nivel donde te lleva. superior porque es al Se le llama educación It s called higher education, because that s where it takes you.

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1 College Planning Guide It s called higher education, because that s where it takes you. Guía para planear la educación superior Se le llama educación superior porque es al nivel donde te lleva.

2 INFÓRMATE MÁS ACERCA DE LA ADMISIÓN A LAS INSTITUCIONES DE EDUCACIÓN SUPERIOR Y DE LA ASISTENCIA FINANCIERA. Comunícate con la oficina de asistencia financiera o de admisiones de cualquier institución de educación superior o universidad de Texas. Encontrarás una lista en el centrode este liberete. Centro de Información de Asistencia Financiera de Texas (Texas Financial Aid Information Center) Hay consejeros bilingües. De lunes a jueves, de 7 a.m. a 7 p.m. Viernes, de 7 a.m. a 5 p.m. Solicitud Gratuita de Ayuda Federal para Estudiantes (Free Application for Federal Student Aid; FAFSA) Fondos Texas Tomorrow Fund Información sobre el programa de matrícula y cuotas prepagadas de Texas y el plan de ahorros para estudios superiores GRAD ( ) INFÓRMATE MÁS SOBRE LAS SOLICI- TUDES Y ADMISIONES Solicitud en línea de admisión común de Texas (Texas Common Admission Application Online) Para universidades públicas,blinn College y Baylor University. Common Application TexasMentor Información sobre instituciones de educación superior independientes en Texas. INFÓRMATE MÁS SOBRE BECAS FastWEB Un motor de búsqueda de becas personalizado y muy popular. Incluye más de 00 referencias. Peterson s Education & Career Center Búsqueda de becas y otros recursos. Scholarships.com Información gratuita de asistencia financiera y búsqueda de becas para la educación superior. Oficina de Asuntos de Comunidades Rurales Fundación Minnie Stevens Piper INFÓRMATE MÁS SOBRE LAS OPORTUNIDADES EDUCATIVAS Y DE CAPACITACIÓN DE LA FUERZA LABORAL La Comisión de la Fuerza Laboral de Texas (Texas Workforce Commission) TO LEARN MORE ABOUT COLLEGE ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL AID Contact the financial aid or admissions office at any college or university in Texas. You will find a list in the center of this booklet. Texas Financial Aid Information Center Bilingual counselors available. Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday, 7 a.m. 5 p.m. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Texas Tomorrow Funds Information on the Texas prepaid tuition and fee program and the 529 college savings plan GRAD ( ) TO LEARN MORE ABOUT APPLICATIONS AND ADMISSIONS Texas Common Admission Application Public universities, Blinn College, and Baylor University. TexasMentor Information on independent colleges and universities in Texas. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SCHOLARSHIPS FastWEB A highly popular, customized scholarship search engine with more than 00 references. Peterson s Education & Career Center Scholarship search and other resources. Scholarships.com Free college scholarship search and financial aid information. Office of Rural Community Affairs Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation TO LEARN MORE ABOUT EDUCATIONAL AND WORKFORCE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES Texas Workforce Commission

3 Acollege degree empowers you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed at work and in life. In college you will learn about different cultures, be exposed to new ideas, and develop a better understanding of the world around you. As a college graduate, you will be able to contribute more to your family, your community, and your future. Think about what kind of job you might like in the future. Most professions, including those in healthcare, computer technology, and engineering require a college degree or certificate. You can learn more about requirements for different careers, and what majors are offered at Texas public colleges and universities at If you know the direction you are going, you ll stay on track, saving time and money.

4 THE INVESTMENT OF A LIFETIME Over a lifetime of work, a college graduate can expect to earn almost twice as much as someone with only a high school diploma, and someone with a professional degree, such as a doctor or lawyer, can make almost four times as much. Texas has a college for you. With more than 100 public universities and community and technical colleges, plus 0 independent or private institutions, higher education opportunities in Texas are as diverse as the state itself. these students are enrolled in associate degree programs with plans to transfer to a public or independent university to complete bachelor s degrees. Most students attending Texas public universities are working towards earning bachelor s degrees. Many of these institutions also offer master s, doctoral, and professional degrees. In addition to teaching, university faculty members may be involved in scientific research and activities. University Enrollment Fall 200 Seventy-six percent of students attending Texas public or independent (private) universities are undergraduates. You need a strong mind, or you ll fall behind. In Texas, 80 percent of college freshmen go to public community or technical colleges. These two-year institutions offer affordable, quality instruction at convenient times and locations. Students at Texas community and technical colleges are taught by highly qualified professionals who focus their attention on teaching students well. About half of the students attending community and technical colleges are earning a Certificate or an Associate Degree in Applied Science to prepare for a specific occupation, which may require some kind of license or certification. The rest of The best way to get ready for college is to take challenging courses in high school. If you are a junior or senior, make sure you are enrolled in the Recommended High School Program (RHSP) or the Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP). Students in the ninth through eleventh grades are automatically enrolled in the RHSP. The DAP indicates that you are performing at the college or professional level when you graduate from high school. You must complete the RHSP or DAP, and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for a TEXAS Grant, which can help pay for your tuition and fees.

5 (RHSP)* English, Language Arts credits (English I, II, III, IV) Mathematics credits (Algebra I, II, and Geometry) Science credits (Biology, Physics, and Chemistry) Social Studies.5 credits (World History, World Geography, U.S. History since Reconstruction, U.S. Government.5 credit) Language other than English 2 credits (same language) Physical Education 1.5 credits Fine Arts 1 credit Technology Applications 1 credit Health Education -.5 credit Economics.5 credit Speech.5 credit Electives.5 credits * All students entering the ninth grade at a Texas public high school after 200 are automatically enrolled in the. Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP) The Distinguished Achievement Program (2 credits), the state s most advanced high school graduation plan, includes the RHSP and a third year of foreign language. In addition the student must achieve a combination of four of the following: Score or above on a College Board Advanced Placement (AP) exam or score or above on an International Baccalaureate (IB) exam. Each exam qualifies as requirement. Complete original research or project under the direction of a mentor(s), judged by qualified professionals and reported to a qualified audience. Earn a Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test (PSAT) score that qualifies you as a Commended Scholar or higher. Earn a grade of.0 or higher on courses that count for college credit (dual or concurrent credit, TechPrep). See your high school counselor for more information. Earn college credit in high school. Your counselor can also tell you how you can begin earning high school credit in middle school and college credit in high school. You can earn college credit in high school with TechPrep, Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and Concurrent or Dual Enrollment courses. Stay involved. Selective universities look for good students with well-rounded backgrounds, so involvement in extracurricular activities is important. You might mentor a younger student, volunteer in your community, or be active in sports, band, drama, or other organizations.

6 25 percent of their high school class. All students must submit an application for admission. All require students to submit an application for admission, and to have a high school diploma or its equivalent. Are you ready? All students, except those who score at or above the College Readiness Standard on the exit-level TAKS test, must take a Texas Success Initiative (TSI) test before enrolling in college-level courses. Your college advisor will use the results to help you choose the right college courses. If you need to strengthen skills, your college advisor will recommend appropriate assistance such as developmental education courses, computer-based instruction, or tutoring. Each college or university determines when students are ready for college-level work. Ask your college admissions office for more information. UNDERSTANDING THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS Admissions requirements vary among colleges and universities in Texas. Each university sets its own admissions standards, but all Texas public colleges or universities automatically admit applicants who rank in the top 10 percent of their high school class. Some also automatically admit those who graduate in the top Most universities require applicants to take the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) or the American College Testing program (ACT) test. SAT: ACT: To prepare for the PSAT, SAT, or ACT test, take advantage of Texas free online test prep program, TOPCAT, Universities may require or recommend certain high school courses. Basic admissions requirements for each of these universities are provided in this brochure. By reviewing these requirements, you ll have a better idea about how to prepare while you re in high school. Most universities offer special programs that let promising students enroll even if they do not meet all of the admissions requirements. Check with the university admissions office for specific information. You can use the Common Application for Freshman Admission to apply to all public universities in Texas. Download a copy at or complete it online at

7 All qualified applicants are admitted to Texas public community and technical colleges. Contact community and technical colleges directly for their applications. If you are like many students who go to a community college before transferring to a university, be sure and check the transfer requirements for the university you plan to attend. Costs for Texas Residents Taking 15 Credit Hours, Fall and Spring Semesters ( ) Financial aid is available. For most students and their families, college costs play a large role in determining which colleges or universities they consider. Location may be important to students who want to save on expenses by continuing to live with their families while they attend college. Every year, billions of dollars in financial aid are awarded to Texas students. If you need help paying for college, you re not alone. About half of Texas college students receive financial aid. There are many free resources to help students find information about financial aid programs. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the only form you need to fill out for most types of financial aid, including the state s TEXAS Grant and B-On- Time Loan Forgiveness programs. Submit the FAFSA as soon after January 1 as possible for the following fall semester. You must include your and your family s completed or estimated income tax information. You must apply for most scholarships separately. These are usually earned for academic achievement, outstanding abilities, or unique talents. You can search for scholarships at Institutions may also provide scholarships for dorm expenses, books and supplies, childcare, and other needs. Contact the financial aid office for more information.

8 Admission Requirements for Public Universities (Contact universities admissions offices for specific requirements. Community colleges, which are not listed, require a high school diploma or its equivalent.) Texas Public Four-Year Universities Angelo State University Lamar University Min. SAT/ACT Scores by High School Rank 100/2 1270/0 1000/ /2 Required High School Credits English Math Science Social Studies Foreign Language Additional Required Academic Credits 2.5 Academic Electives Additional Recommended Academic Credits 1 Computer Science Midwestern State University 870/18 950/20 100/ /2 2 6 from Math, U.S. or World History, U.S. Government, World Geography, Economics, Social Sciences, Foreign Language, Fine Arts, Science, Computer Science, Business, Speech, Journalism Prairie View A&M University 820/17 820/17 820/17 2 2, Electives Sam Houston State University 850/17 90/19 100/22 110/ Stephen F. Austin State University 850/ /2 1250/ Sul Ross State University 920/20 920/20, 2, 2.5,.5 1 Fine Arts, 1 Computer Science,.5 P.E.,.5 Health Tarleton State University 1 Texas A&M International University 860/18 860/ Computer Science 1 Fine Arts Texas A&M University Texas A&M University-Commerce 920/20 920/ years of Science with at least 2 courses in Biology 1, Chemistry 1, or Physics 1 1 Computer Science 1 Fine Arts, 1 Computer Science Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 900/ / /2 1200/ Computer Science Texas A&M University-Kingsville 850/18 900/19 970/ / Technology Application, 1.5 P.E., 1 Fine Arts,.5 Economics,.5 Health Education,.5 Speech Texas Southern University 6 from Foreign Language, Computer Science, Speech, Journalism, Fine Arts Texas State University-San Marcos Texas Tech University 920/ / / /29 110/25 120/ / / , or Distinguished Achievement Program Texas Woman s University 950/ Academic Electives University of Houston University of Houston-Downtown University of North Texas 1000/21 950/ /2 1180/26, 2 2,.5 2- University of Texas at Arlington 1050/ / Computing Proficiency, 1 Fine Arts, 1.5 P.E.,.5 Health, 1 from Music, Theatre, Art University of Texas at Austin University of Texas at Brownsville University of Texas at Dallas,.5, 2,, 2, 2, 1.5 Academic Electives.5 Fine Arts 1 Computer Science, 1 Fine Arts,.5 Health, 1.5 P.E., 1.5 Electives University of Texas at El Paso University of Texas-Pan American University of Texas of the Permian Basin University of Texas at San Antonio University of Texas at Tyler 920/20 920/20 920/20 920/20 710/15 710/15 710/15 710/15 80/18 920/ /2 80/17 870/18 920/19 970/20 950/ / / / or Distinguished Achievement Program Fine Arts, Computer Science 1 Fine Arts West Texas A&M University 950/20 950/ Applicants in top 10 percent of high school class admitted automatically. Some universities automatically admit students in top 25 percent. Many universities allow lower scores for students who rank higher in their high school classes. No minimum test scores set, but students must submit results. Applications reviewed to help determine admission. Recommended High School Credit.

9 Contact Information for Texas Colleges and Universities To find out which institutions offer specific majors, go to the online guide located at by clicking on Degrees at Texas Public Universities or Degrees at Texas Public Community and Technical Colleges. Alvin Community College 110 Mustang Road Alvin, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment:,828 Main: (281) Admissions: (281) Financial Aid: (281) Amarillo College 2011 South Washington Street P.O. Box 7 Amarillo, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 10,91 Main: (806) Admissions: (806) Angelina College 500 South 1st Street/Hwy. 59 South P.O. Box 1768 Lufkin, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment:,756 Main: (96) Admissions: (96) Financial Aid: (96) Angelo State University 2601 West Avenue North ASU Station #1101 San Angelo, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 6,156 Main: (25) Admissions: (25) Financial Aid: (25) Austin Community College 590 Middle Fiskville Road Austin, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 0,99 Main: (512) Admissions: (512) Financial Aid: (512) Blinn College 902 College Avenue Brenham, TX 778 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,51 Main: (979) PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES, COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES Admissions: (979) 80-1 Financial Aid: (979) Brazosport College 500 College Drive Lake Jackson, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment:,60 Main: (979) Admissions: (979) Financial Aid: (979) 20-1 Brookhaven College (Dallas County 99 Valley View Lane Dallas, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 10,7 Main: (972) Admissions: (972) Financial Aid: (972) Cedar Valley College (Dallas County 00 North Dallas Avenue Lancaster, TX 751 Fall 2005 Enrollment:,00 Main: (972) Admissions: (972) Financial Aid: (972) Central Texas College 6200 West Central Texas Expressway P.O. Box 1800 Killeen, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: N/A Main: (25) Admissions: (25) Financial Aid: (25) Cisco Junior College 101 College Heights Cisco, TX 767 Fall 2005 Enrollment:,9 Main: (25) Clarendon College 1122 College Drive P.O. Box 968 Clarendon, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,116 Main: (806) Financial Aid: (806) Coastal Bend College 800 Charco Road Beeville, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment:,5 Main: (61) Admissions: (61) Financial Aid: (61) College of the Mainland 1200 Amburn Road Texas City, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment:,992 Main: (09) Admissions: (09) x Financial Aid: (09) x Collin County Community College 2800 East Spring Creek Parkway Plano, TX 7507 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 18,221 Main: (972) Admissions: (972) Financial Aid: (972) Cy-Fair College (North Harris Montgomery Community College District) 9191 Barker Cypress Road Cypress, TX 77 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 9,799 Main: (281) Del Mar College 101 Baldwin Boulevard Corpus Christi, TX 780 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 11,889 Main: (61) Admissions: (61) Financial Aid: (61) Eastfield College (Dallas County 77 Motley Drive Mesquite, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 9,52 Main: (972) Admissions: (972) Financial Aid: (972) El Centro College (Dallas County 801 Main Street Dallas, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 6,629 Main: (21) Admissions: (21) Financial Aid: (21) /2097 El Paso Community College 919 Hunter Drive P.O. Box El Paso, TX Fall Enrollment: 2,29 Main: (915) Admissions: (915) Financial Aid: (915) Frank Phillips College 101 West Roosevelt P.O. Box 5118 Borger, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,207 Main: (806) Admission: (806) Financial Aid: (806) Galveston College 015 Avenue Q Galveston, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 2,215 Main: (09) 9-22 Admission: (09) 9-12 Financial Aid: (09) Grayson County College 6101 Highway 691 Denison, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment:,715 Main: (90) Financial Aid: (90) Hill College 112 Lamar Drive Hillsboro, TX 7665 P.O. Box 619 Fall 2005 Enrollment:,08 Main: (25) Admissions: (25) x 29 Financial Aid: (25) x 21 Houston Community College System 100 Main at Elgin P.O. Box Houston, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 5,595 Main: (71) Student Services: (71) Howard College 1001 Birdwell Lane Big Spring, TX Fall Enrollment: 2,71 Main: (866) Admissions: (915) Financial Aid: (915) Kilgore College 1100 Broadway Kilgore, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment:,815 Main: (90) Admissions: (90) Financial Aid: 90) Kingwood College (North Harris Montgomery Kingwood Drive Humble, TX 779 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 6,87 Main: (800) Admissions: (281) Financial Aid: (281) Lamar Institute of Technology 855 East Lavaca Street P.O. Box 100 Beaumont, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 2,711 Main: (09) Admissions: (09) Financial Aid: (09) Lamar State College at Orange 10 Front Street Orange, TX 7760 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 2,12 Main: (09) Admissions: (09) Financial Aid: (09) Lamar State College at Port Arthur 1500 Procter Street P.O. Box 10 Port Arthur, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 2,986 Main: (09) Admissions: (09) Financial Aid: (09) Lamar University 00 MLK Boulevard P.O. Box Beaumont, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 10,52 Main: (09) Admissions: (09) Financial Aid: (09) Laredo Community College West End Washington Street Laredo, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 8,169 Main: (956) Admissions: (956) Financial Aid: (956) Lee College 511 South Whiting Street Baytown, TX P.O. Box 818, Fall Enrollment:,576 Main: (281) Admissions: (281) Financial Aid: (281) McLennan Community College 100 College Drive Waco, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 7,68 Main: (25) Admissions: (25) Midland College 600 North Garfield Midland, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 5,58 Main: (2) Admissions: (2) Financial Aid: (2) Midwestern State University 10 Taft Boulevard Wichita Falls, TX 7608 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 6,182 Main: (90) Admissions: (800) Financial Aid: (90) Montgomery College (North Harris Montgomery 200 College Park Drive Conroe, TX 778 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 7,971 Main: (96) Admissions: (96)

10 Mountain View College (Dallas County 89 West Illinois Avenue Dallas, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 6,10 Main: (21) Admissions: (21) Financial Aid: (21) Navarro College 200 West 7th Avenue Corsicana, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 6,59 Main: (90) Admissions: (90) Financial Aid: (90) North Central Texas College 1525 West California Gainesville, TX 7620 Fall Enrollment: 6,967 Main: (90) Admissions: (90) Financial Aid: (90) North Harris College (North Harris Montgomery 2700 W.W. Thorne Drive Houston, TX 7707 Fall Enrollment: 11,66 Main: (281) Admissions: (281) Financial Aid: (281) North Lake College (Dallas County 5001 North MacArthur Boulevard Irving, TX 7508 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 8,62 Main: (972) Admissions: (972) Financial Aid: (972) Northeast Texas Community College FM Road 175 P.O. Box 107 Mount Pleasant, TX 7556 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 2,507 Main: (90) Admissions: (90) -818 Northwest Vista College (Alamo 55 North Ellison Drive San Antonio, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 9,151 Main: (210) Financial Aid: (210) Odessa College 201 West University Odessa, TX 7976 Fall 2005 Enrollment:,788 Main: (2) Admissions: (2) 5-62 Financial Aid: (2) Palo Alto College (Alamo Community College District) 100 West Villaret Boulevard San Antonio, TX 7822 Fall Enrollment: 8,065 Main: (210) Admissions: (210) Financial Aid: (210) Panola College 1109 West Panola Street Carthage, TX 756 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,922 Main: (90) Admissions: (90) Financial Aid: (90) Paris Junior College 200 Clarksville Street Paris, TX 7560 Fall 2005 Enrollment:,26 Main: (90) Admissions: (90) Financial Aid: (90) Prairie View A&M University FM Road 1098 University Drive P.O. Box 188 Prairie View, TX 776 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 7,912 Main: (96) Admissions: (96) Financial Aid: (96) /222 Ranger College 1100 College Circle Ranger, TX 7670 Fall 2005 Enrollment: Main: (25) 67-2 Admissions: (25) 67-2 x 215 Financial Aid: (25) 67-2 x 217 Richland College (Dallas County Abrams Road Dallas, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,522 Main: (972) /6100 Admissions: (972) Financial Aid: (972) /6187 Round Rock Higher Education Center 1555 University Boulevard Austin, TX 7866 Fall 2005 Enrollment: N/A Main: (512) Admissions: (512) Financial Aid: (512) Sam Houston State University 190 University Avenue Huntsville, TX 771 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 15,08 Main: (866) Admissions: (96) Financial Aid: (96) San Antonio College (Alamo 100 San Pedro Avenue San Antonio, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 21,555 Main: (210) Admissions: (210) Financial Aid: (210) Student Assistance Line: (210) San Jacinto College District Central Campus 8060 Spencer Highway Pasadena, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 12,627 Main: (281) Admissions: (281) Financial Aid: (281) North Campus 5800 Uvalde Road Houston, TX 7709 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 5,529 Main: (281) Admissions: (281) Financial Aid: (281) South Campus 175 Beamer Road Houston, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 8,55 Main: (281) Admissions: (281) Financial Aid: (281) South Plains College 101 South College Avenue Levelland, TX 796 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 9,2 Main: (806) Admissions: (806) , x 2187/2275 Financial Aid: (806) , x 800 South Texas College 201 Pecan Boulevard P.O. Box 9701 McAllen, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 16,2 Main: (956) Admissions: (956) Financial Aid: (956) Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf 200 Avenue C Big Spring, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: Main: (2) (V/TDD) Admissions: (2) (V/TDD) Financial Aid: (2) (V/TDD) Southwest Texas Junior College 201 Garner Field Road Uvalde, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 5,067 Main: (80) Admissions: (80) Financial Aid: (80) St. Philip s College (Alamo 1801 Martin Luther King Boulevard San Antonio, TX 7820 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 10,187 Main: (210) Financial Aid: (210) Stephen F. Austin State University 196 North Street P.O. Box 1052 SFA Station Nacogdoches, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 11,290 Main: (96) Admissions: (96) /2085 Financial Aid: (96) Sul Ross State University P.O. Box C North Harrison Street Alpine, TX 7982 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,918 Main: (2) Admissions: (2) Financial Aid: (2) Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College 205 Wildcat Drive Route, Box 1200 Eagle Pass, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,006 Main: (80) Admissions: (80) Financial Aid: (80) Tarleton State University 1 West Washington Stephenville, TX 7601 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 9,1 Main: (25) Admissions: (25) Financial Aid: (25) Tarrant County College District Northeast Campus 828 Harwood Road Hurst, TX 7605 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 12,72 Main: (817) Financial Aid: (817) Northwest Campus 801 Marine Creek Parkway Fort Worth, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 7,56 Main: (817) Admissions: (817) Financial Aid: (817) South Campus 501 Campus Drive Fort Worth, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 9,885 Main: (817) Financial Aid: (817) Southeast Campus 2100 Southeast Parkway Arlington, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 8,975 Main: (817) Financial Aid: (817) Temple College 2600 South First Street Temple, TX 7650 Fall 2005 Enrollment:,897 Main: (25) Admissions: (25) Financial Aid: (25) Texarkana College 2500 North Robison Road Texarkana, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment:,682 Main: (90) Admissions: (90) x 012 Financial Aid: (90) x21/5565 Texas A&M International University 5201 University Boulevard Laredo, TX 7801 Fall 2005 Enrollment:,289 Main: (956) Admissions: (956) Financial Aid: (956) Texas A&M University 1265 TAMU College Station, TX 778 Fall 2005 Enrollment:,578 Main: (979) Admissions: (979) Financial Aid: (979) Texas A&M University Galveston 5007 Avenue U P.O. Box 1675 Galveston, TX 7755 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,661 Main: (877) 22- Admissions: (09) 70-1 Financial Aid: (09) Texas A&M University Commerce 2600 West Neal Street P.O. Box 011 Commerce, TX 7529 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 8,677 Main: (90) Admissions: (90) Financial Aid: (90) Texas A&M University Corpus Christi 600 Ocean Drive Corpus Christi, TX 7812 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 8,55 Main: (61) Admissions: (61) Financial Aid: (61) Texas A&M University Kingsville 700 University Boulevard, MSC 128 Kingsville, TX 786 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 6,662 Main: (61) Admissions: (61) Financial Aid: (800) Texas A&M University Kingsville System Center at Palo Alto 100 West Villaret San Antonio, TX 7822 Fall 2005 Enrollment: NA Main: (210) Main: (210) Admissions: (61) Financial Aid: (800)

11 Texas A&M University Texarkana 2600 North Robison Road P.O. Box 5518 Texarkana, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,59 Main: (90) Admissions: (90) Financial Aid: (90) Texas Southern University 100 Cleburne Avenue Houston, TX 7700 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 11,78 Main: (71) Admissions: (71) Financial Aid: (71) Texas State Technical College (TSTC) TSTC Harlingen 1902 North Loop Harlingen, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment:,257 Main: (800) Admissions: (800) Financial Aid: (800) TSTC Marshall 200 East End Boulevard South Marshall, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: Main: (800) TSTC Waco 801 Campus Drive Waco, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment:,528 Main: (800) TSTC West Texas 00 Homer K. Taylor Drive Sweetwater, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,660 Main: (800) Texas State University San Marcos 601 University Drive San Marcos, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 27,129 Main: (512) Admissions: (512) 25-26/20 Financial Aid: (512) Texas Tech University 2500 Broadway P.O. Box 2005 Lubbock, TX 7909 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 27,90 Main: (806) Admissions: (806) Financial Aid: (806) Texas Woman s University 0 Administration Drive P.O. Box Denton, TX 7620 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 11,26 Main: (90) Financial Aid: (90) The University Center 22 College Park Drive The Woodlands, TX 778 Fall 2005 Enrollment: NA Main: (96) Admissions: (96) Financial Aid: (96) The Universities Center at Dallas 1901 Main Street Dallas, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,99 Main: (21) Admissions: (21) Financial Aid: (21) The University of Texas at Arlington 701 South Nedderman Drive P.O. Box Arlington, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 25,52 Main: (817) Admissions: (817) Financial Aid: (817) The University of Texas at Arlington Fort Worth Center 700 Jack Newell Boulevard South Fort Worth, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: NA Main: (817) Financial Aid: (817) The University of Texas at Austin 1925 San Jacinto Boulevard Austin, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 9,2 Main: (512) 71- Admissions: (512) Financial Aid: (512) The University of Texas at Brownsville/Texas Southmost College 80 Fort Brown Brownsville, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment:,759 Main: (956) The University of Texas at Dallas 800 West Campbell Road P.O. Box Richardson, TX 7508 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,99 Main: (972) Admissions: (972) Financial Aid: (972) The University of Texas at El Paso 500 West University Avenue El Paso, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 19,257 Main: (915) Admissions: (915) Financial Aid: (915) The University of Texas at San Antonio 6900 North Loop 160 West San Antonio, TX 7829 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 27,291 Main: (210) Admissions: (210) Financial Aid: (210) The University of Texas at Tyler 900 University Boulevard Tyler, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 5,76 Main: (90) Admissions: (90) Financial Aid: (90) The University of Texas at Pan American 1201 University Drive Edinburg, TX 7851 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 17,08 Main: (866) Financial Aid: (956) The University of Texas of the Permian Basin 901 East University Boulevard Odessa, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment:,06 Main: (2) Admissions: (866) Financial Aid: (2) Tomball College (North Harris Montgomery Community College District) 0555 Tomball Parkway Tomball, TX 7775 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 7,600 Main: (281) Admissions: (281) Financial Aid: (281) Trinity Valley Community College 100 Cardinal Drive Athens, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 5,658 Main: (90) Financial Aid: (90) Tyler Junior College 127 South Baxter Avenue Tyler, TX P.O. Box 9020, Fall 2005 Enrollment: 9,265 Main: (90) Admissions: (90) Financial Aid: (90) University of Houston 800 Calhoun Road Houston, TX 7720 Fall 2005 Enrollment:,582 Main: (71) Admissions: (71) Financial Aid: (71) University of Houston System at Cinco Ranch 22 South Mason Road Katy, TX 7750 Fall 2005 Enrollment: N/A Main: (82) Main: (82) Financial Aid: (82) University of Houston System at Sugar Land 1000 University Boulevard Sugar Land, TX 7779 Fall 2005 Enrollment: NA Main: (281) Financial Aid: (281) University of Houston Clear Lake 2700 Bay Area Boulevard Abilene Christian University University 1600 Campus Court ACU Box Abilene, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment:,68 Main: (25) Admissions: (800) Financial Aid: 800) Amberton University 1700 Eastgate Drive Garland, TX 7501 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,70 Houston, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 7,826 Main: (281) Financial Aid: (281) University of Houston Downtown One Main Street Houston, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 11, Main: (71) Admissions: (71) Financial Aid: (71) University of Houston Victoria 007 North Ben Wilson Victoria, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 2,91 Main: (61) Admissions: (61) Financial Aid: (61) University of North Texas 801 North Texas Boulevard P.O. Box Denton, TX 7620 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 2,07 Main: (90) Admissions: (800) Financial Aid: ( University of North Texas System Center at Dallas 8915 South Hampton Road Dallas, TX 7622 Fall 2005 Enrollment: NA Main: (972) Admissions: (972) Financial Aid: (972) Vernon College 00 College Drive Vernon, TX 768 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 2,78 INDEPENDENT INSTITUTIONS Main: (972) Admissions: (972) Financial Aid: (972) Austin College 900 North Grand Sherman, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,70 Main: (90) Admissions: (800) Financial Aid: (800) Main: (90) Financial Aid: (90) Victoria College 2200 East Red River Victoria, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment:,980 Main: (61) Admissions: (61) Financial Aid: (61) Weatherford College 225 College Park Drive Weatherford, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment:,7 Main: (800) Financial Aid: (817) x 295 West Texas A&M University 2501 th Avenue Canyon, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 7,29 Main: (806) Admissions: (806) Financial Aid: (806) Western Texas College 6200 College Avenue Snyder, TX 7959 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,756 Main: (25) Admissions: ( x 09 Wharton County Junior College 911 Boling Highway Wharton, TX 7788 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 6,008 Main: (979) Admissions: (979) Financial Aid: (979) Baylor University One Bear Place, #97056 Waco, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,975 Main: (25) Admissions: (800) BAYLOR-U, option 8, 2 Admissions: (800) BAYLOR-U Concordia University 00 IH 5 North Austin, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,19

12 Main: (512) Admissions: (512) Dallas Baptist University 000 Mountain Creek Parkway Dallas, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment:,998 Main: (21) Admissions: (21) -560 Financial Aid: (21) -56 East Texas Baptist University 1209 North Grove Marshall, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,87 Main: (90) Admissions: (90) Financial Aid: (90) Hardin-Simmons University 2200 Hickory Street P.O. Box Abilene, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 2,6 Main: (25) Admissions: (25) Houston Baptist University 7502 Fondren Road Houston, TX 7707 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 2,259 Main: (281) Admissions: (281) Financial Aid: (281) Howard Payne University 1000 Fisk Street Brownwood, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,7 Main: (25) /(800) Huston-Tillotson University 900 Chicon Street Austin, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: Main: (512) Admissions: (512) Financial Aid: (512) Jacksonville College 105 B.J. Albritton Drive Jacksonville, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 00 Main: (90) Admissions: (90) Jarvis Christian College College Highway 80 E. 761 Private Road P.O. Box 170 Hawkins, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: Main: (90) Financial Aid: (90) LeTourneau University 2100 S Mobberly Avenue P.O. Box 7001 Longview, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment:,997 Main: (800) Financial Aid: (800) x 50 Lon Morris College 800 College Avenue Jacksonville, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 98 Main: (90) Admissions: (90) Financial Aid: (90) Lubbock Christian University 5601 West 19th Street Lubbock, TX 7907 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 2,075 Main: (806) Admissions: (800) Financial Aid: (806) McMurry University South 1th & Sayles Boulevard McMurray Station Box 278 Abilene, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,22 Main: (25) Admissions: (25) Financial Aid: (25) Our Lady of the Lake University of San Antonio 11 Southwest 2th Street San Antonio, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 2,872 Main: (210) Admissions: (800) / (210)1-961 Financial Aid: (800) 2-10 Paul Quinn College 87 Simpson Stuart Road Dallas, TX 7521 Fall 2005 Enrollment: Main: (21) Admissions: (800) Rice University 6100 Main Street P.O. Box 1892 Houston, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 5,11 Main: (71) Admissions: (800) 527-OWLS Financial Aid: (71) Schreiner University 2100 Memorial Boulevard Kerrville, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: Main: (80) Admissions: (800) -919 Financial Aid: (80) South Texas College of Law 10 San Jacinto Street Houston, TX Fall 05 Enrollment: 1,285 Main: (71) Admissions: (71) Financial Aid: (71) Southern Methodist University 00 Boaz Lane P.O. Box Dallas, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 11,02 Main: (21) Admissions: (21) Southwestern Adventist University 100 West Hillcrest Street P.O. Box 567 Keene, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: Main: (817) Admission: (817) / (800) -220 Southwestern Assemblies of God University 1200 Sycamore Waxahachie, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,618 Main: (972) Admissions: (800) YES-SAGU Southwestern Christian College 200 Bowser Street P.O. Box 10 Terrell, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: Main: (972) 52-1 Admission: (972) 52-1 Southwestern University 1001 East University Avenue P.O. Box 770 Georgetown, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,296 Main: (512) Admissions: (800) St. Edward s University 001 South Congress Austin, TX 7870 Fall 005 Enrollment:,928 Main: (512) Admissions: (512) Financial Aid: (800) St. Mary s University of San Antonio One Camino Santa Maria San Antonio, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment:,917 Main: (210) Admissions: (210) Financial Aid: (210) 6-11 Texas Christian University 2800 South University Drive TCU Box Fort Worth, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 8,706 Main: (817) Admissions: (800) Financial Aid: (817) Texas College 20 North Grand Avenue Tyler, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: Main: (90) Admissions: (800) Main: (90) x 2278 BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE (BCM) One Baylor Plaza Mail Stop 10 Houston, TX Main: (71) Admissions: (71) Financial Aid: (71) BCM School of Allied Health Sciences Fall 2005 Enrollment: 10 Main: (71) BCM Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Fall 2005 Enrollment: 5 Texas Lutheran University 1000 West Court Street Seguin, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,9 Main: (80) Admissions: (80) Financial Aid: (80) Texas Wesleyan University 1201 Wesleyan Street Fort Worth, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 2,662 Main: (817) 51- Admissions: (817) Financial Aid: (817) The College of St. Thomas More 01 Lubbock Avenue Fort Worth, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 82 Main: (817) Admissions: (800) Financial Aid: (25) Trinity University 715 Stadium Drive San Antonio, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 2,67 Main: (210) Admissions: (800) TRINITY University of Dallas 185 East Northgate Irving, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 2,992 Main: (972) Admissions: (800) HEALTH-RELATED INSTITUTIONS Main: (71) Admissions: (71) PARKER COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC 2500 Walnut Hill Lane Dallas, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: Main: (21) Admissions: (21) Financial Aid: (21) TEXAS A&M HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER (TAMHSC) John B. Connolly Building 01 Tarrow, 7th Floor, Mail Stop 1 College Station, TX Main: (979) University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 900 College Street UMHB Station Belton, TX 7651 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 2,725 Main: (25) Admissions: (25) Financial Aid: (25) University of St. Thomas 800 Montrose Boulevard Houston, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment:,627 Main: (71) Admissions: (800) Financial Aid: (71) University of the Incarnate Word 01 Broadway San Antonio, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 5,01 Main: (210) Admissions: (800) 79-WORD Wayland Baptist University 1900 West 7th Street Plainview, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 6,109 Main: (806) Admissions: (806) Wiley College 711 Wiley Avenue Marshall, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: Main: (90) Admissions: (90) Financial Aid: (90) Admissions: (979) Financial Aid: (979) TAMSHC Baylor College of Dentistry 02 Gaston Avenue Dallas, TX Main: (21) TAMSHC Dental School Fall 2005 Enrollment: 518 TAMSHC School of Dental Hygiene Fall 2005 Enrollment: 59 TAMSHC College of Medicine 17 Joe H. Reynolds Medical Building College Station, TX 778 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 299

13 Main: (979) 85-1 Admissions: (979) Financial Aid: (979) TAMSHC Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy 700 University Boulevard Kingsville, TX 7876 Fall 2005 Enrollment: NA First students admitted Fall Main: (61) TAMSHC Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences 2121 West Holcombe Blvd Houston, TX Main: (979) Admissions: (979) Financial Aid: (979) TAMSHC School of Rural Public Health 110 University Drive East College Station, TX 778 MS 1266 TAMU College Station, TX Main: (979) Admissions: (979) TEXAS CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE 5912 Spencer Highway Pasadena, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 60 Main: (281) Financial Aid: (281) TEXAS TECH HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER (TTHSC) 601 th Street MS 69 Lubbock, TX 790 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 79 Main: (806) Admissions: (806) Financial Aid: (806) TTHSC Lubbock Campus Schools of Allied Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences School of Nursing 601 th Street Lubbock, TX Graduate Program (800) Undergraduate Program (806) TTHCS Amarillo Campus Coulter Street Amarillo, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: NA Main: (806) Schools of Allied Health Sciences, Medicine, and Pharmacy TTHSU El Paso Campus 800 Alberta Avenue El Paso, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: NA Main: (915) TTUHSC School of Medicine Regional Campus Scheduled to open in 2009 TTHSU Permian Basin Campus 800 West th Street Odessa, TX 7976 Fall 2005 Enrollment: NA Main: (2) Schools of Allied Health Sciences, Medicine, and Pharmacy UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT FORT WORTH 500 Camp Bowie Boulevard Fort Worth, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,026 Main: (817) Admissions: (817) Financial Aid: (817) Schools of Public Health, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Physician Assistant Studies, and Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON (UTHSCH) P.O. Box Fannin Street Houston, TX Main: (71) Admissions: (71) Financial Aid: (71) UTHSCH Dental Branch 6516 M.D. Anderson Blvd, Suite 155 Houston, TX Main: (71) UTHSCH Dental School Fall 2005 Enrollment: 258 UTHSCH School of Dental Hygiene Fall 2005 Enrollment: 12 UTHSCH Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences 6767 Bertner Avenue Houston, TX 7700 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 59 Main: (71) UTHSCH Medical School 61 Fannin Street P.O. Box Houston, TX 7700 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 88 Main: (71) UTHSCH Clinical Research Fall 2005 Enrollment: 21 UTHSCH School of Health Information Sciences University Center Tower 7000 Fannin, Suite 60 Houston, TX 7700 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 55 Main: (71) UTHSCH School of Nursing 7000 Fannin, Suite 2250 Houston, TX 7700 Fall 2005 Enrollment: Main: (71) UTHSCH School of Public Health 200 Herman Pressler P.O. Box Fall 2005 Enrollment: Houston, TX 7700 Main: (71) THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO (UTHSCSA) 770 Floyd Curl Drive San Antonio, TX Main: (210) Financial Aid: (210) UTHSCSA School of Allied Health Sciences Fall 2005 Enrollment 61 Main: (210) Admissions: (210) UTHSCSA Dental School Fall 2005 Enrollment: 52 Main: (210) Admissions: (210) UTHSCSA Medical School Fall 2005 Enrollment: Main: (210) Admissions: (210) UTHSCSA Nursing School Fall 2005 Enrollment: Main: (210) Admissions: (210) THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH CENTER AT TYLER 1197 U.S. Highway 271 North Tyler, TX Fall 2005 Enrollment: N/A Main: (90) Admissions: (90) Financial Aid: (90) Schools of Medical, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Allied Health THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON (UTMBG) 01 University Boulevard Galveston, TX Main: (09) Admissions: (09) UTMBG Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Fall 2005 Enrollment: 0 Main: (09) UTMBG School of Medicine Fall 2005 Enrollment: 80 Main: (09) Admissions: (09) UTMBG School of Nursing Fall 2005 Enrollment: Main: (09) Admission: (09) THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS M.D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER 1515 Holcombe Boulevard Houston, TX 7700 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 86 Main: (71) Admissions: (71) Financial Aid: (71) THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER AT DALLAS (UTSMCD) 52 Harry Hines Boulevard Dallas, TX Main: (21) Admissions: (21) Financial Aid: (21) UTSMCD Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Fall 2005 Enrollment: 11 Admissions: (21) UTSMCD Allied Health Sciences School Fall 2005 Enrollment: 07 UTSMCD Southwestern Medical School Fall 2005 Enrollment: 8990

14 Un título de college* (incluye la universidad, institucion técnica y community college) te da el conocimiento y las habilidades que necesitas para ser exitoso en tu trabajo y en tu vida. En college aprenderás acerca de las diferentes culturas, estarás expuesto a nuevas ideas y comprenderás mejor el mundo que te rodea. Al graduarte de college, tendrás la oportunidad de contribuir más a tu familia, tu comunidad y tu futuro. Piensa qué tipo de trabajo te gustaría tener en el futuro. La mayoría de las profesiones, incluyendo las del cuidado de la salud, informática e ingeniería requieren de un certificado o título de college. Puedes informarte más sobre los requisitos para las diferentes carreras y especialidades otorgadas en los colleges públicos en Texas en la página web Si ya sabes qué camino tomarás, podrás mantenerte en buen camino, añorrando tiempo y dinero. *Nota: El termino college se refiere a community college, institución tecnica o la universidad. College y educación superior son terminos equivalentes.

15 Una inversión para toda la vida A lo largo de la vida laboral, una persona que cuenta con una educación de college puede esperar ganar casi el doble de lo que gana alguien que sólo cuenta con un diploma de secundaria y una persona que cuenta con un título universitario profesional, como doctor o abogado, puede ganar casi cuatro veces más. En Texas hay una institución de educación superior ideal para ti Con más de 100 instituciones de educación superior que incluyen universidades, community colleges y institucions técnicas públicas, además de 0 instituciones independientes o privadas, las oportunidades de obtener una educación superior en Texas son tan diversas como el estado en sí. Alrededor de la mitad de los estudiantes que asisten a un community college o una institucion técnica están obteniendo un certificado o título de asociado en ciencias aplicadas que los preparará para una ocupación específica que puede requerir de algún tipo de licencia o certificación. El resto de estos estudiantes están inscritos en programas para obtener un título de asociado con planes de transferirse a una universidad pública o independiente para obtener un título universitario. La mayoría de los estudiantes de universidades públicas en Texas están obteniendo un título universitario. Estas instituciones también ofrecen títulos de maestría, doctorado y profesionales. Además de enseñar cursos, el profesorado de las universidades está muy dedicado a investigaciones y actividades científicas. Inscripciones en instituciones de educación superior en el otoño de 200 Estudiantes de primer año Instituciones públicas de educación superior en Texas Setenta y seis por ciento de los estudiantes de universidades públicas o independientes (privadas) de Texas son estudiantes universitarios de licenciatura Necesitas una mente fuerte para mantener el ritmo En Texas, 80 por ciento de los estudiantes de primer año de las instituciones de educación superior asisten a instituciones técnicas o community colleges públicos. Estas instituciones de dos años ofrecen educación accesible y de alta calidad en horarios y ubicaciones convenientes. En los community colleges y las institucions técnicas de Texas, los estudiantes aprenden de profesionales altamente calificados que enfocan su atención en la enseñanza para que los estudiantes aprendan de la mejor forma posible. La mejor forma de prepararse para college es tomando cursos desafiantes en la secundaria. Si eres estudiante de tercer o último año de secundaria, asegúrate de inscribirte en el Programa de Logros Distinguidos Recomendado para la Secundaria (; RHSP) o en el Programa de Logros Distinguidos (Distinguished Achievement Program; DAP). Los estudiantes de noveno, décimo y undécimo grados están inscritos de manera automática en el RHSP. El DAP indica que estás desempeñándote a nivel de educación universitaria o professional al momento de graduarte de la secundaria.

16 Programa recomendado para la secundaria (; RHSP)* Inglés, conocimientos del idioma cuatro créditos (inglés I, II, III, IV). Matemáticas tres créditos (álgebra I, II y geometría). Ciencias tres créditos (biología, física y química) Ciencias sociales tres créditos y medio. (Historia mundial, geografía mundial, historia de Estados Unidos desde el período de la Reconstrucción, gobierno de los Estados Unidos medio crédito). Idioma además del inglés dos créditos (mismo idioma). Educación física un crédito y medio. Artes un crédito. Aplicaciones tecnológicas un crédito. Educación de la salud medio crédito. Economía medio crédito. Oratoria medio crédito. Optativas tres créditos y medio. * Todos los estudiantes que entran al noveno grado en una secundaria pública de Texas después del 200, quedan inscritos automáticamente en el programa recomendado para la secundaria. Programa de Logros Distinguidos (Distinguished Achievement Program; DAP) El Programa de logros distinguidos (2 créditos), el plan de graduación de secundaria más avanzado en todo el estado, incluye el RHSP tres años de un idioma extranjero. Además, el estudiante deberá contar con cualquier combinación de cuatro de los elementos siguientes:. Obtener una puntuación de o más en los exámenes de Colocación Avanzada de la Junta Universitaria (College Board Advanced Placement; AP) o o más en los exámenes de Bachillerato Internacional (International Baccalaureate; IB). Cada examen cuenta como un requisito. Investigaciones/proyectos originales juzgados por profesionales en el campo o realizados bajo la dirección de uno o más mentores, presentados ante un público apropiado. Obtener una puntuación en la Prueba Preliminar de Evaluación Académica (Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test; PSAT) lo suficientemente alta para calificar como un becario recomendado o más. Habla con tu consejero de la secundaria para obtener más información. Necesitas completar el RHSP o DAP y demostrar que requieres de ayuda económica para poder obtener una Beca de TEXAS Grant, la cual puede pagar por tu matrícula y cuotas. Obtenga créditos universitarios en la secundaria Tu consejero también puede explicarte cómo empezar a obtener créditos para la secundaria en la escuela media y créditos universitarios en la secundaria. Puedes obtener créditos universitarios en la secundaria con cursos de preparatoria técnica TechPrep, Cursos Avanzados (Advanced Placement; AP), Cursos de Licenciatura Internacional (International Baccalaureate; IB) y con cursos de inscripción doble o concurrente. Participa Las instituciones de educación superior más exigentes buscan estudiantes que se mantienen activos fuera de la clase, así que es importante participar en actividades extracurriculares. Podrías ser tutor de un estudiante menor, ofrecerte como voluntario en organizaciones comunitarias o mantenerte activo en deportes, bandas musicales, actuación o en otras organizaciones.

17 que sus estudiantes entregan una solicitud para admisión, y tengan un diploma de la secundaria o su equivalente. Estás listo? Todos los estudiantes, a excepción de los que obtienen calificaciones equivalentes o superiores a las de la Norma de Preparación para la Universidad (College Readiness Standard) en el examen de nivel de salida TAKS, deben tomar un examen de Iniciativa del Éxito para Texas (Texas Success Initiative; TSI) antes de poder inscribirse en cursos de nivel de college. Tu consejero de college utilizará los resultados para ayudarte a elegir los cursos de educación superior adecuados para ti. Si necesitas mejorar tus habilidades, tu consejero de college te recomendará que obtengas la ayuda apropiada, como asistir a ciertos cursos de desarrollo de la educación, obtener enseñanza a base de computación o asesoría. Cada institución de educación superior o universidad determina cuándo cada estudiante está preparado para empezar el trabajo de nivel de college. Solicita más información en la oficina de admisiones de tu college. Para entender mejor el proceso de admisión En Texas, los requisitos de admisión de cada institución de educación superior y universidad varían. Cada universidad fija sus propias normas de admisión, pero todos los colleges y universidades públicas de Texas admiten automáticamente a los solicitantes que se encuentran en el 10 por ciento de los mejores de su clase de la secundaria. Algunas también admiten automáticamente a los que se gradúan en el 25 por ciento de los mejores de su clase de la secundaria, pero todas requieren La mayoría de las universidades requieren que sus solicitantes presenten la Prueba de Evaluación Académica (Scholastic Assessment Test; SAT) o se sometan al Programa de Evaluación de las Universidades Estadounidenses (American College Testing Program; ACT). SAT: ACT: Para prepararte para las pruebas PSAT, SAT o ACT, aprovecha el programa gratuito de preparación de pruebas en línea, TOPCAT, que se encuentra en Las universidades podrían requerir o recomendar ciertos cursos de secundaria. En este folleto encontrarás los requisitos básicos de admisión para cada una de esas universidades. Al examinar estos requisitos, podrás darte una mejor idea de cómo prepararte mientras cursas la secundaria. La mayoría de las universidades ofrecen programas especiales que permiten que estudiantes prometedores se inscriban aunque no hayan reunido todos los requisitos de admisión. Consulta con la oficina de admisiones de la universidad para obtener información específica. Puedes utilizar la solicitud común de admisión para estudiantes de primer año (Common Application for Freshman Admission) para solicitar la admisión a todas las instituciones de educación superior en Texas. Puedes bajar una copia en o llenarla en línea en

18 En Texas, a todos los solicitantes calificados se les admite a los community colleges y institucions técnicas públicas. Comunícate directamente con los community colleges e instituciones técnicas y para obtener sus solicitudes. Si tú, al igual que gran cantidad de estudiantes, asistes a un community college antes de transferirte a la universidad, asegúrate de verificar los requisitos de transferencia de la universidad a la que planeas asistir. Costos para los residentes de Texas que toman 15 horas de créditos, semestres de otoño y primavera ( ) Hay ayuda económica disponible Para la mayoría de los estudiantes y sus familias, los costos de la educación superior juegan un papel muy importante al determinar a cuáles instituciones de educación superior o universidades tomarán en consideración. La ubicación podría ser muy importante para aquellos estudiantes que quieran ahorrar en sus gastos al continuar viviendo con sus familiares mientras asisten a college. Cada año, en Texas se otorgan miles de millones de dólares en ayuda económica a estudiantes. Si necesitas ayuda para pagar por college, no estás solo. Casi la mitad de los estudiantes en college en Texas reciben ayuda económica. Existen muchos recursos gratuitos para ayudar a los estudiantes a encontrar información acerca de los programas de ayuda económica. La Solicitud Gratuita de Ayuda Federal para Estudiantes (Free Application for Federal Student Aid; FAFSA) es la única solicitud que los estudiantes necesitan llenar para tener acceso a la mayoría de las fuentes de ayuda económica, incluyendo la beca TEXAS Grant y los programas de cancelación de deudas B- On-Time Loan Forgiveness. Llena y envía la FAFSA lo antes posible después del 1º de enero para obtener ayuda para el siguiente semestre de otoño. Debes incluir la información completa o aproximada de los impuestos federales sobre la renta de tu familia. Debes solicitar la mayoría de las becas por separado. Generalmente, éstas se otorgan con base en el mérito académico, habilidades excepcionales o talentos únicos. Puedes buscar becas en la página Asimismo, hay instituciones que también podrían otorgar becas para cubrir el costo de alojamiento de un dormitorio, de libros y materiales, de guardería y de otras necesidades. Para obtener más información, comunícate con la oficina de ayuda económica de la institución de educación superior a la que deseas asistir.

19 Requisitos de admisión para universidades públicas (Comunícate con la oficina de admisiones de la institución de educación superior para informarte sobre los requisitos específicos. Por lo general, los community colleges que no aparecen en la lista siguiente requieren solamente un diploma de la secundaria o su equivalente.) Universidades públicas de cuatro años en Texas Puntajes mínimos en SAT/ACT por rango de secundaria 1 er 25% 2 ndo 25% er 25% to 25% Créditos requeridos de la secundaria Inglés Mate. Ciencias Ciencias Sociales Idiomas Créditos académicos adicionales requeridos Créditos académicos adicionales recomendados Angelo State University 100/2 1270/0 2 1 de computación Lamar University 1000/ / de cursos académicos optativos Midwestern State University 870/18 950/20 100/ /2 2 6 de matemáticas, historia mundial o de Estados Unidos, gobierno de Estados Unidos, geografía mundial, economía, ciencias sociales, idiomas, arte, ciencias, computación, negocios, oratoria, periodismo Prairie View A&M University 820/17 820/17 820/17 2 2, de optativos Sam Houston State University 850/17 90/19 100/22 110/ Stephen F. Austin State University 850/ /2 1250/ Sul Ross State University 920/20 920/20, 2, 2.5,.5 1 de arte, 1 de computación,.5 de educación física,.5 de educación de la salud Tarleton State University 1 Texas A&M International University 860/18 860/ de computación 1 de arte Texas A&M University.5 años de ciencias con al menos 2 cursos en biología 1, química 1 o física 1 1 de computación Texas A&M University-Commerce 920/20 920/ de arte, 1 de computación Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 900/ / /2 1200/ de computación Texas A&M University-Kingsville 850/18 900/19 970/ / de aplicaciones tecnológicas, 1.5 de educación física, 1 de arte,.5 economía,.5 educación de la salud,.5 oratoria Texas Southern University 6 de idiomas, computación, oratoria, periodismo, arte Texas State University-San Marcos Texas Tech University Texas Woman s University University of Houston University of Houston-Downtown University of North Texas University of Texas at Arlington University of Texas at Austin University of Texas at Brownsville University of Texas at Dallas University of Texas at El Paso University of Texas-Pan American University of Texas of the Permian Basin University of Texas at San Antonio University of Texas at Tyler West Texas A&M University 920/ / / /29 110/25 120/ / /29 950/ /21 950/ /2 1180/ / /25 920/20 920/20 920/20 920/20 710/15 710/15 710/15 710/15 80/18 920/ /2 80/17 870/18 920/19 970/20 950/ / / /2 950/20 950/ , 2, A los solicitantes en el 10 por ciento de los mejores de su clase de la secundaria se les admite automáticamente. Algunas universidades admiten automáticamente a estudiantes que se encuentran en el 25 por ciento de los mejores en su clase. Muchas universidades admiten puntuaciones más bajas para estudiantes que se encuentran en un rango alto de su clase de secundaria.,.5, 2, 2.5.5,.5.5 2, 2-2, 2, 1.5 de cursos académicos optativos o Programa de Logros Distinguidos arte, computación No hay puntuaciones mínimas establecidas, pero los estudiantes deben enviar sus resultados. Para determinar la admisión se analizan las solicitudes..5 nivel de habilidades computacionales, 1 de arte, 1.5 de educación física,.5 de salud, 1 de música, teatro, arte.5 de arte o Programa de Logros Distinguidos 1 de computación, 1 de arte,.5 de salud, 1.5 de educación física, 1.5 de optativos 1 de arte Crédito de secundario recomendado.