College History
What was the first university in Texas?
Baylor
What is the most popular major at UT Austin (there are three correct answers)?
Communication, Engineering, and Biomedical Sciences?
What does COA stand for?
Cost of Attendance
At most Universities, can freshman live off campus?
No, at most Universities freshman have to live on campus.
All essays and short answer prompts are optional.
False. It varies based on the school.
What year was Texas State founded?
1899
What is the most in demand major?
Engineering
When does FAFSA open every year?
October 1st
Housing isn't estimated in your COA.
False, on-campus housing is estimated in your COA.
What are 2 components of a strong essay?
Aspect of selfhood, details, tone, stay on topic, interesting, correct grammar.
When did Texas A&M rename the university to A&M?
1963
What type of jobs can you get with a sociology degree?
Social worker, human resources, public relations, school counselor?
When do schools release award letters?
Summer before classes start.
What housing related question does FAFSA ask?
If you will be living on-campus, with parents, or on your own.
How many words should you write if there isn't a word limit?
650
What was Texas Tech originally named?
Texas Technical College
What is the most popular major at Texas State?
Business, Management, and Marketing?
About how much money is left by FAFSA due to people not filing?
About $3 billion.
What is communal style living?
Sharing a room with 1-2 other people and having a communal bathroom
Who should proofread your essays?
Yourself, a teacher, a boss, a mentor, writing center.
UTSA had the largest construction project in the country between 1972-1976 by adding how many buildings?
7
What are the least popular majors at A&M?
Neuroscience and women's studies?
What is an unsubsidized loan?
Loan that acquires interest from the moment the loan is disbursed.
Living on-campus is usually cheaper than living off-campus
False, living off-campus is typically cheaper and provides more independence!
A good essay could be the reason you make it into a college
True! A good essay could sway an admissions counselor to letting you into a college!