX 75244-4997 www.brookhavencollege.edu Main: (972) 860-4700 Admissions: (972) 860-4883 Financial Aid: (972) 860-4111 Cedar Valley College (Dallas County Community College District) Lancaster, TX 75134 www.cedarvalleycollege.edu Main: (972) 860-8201 Admissions: (972) 860-8201 Financial Aid: (972) 860-8280 Central Texas College Killeen, TX 76540-9990 www.ctcd.edu Main: (254) 526-7161 Admissions: (254) 526-1696 Financial Aid: (254) 526-1508 Cisco Junior College Cisco, TX 76437 www.cisco.cc.tx.us Main: (254) 442-5000 Clarendon College Clarendon, TX 79226-1018 www.clarendoncollege.edu Main: (806) 874-3571 Financial Aid: (806) 874-4809 Coastal Bend College Beeville, TX 78102 www.coastalbend.edu Main: (361) 358-2838 Admissions: (361) 354-2245 Financial Aid: (361) 354-2238 College of the Mainland Texas City, TX 77591 www.com.edu Main: (409) 938-1211 Admissions: (409) 938-1211 x 3 Financial Aid: (409) 938-1211 x 4 Collin County Community College Plano, TX 75074 www.ccccd.edu Main: (972) 548-6790 Admissions: (972) 881-5710 Financial Aid: (972) 881-5760 Cy-Fair College (North Harris Montgomery Community College District) Cypress, TX 77433 www.nhmcce.edu Main: (281) 290-3200 Del Mar College Corpus Christi, TX 78404 www.delmar.edu Main: (361) 698-1200 Admissions: (361) 698-1255 Financial Aid: (361) 698-1293 Eastfield College (Dallas County Community College District) Mesquite, TX 75150 www.eastfieldcollege.edu Main: (972) 860-7100 Admissions: (972) 860-7100 Financial Aid: (972) 860-8385 El Centro College (Dallas County Community College District) Dallas, TX 75202 www.elcentrocollege.edu Main: (214) 860-2037 Admissions: (214) 860-2311 Financial Aid: (214) 860-2099/2097 El Paso Community College El Paso, TX 79998 www.epcc.edu Main: (915) 831-3277 Admissions: (915) 831-2150 Financial Aid: (915) 831-2561 Frank Phillips College Borger, TX 79008-5118 www.fpc.cc.tx.us Main: (806) 457-4200 Admission: (806) 457-4200 Financial Aid: (806) 457-4200 Galveston College Galveston, TX 77550 www.gc.edu Main: (409) 944-4242 Admission: (409) 944-1234 Financial Aid: (409) 944-1237 Grayson County College Denison, TX 75020 www.grayson.edu Main: (903) 465-6030 Financial Aid: (903) 463-8794 25
Hill College Hillsboro, TX 76645 www.hillcollege.edu Main: (254) 582-2555 Admissions: (254) 582-2555 ext. 239 Financial Aid: (254) 582-2555 ext. 214 Houston Community College System Houston, TX 77266-7517 www.hccs.edu Main: (713) 718-2000 Student Services: (713) 718-2000 Howard College Big Spring, TX 79720 www.howardcollege.edu Main: (866) 432-264-5000 Admissions: (915) 264-5000 Financial Aid: (915) 264-5000 Kilgore College Kilgore, TX 75662 www.kilgore.edu Main: (903) 984-8531 Admissions: (903) 983-8216 Financial Aid: 903) 983-8211 Kingwood College (North Harris Montgomery Community College District) Humble, TX 77339 www.kingwoodcollege.edu Main: (800) 883-7939 Admissions: (281) 312-1614 Financial Aid: (281) 312-1606 Lamar Institute of Technology Beaumont, TX 77710 www.theinstitute.lamar.edu Main: (409) 880-8185 Admissions: (409) 880-8321 Financial Aid: (409) 880-2137 Lamar State College at Orange Orange, TX 77630 www.orange.lamar.edu Main: (409) 883-7750 Admissions: (409) 882-3364 Financial Aid: (409) 882-3317 Lamar State College at Port Arthur Port Arthur, TX 77641-0310 www.lamarpa.edu Main: (409) 983-4921 Admissions: (409) 984-6167 Financial Aid: (409) 984-6203 Lamar University Beaumont, TX 77710 www.lamar.edu Main: (409) 880-7011 Admissions: (409) 880-8888 Financial Aid: (409) 880-7011 Laredo Community College Laredo, TX 78040-4395 www.laredo.cc.tx.us Main: (956) 721-5140 Admissions: (956) 721-5117 Financial Aid: (956) 721-5361 Lee College Baytown, TX, 77520-4703 P.O. Box 818, 77522-0818 www.lee.edu Main: (281) 427-5611 Admissions: (281) 425-6393 Financial Aid: (281) 425-6389 McLennan Community College Waco, TX 76708 www.mclennan.edu Main: (254) 299-8622 Admissions: (254) 299-8622 Midland College Midland, TX 78705 www.midland.edu Main: (432) 685-4500 Admissions: (432) 685-5502 Financial Aid: (432) 685-44757 Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, TX 76308 www.mwsu.edu Main: (940) 397-4000 Admissions: (800) 842-1922 Financial Aid: (940) 397-4214 Montgomery College (North Harris Montgomery Community College District) Conroe, TX 77384 www.montgomery-college.com Main: (936) 273-7000 Admissions: (936) 273-7236 Mountain View College (Dallas County Community College District) Dallas, TX 75211-6599 www.mountainviewcollege.com Main: (214) 860-8680 Admissions: (214) 860-8600 Financial Aid: (214) 860-8688 Navarro College Corsicana, TX 75110 www.navarrocollege.edu Main: (903) 874-6501 Admissions: (903) 874-6501 Financial Aid: (903) 875-7363 North Central Texas College Gainesville, TX 76240 www.nctc.edu Main: (940) 668-7731 Admissions: (940) 668-4222 Financial Aid: (940) 668-4242 North Harris College (North Harris Montgomery Community College District) Houston, TX 77073 www.northharriscollege.com Main: (281) 618-5400 Admissions: (281) 618-5410 Financial Aid: (281) 618-5464 North Lake College (Dallas County Community College District) Irving, TX 75038-3899 www.northlakecollege.edu Main: (972) 273-3000 Admissions: (972) 273-3000 Financial Aid: (972) 273-3326 Northeast Texas Community College Mount Pleasant, TX 75456-1307 www.ntcc.edu Main: (903) 434-8100 Admissions: (903) 434-8138 Northwest Vista College (Alamo Community College District) San Antonio, TX 78251 www.accd.edu/nvc Main: (210) 348-2020 Financial Aid: (210) 348-2100 Odessa College Odessa, TX 79764 www.odessa.edu Main: (432) 335-6400 Admissions: (432) 335-6432 Financial Aid: (432) 335-6429 Palo Alto College (Alamo Community College District) San Antonio, TX 78224 www.accd.edu/pac Main: (210) 921-5000 Admissions: (210) 921-5270 Financial Aid: (210) 921-5320 Panola College Carthage, TX 75633 www.panola.edu Main: (903) 693-2000 Admissions: (903) 693-2077 Financial Aid: (903) 693-2039 26
Paris Junior College Paris, TX 75460 www.parisjc.edu Main: (903) 785-7661 Admissions: (903) 782-0425 Financial Aid: (903) 782-0429 Prairie View A&M University Prairie View, TX 77446 www.pvamu.edu Main: (936) 857-3311 Admissions: (936) 857-2626 Financial Aid: (936) 857-2422/2422 Ranger College Ranger, TX 76470 www.ranger.cc.tx.us Main: (254) 647-3234 Admissions: (254) 647-3234 ext. 215 Financial Aid: (254) 647-3234 ext. 217 Richland College (Dallas County Community College District) Dallas, TX 75243-2199 www.rlc.dcccd.edu Main: (972) 238-6106/6100 Financial Aid: (972) 238-6188/6187 Round Rock Higher Education Center Austin, TX 78664 www.rrhec.txstate.edu Main: (512) 716-4000 Admissions: (512) 716-4022 Financial Aid: (512) 245-2315 Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX 77341 www.shsu.edu Main: (866) 294-1111 Admissions: (936) 294-1828 Financial Aid: (936) 294-1774 San Antonio College (Alamo Community College District) San Antonio, TX 78212 www.accd.edu/sac Main: (210) 733-2000 Admissions: (210) 733-2581 Financial Aid: (210) 733-2979 Student Assistance Line: (210) 733-2225 San Jacinto College District - Central Campus Pasadena, TX 77505 www.sjcd.cc.tx.us Main: (281) 476-1501 Admissions: (281) 476-1501 Financial Aid: (281) 476-1501 San Jacinto College District - North Campus Houston, TX 77049 www.sjcd.cc.tx.us Main: (281) 476-1501 Admissions: (281) 476-1501 Financial Aid: (281) 476-1501 San Jacinto College District - South Campus Houston, TX 77089 www.sjcd.cc.tx.us Main: (281) 476-1501 Admissions: (281) 476-1836 Financial Aid: (281) 476-1501 South Plains College Levelland, TX 79336 www.southplainscollege.edu Main: (806) 894-9611 Admissions: (806) 894-9611, x2187/22375 Financial Aid: (806) 894-9611, x3800 South Texas College McAllen 78502-9701 www.southtexascollege.edu Main: (956) 872-8311 Admissions: (956) 872-8323 Financial Aid: (956) 872-6409 Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf Big Spring, TX 79720 www.howardcollege.edu/swcid Main: (432) 264-3700 (V/TDD) Admissions: (432) 264-3700 (V/TDD) Financial Aid: (432) 264-3700 (V/TDD) Southwest Texas Junior College Uvalde, TX 78801 www.swtjc.net Main: (830) 278-4401 Admissions: (830) 591-7255 Financial Aid: (830) 591-7343 St. Philip s College (Alamo Community College District) San Antonio, TX 78203 www.accd.edu/spc Main: (210) 531-3200 Financial Aid: (210) 531-3272 Stephen F. Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX 75962 www.sfasu.edu Main: (936) 468-3401 Admissions: (936) 468-2504/2085 Financial Aid: (936) 468-2403 Sul Ross State University Alpine, TX 79832 www.sulross.edu Main: (432) 837-8011 Admissions: (432) 837-8050 Financial Aid: (432) 837-8055 Sul Ross State University - Rio Grande College Eagle Pass, TX 78852 www.sulross.edu Main: (830) 278-3339 Admissions: (830) 758-5007 Financial Aid: (830) 758-5021 Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX 76401 www.tarleton.edu Main: (254) 968-9000 Admissions: (254) 968-9125 Financial Aid: (254) 968-9070 Tarrant County College District - Northeast Campus Hurst, TX 76054 www.tccd.edu/campus/default.asp? menu=1 Main: (817) 515-6200 Financial Aid: (817) 515-6997 Tarrant County College District - Northwest Campus Fort Worth, TX 76179 www.tccd.edu/campus Main: (817) 515-7100 Admissions: (817) 515-7777 Financial Aid: (817) 515-7711 Tarrant County College District - South Campus Fort Worth, TX 76119 www.tccd.edu/campus Main: (817) 515-4100 Financial Aid: (817) 515-4564 Tarrant County College District Southeast Campus Arlington, TX 76018-2907 www.tccd.edu/campus Main: (817) 515-3100 Financial Aid: (817) 515-3040 Temple College Temple, TX 76504-7435 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 3,897 www.templejc.edu Main: (254) 298-8282 Admissions: (254) 298-8306 Financial Aid: (254) 298-8321 27
Texarkana College Texarkana, TX 75501 www.texarkanacollege.edu Main: (903) 838-4541 Admissions: (903) 832-5565 x 3012 Financial Aid: (903) 832-5566 x3214/5565 Texas A&M International University Laredo, TX 78041 www.tamiu.edu Main: (956) 326-2001 Admissions: (956) 326-2200 Financial Aid: (956) 326-2225 Texas A&M University College Station, TX 77843-1265 www.tamu.edu Main: (979) 845-3211 Admissions: (979) 845-3741 Financial Aid: (979) 845-3236 Texas A&M University at Galveston Galveston, TX 77553 www.tamug.edu Main: (877) 322-4443 Admissions: (409) 740-4414 Financial Aid: (409) 740-4500 Texas A&M University - Commerce Commerce, TX 75429 www.tamu-commerce.edu Main: (903) 886-5081 Admissions: (903) 886-5081 Financial Aid: (903) 886-5096 Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX 78412 www.tamucc.edu Main: (361) 825-5700 Admissions: (361) 825-2624 Financial Aid: (361) 825-2338 Texas A&M University - Kingsville 700 University Boulevard, MSC 128 Kingsville, TX 78363 www.tamuk.edu Main: (361) 593-2111 Admissions: (361) 593-2315 Financial Aid: (800) 687-6000 Texas A&M University - Kingsville System Center at Palo Alto San Antonio, TX 78224 Main: (210) 921-5488 www.tamuk.edu/sanantonio Main: (210) 921-5488 Admissions: (361)593-2315 Financial Aid: (800) 687-6000 Texas A&M University - Texarkana Texarkana, TX 75505-5518 www.tamut.edu Main: (903) 223-3000 Admissions: (903) 223-3069 Financial Aid: (903) 223-3066 Texas Southern University Houston, TX 77004 www.tsu.edu Main: (713) 313-7011 Admissions: (713) 313-7071 Financial Aid: (713) 313-7071 Texas State Technical College - Harlingen Harlingen, TX 78550-3697 www.harlingen.tstc.edu Main: (800) 852-8784 Admissions: (800) 852-8784 Financial Aid: (800) 852-8784 Texas State Technical College - Marshall South Marshall, TX 75670 www.marshall.tstc.edu Main: (800) 792-8782 Texas State Technical College - Waco Waco, TX 76705 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 4,528 www.waco.tstc.edu Main: (800) 792-8784 Texas State Technical College - West Texas Sweetwater, TX 79556-3697 www.sweetwater.tstc.edu Main: (800) 592-8784 Texas State University - San Marcos San Marcos, TX 78666 www.txstate.edu Main: (512) 245-2111 Admissions: (512) 245-2364/2340 Financial Aid: (512) 245-2315 Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX 79409 www.ttu.edu Main: (806) 742-2261 Admissions: (806) 742-1480 Financial Aid: (806) 742-3125 Texas Woman s University Denton, TX 76204-5589 www.twu.edu Main: (940) 898-3188 Financial Aid: (940) 898-3051 The University Center The Woodlands, TX 77384 www.tuc.edu Main: (936) 273-7510 Admissions: (936) 273-7510 Financial Aid: (936) 273-7510 The Universities Center at Dallas Dallas, TX 76019 www.ucddowntown.org Main: (214) 915-1905 Admissions: (214) 915-1900 Financial Aid: (214) 915-1901 The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX 76019-0111 www.uta.edu Main: (817) 272-2011 Admissions: (817) 272-6287 Financial Aid: (817) 272-3561 The University of Texas at Arlington - Fort Worth Center Fort Worth, TX 76118 www.utafw.uta.edu Main: (817) 272.5988 Financial Aid: (817) 272-5989 The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX 78712 www.utexas.edu Main: (512) 471-3434 Admissions: (512) 475-7440 Financial Aid: (512) 475-6203 The University of Texas at Brownsville/Texas Southmost College Brownsville, TX 78520 www.utb.edu Main: (956) 882-8200 The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX 75083-0688 www.utdallas.edu Main: (972) 883-2111 Admissions: (972) 883-2270 Financial Aid: (972) 883-2941 The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX 79968 www.utep.edu Main: (915) 747-5000 Admissions: (915) 747-5890 Financial Aid: (915) 747-5204 The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX 78249-0601 www.utsa.edu Main: (210) 458-4011 Admissions: (210) 458-4599 Financial Aid: (210) 458-8000 28
The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX 75799 www.uttyler.edu Main: (903) 566-7000 Admissions: (903) 566-7202 Financial Aid: (903) 566-7180 The University of Texas at Pan American Edinburg, TX 78541 www.utpa.edu Main: (866) 441-8872 Financial Aid: (956) 381-2501 The University of Texas of the Permian Basin Odessa, TX 79762 www.utpb.edu Main: (432) 552-2020 Admissions: (866) 552-8872 Financial Aid: (432) 552-2620 Tomball College (North Harris Montgomery Community College District) Tomball, TX 77375-1969 www.tomballcollege.com Main: (281) 351-3300 Admissions: (281) 351-3310 Financial Aid: (281) 351-3310 Trinity Valley Community College Athens, TX 75751 www.tvcc.edu Main: (903) 677-8822 Financial Aid: (903) 675-6233 Tyler Junior College Tyler, TX 75711 www.tjc.edu Main: (903) 510-2200 Admissions: (903) 510-2523 Financial Aid: (903) 510-2385 University of Houston Houston, TX 77204 www.uh.edu Main: (713) 743-1000 Admissions: (713) 743-1010 Financial Aid: (713) 743-9090 University of Houston System at Cinco Ranch Katy, TX 77450 Main: (832) 842.2800 www.uhsa.uh.edu/cr Main: (832) 842.2800 Financial Aid: (832) 842-2801 University of Houston System at Sugar Land Sugar Land, TX 77479 www.sugarland.uh.edu Main: (281) 275-3300 Financial Aid: (281) 275-3301 University of Houston - Clear Lake Houston, TX 77058-1098 www.uhcl.edu Main: (281) 283-7600 Financial Aid: (281) 283-2480 University of Houston - Downtown Houston, TX 77002 www.dt.uh.edu Main: (713) 221-8000 Admissions: (713) 221-8522 Financial Aid: (713) 221-8041 University of Houston - Victoria Victoria, TX 77901-5731 www.uhv.edu Main: (361) 570-4848 Admissions: (361) 570-4110 Financial Aid: (361) 570-4131 University of North Texas Denton, TX 76203 www.unt.edu Main: (940) 565-2000 Admissions: (800) 868-8211 Financial Aid: (800 655-3537 University of North Texas System Center at Dallas Dallas, TX 76232 www.unt.edu/unt-dallas Main: (972) 780-3600 Admissions: (972) 780-3600 Financial Aid: (972) 780-3600 Vernon College Vernon, TX 76384 www.vernoncollege.edu Main: (940) 552-6291 Financial Aid: (940) 696-8752 Victoria College Victoria, TX 77901 www.vc.cc.tx.us Main: (361) 573-3291 Admissions: (361) 572-6408 Financial Aid: (361) 572-6415 Weatherford College Weatherford, TX 76086 www.wc.edu Main: (800) 287-5471 Financial Aid: (817) 594-5471 x 295 West Texas A&M University Canyon, TX 79016 www.wtamu.edu Main: (806) 651-2000 Admissions: (806) 651-2020 Financial Aid: (806) 651-2055 Western Texas College Snyder, TX 79549 www.wtc.edu Main: (325) 573-8511 Admissions: (325-573-8511 x 309 Wharton County Junior College Wharton, TX 77488 www.wcjc.edu Main: (979) 532-4560 Admissions: (979) 532-6381 Financial Aid: (979) 532-6345 Independent Institutions Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX 79699 www.acu.edu Main: (325) 674-2000 Admissions: (800) 460-6228 Financial Aid: 800) 460-6229 Amberton University Garland, TX 75041 www.amberton.edu Main: (972) 279-6511 Admissions: (972) 279-6511 Financial Aid: (972) 279-6511 Austin College Sherman, TX 75090 www.austincollege.edu Main: (903) 813-2000 Admissions: (800) 813-3000 Financial Aid: (800) 813-2900 Baylor University Waco, TX 76798-7056 www.baylor.edu Main: (254) 710-1011 Admissions: (800) BAYLOR-U, option 8, 2 Admissions: (800) BAYLOR-U Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX 79699 www.acu.edu Main: (325) 674-2000 Admissions: (800) 460-6228 Financial Aid: 800) 460-6229 29
Amberton University Garland, TX 75041 www.amberton.edu Main: (972) 279-6511 Admissions: (972) 279-6511 Financial Aid: (972) 279-6511 Austin College Sherman, TX 75090 www.austincollege.edu Main: (903) 813-2000 Admissions: (800) 813-3000 Financial Aid: (800) 813-2900 Baylor University Waco, TX 76798-7056 www.baylor.edu Main: (254) 710-1011 Admissions: (800) BAYLOR-U, option 8, 2 Admissions: (800) BAYLOR-U Concordia University Austin, TX 78705 www.concordia.edu Main: (512) 452-7661 Admissions: (512) 452-7661 Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX 75211 www.dbu.edu Main: (214) 333-7100 Admissions: (214) 333-5360 Financial Aid: (214) 333-5363 East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX 75670 www.etbu.edu Main: (903) 965-7963 Admissions: (903) 923-2000 Financial Aid: (903) 923-2138 Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX 79698 www.hsutx.edu Main: (325) 670-1000 Admissions: (325) 670-1206 Houston Baptist University Houston, TX 77074 www.hbu.edu Main: (281) 649-3000 Admissions: (281) 649-3211 Financial Aid: (281) 649-3471 Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX 76801 www.hputx.edu Main: (325) 649-8020/(800) 880-4478 Huston-Tillotson University Austin, TX 78702 www.htu.edu Main: (512) 505-3000 Admissions: (512) 505-3028 Financial Aid: (512) 505-3023 Jacksonville College Jacksonville, TX 75766 www.jacksonville-college.edu Main: (903) 586-2518 Admissions: (903) 586-2518 Jarvis Christian College Hawkins, TX 75765 www.jarvis.edu Main: (903) 769-5700 Financial Aid: (903) 769-5731 LeTourneau University Longview, TX 75607-7001 www.letu.edu Main: (800) 759-8811 Financial Aid: (800) 759-8811 x 4350 Lon Morris College Jacksonville, TX 79699 www.lonmorris.com Main: (903) 589 4000 Admissions: (903) 589-4005 Financial Aid: (903) 589-5753 Lubbock Christian University Lubbock, TX 79407 www.lcu.edu Main: (806) 720-7151 Admissions: (800) 933-7601 Financial Aid: (806) 720-7176 McMurry University South Abilene, TX 79697 www.mcm.edu Main: (325) 793-3800 Admissions: (325) 793-4700 Financial Aid: (325) 793-4748 Our Lady of the Lake University of San Antonio San Antonio, TX 78207 www.ollusa.edu Main: (210) 434-6711 Admissions: (800) 436-6558/(210)431-3961 Financial Aid: (800) 324-4310 Paul Quinn College Dallas, TX 75241 www.pqc.edu Main: (214) 376-1000 Admissions: (800) 237-2648 Rice University Houston, TX 77251 www.rice.edu Main: (713) 348-0000 Admissions: (800) 527-OWLS Financial Aid: (713) 348-4958 Schreiner University Kerrville, TX 78028-5697 www.schreiner.edu Main: (830) 896-5411 Admissions: (800) 343-4919 Financial Aid: (830) 792-7217 South Texas College of Law Houston, TX 77002 www.stcl.edu Main: (713) 659-8040 Admissions: (713) 646-1810 Financial Aid: (713) 646-1820 Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX 75205 www.smu.edu Main: (214) 768-2000 Admissions: (214) 768-2058 Southwestern Adventist University Keene, TX 76059-0567 www.swau.edu Main: (817) 645-3921 Admission: (817) 202-6294/(800) 433-2240 Southwestern Assemblies of God University Waxahachie, TX 75165 www.sagu.edu Main: (972) 937-4010 Admissions: (800) YES-SAGU Southwestern Christian College Terrell, TX 75160 www.swcc.edu Main: (972) 524-3341 Admission: (972) 524-3341 Southwestern University Georgetown, TX 78627-0770 www.southwestern.edu Main: (512) 863-6511 Admissions: (800) 252-3166 St. Edward s University Austin, TX 78704 www.gotostedwards.com Main: (512) 448-8400 Admissions: (512) 448-8500 Financial Aid: (800) 555-0164 30
St. Mary s University of San Antonio San Antonio, TX 78228 www.stmarytx.edu Main: (210) 436-3011 Admissions: (210) 436-3126 Financial Aid: (210) 436-3141 Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX 76129 www.tcu.edu Main: (817) 257-7000 Admissions: (800) 828-3764 Financial Aid: (817) 257-7858 Texas College Tyler, TX 75712 www.texascollege.edu Main: (903) 593-8311 Admissions: (800) 306-6299 Main: (903) 593 8311 ext. 2278 Texas Lutheran University Seguin, TX 78155 www.tlu.edu Main: (830) 372-8000 Admissions: (830) 372-8050 Financial Aid: (830) 372-8075 Texas Wesleyan University Fort Worth, TX 76105-0010 www.txwes.edu Main: (817) 531-4444 Admissions: (817) 531-4422 Financial Aid: (817) 531-4420 The College of St. Thomas More Fort Worth, TX 76109 www.cstm.edu Main: (817) 923-8459 Admissions: (800) 583-5489 Financial Aid: (325) 673-1934 Trinity University San Antonio, TX 78212-7200 www.trinity.edu Main: (210) 999-7011 Admissions: (800) TRINITY University of Dallas Irving, TX 75062-4799 www.udallas.edu Main: (972) 721-5000 Admissions: (800) 628-6999 University of Mary Hardin - Baylor Belton, TX 76513 www.umhb.edu Main: (254) 295-8642 Admissions: (254) 295-4520 Financial Aid: (254) 295-4517 University of St. Thomas Houston, TX 77006 www.stthom.edu Main: (713) 522-7911 Admissions: (800) 856-8565 Financial Aid: (713) 942-3465 University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX 78209 www.uiw.edu Main: (210) 829-6005 Admissions: (800) 749-WORD Wayland Baptist University Plainview, TX 79072 www.wbu.edu Main: (806) 291-1000 Admissions: (806) 291-1000 Wiley College Marshall, TX 75670 www.wileyc.edu Main: (903) 927-3300 Admissions: (903) 927-3311 Financial Aid: (903) 927-3300 Health Related Institutions Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) Houston, Texas 77030 www.bcm.tamhsc.edu Main: (713) 798-4842 Admissions: (713) 798-4603 Financial Aid: (713) 798-4600 BCM School of Allied Health Sciences www.bcm.edu/alliedhealth Main: (713) 798-4613 BCM Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences www.bcm.edu/gradschool Main: (713) 798-4028 Admissions: (713) 798-3312 Parker College of Chiropractic Dallas, Texas 75229 www.parkercc.edu Main: (214) 902-3470 Admissions: (214) 902-2429 Financial Aid: (214) 902-2424 Texas A&M University System Health Science Center (TAMUSHSC) John B. Connolly Building 301 Tarrow, 7th Floor, Mail Stop 13 College Station, Texas 7840-7896 www.tamhsc.edu Main: (979) 458-6475 Admissions: (979) 845-7743 Financial Aid: (979) 862-3414 TAMUSCH Baylor College of Dentistry Dallas, Texas 75246 www.bcd.tamhsc.edu Main: (214) 828-8100 TAMUSCH Dental School TAMUSCH College of Medicine College Station, Texas 77843-1114 www.medicine.tamhsc.edu Main: (979) 845-3431 Admissions: (979) 845-7743 Financial Aid: (979) 845-8854 TAMUSCH Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy Kingsville, Texas 78763 First students admitted Fall 2006 www.tamuk.edu/pharmacy Main: (361)593-4271 TAMUSCH Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Houston, TX 77030 www.gsbs.tamhsc.edu Main: (979) 845-3211 Admissions: (979) 845-5851 Financial Aid: (979) 847-8599 TAMUSHC School of Rural Public Health College Station, TX 77843 MS 1266 TAMU College Station, Texas 77843-1266 www.srph.tamhsc.edu Main: (979) 845-2387 Admissions: (979) 862-3430 Texas Chiropractic College Pasadena, Texas 77508 www.txchiro.edu Main: (281) 487-1170 Financial Aid: (281) 998-6022 Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTHSC) Lubbock, Texas 79430 www.ttuhsc.edu Main: (806) 743-1000 Admissions: (806) 743-3220 Financial Aid: (806) 743-3025 School of Nursing Lubbock, Texas 79430 www.ttuhsc.edu/son Graduate Program: (800)-851-8240 songrad@ttuhsc.edu Undergraduate Program: (806) 743-2737 tedra.mcmillian@ttuhsc.edu 31
TTUSCH Amarillo Campus Amarillo, TX 79106 www.ttuhsc.edu/amarrilo Main: (806) 354-5600 Schools of Allied Health Sciences, Medicine, and Pharmacy TTHSU El Paso Campus El Paso, Texas 79905 www.ttuhsc.edu/elpaso Main: (915) 545-6600 TTHSU Permian Basin Campus Odessa, Texas 79763 www.ttusc.edu Main: (432) 335-5111 University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth Schools of Allied Health Sciences, Medicine, and Pharmacy Fort Worth, Texas 76107-2690 www.hsc.unt.edu Main: (817) 735-2000 Admissions: (817) 735-2204 Financial Aid: (817) 735-2522 The University of Texas Health Science Center (UTHSCH) at Houston Houston, Texas 77225-0036 www.uth.tmc.edu Main: (713) 500-4472 Admissions: (713) 500-3361 Financial Aid: (713) 500-3860 UTHSCH The University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston Houston, Texas 77030 www.db.uth.tmc.edu Main: (713) 500-4151 UTHSCH The University of Texas Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences www.gsbs.uth.tmc.edu Main: (713) 500-9850 UTHSCH The University of Texas Medical School at Houston Houston, Texas 77030 www.med.uth.tmc.edu Main: (713) 500-4427 UTHSCH The University of Texas School of Health Information Sciences at Houston Houston, Texas 77030 www.shis.uth.tmc.edu Main: (713) 500-3900 UTHSCH The University of Texas School of Nursing Houston, TX 77030 www.son.uth.tmc.edu/sao/ Main: (713) 500-2100 UTHSCH The University of Texas School of Public Health www.sph.uth.tmc.edu Houston, Texas 77030 Main: (713) 500-9000 The University of Texas Health Science Center (UTHSCSA) at San Antonio San Antonio, Texas 78229-3900 www.uthscsa.edu Main: (210) 567-2621 Financial Aid: (210) 567-2635 UTHSCSA School of Allied Health Sciences www.uthscsa.edu/sah Main: (210) 567-8744 Admissions: (210) 567-2660 UTHSCSA Dental School www.dental.uthscsa.edu Main: (210) 567-567-3752 Admissions: (210) 567-2661 UTHSCSA Medical School www.medical.uthscsa.edu Main: (210) 567-6080 Admissions: (210) 567-2665 UTHSCSA Nursing School www.nursing.uthscsa.edu Main: (210) 567-5805 Admissions: (210) 567-2670 The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Tyler, Texas 75708-3154 www.uthct.edu Main: (903) 877-3451 Admissions: (903) 877-8451 Financial Aid: (903) 566-7180 The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMBG) Galveston, Texas 77555-1305 www.utmb.edu Main: (409) 772-1902 Admissions: (409) 772-1215 UTMBG Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences www.gsbs.utmb.edu Main: (409) 772-2665 UTMBG School of Medicine www.som.utmb.edu Main: (409) 772-3967 Admissions: (409) 747-2150 UTMBG School of Nursing www.son.utmb.edu Main: (409) 772-1181 Admission: (409) 747-1549 The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Houston, Texas 77030-4009 www.mdanderson.org/healthsciences Main: (713) 745-1205 Admissions: (713) 500-3341 Financial Aid: (713) 500-3860 The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas (UTSMCD) Dallas, Texas 75390-9096 www.utsouthwestern.edu Main: (214) 648-3111 Admissions: (214) 648-9162 Financial Aid: (214) 648-3611 UTSMCD Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Admissions: (214) 648-9162 32
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Why Should You Take These Tests? Most colleges require applicants to take one or more standardized tests prior to admission. Test scores are part of the student s application and are one factor colleges use to predict success. When Should You Take These Tests? Most students take standardized tests late in the spring of their junior year or early in the fall of their senior year in high school. How Many Times Should You Take These Tests? 55% juniors increase scores as seniors 35% have score decreases 10% no change How Do You Know Which Tests to Take? ACT (American College Test): The ACT assessment is a standardized college admissions test. The highest score on the ACT is 36. Students who are not strong in math may want to consider taking this test. The math portion counts 25% on the ACT, whereas, it counts 33% on the SAT. The ACT covers the following subjects: English, math, reading, science, and an optional writing test. The national average ACT score falls between a 20 and 21. www.act.org SAT (Standardized Admissions Test) I: Reasoning Test: The SAT will measure mathematical problem-solving, critical reading, and writing skills. Each section is reported on a scale of 200-800 points with the highest total possible score being a 2400. The SAT now includes three sections: critical reading, math (through Algebra II), and writing. When looking at admission requirements for colleges, pay attention to whether the minimum SAT scores include only critical reading and math (CR+M) or if the minimum scores listed on the college s website includes all three parts (CR+M+W). The national average SAT score is a 1500. www.collegeboard.com SAT II: Subject Tests: Subject tests are one-hour, mostly multiple choice tests, that measure how much students know about a particular subject and how well they can apply that knowledge. There are 22 different tests in five general areas, English, history, science, mathematics, and foreign languages. Students should check with an admissions officer of their chosen college or university to determine if the SAT II is required. Most state schools do not require this test. www.collegeboard.com THEA (Texas Higher Education Assessment): The THEA Test is designed to provide information about the reading, mathematics, and writing skills of students entering public colleges, universities, and educator preparation programs in public and private institutions. Students may be exempted (see further THEA info elsewhere in this packet for exemptions) from this test based on the ACT, SAT, or TAKS scores. If you are not exempt, plan to take the test in the spring of your senior year. www.thea.nesinc.com 34
Length Sections Reading on the ACT vs. Reading on the SAT ACT 3 hours, 25 minutes (including the 30-minute optional writing test) 4 test sections (not including the writing): English, math, reading, science, writing (optional) 4 reading comprehension passages; 10 questions per passage SAT 3 hours, 45 minutes 10 sections: 3 critical reading, 3 math, 3 writing (including the essay), 1 experimental (unscored) Reading comprehension passages and questions, and sentence completion questions Science Contains a science portion Science not included Math Math is 25% of the overall score Topics included: Basic math, algebra, geometry, and trig. Math is 33% of the overall score Topics included: Basic math, geometry, algebra, and algebra II Essay Last thing you do (optional); 30 minutes -not included in the composite score -topic of importance to high school students -address both sides of an issue Scoring Total composite score of 1-36 (based on the avg. of the four tests) -4 scores of 1-36 for each test -score of 0-12 for the optional essay Wrong answer penalty Test contact info No wrong answer penalty ACT, Inc. 319.337.1000 www.actstudent.org 35 First thing you do; 25 minutes -included in overall score -more abstract topic than the ACT -address one side and stick to it Total score out of 2400-3 scores of 200-800 for each section -score of 0-12 for the essay ¼ point subtracted per wrong answer (except for math grid-in questions) The College Board 866.756.7346 www.collegeboard.com
2010 2011 Test Dates Register @ www.collegeboard.com Cost: $47 (SAT Reasoning Test not the Subject Tests) Test Regular Deadline Late Deadline (Extra Fee of $24) October 9, 2010 SAT & Subject Tests September 10, 2010 September 24, 2010 November 6, 2010 SAT & Subject Tests October 8, 2010 October 22, 2010 December 4, 2010 SAT & Subject Tests November 5, 2010 November 19, 2010 January 22, 2011 SAT & Subject Tests December 23, 2010 January 7, 2011 March 12, 2011 SAT Only February 11, 2011 February 25, 2011 May 7, 2011 SAT & Subject Tests April 8, 2011 April 22, 2011 June 4, 2011 SAT & Subject Tests May 6, 2011 May 20, 2011 2010 2011 Test Dates Register @ www.act.org Cost: $33.00 ACT (no writing) $48.00 ACT Plus Writing Regular Deadline October 23, 2010 September 17, 2010 October 1, 2010 Late Deadline (Extra Fee of $21) December 11, 2010 November 5, 2010 November 19, 2010 February 12, 2011 January 7, 2011 January 21, 2011 April 9, 2011 March 4, 2011 March 18, 2011 June 11, 2011 May 6, 2011 May 20, 2011 36
Students entering a Texas public college or university Students planning to take a dual credit college course in high school College placement exams include Accuplacer, Asset, Compass, and Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA). The THEA is the most common college placement exam, but you may be able to take one of the other above-listed exams. You will need to contact the college testing center for more information on the other exams. You do not have to take the test if one of the following applies to you: You have an ACT composite score of 23, with a minimum of 19 on both the English and math tests SAT combined verbal and math scores of a 1070, with a minimum of 500 on both the verbal and math tests TAKS scores minimum of 2200 in math and/or 2200 in English Language Arts with a writing sub-score of at least a 3 If you need to take the THEA before the next regularly scheduled administration, the THEA Quick Test may be an option for you. See "THEA Quick Test" on the THEA Web site at www.thea.nesinc.com for more information. Register online at www.thea.nesinc.com 2010 2011 Test Dates 2010-2011 THEA Testing Dates Regular Deadline $29 Late Deadline (additional $20) Emergency Registration Deadline (additional $30) October 16, 2010 September 17, 2010 October 6, 2010 October 13, 2010 February 26, 2011 January 28, 2011 February 16, 2011 April 23, 2011 March 25, 2011 April 13, 2011 June 18, 2011 May 20, 2011 June 8, 2011 July 23, 2011 June 24, 2011 July 13, 2011 February 23, 2011 April 20, 2011 June 15, 2011 July 20, 2011 37
www.number2.com www.collegeboard.com www.act.org www.majortests.com www.track.uttelecampus.org (TAKS) Free SAT or ACT registration for those who qualify If you are a junior or senior who receives free or reduced lunch, you may be eligible for an SAT and/or ACT fee waiver(s). 38
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Financial aid is funding provided by the government, college, or private sources to help students pay for college. Every student should apply for financial aid. You may not qualify for free money, but you may qualify for a work study program or a loan. FREE Money: Grants based on financial need Scholarships based on merit/talent College Work Study: Part-time jobs provided by the college (for those who qualify). Loans: Subsidized loans The government pays the interest while the student is in school. Unsubsidized loans The student pays the interest. 1. Complete and submit the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1 as soon as you and your parents have received applicable W-2 forms. You must first obtain a PIN in order to apply online. Go to www.pin.ed.gov to receive your PIN. Keep the PIN in a safe place; you will need it each year you reapply for financial aid. Complete and submit the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov. 2. Find out your college s priority deadline for applying for aid. Some of the aid will be gone if you apply late, and the school will only be able to offer you what is left over. 3. Contact the college s financial aid office to make sure the office receives all information it needs. 4. You will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) within two to four weeks of completing the FAFSA. The SAR will indicate the amount of money the system believes your family can pay for college. This is known as your Expected Family Contribution (EFC). 5. The SAR is sent to colleges and universities you listed on the FAFSA, and the financial aid office at each institution will use this information to calculate your financial need. Financial need is the difference between your EFC and the average cost of attending that institution including tuition and fees, books and supplies, and living expenses. Cost of Attendance - EFC = Financial Need 6. The financial aid office will put together the financial aid package it can offer in the form of grants, loans, work study, etc. You will receive an award letter explaining what the institution is offering. You may accept part or all of the aid. 7. Contact Texas Financial Aid Information Center for more information at 1-888-311-8881. Source: Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board 41
The Texas legislature developed the TEXAS (Towards Excellence, Access and Success) Grant to make sure that well-prepared high school graduates with financial need could go to college. You apply for the TEXAS Grant by completing your FAFSA or other financial aid application as required by your college. You should submit your FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1 st of your senior year as funds are limited. The financial aid office at your college of choice will determine if the TEXAS Grant may be part of your financial aid package. Remember, a grant is FREE money based on financial need, and therefore, does not have to be paid back. It s available and can be used at any PUBLIC institution of higher education in the state of Texas. Texas resident Be a graduate of an accredited high school in Texas Complete the Recommended or Distinguished Achievement graduation plan Enroll in a non-profit college or university in Texas within 16 months of graduation Show financial need (have an Estimated Family Contribution less than or equal to 4000) Register for the selective service or are exempt from this requirement Not be convicted of a felony or crime involving a controlled substance Accumulate no more than 30 semester credit hours, excluding those earned for dual or concurrent courses or awarded for credit by examination (AP, IB, or CLEP) ***Additional requirements exist in subsequent years of college to maintain TEXAS Grant eligibility including GPA requirements and a minimum number of credit hours completed per year. 42
Northwest High School offers an electronic scholarship drawer as well as a physical scholarship drawer to access scholarships. To access the electronic scholarship drawer, go to the high school website: www.nisdtx.org/nhs. Then click on the following tabs: Counseling Counseling Website The Scholarship Drawer If the internet is not available to you, you may access the physical scholarship drawer (file cabinet) located in the Go Center of the Counseling Office. Use free online search engines such as fastweb.com. You will find other websites at the end of this section of the handbook on the page titled Web Resources Paying for College, or you may also find links on the NHS Counseling website. You may contact the universities themselves and inquire about scholarships available to entering freshmen for their particular campuses. 43
1. Search Locally - A local scholarship is probably your best chance for getting a college scholarship. There are special scholarships designated just for local students. These scholarships are less competitive, because you are only competing against other local students as opposed to state-wide or nationally. Therefore, there are fewer applicants. 2. Read the Requirements - Make sure you are eligible for the scholarship. 3. Carefully Follow Instructions - Any avoidable errors can weed out your application. Proofread it and have someone else proofread it. 4. Professional, Presentable, & Neatly Packaged Submit the application in a folder or portfolio creating a professional and organized appearance. 5. Watch out for scams - Never pay to apply for a scholarship. 6. Check School-Specific Scholarships - Check with the college you would like to attend. Usually there are many school-specific scholarships available. 7. Visit with a Financial Aid Counselor at Your Potential College - A financial aid counselor may know of scholarships you don't know about or aren't listed on the web. 8. Be Active & Stay Active - Participating in a sports team, club, or community or volunteer service will always increase your chances for receiving a college scholarship. 9. Maintain your GPA and Course Load- Keep your grades up. A higher GPA and taking more difficult classes will increase your eligibility for more scholarships on top of increasing your chances of receiving funds. 10. Prepare for and take the SAT/ACT Study for the SAT/ACT and begin taking one or both of these exams in the spring of your junior year. Bonus: Be creative Look for ways to stand out and set yourself apart from other applicants. 44
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