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1........................................Table of Contents
2........................................Who to Contact at Alvin High School
3........................................College and Career Center
4........................................ACC “Steps to Enroll for New Dual Credit Students”
5........................................ACC “Testing Information- Dual Credit”
6........................................Student’s Timeline for College Admission
7........................................Top 10 Percent Rule for Automatic Admissions
8........................................The College Entrance Exam: A Junior Year Test
9........................................SAT vs ACT
10......................................2017 - 2018 ACT and SAT Test Dates
11......................................AP Exam Dates – May, 2018
12......................................Questions to Ask College Representatives
13......................................Choosing a College
14......................................Making the Most of Your College Visit
15......................................Texas Four-Year Colleges/Universities Median SAT/ACT Scores
16......................................College Costs - College Student 9 Month Budget 2017-2018
22......................................Ten Most Common Errors on the Application for Admission
23......................................ApplyTexas: Freshman General Application Information and Deadlines
28......................................Scholarships
29......................................30 Fastest Growing Occupations
30......................................Letters of Recommendation
31......................................Student Profile Packet for College and Scholarship Recommendations
32......................................Academic Resume
33......................................Sample Essay Questions
34......................................NOTES
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WHO TO CONTACT AT ALVIN HIGH SCHOOL
802 S. Johnson Street Phone: 281/245-3000
Alvin, Texas 77511 FAX: 281/331-3053
Dr. Johnny Briseño, Principal
Tonya Patterson, Associate Principal
Kim Eixman, Asst. Principal
Karen Taylor, Asst. Principal C-F
Cavin Davis, Asst. Principal G-K
Ashley Marquez, Asst. Principal L-O
Robert Ford, Asst. Principal, P-S
Heather Heil, Asst. Principal, T-B
LEAD COUNSELOR ALPHA GROUP
Carlene Leal Lead Counselor
281/245-2693 [email protected]
COUNSELORS
Dani Gilcrease W - B all grade levels
281/245-3627
Karen Daly C - F all grade levels
281/245-2733
Donna Ruby G - J all grade levels
281/245-2713
Ashley Miller K - M all grade levels
281/245-2683
Vicki Cleland N - R all grade levels
281/245-2663
Ronald Fitzwater S - V all grade levels
281/245-2694
Shannon Geletka Special Services – all students/
281/245-2753 all grade levels
Michelle Deleon Advanced Academic Specialist/GT
281/245-6354
ACC ACADEMIC ADVISOR
Kennon Henry
281/245-2726
For more information go to the AISD Web Site at www.alvinisd.net
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ALVIN HIGH SCHOOL
Welcome to the College and Career Center!
The College and Career Center is located on the Alvin High School campus in B 102.
This facility has 5 computers for students to use throughout the school day and after 3 p.m. by
appointment. The College and Career Center is linked to the high school library; this gives students the
opportunity to check out college and career materials directly from the center and search online the
library holdings to see the selection of books that are available here in B 102. Colleges, universities,
trade schools, and military organizations also schedule their visits through this center. Students can
check in at the center to view the schedule to find out when their prospective school might visit our
campus.
Students can utilize the College and Career Center to explore possible career choices, qualification for
various jobs, salary possibilities and educational preparation needed for each career and various free
materials. In addition, many colleges and universities have sent materials for students to view while in
the center. ACT and SAT materials and study guides are available for students to pick up.
The College Board website now has new tools to help students begin and/or fine tune their post-
secondary plans. They are launching a career interest inventory that in conjunction with students’
PSAT and SAT scores can help students choose a pathway. This tool considers both their interests and
their demonstrated testing aptitude. You can visit the College Board interest inventory at
MyRoad.CollegeBoard.com. In addition to the College and Career Center in B102, the Alvin High
School library is open from 3:00 pm until 4:00 pm Monday – Thursday to provide students additional
opportunities to utilize this tool and for researching their suggested fields. Students and their parents
are also encouraged to visit with their student’s counselor for additional guidance and assistance.
Counselors are available for parent conferences by appointment.
With the wealth of information available to students and parents in the College and Career Center, no
student should leave high school without a goal in sight for his/her educational and career future. You
are encouraged to make use of this center as often as you like.
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802 S Johnson St 281.245-3000
Alvin, TX 77511 281.331-3053 (fax)
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If you are a Dual Degree student or are interested in obtaining your Dual Degree (Associates of
Arts in General Studies), please visit directly with your ACC Dual Credit Advisor, Ms. Kennon
Henry ([email protected]) 281-245-2726, room B-109
Stay Informed: Text @dc20172018 to 81010 to receive texts about important dates and information.
Follow us on Facebook at Alvin Community College - Dual Credit Follow us on Twitter @alvindualcredit
Students taking classes at ACC campus will need to provide proof of Bacterial Meningitis vaccine. Not required for classes at high school campus.
Congratulations on getting a jump start on your college education!
_____ 1. Apply to ACC online at www.alvincollege.edu. Click Apply Now!
TIPS: - Select Get Started if you have never used Apply Texas before.
- Complete My Profile information and save profile. - Immediately verify profile through email that was sent to your email address. - Login and under My Application select “Start a New Blank Application” - Then select “create a new 2 year college admission application.” - Select Alvin Community College in both Target College drop down menus. - Select YES you are completing application for Dual Credit while still in high school. - Select Fall semester. - Select ASSOCIATE OF ARTS-GENERAL STUDIES (DUAL CREDIT HS) as your major. - You will fill out five areas of info, verify them and submit. (When it asks how long have your parents lived in Texas, you are getting close!) - When complete the status of the ACC application will read submitted under My Applications.
_____ 2. Take TSI Exam (Texas Success Initiative Assessment) or provide proof of exemption. $39.00 for entire exam or $15 per section if taken at ACC. If it is your first time testing, you must take the entire exam.
See reverse side for exemption and testing information. If you require accommodations, contact the ACC Office of Disability Services office before registering for the TSI exam at 281.756.3533 or [email protected]. Check your high school’s website or contact them directly for their TSI dates and times.
**After you have met testing requirements, you can select Dual Credit course(s) during high school course selection.**
_____ 3. Complete Early Admissions Contract (EAC) and submit directly to your ACC Dual Credit Advisor. You can download the contract at www.alvincollege.edu/dualcredit and under Enrollment Information. Parent/ guardian signature is required.
_____ 4. Register for Dual Credit Orientation at www.alvincollege.edu/dualcredit.
Alvin Community College is an Equal Opportunity Institution. If you have a disability, have questions about accessibility, need assistance or require special accommodations contact the Office of Disability Services at 281-756-3533 or [email protected]. Accommodations for Dual Credit classes will only be provided once the student has registered with the ACC Office of Disability Services.
Steps to Enroll in Dual Credit Program for NEW Dual Credit Students www.alvincollege.edu/dualcredit
Dual Credit enrollment steps to be completed before course selection.
Contact your ACC Dual Credit Advisor for assistance:
ALVIN HS / DANBURY HS
Kennon Henry 281.245.2726
TURNER CCHS Gwendolyn Burgess
281.727.1611 [email protected]
PEARLAND HS / DAWSON HS
Christina Maartens 281.412.1664 PHS 281.412.8898 DHS
MANVEL HS Monica Silvas 281.245.2928
SHADOW CREEK HS Dedrick Smith 281.245.3820
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STUDENT’S TIMELINE FOR COLLEGE ADMISSION
JUNIOR YEAR
SPRING Begin researching colleges and careers
Dec. - March Parent and student attend academic conference with counselor
April - June Take first SAT I or ACT
Take the TSI Assessment if you are completing your last high school math course
SUMMER BETWEEN 11TH & 12TH GRADE:
SEND FOR APPLICATIONS - GET ORGANIZED!
GREAT TIME TO COMBINE FAMILY VACATION & COLLEGE VISITS
SENIOR YEAR
FALL Complete online or mail college applications, for Texas public institutions, apply at
www.applytexas.org, if applicable.
Complete and return student profile packet to your counselor, if needed
Check on a regular basis for scholarship information. Go to www.alvinisd.net, AHS
page, Counselor section then Current Scholarships.
Local Scholarship Package will be available online
Attend College & Career Day/Night at AHS, MHS or SCHS
October 1st Complete FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Parents use prior year’s tax information to
complete the forms and can take advantage of the IRS Data Retrieval Tool.
Aug. – Nov. Take second SAT or ACT if necessary
December Take SAT II if required by your college
January Local Scholarship Package Due. Go to: www.alvinisd.net
Click on Departments
Click on College and Career Center
Click on College Planning
o Click on Scholarship Central
Spring Continue to check regularly for scholarship information.
April Take the TSI Assessment, if not exempt, if you did not take it at the end of your junior
year
May Senior awards night – local scholarships awarded
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TOP 10 PERCENT RULE FOR
AUTOMATIC ADMISSIONS
Texas Education Code (TEC), §51.803
Students who are in the top 10 percent of their graduating class are eligible for automatic
admission to any public university in Texas with the exception of the UT Campus in Austin.
Summer/fall 2018 and spring 2019 (current high school seniors) UT applicants must rank in the
top 7% of their class to be automatically admitted. Summer/fall 2019 and spring 2020 (current
high school juniors) UT applicants must rank in the top 6% of their class. The 10% rule remains
in place for the other public schools in Texas.
To be eligible for automatic admission, a student must:
Graduate in the top 10 percent of his or her class at a public or private high school in Texas
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 application
deadline. (Check with the university for specific deadlines).
Students admitted to college through the Top 10% Rule, may still be required to provide SAT or
ACT scores, although these scores are not used for admissions purposes. Students must also take
the TSI Assessment, unless exempt from the test requirement. Be sure to check with the school’s
admissions office regarding TSI Assessment, SAT, and ACT requirements.
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 prior to
their first semester of college. Please keep in mind that admission to a university does not
guarantee acceptance into a particular program of study or academic department.
You should be aware that students who ARE NOT in the top 10 percent of their class may also
be favorably considered for college admission under other criteria. University admission officers
may consider a student’s academic record, socio-economic background, work and family
responsibilities, admission to a comparable out-of-state institution, performance on standardized
tests such as the SAT or ACT, community activities, and proficiency in more than one language.
Each university is required to publish in its catalog, the alternate factors it considers in making
admission decisions. Consult the university you are interested in for details about admissions
criteria for students who are not in the top 10 percent.
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THE COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAM
A JUNIOR Year Test
The fall arrival of applications in the guidance office signals the beginning of the college
application process for many seniors; however, one integral piece of information can (and
should) be taken care of months before – the college entrance exam. You must have EITHER
(not necessarily both) an ACT or SAT score before your file can be considered, and postponing
taking the test can delay the entire process.
Waiting until the senior year to test can also put unnecessary pressure upon you, for several
reasons. Testing opportunities are somewhat limited, with only five to seven test dates per year
for each test (August – June). Since it takes several weeks to receive your scores, waiting until
September or October to test may mean your college application goes unprocessed until
December. This may be too late for some deadlines (for certain programs or scholarships) or put
you on a waiting list if the school has reached its enrollment goal. Also, if for some reason you
don’t take the test on that date (illness, car trouble, etc.) you will have to reschedule for the next
date and everything is even later. Another consideration is the possibility that you might want to
take the test a second time, in hopes of raising your score – if you waited until your senior year
to take the first test; it may be January or February by this time.
To avoid all these conflicts, many students choose to test in the spring of their junior year. In
addition to ensuring that they have a test score when they are ready to apply, there are other
benefits to spring testing as well. For example, you may decide to take an additional class in an
area in which your test score was low. You may decide you want to retest. A big advantage is
that colleges will learn of your interest in them, and will send you information about admissions,
advanced placement, scholarships, and special programs. Receiving information from them will
assist you in your college search, and you can utilize it as you begin to make campus visits.
Trying to decide which college is right for you can be stressful, too, so the earlier you can begin
your search, the better.
Remember, there is never a penalty for taking a test early or taking one over, so do what best
prepares you to find and be admitted to the college that best suits you.
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SAT vs. ACT SAT or ACT? Do you know which test is right for you?
Colleges accept both tests equally, so the choice is up to you! Here's what you need to know to compare the exams.
SAT - $60.00 ACT - $62.50
Why Take It Colleges use SAT scores for admissions and
merit-based scholarships.
Colleges use ACT scores for admissions and
merit-based scholarships.
Test
Structure
Math
Reading
Writing and Language
Essay (Optional)
Math
Reading
English
Science Reasoning
Essay (Optional)
Length
3 hours (without essay)
3 hours, 50 minutes (with essay)
2 hours, 55 minutes (without essay)
3 hours, 40 minutes (with essay)
Reading 5 reading passages 4 reading passages
Science None 1 science section testing your critical thinking
skills (not your specific science knowledge)
Math
Covers:
Arithmetic
Algebra I & II
Geometry, Trigonometry and Data
Analysis
Covers:
Arithmetic
Algebra I & II
Geometry and Trigonometry
Calculator
Policy
Some math questions don't allow you to use
a calculator.
You can use a calculator on all math questions.
Essays Optional. The essay will test your
comprehension of a source text.
Optional. The essay will test how well you
evaluate and analyze complex issues.
How It's
Scored
Scored on a scale of 400–1600 Scored on a scale of 1–36
(www.princetonreview.com)
Need help deciding between the ACT and the SAT? Try a free practice test for each and see how you score!
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ACT/SAT 2017-2018 TEST DATES
ALVIN HIGH SCHOOL
AHS CODE - 440-115
Hopefully, you took the PSAT in October of your junior year. If you didn’t, it will not be offered
again. If you did take it, we recommend that you use your score report to prepare for the SAT.
It is recommended that you register on-line but there are a limited number of registration booklets
available in the College and Career Center and the counseling office. SAT and ACT Fee Waivers are
available for students that qualify. See your counselor for more information.
ACT COST: $62.50 on line registration www.actstudent.org/start
ACT EXAM Test Date Regular Registration
Deadline
Late Registration
Deadline (+$29.50)
* Testing
Location
September 9, 2017 August 4, 2017 August 18, 2017 MHS
October 28, 2017 September 22, 2017 October 6, 2017
December 9, 2017 November 3, 2017 November 17, 2017
February 10, 2018 January 12, 2018 January 19, 2018 MHS
April 14, 2018 March 9, 2018 March 23, 2018
June 9, 2018 May 4, 2018 May 18, 2018 MHS
July 14, 2018 June 15, 2018 June 22, 2018
SAT COST: $60.00 on-line registration www.collegeboard.org/register
SAT EXAM Test Date Regular Registration
Deadline
Late Registration
Deadline (+$28.00)
* Testing
Location
August 26, 2017 July 28, 2017 August 15, 2017 AHS/MHS
October 7, 2017 September 8, 2017 September 27, 2017 AHS
November 4, 2017 October 5, 2017 October 25, 2017 AHS/MHS
December 2, 2017 November 2, 2017 November 21, 2017 AHS/MHS
March 10, 2018 February 09, 2018 February 28, 2018 MHS
May 5, 2018 April 6, 2018 April 25, 2018 AHS
June 2, 2018 May 3, 2018 May 23, 2018 MHS
* Exam is administered at this location
Alvin High School and Manvel High School offer Prep Classes prior to some ACT and
SAT exams. Check with your counselor for more details.
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2018 AP EXAM SCHEDULE
(www.collegeboard.org)
WEEK 1
Test Date Morning (8 AM) Afternoon (12 PM)
Monday
May 7
Chemistry
Spanish Literature and Culture
Psychology
Tuesday
May 8
Seminar
Spanish Language and Culture
Art History
Physics 1: Algebra-based
Wednesday
May 9
English Literature and
Composition
Japanese Language and Culture
Physics 2: Algebra-Based
Thursday
May 10
United States Government and Politics Chinese Language and Culture
Environmental Science
Friday
May 11
German Language and Culture
United States History
Computer Science Principles
WEEK 2
Monday
May 14
Biology
Music Theory
Physics C: Mechanics
2pm: Physics C: Electricity and
Magnetism
Tuesday
May 15
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
French Language and Culture
Computer Science A
Wednesday
May 16
English Language and Composition Italian Language and Culture
Macroeconomics
Thursday
May 17
Comparative Gov’t & Politics
World History
Statistics
Friday
May 18
Human Geography
Microeconomics
European History
Latin
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QUESTIONS TO ASK COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES
Whether you meet them at a college fair or on a campus visit, college representatives genuinely enjoy
talking to high school students and answering questions about their college. The following questions
will help start a good dialogue.
What makes your college unique?
For what academic programs is your college known?
Will this school give credit for Advanced Placement tests and/or dual credit courses taken in high
school?
Will this school accept my credits if I start out at a two-year community or technical college?
What are the housing options for freshmen? (Where you live affects how much college will cost.)
Are fraternities and sororities a big part of campus life?
What’s the security like on campus?
What’s the surrounding area like? Is it easy to get around?
How would you describe the academic pressure and workload?
Do I need to bring my own computer?
Are there opportunities for internships?
Is there job placement help for graduates?
Are there any big changes in the works that I should know about?
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CHOOSING A COLLEGE
It is never too early to start looking for the “perfect” college; making a campus visit is
probably the most important component of the college search process. It is also probably the LAST
component, as you can (and should) do a lot of the initial “leg work” without leaving your home and
school.
Consider the factors that will ultimately make your decision- while a college on the
beach SOUNDS wonderful, the “real world” issues such as distance from home, size, cost, and field
of study will probably be those most important to you. Visiting college websites simplifies and
expedites the college comparison process. If you don’t have a home computer, check out access to
your school’s computers, or visit your public library. Resources in your school counseling office or
college and career center can help you “narrow the field” by determining which meet the criteria you
have established. Attend a college fair or the presentations of visiting college admission
representatives.
All of this takes time, so start evaluating schools and yourself, early. Many students
make the mistake of waiting until their senior year to really start thinking about what they are going
to do after high school. For those who plan or hope to attend college, this may be too late, as many
schools have specific admission requirements, early deadlines, or other prerequisites that students
need to know about in order to be prepared to meet them.
Narrow your focus to three to five schools. Spending time your junior year learning more
about yourself, what you want, and what schools meet your needs, should enable you to narrow your
search. Once these are identified, it will be time to actually make campus visits, and the summer
before your senior year is the perfect time. Save your “college visit day” during your senior year for
a SECOND confirming visit to your top-choice school. Remember there are attendance rules
regarding a college visit day on a school day, so please check with your attendance clerk ahead of
time.
Timing your visit is a very important factor when planning your college visit. The absolute worst
time to go is anytime classes are not in session.
Make sure to SCHEDULE your campus visit with the college. Most colleges and
universities have an online form on their website to complete for scheduling a campus visit. Other
options include contacting the admissions office or the campus visit center prior to your trip.
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MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR COLLEGE VISIT
Call ahead and make arrangements with the campus visit coordinator.
Avoid campus visit during holidays or breaks and finals week - visit when classes are in session. Remember
there are attendance rules regarding a college visit day taken on a school day, so please check with your
attendance clerk ahead of time.
Take a thorough campus tour and ask lots of questions. Then, venture out on your own. If
there are any facilities important to you, find them and have a look for yourself.
Eat in the dining hall. At most colleges, visitors can pay to eat in the dining hall. Sometimes the
admissions office provides passes. In addition to allowing you to sample the cuisine, it also lets you see
whether students feel comfortable enough to linger or study there.
Visit general education type classes while on campus. Colleges may not “offer” this, but
they will be happy to arrange the visit if you call in advance. If they offer the very large lecture classes, ask to
sit in on one to see how you feel about being one of 300 in a classroom.
If you have a particular area of interest in which you want to pursue your degree,
ask to meet with a professor in your field of interest. This will give you a chance to evaluate
the quality of education you will be receiving. Don’t just walk in cold, ask your admission’s representative to
set this up in advance of your visit. Have questions written – be prepared to discuss the curriculum and your
possible course options.
Meet with a financial aid counselor. Make sure you get their name – and send a thank you note.
Few candidates do this. In addition to just being good manners, it will leave them with a favorable impression
of you. When it comes time to determine money disbursement, this could be critical.
Check out the following while you are visiting: Access to computers, campus security issues,
on and off campus medical/health facilities, nearest mall, movie theatre, restaurants, religious institutions and
public transportation.
Dress neatly. Do not wear tattered jeans, cut-offs, tank tops or sweatshirts – you will look irresponsible.
WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES. You walk a lot when you visit a college campus.
Scan the school newspaper and check the bulletin boards around campus. The
stories will give you a sense of what’s important to students and how the university is responding. The
newspaper will also tell you which arts are strong on campus – and what types of entertainment and speakers
the school attracts. Bulletin boards show what is really happening on campus on a daily basis. Everything
will be there – plays, parties, where to buy used textbooks, etc. They’ll also indicate what the students do on
the weekends.
Keep a notebook. Since you will probably visit anywhere from three to ten campuses, it’s easy to forget
the good and bad points of each, particularly if it comes down to a choice between two alternatives.
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Texas Four-Year Colleges/Universities
SAT/ACT Scores-Middle 50% of First-Year Students
SCHOOL New SAT ACT Composite
Abilene Christian University 1010 - 1230 21 - 27
Angelo State University *470 - 560 18 - 23
Austin College 1150 - 1390 23 - 29
Baylor University 1190 - 1380 26 - 30
Concordia University, Irvine 1000 - 1230 20 - 26
Dallas Baptist University *540 - 610 19 - 25
East Texas Baptist University *480 - 560 18 - 22
Hardin-Simmons University 1010 - 1210 19 - 24
Houston Baptist University *510 - 590 21 - 26
Howard Payne University *460 - 540 18 - 22
Huston-Tillotson College ** - -
Lamar University – Beaumont 930 - 1120 18 - 23
LeTourneau University 1100 - 1330 22 - 28
Lubbock Christian University 950 - 1230 19 - 25
McMurry University, Abilene 900 - 1100 18 - 22
Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls 950 - 1150 18 - 23
Northwood University, Ceadar Hill ** - -
Our Lady of the Lake University of San Antonio *460 - 540 18 - 22
Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View 830 - 1010 15 - 19
Rice University, Houston 1470 - 1580 32 - 35
St. Edward’s University, Austin 1090 - 1260 22 - 27
St. Mary’s University, San Antonio 1020 - 1200 19 - 25
Sam Houston State University, Huntsville ** - -
Southern Methodist University, Dallas 1290 - 1470 28 - 32
Southwestern University, Georgetown *550 - 650 23 - 28
Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches 950 - 1160 19 - 24
Sul Ross State University, Alpine ** - -
Tarleton State University, Stephenville 930 - 1130 18 - 23
Texas A&M University, College Station 1130 - 1380 24 - 30
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 930 - 1140 17 - 23
Texas A&M University-Galveston ** - -
Texas A&M University-Kingsville 920 - 1130 17 - 23
Texas Christian University, Fort Worth 1150 - 1360 25 - 30
Texas Lutheran University, Seguin 960 - 1150 18 - 23
Texas Tech University, Lubbock 1090 - 1260 22 - 27
Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth 1000 - 1140 19 - 23
Texas Woman’s University, Denton *450 - 560 17 - 23
Trinity University 1230 - 1430 27 - 31
University of Dallas 1120 - 1340 23 - 30
University of Houston *560 - 660 23 - 28
University of the Incarnate Word 930 - 1120 17 - 22
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 1000 - 1180 21 - 26
University of North Texas, Denton 1050 - 1260 20 - 26
University of Texas-Arlington ** - -
University of Texas-Austin 1210 - 1480 26 - 32
University of Texas-Dallas *610 - 740 25 - 31
University of Texas-El Paso *470 - 560 - - -
University of Texas-San Antonio 1000 - 1190 20 - 25
West Texas A&M University *470 - 560 18 - 24 Resource: www.collegeboard.org (college profile search)
* New SAT Evidence Based Reading & Writing Not Included
** The College did not report these requirements or does not have specific requirement
COLLEGE COSTS 2017-2018 (Information is based on average costs for dependent students living off campus
who enroll in 15 credit hours in both fall and spring)
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PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES Tuition
& Fees
Books &
Supplies
Room &
Board
Trans-
portation
Personal
Expense
Total Cost -
Resident
Angelo State University $8,216 $1,200 $7,702 $1,900 $1,580 $20,598
Lamar University $10,092 $1,012 $7,632 $2,424 $1,812 $22,972
Midwestern State University $8,694 $1,050 $8,534 $2,026 $1,868 $22,172
Prairie View A & M University $9,979 $1,302 $7,355 $1,532 $2,555 $22,723
Sam Houston State University $9,890 $1,372 $11,664 $2,004 $1,862 $26,792
Stephen F. Austin State University $9,538 $1,204 $8,868 $1,616 $1,873 $23,099
Sul Ross State University $8,072 $1,366 $8,802 $2,490 $1,552 $22,282
Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College $5,365 $1,366 $7,695 $1,896 $1,552 $17,874
Tarleton State University $8,417 $1,207 $10,598 $1,146 $1,857 $23,225
Texas A&M International University $8,320 $1,200 $7,298 $1,050 $1,546 $19,414
Texas A&M University $9,882 $1,054 $10,368 $2,282 $3,474 $27,060
Texas A&M University at Galveston $10,540 $1,054 $13,168 $2,946 $2,596 $30,304
Texas A&M University - Central Texas $6,386 $1,200 $9,135 $1,440 $1,800 $19,961
Texas A&M University - Commerce $8,434 $1,400 $8,855 $2,070 $1,868 $22,627
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi $8,566 $1,180 $9,666 $2,049 $1,825 $23,286
Texas A&M University - Kingsville $8,462 $1,344 $10,350 $2,319 $2,497 $24,972
Texas A&M University -San Antonio $8,216 $1,342 $7,912 $2,574 $2,952 $22,996
Texas A&M University - Texarkana $7,347 $1,400 $9,854 $1,037 $1,000 $20,638
Texas Southern University $9,172 $1,569 $13,713 $2,356 $2,506 $29,316
Texas State University $10,620 $770 $8,420 $1,880 $1,570 $23,260
Texas Tech University $10,772 $1,200 $9,384 $2,300 $2,120 $25,776
Texas Woman’s University $9,360 $1,050 $6,993 $1,269 $2,439 $21,111
The University of Texas at Arlington $9,952 $1,206 $8,924 $2,894 $1,684 $24,660
The University of Texas at Austin $10,092 $662 $10,070 $1,490 $2,820 $25,134
The University of Texas at Dallas $12,162 $1,200 $10,748 $2,140 $2,040 $28,290
The University of Texas at El Paso $7,651 $1,862 $12,192 $2,264 $1,968 $25,937
The University of Texas at San Antonio $10,013 $1,500 $9,558 $2,760 $1,836 $25,667
The University of Texas at Tyler $7,822 $1,292 $7,486 $2,360 $2,160 $21,120
COLLEGE COSTS 2017-2018 (Information is based on average costs for dependent students living off campus
who enroll in 15 credit hours in both fall and spring)
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PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES (continued) Tuition
& Fees
Books &
Supplies
Room &
Board
Trans-
portation
Personal
Expense
Total Cost -
Resident
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin $7,124 $1,000 $10,800 $1,670 $1,960 $22,554
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley $7,587 $1,210 $7,943 $2,149 $2,091 $20,980
University of Houston $11,078 $1,300 $11,066 $2,804 $2,704 $28,952
University of Houston - Clear Lake $8,188 $1,064 $9,732 $2,760 $3,644 $25,388
University of Houston - Downtown $7,451 $1,210 $8,806 $2,936 $4,052 $24,455
University of Houston - Victoria $7,627 $1,200 $7,996 $2,102 $2,076 $21,001
University of North Texas $11,296 $1,000 $8,200 $2,260 $2,158 $24,914
University of North Texas at Dallas $7,848 $1,500 $7,668 $2,494 $2,182 $21,692
West Texas A&M University $8,128 $1,000 $7,196 $2,392 $2,150 $20,866
PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES AVERAGE $8,875 $1,218 $9,253 $2,110 $2,168 $23,623
PUBLIC STATE COLLEGES
Lamar Institute of Technology $5,634 $872 $5,104 $2,550 $2,342 $16,502
Lamar State College - Orange $5,230 $800 $3,522 $3,380 $2,050 $14,982
Lamar State College - Port Arthur $5,698 $1,000 $9,694 $2,592 $1,848 $20,832
PUBLIC STATE COLLEGES AVERAGE $5,521 $891 $6,107 $2,841 $2,080 $17,439
PUBLIC HEALTH RELATED INSTITUTIONS
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center $8,752 $1,500 $10,800 $4,050 $7,146 $32,248
The Univ. of Texas Health Science Center at Houston $9,791 $1,624 $14,760 $1,908 $2,358 $30,441
The Univ. of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio $8,454 $1,060 $16,285 $3,960 $2,196 $31,955
The Univ. of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center $5,274 $750 $14,760 $1,908 $2,358 $25,050
The Univ. of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston $7,132 $0 $10,818 $2,700 $7,425 $28,075
PUBLIC HEALTH RELATED INSTITUTIONS AVERAGE $7,881 $987 $13,485 $2,905 $4,297 $29,554
PUBLIC TECHNICAL SCHOOLS (not updated)
Texas State Technical College - Waco $5,208 $1,137 $6,812 $1,689 $1,744 $16,590
PUBLIC TECHNICAL SCHOOLS AVERAGE $5,208 $1,137 $6,812 $1,689 $1,744 $16,590
COLLEGE COSTS 2017-2018 (Information is based on average costs for dependent students living off campus
who enroll in 15 credit hours in both fall and spring)
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PUBLIC COMMUNITY COLLEGES Tuition
& Fees
Books &
Supplies
Room &
Board
Trans-
portation
Personal
Expense
Total Cost -
Resident
Alamo Community College - NE Lakeview College $2,760 $1,190 $8,452 $2,040 $1,950 $16,392
Alamo Community College - NW Vista College $2,760 $1,190 $8,452 $2,040 $1,950 $16,392
Alamo Community College - Palo Alto College $2,760 $1,190 $8,452 $2,040 $1,950 $16,392
Alamo Community College - San Antonio College $2,760 $1,190 $8,452 $2,040 $1,950 $16,392
Alamo Community College - St. Philip's College $2,760 $1,190 $8,452 $2,040 $1,950 $16,392
Alvin Community College $1,940 $1,795 $2,810 $2,549 $1,916 $11,010
Amarillo College $2,670 $1,672 $6,514 $2,434 $1,529 $14,819
Angelina College $2,610 $1,515 $6,750 $2,700 $2,220 $15,795
Austin Community College $2,550 $1,200 $9,472 $1,600 $2,208 $17,030
Blinn College $3,448 $1,636 $10,342 $3,430 $2,610 $21,466
Brazosport College $2,715 $1,500 $3,667 $2,737 $2,865 $13,484
Central Texas College $2,400 $1,500 $5,329 $947 $2,350 $12,526
Cisco College $3,810 $0 $4,482 $2,002 $3,832 $14,126
Clarendon College $3,030 $1,600 $6,297 $1,982 $2,400 $15,309
Coastal Bend College $2,646 $2,000 $6,669 $738 $1,432 $13,485
College of the Mainland Community College District $1,773 $2,000 $5,665 $1,340 $1,132 $11,910
Collin County Community College District $1,370 $1,500 $9,780 $2,693 $1,948 $17,291
Dallas County Community College District $1,770 $2,000 $9,945 $1,530 $1,926 $17,171
Del Mar College $3,064 $1,260 $8,055 $2,500 $1,800 $16,679
El Paso Community College District $3,420 $1,060 $8,356 $2,339 $1,900 $17,075
Frank Phillips College $3,052 $1,050 $6,753 $1,916 $1,400 $14,171
Galveston College $2,050 $910 $5,963 $1,776 $2,108 $12,807
Grayson College $2,578 $1,480 $11,200 $1,037 $2,857 $19,152
Hill College $2,690 $2,000 $7,924 $3,650 $1,825 $18,089
Houston Community College System $2,031 $2,250 $7,810 $1,760 $2,410 $16,261
Howard College $2,560 $1,231 $6,111 $1,119 $3,605 $14,626
Kilgore College $2,190 $0 $6,171 $2,711 $3,136 $14,208
Laredo Community College $4,080 $1,800 $5,569 $2,546 $2,817 $16,812
Lee College $2,194 $1,502 $7,456 $3,072 $2,016 $16,240
COLLEGE COSTS 2017-2018 (Information is based on average costs for dependent students living off campus
who enroll in 15 credit hours in both fall and spring)
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PUBLIC COMMUNITY COLLEGES (continued) Tuition
& Fees
Books &
Supplies
Room &
Board
Trans-
portation
Personal
Expense
Total Cost -
Resident
Lone Star College System District $1,926 $2,000 $12,451 $2,284 $1,200 $19,861
Midland College $2,670 $1,561 $11,050 $1,527 $2,005 $18,813
Navarro College $2,400 $1,600 $6,688 $4,389 $2,588 $17,665
North Central Texas College $2,550 $2,100 $5,816 $1,692 $1,846 $14,004
Northeast Texas Community College $2,729 $1,288 $6,116 $3,491 $2,422 $16,046
Odessa College $2,580 $1,359 $11,748 $1,359 $1,393 $18,439
Panola College $2,340 $1,984 $5,505 $3,216 $3,471 $16,516
Paris Junior College $2,400 $1,500 $7,695 $1,760 $3,087 $16,442
Ranger College $3,065 $1,600 $6,980 $1,945 $1,445 $15,035
San Jacinto College Central Campus - San Jac College Distr $1,860 $1,566 $7,892 $1,953 $2,623 $15,894
South Plains College $2,918 $1,488 $6,363 $4,309 $2,203 $17,281
South Texas College $3,740 $1,200 $5,828 $1,326 $1,400 $13,494
Southwest Texas Junior College $2,738 $1,839 $6,000 $2,895 $2,625 $16,097
Tarrant County College District $1,770 $1,752 $9,014 $2,521 $2,038 $17,095
Temple College $2,910 $1,293 $8,102 $1,442 $1,184 $14,931
Texarkana College $2,620 $1,176 $6,717 $3,424 $1,468 $15,405
Texas Southmost College $3,900 $1,400 $6,894 $1,764 $2,268 $16,226
Trinity Valley Community College $2,460 $1,715 $6,530 $2,940 $1,750 $15,395
Tyler Junior College $2,784 $1,800 $7,374 $2,430 $2,188 $16,576
Vernon College $3,300 $1,600 $6,045 $1,977 $1,488 $14,410
Victoria College $2,640 $1,600 $8,236 $2,118 $1,356 $15,950
Weatherford College $2,440 $1,200 $5,832 $2,721 $1,666 $13,859
Western Texas College $2,700 $1,516 $5,975 $2,023 $1,782 $13,996
Wharton County Junior College $3,110 $1,300 $6,080 $2,450 $1,950 $14,890
PUBLIC COMMUNITY COLLEGES AVERAGE $2,675 $1,465 $7,322 $2,255 $2,099 $15,816
INDEPENDENT JUNIOR/COMMUNITY COLLEGES
Jacksonville College $8,000 $1,000 $4,768 $1,026 $1,504 $16,298
INDEPENDENT JR./COMM. COLLEGES AVERAGE $8,000 $1,000 $4,768 $1,026 $1,504 $16,298
COLLEGE COSTS 2017-2018 (Information is based on average costs for dependent students living off campus
who enroll in 15 credit hours in both fall and spring)
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INDEPENDENT COLLEGES Tuition
& Fees
Books &
Supplies
Room &
Board
Trans-
portation
Personal
Expense
Total Cost -
Resident
Abilene Christian University $33,380 $1,250 $10,378 $1,450 $1,822 $48,280
Amberton University $7,990 $0 $0 $0 $0 $7,990
Austin College $38,800 $1,250 $4,195 $525 $850 $45,620
Baylor University $44,040 $1,200 $11,448 $1,840 $1,846 $60,374
Concordia University Texas $30,600 $1,274 $7,204 $1,656 $1,484 $42,218
Dallas Baptist College $27,606 $1,290 $10,899 $2,988 $2,025 $44,808
East Texas Baptist University $25,470 $800 $5,018 $914 $1,544 $33,746
Hardin-Simmons University $27,440 $800 $8,420 $1,200 $1,976 $39,836
Houston Baptist University $31,730 $1,000 $9,329 $2,992 $2,639 $47,690
Howard Payne University $27,690 $1,200 $5,656 $1,200 $1,770 $37,516
Huston-Tillotson University $14,426 $1,000 $7,650 $1,000 $500 $24,576
Jarvis Christian College $11,720 $1,000 $6,400 $1,800 $1,200 $22,120
LeTourneau University $29,970 $1,564 $10,436 $1,368 $1,798 $45,136
Lubbock Christian University $21,794 $1,250 $7,478 $2,264 $2,534 $35,320
McMurry University $26,712 $1,200 $5,452 $2,027 $3,028 $38,419
Our Lady of the Lake University of San Antonio $28,241 $1,200 $10,322 $1,450 $1,850 $43,063
Rice University $45,608 $1,200 $13,850 $700 $2,500 $63,858
Schreiner University $26,750 $0 $9,830 $1,000 $1,000 $38,580
Southern Methodist University $52,498 $800 $8,700 $1,000 $1,676 $64,674
Southwestern Adventist University $20,732 $1,550 $7,306 $1,162 $1,400 $32,150
Southwestern Assemblies of God University $19,994 $1,310 $13,830 $2,042 $2,768 $39,944
Southwestern Christian College $8,208 $1,050 $4,329 $800 $600 $14,987
Southwestern University $40,560 $1,300 $11,210 $930 $980 $54,980
St. Edward's University $43,050 $900 $11,900 $960 $1,890 $58,700
St. Mary’s University $29,300 $1,300 $4,000 $1,000 $2,000 $37,600
Texas Christian University $44,760 $970 $12,360 $1,280 $3,600 $62,970
Texas College $10,008 $2,400 $7,600 $3,000 $1,800 $24,808
Texas Lutheran University $29,960 $1,000 $8,870 $1,100 $1,000 $41,930
COLLEGE COSTS 2017-2018 (Information is based on average costs for dependent students living off campus
who enroll in 15 credit hours in both fall and spring)
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INDEPENDENT COLLEGES (continued) Tuition
& Fees
Books &
Supplies
Room &
Board
Trans-
portation
Personal
Expense
Total Cost -
Resident
Texas Wesleyan University $27,800 $1,800 $9,166 $1,850 $2,684 $43,300
Trinity University $41,344 $1,000 $10,160 $500 $900 $53,904
University of Dallas $38,716 $1,000 $8,500 $1,800 $1,400 $51,416
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor $27,600 $1,300 $7,894 $1,748 $1,282 $39,824
University of St. Thomas $32,660 $1,094 $10,090 $2,694 $2,068 $48,606
University of the Incarnate Word $29,990 $1,400 $11,830 $1,626 $1,858 $46,704
Wayland Baptist University $19,430 $1,000 $11,000 $2,000 $2,256 $35,686
Wiley College $12,064 $1,400 $6,490 $1,400 $1,566 $22,920 INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AVERAGE $28,573 $1,140 $8,589 $1,480 $1,725 $41,507
Resource: www.collegeforalltexans.com>college costs
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TEN MOST COMMON ERRORS
ON THE APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
There are several errors that reoccur among applicants using the ApplyTexas Application for Admissions. Some
errors are specific to the electronic application, while others occur on both the paper and electronic applications.
Below is a list of common errors that students should avoid when applying to colleges and universities.
1. Applicants fail to meet the deadline. Students should apply early! Competition continues to get
tougher and open spots in the colleges decrease rapidly. Students should get all application materials
submitted as soon as reasonably possible.
2. SAT and/or ACT scores are not sent directly from the testing agency. Often applicants assume that
the scores recorded on their high school and/or college transcript are considered official. They are not.
Test scores must be reported by the testing agency in order to be considered by reviewers.
3. Unofficial transcripts are mailed with the application. High school and college transcripts must be
sent directly from the high school and/or college to be considered official.
4. Official transcripts are not sent until after the deadline. Often, students wait until after the end of
their first or second senior semester (for freshman) or the end of their current college semester (for
transfers) to request their transcripts are sent to the university to which they are applying. It is best to
send their current transcript as soon as possible in order for their application to be considered complete.
Their final transcript, which for freshmen includes the final rank, may be sent at a later date.
5. Transcripts are sent without a designated class rank. Because of House Bill 588 (the Top 10% Bill),
it is imperative that colleges receive a freshman applicant’s class rank or notice that his/her school does
not rank.
6. Freshmen who rank in the top ten percent of their class fail to complete the application and/or send
in all required documents. Even if a student ranks in the top ten percent, he or she is still required to
fulfill all application requirements in order to be considered for admission. This includes the required
essays.
7. Questions on the application are left blank. It is crucial that ALL questions be answered except where
optional.
8. Failure to hit “submit” when applicants finish their electronic application. This is an error that both
students and admissions staff find frustrating. SUBMIT your application after you have answered ALL
of the questions.
9. Students use acronyms when describing extracurricular activities. Admissions staff cannot possibly
be familiar with all clubs and organizations, and find the full name of an organization and a brief
description helpful when evaluating applications.
10. Students mark the wrong college code on their SAT/ACT tests. It’s a common mistake, but one that
takes many applicants by surprise. Remember to double-check the codes of the colleges and/or
universities where you request your scores to be sent.
Mistakes are bound to happen. Students should check the status of their applications well before the deadline.
The earlier a student discovers that test scores have not been received or that transcripts never arrived, the better
the chance of rectifying the situation before it’s too late.
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The freshman Apply Texas Application for Admissions was created to help make applying to a Texas institution of higher
education easier. You may apply to more than one college or university by completing an electronic application or with
copies of the paper application.
Institutions prefer that you apply online at www.applytexas.org. However, you may download the application by going to
http://www.collegeforalltexans.com>Helpful Info>Materials for Parents and Students.
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2018-2019 General Application Information for Freshmen
Admissions Office Telephone, Fax Web Site AddressApplication
Fee
Fall
Deadline*
Abilene Christian University
ACU Box 29000, Abilene, TX 79699
Phone: 800/460-6228
Fax: 325/674-2130www.acu.edu/undergraduate/admissions.html Yes Yes $50 5/1/2018
Angelo State University
ASU Station 11014, San Angelo, TX 76909
Phone: 800/946-8627
Fax: 325/942-2078www.angelo.edu Yes $35 8/27/2018
Austin College
900 N. Grand Ave, Ste 6N, Sherman, TX 75090
Phone: 800/526-4276
Fax: 903/813-3198www.austincollege.edu Yes Yes A, B or C (required) $0 3/1/2018
Baylor University
One Bear Place #97056, Waco, TX 76798-7056
Phone: 254/710-3584
Fax: 254/710-3870www.baylor.edu/admissions Yes Yes $0 2/1/2018
Concordia University Texas
11400 Concordia Univ. Dr., Austin, TX 78726
Phone: 512/313-4361
Fax: 512/313-4639www.concordia.edu/admissions Yes Yes $25 9/8/2018
Dallas Baptist University
3000 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75211
Phone: 214/333-5360
Fax: 214/333-5447www.dbu.edu Yes Yes $25 9/1/2018
Hardin-Simmons Univeristy 2200 Hickory, Abiline, TX 79698
Phone: 325/670-1000
Fax: 325/671-2115www.hsutx.edu/admission/ $50 8/15/2018
Houston Baptist University
Office of Admissions, 7502 Fondren Rd., Houston, TX 77074
Phone: 281-649-3211
Fax: 281-649-3217www.hbu.edu Yes Yes $0 8/1/2018
Huston-Tillotson University
900 Chicon St., Austin, TX 78702
Phone: 512/505-3028
Fax: 512/505-3192www.htu.edu Yes Yes A (required) $25 8/24/2018
Lamar University
P. O. Box 10009, Beaumont, TX 77710
Phone: 409/880-8888
Fax: 409/880-7419www.lamar.edu Yes Yes $25 8/13/2018
LeTourneau University
P.O. Box 7001, Longview, TX 75607
Phone: 800/759-8811
Fax: 903/233-4301www.letu.edu Yes Yes $0 8/15/2018
McMurry University
1 McMurry Station Box 278, Abilene, TX 79697
Phone: 325/793-4700
Fax: 325/793-4701www.mcm.edu Yes Yes A, B, C, or D1 - (optional) $25 8/9/2018
Midwestern State University
3410 Taft Blvd., Wichita Falls, TX 76308-2099
Phone: 940/397-4334 or
800/842-1922
Fax: 940/397-4672
www.mwsu.edu Yes Yes $25 8/1/2018
Our Lady of the Lake University
411 SW 24th St., San Antonio, TX 78707
Phone: 210 431-3961 or
800 436-6558
Fax: 210 431-4036
www.ollusa.edu Yes Yes $0 8/20/2018
Prairie View A&M University
P. O. Box 519, Mail Stop 1009, Prairie View, TX 77446
Phone: 936/261-1000
Fax: 936/261-1079www.pvamu.edu Yes Yes $40 6/8/2018
Sam Houston State University
Box 2418, Huntsville, TX 77341-2418
Phone: 866/232-7528 or
936/294-1828
Fax: 936/294-3758
www.shsu.edu Yes $45 8/1/2018
Schreiner University
2100 Memorial Blvd., Kerrville, TX 78028
Phone: 800/343-4919
Fax: 830/792-7226www.schreiner.edu Yes Yes B (optional) $25 8/1/2018
Southern Methodist University
P.O. Box 750181, Dallas, TX 75275
Phone: 214/768-2058
Fax: 214/768-5048www.smu.edu Yes Yes
A (required)
B (optional)$60 1/15/2018
Parts of Application to Complete
I II Essays
* Please visit www.applytexas.org/universities for additional information.
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2018-2019 General Application Information for Freshmen
Admissions Office Telephone, Fax Web Site AddressApplication
Fee
Fall
Deadline*
Parts of Application to Complete
I II Essays
Southwestern University
1001 E. University Ave., Georgetown, TX 78626
Phone: 800/255-3166
Fax: 512/863-9601www.southwestern.edu Yes Yes
A (required)
B, C, D (optional)$0 2/1/2018
St. Edward’s University
3001 South Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78704Phone: 512/448-8500 www.stedwards.edu Yes Yes A (required) B , C (optional) $0 8/15/2018
St. Mary’s University
One Camino Santa Maria, San Antonio, TX 78228-8503
Phone: 800/367-7868
Fax: 210/431-8020www.stmarytx.edu Yes Yes A, B, and C (optional) $0 3/1/2018
Stephen F. Austin State University
Box 13051, Nacogdoches, TX 75962-3051
Phone: 936/468-2504
Fax: 936/468-3149www.sfasu.edu Yes Yes $45 8/24/2018
Sul Ross State University
Box C-2, Alpine, TX 79832
Phone: 432/837-8050
Fax: 432/837-8431www.sulross.edu Yes Yes $25 8/26/2018
Sul Ross State University- Rio Grande College
Route 3, Box 1200, Eagle Pass, TX 78852
Phone: 830/758-5006
Fax: 830/758-5001www.sulross.edu
Tarleton State University
P. O. Box T0030, Stephenville, TX 76402
Phone: 254/968-9125 or
800/687-8236
Fax: 254/968-9951
www.tarleton.edu Yes $45 6/1/2018
Texas A&M Health Science Center
153 Reynolds Medical Building, College Station, TX 77843
Phone: 979/862-3325
Fax: 979/862-3347www.tamhsc.edu
Texas A&M International University
5201 University Blvd., Laredo, TX 78041-1900
Phone: 956/326-2200
Fax: 956/326-2199www.tamiu.edu/admissions Yes $0 9/1/2018
Texas A&M University-College Station
P. O. Box 30014, College Station, TX 77842-3014
Phone: 979/845-1060
Fax: 979/458-1808https://admissions.tamu.edu/ Yes Yes
A , B (required)
C (optional)$75 12/1/2017
Texas A&M University-Central Texas
1901 South Clear Creek Road, Killeen, TX 76549
Phone: 254/519-5727
Fax: 254/519-5486www.tamuct.edu/admissions.html
Texas A&M University-Commerce
P. O. Box 3011, Commerce, TX 75429-3011
Phone: 903/886-5000
Fax: 903/468-8685www.tamuc.edu Yes Yes $0 8/17/2018
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
6300 Ocean Dr., Unit 5774, Corpus Christi, TX 78412-5774
Phone: 361/825-7024
Fax: 361/825-5887www.tamucc.edu Yes Yes $40 8/20/2018
Texas A&M University at Galveston
P. O. Box 1675, Galveston, TX 77553
Phone: 409/740-4428 or
877/322-4443
Fax: 409/740-4731
www.tamug.edu Yes Yes A , B (required) C (optional) $75 2/1/2018
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
MSC 128, Kingsville, TX 78363
Phone: 361/593-2315
Fax: 361/593-5509www.tamuk.edu Yes Yes $25 8/1/2018
Texas A&M University-San Antonio
One University Way, San Antonio, TX 78224
Phone: 210/784-1000
Fax: 210/784-1494www.tamusa.tamus.edu Texas A&M-San Antonio currently accepts applications for transfer/transient/former students only.$15 3/15/2018
Texas A&M University-Texarkana
7101 University Ave., Texarkana, TX 75503
Phone: 903/223-3069
Fax: 903/223-3140http://tamut.edu/admission/index.html Yes $30 8/15/2018
Texas Christian University
TCU Box 297013, 3301 Bellaire Drive North, Ft. Worth, TX 76129
Phone: 817/257-7490
Fax: 817/257-5334www.admissions.tcu.edu Yes Yes A , B, C (optional) $40 2/1/2018
Texas A&M University-Central Texas is an upper-level center and accepts
transfer/transient/former students only.
Sul Ross State University-Rio Grande College is an upper-level center.
Applications are processed through Texas A&M University, College Station
* Please visit www.applytexas.org/universities for additional information.
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2018-2019 General Application Information for Freshmen
Admissions Office Telephone, Fax Web Site AddressApplication
Fee
Fall
Deadline*
Parts of Application to Complete
I II Essays
Texas Lutheran University
1000 West Court Street, Seguin, TX 78155
Phone: 800/771-8521
Fax: 830/372-8096www.tlu.edu Yes Yes A , B, C (required) $0 2/1/2018
Texas Southern University
3100 Cleburne St.-TSU Box 1855, Houston, TX 77004
Phone: 713/313-7071
Fax: 713/313-7471www.tsu.edu Yes Yes $42 7/14/2018
Texas State University
429 N. Guadalupe, San Marcos, TX 78666-5709
Phone: 512/245-2364
Fax: 512/245-8044www.txstate.edu Yes Yes A , B, C (optional) $75 3/1/2018
Texas Tech University
Box 45005, Lubbock, TX 79409-5005
Phone: 806/742-1480
Fax: 806/742-0062http://www.admissions.ttu.edu Yes Yes A and B (optional) $75 8/1/2018
Texas Wesleyan University
1201 Wesleyan St., Ft. Worth, TX 76105
Phone: 817/531-4422 or
800/580-8980
Fax: 817/531-7515
www.txwes.edu Yes Yes B or C (optional) $0 8/15/2018
Texas Woman’s University
P. O. Box 425649, Denton, TX 76204
Phone: 866/809-6130
Fax: 940/898-3079www.twu.edu Yes Yes $50 8/18/2018
The University of Texas at Arlington
P. O. Box 19114, Arlington, TX 76019-0114
Phone: 817/272-6287
Fax: 817/272-3435www.uta.edu Yes Yes $60 6/1/2018
The University of Texas at Austin
P. O. Box 8058, Austin, TX 78713-8058
Phone: 512/475-7399
Fax: 512/475-7478www.utexas.edu Yes Yes
A (required)
B, C, D (optional);
For Architecture, Art History,
Design, Studio Art, Visual Art
Studies/Art Education:
D (required)
$75 12/1/2017
The University of Texas at Dallas
Office of Admission and Enrollment
Richardson, TX 75083-0088
Phone: 972/883-2270
Fax: 972/883-2599www.utdallas.edu Yes Yes A, B, and C (optional) $50 5/1/2018
The University of Texas at El Paso
500 West University Avenue, El Paso, TX 79968-0578
Phone: 915/747-5890
Fax: 915/747-8893www.utep.edu Yes Yes $0 8/14/2018
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
7703 Floyd Curl Dr. San Antonio, TX 78229-3900
Phone: 210/567-2621
Fax: 210/567-2685http://students.uthscsa.edu/ Yes $60
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
4901 East University, Odessa, TX 79762-0001
Phone: 866/552-UTPB
Fax: 432/552-3605www.utpb.edu Yes Yes $40 9/1/2018
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Office of Admissions VC 1.113 1201 West University Drive
Edinburg, TX 78539-9983
Phone:888-882-4026 www.UTRGV.edu Yes Yes $0 7/31/2018
The University of Texas at San Antonio
One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249-1644Phone: 210/458-8000 www.utsa.edu Yes Yes A (optional) $60 6/1/2018
The University of Texas at Tyler
3900 University Blvd., Tyler, TX 75799
Phone: 903/566-7180
800-UT TYLER
Fax: 903/566-7183
www.uttyler.edu Yes Yes $40 8/24/2018
Trinity University
One Trinity Place, San Antonio, TX 78212-7200
Phone: 800/874-6489
Fax: 210/999-8164www.trinity.edu Yes Yes A (required) $0 6/30/2018
University of Dallas
1845 East Northgate Drive, Irving, TX 75062
Phone: 800-628-6999
Fax: 972/721-5017www.udallas.edu Yes Yes
A or B (required) $50 8/1/2018
* Please visit www.applytexas.org/universities for additional information.
2018-2019 General Application Information for Freshmen
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2018-2019 General Application Information for Freshmen
Admissions Office Telephone, Fax Web Site AddressApplication
Fee
Fall
Deadline*
Parts of Application to Complete
I II Essays
University of Houston-Main Campus
4400 University Drive, Houston, TX 77204-2023Phone: 713/743-1010, 4 www.uh.edu Yes Yes $75 6/15/2018
University of Houston-Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, TX 77058-1098
Phone: 281/283-2500
Fax: 281/283-2522www.uhcl.edu Yes Yes $45 6/1/2018
University of Houston-Downtown
One Main Street, 350 South, Houston, TX 77002-1001
Phone: 713/221-8522
Fax: 713/223-7468www.uhd.edu Yes Yes C (optional) $35 6/01/2018
University of Houston-Victoria
3007 N. Ben Wilson, Victoria, TX 77901-5731
Phone: 361/570-4110
Fax: 361/580-5500www.uhv.edu Yes Yes $0 8/20/2018
University of North Texas
1155 Union Circle #311277, Denton, TX 76203-5017
Phone: 940/565-2681
Fax: 940/565-2408www.unt.edu Yes Yes B (optional) $90 8/17/2018
University of North Texas at Dallas
7300 University Hills Blvd., Dallas, TX 75241
Phone: 972/780-3642
Fax: 972/780-3694www.untdallas.edu Yes Yes $40 8/6/2018
University of St. Thomas
3800 Montrose Blvd., Houston, TX 77006
Phone: 713/525-3500
Fax: 713/525-3558
www.stthom.edu/Admissions/Undergraduate_Adm
issions/Index.aqf Yes A, B, C, D (optional) $0 8/4/2018
University of the Incarnate Word
4301 Broadway Street, San Antonio, TX 78209
Phone: 210/829-6005
800/749-9673www.uiw.edu Yes Yes $0 8/22/2018
West Texas A&M University
WT Box 60907, Canyon, TX 79016
Phone: 800/999-8268
Fax: 806/651-5285www.wtamu.edu Yes Yes $40 8/1/2018
* Please visit www.applytexas.org/universities for additional information.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships are the most talked about form of financial aid. Parents and students often hear that scholarships are
difficult to get and they also hear that “millions of scholarship dollars go unclaimed each year”. Both statements
may be true. However, unclaimed scholarships are most often those which have very specific eligibility criteria.
For example, there is one which has the following eligibility criteria: (1) 3.5 GPA, (2) 18 years old, (3) going into
a medical field, (4) involved in volunteer activities, (5) relative of a veteran, (6) resident of one of the original 13
states. There is also a scholarship which is based on specific academic achievement and dairy goat experience.
So, the message is that all scholarships have eligibility criteria. There is not one single form for scholarships, but
applications take many forms and designs. Each senior needs to evaluate his/her academic credentials,
talents, and school and community involvement in order to determine which scholarships to apply for.
When looking for scholarships, students/parents need to keep in mind:
1. Colleges award most of the scholarships
2. Private colleges generally award more scholarships than public colleges.
3. You will not be considered for specific college scholarships until you have completed the admission process
at that college.
4. Smaller, local scholarships are often easier to obtain than those nation-wide sponsored by large businesses or
organizations.
5. Make sure your application is complete; neatly done; uses correct spelling and grammar; meets all deadlines.
6. Make sure you meet all the eligibility requirements which will be considered by that scholarship committee or
organization. If not, you will be wasting time that could be spent on other more appropriate applications.
Most scholarships fall into one of the following categories: Academic, Athletic, Talent, Minority, and Local.
Academic Scholarships - eligibility criteria is usually based on grade point average, class rank, and test scores.
In addition scholarship committees often look for involvement in school, community, and volunteer activities.
Athletic Scholarships – Outstanding athletes are often offered large scholarships but there are a limited number
of these scholarships and competition is very tough.
Talent Scholarships (music, drama, art, dance, etc.) – In order to receive this type of scholarship, the student
needs to be truly outstanding as there is much competition for scholarships of this type.
Minority Scholarships – Many colleges offer minority scholarships in order to attract qualified minority students
to their campuses. Interested students should ask the colleges they are considering for information on their
minority scholarships as well as take advantage of announced opportunities from the Guidance Office.
Local Scholarships – Local organizations, clubs, and individuals in our community provide numerous
scholarships for seniors. The list of possibilities is usually published in the fall and applications will be available
online on the College and Career Center’s web page. Check on the College and Career Center web page to see
the date of this year’s Local Scholarship Package. An Awards Night Program is held in early May to announce
recipients
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30 FASTEST-GROWING OCCUPATIONS, 2014 and projected 2024
(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
(www.bls.gov)
Occupation Typical Education Needed for Entry
1. Wind turbine service technicians ........................................ Some college, no degree
2. Occupational therapy assistants .......................................... Associate’s degree
3. Physical therapist assistants ................................................ Associate’s degree
4. Physical therapist aides ...................................................... High school diploma or equivalent
5. Home health aides .............................................................. No formal educational credential
6. Commercial divers ............................................................. Postsecondary non-degree award
7. Nurse practitioners ............................................................. Master’s degree
8. Physical therapists .............................................................. Doctoral or professional degree
9. Statisticians ......................................................................... Master’s degree
10. Ambulance drivers and attendants,
except emergency medical technicians............................... High school diploma or equivalent
11. Occupational therapy aides................................................. High school diploma or equivalent
12. Physician assistants ............................................................ Master’s degree
13. Operations research analysts .............................................. Bachelor’s degree
14. Personal financial advisors ................................................. Bachelor’s degree
15. Cartographers and photogrammetrists ................................ Bachelor’s degree
16. Genetic counselors ............................................................. Master’s degree
17. Interpreters and translators ................................................. Bachelor’s degree
18. Audiologist ......................................................................... Doctoral or professional degree
19. Hearing aid specialist .........................................................
20. Optometrists ....................................................................... Doctoral or professional degree
21. Forensic science technicians............................................... Bachelor’s degree
22. Web developers .................................................................. Associate’s degree
23. Occupational therapist ........................................................ Master’s degree
24. Diagnostic medical sonographers ....................................... Associate’s degree
25. Personal care aides ............................................................. No formal educational credential
26. Phlebotomists ..................................................................... Postsecondary non-degree award
27. Ophthalmic medical technicians ......................................... High school diploma or equivalent
28. Nurse midwives .................................................................. Master’s degree
29. Solar photovoltaic installers ............................................... High school diploma or equivalent
30. Emergency medical technicians and paramedics ............... Postsecondary non-degree award
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LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
Letters of Recommendation are usually required when applying to colleges and/or scholarships. You
will want to choose someone who knows you well and has time to write about who you are as a student
and an individual. Here are some tips for choosing and planning your letters of recommendation
authors:
1. Ask someone who knows you well – You want someone who can speak on your behalf and introduce the true
you. You want to use someone who is familiar with your strengths as well as your weaknesses. They should be
able to discuss particular instances which show the level of knowledge they have with your work and level of
perseverance. This does not have to be the teacher or employer for whom you have enjoyed the most as often
some of the most compelling letters come from those who have watched you struggle and can testify to your
stamina and endurance. You may be tempted to ask department heads and principals for letters of
recommendation. Unless you have worked with these administrators in a class or on a project, a sincere letter
from someone you have personally worked with goes a lot further than a lukewarm generic letter of
recommendation from a prominent acquaintance.
2. Ask early – Don’t wait until the last minute. Many of the favorite teachers are flooded with requests
when school starts and the requests increase as the admissions deadline looms closer. If you don’t want a
quickly authored letter, then you need to ask early and give your recommender plenty of time to reflect on
your performance and compose a letter that shows your work ethic and achievements. A gentle reminder
to your recommender just prior to the deadline is also appropriate if needed.
3. Ask personally – It’s too your advantage to ask face – to – face because this shows how important this
letter is to you. Don’t ask through email or voicemail. Make yourself available through email or a
prescheduled meeting to answer any questions your recommender may have prior to the agreed upon
deadline.
4. Provide all the necessary materials and information – Bring your academic résumé, a statement about
your proposed course of study along with goals and plans, addresses, method of completing and
submitting the letter of recommendation. State the purpose of the letter of recommendation i.e. is it for
admission to a post-secondary institution, a specific program within your chosen institution, or for
scholarship consideration.
5. Waive your right to read the letter – Federal law grants you access to your letters of recommendation,
but many forms ask if you will waive your rights to this letter. It is highly recommended that you do so
and thereby allowing your recommender to be candid about who you are. Studies have shown that these
letters carry more weight with admissions committees. If you are worried about the information your
recommender may present, then you may not be asking the correct person.
6. Write a thank you note - Don’t forget to pen a personal note of thanks about a week after you have
received your recommendation. This goes a long way to show appreciation toward the person who took
time out of their busy schedule to write far more about you.
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ALVIN HIGH SCHOOL
Student’s Full Name_________________________________________________ID#_________________
Date of Birth _________________________________Email Address______________________________
Phone Number_________________________________________________________________________
Complete
Address________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
All college recommendations are confidential in nature. Therefore, we ask that you sign below BEFORE asking your
counselor, teacher, or coach to complete your college scholarship or recommendation letter. A parent/guardian signature is
required if you are not yet 18 years of age.
__________waive the right to see the recommendation submitted to the college(s) of my choosing.
_________________________________________ ____________________________________
Student Signature Parent/Guardian Signature
Colleges you are applying to: ________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
Intended major(s) ________________________________________________________
TO THE STUDENT
This form does not replace any college, university or scholarship specific form(s). It is to provide the recommender with
information prior to composing a letter or recommendation.
Fill out all parts of this page. Be sure that your name, birthday, address, phone number and email address are complete
and legible.
Be specific in the information you use for each year. If you already have an active résumé, make sure you attach it to
this form for your recommender to use. If you need help with your academic résumé, please see the next section for
resources.
STUDENT PROFILE PACKET FOR COLLEGE AND
SCHOLARSHIP RECOMMENDATIONS
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ACADEMIC RÉSUMÉ
An Academic Résumé will help each student highlight the accomplishments that will not show up on
his or her high school transcript. A high school transcript reflects the course work in the classroom
during school hours for the 180 calendar school days. But how does a college know all the other great
things you do for the other 185 days in the year? This answer is in your academic résumé. Creating
your academic résumé may seem scary, but really it’s just a matter of compiling all of your activities
from your high school years in a logical format that will highlight your achievements.
You may not be able to use all of the following sections, but include the sections that apply:
Heading – your name, address, phone number and email address
Academic profile – your school name, GPA, class rank, and standardized test scores
Academic honors and awards
Work experience (if you have any)
Volunteer activities
Specialized coursework
Specialized skills (languages, programming, etc.)
Summer programs (internships, Girls/Boys State, college programs, athletic camps, etc.)
Unique hobbies and travel experiences
Ten Don’t Dos for your Academic Résumé
1. “Who’s Who Among American High School Students” and other similar “awards” are not considered by
colleges to be legitimate.
2. “Th” at the end of a grade is not necessary. Use 9, 10, 11, and 12 to designate grade level.
3. Do not restate your transcript. Unless the course is specific to your intended major or program and you
feel it needs special attention by the admissions department, let your transcript do stand on its own.
4. Middle school does not need to be included. Colleges are interested in your accomplishments during high
school. The only exception to this rule would be activities of long-standing involvement such as martial
arts, girl/boy scouts, etc. that you have consistently participated in over a long period of time.
5. Do not include school contact information, mission statement, or other information about your high
school. The résumé is about you.
6. Do not use abbreviations. Assume that your reader will NOT know what your acronyms stand for and
spell them out.
7. Do not write a novel, but keep the information brief and concise. Expanding on this information is best
saved for your essays.
8. Do not use multiple fonts and styles. Stay consistent in style and font to make it easier to read and makes
it look cohesive and professional rather than a cut and paste, slapped-together document.
9. Do not lose your focus by jumping around from date to date and back again. Organize your information
in sections and dates to show continual involvement and growth.
10. Do not plan to submit your first draft. Edit, revise, rewrite and seek advice from teachers about your
proposed résumé.
Sample Résumés can be found by googling High School Academic Résumés or you can look at these examples:
http://www.marquette.edu/explore/documents/extra-sample.pdf
http://www.internationalstudent.com/resume_writing/sample-college-admissions-resume-for-student/
http://diversity.utexas.edu/schoolpartnerships/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Expanded-Resume.pdf
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SAMPLE ESSAY QUESTIONS PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING
(You may use additional paper or attach printout)
1. What are you looking forward to at college? How will the college or university meet your
needs? (This could be an academic program, extra-curricular outlet or any other reason that
helped you select the college).
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2. What’s your passion? What intrigues you?
______________________________________________________________________________
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3. Which of your accomplishments or talents do you consider exceptional?
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4. In what areas are you a leader inside or outside of the classroom?
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