Admissions
What is Apply Texas?
www.applytexas.org is the website to apply for most public colleges and universities in Texas.
What are the different types of financial aid available?
Grants, Scholarships, Loans, and Work-Study
What is an Associate’s Degree?
A degree obtained at a 2-year college
Which of the following can colleges help you with:
A. Picking a major
B. Financial aid
C. Finding a job
D. Tutoring
All of the above! College advisers can help guide you with major and class choices. Financial aid offices can provide you with scholarship information and clear up and problems you may have with your financial aid. Career services can help you find a job or internship. Most colleges offer tutoring, especially in the math and science areas.
Where can you conveniently take either the SAT or ACT?
UTA
What are fee waivers?
If you have free or reduced lunch, fee waivers will take care of the college application fees.
What is the FAFSA and what does it cost to fill it out?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
What is a Bachelor’s Degree?
A degree obtained at a 4 year college
Where can you get help with all college-related questions at Sam Houston?
The GO Center or councilors
What is the “top 10%”?
Guaranteed admissions into any Texas public university – with the exception of some schools.
What is TASFA?
Texas Application for Student Financial Aid – the undocumented students need to fill out in order to qualify for state aid.
What are for-profit schools?
Colleges such as ITT Tech, Devry, and other institutions that you see on commercials often. While it advertises fast completion and easy access, often times it costs two or three times more than public colleges.
What is studying abroad?
A program that is usually connected through your college or university and allows you to travel abroad while taking courses at the same time. Some colleges will provide stipends and aid money to make studying abroad affordable.
Which exam has the following sections: Critical reading, mathematics, and writing
SAT
When should you have all materials for your college applications in by for most competitive schools?
December 1st – especially for scholarship deadlines
When is the priority deadline for financial aid?
March 1st
What is the difference between colleges that are in a rural or urban setting?
Urban colleges are located in a densely populated city. Rural campuses are opposite and most likely have more outdoor activities.
What is a major and a minor?
A major is your main focus of study in a college. A minor is an additional focus to your major but requires less classes.
Which exam has the following sections:English, Math, Reading, Science, and Writing
ACT
What four items are necessary for most college applications?
Transcripts, fee or fee waivers, online application, and SAT/ACT test scores
What is the first date the FAFSA and TASFA applications are available?
January 1st
What’s the difference between public and private colleges?
Public colleges and universities must abide by the same rules set by the state, for example the top 10%.
Private colleges and universities may set their own rules.
What are honors programs?
Selective programs that students with a strong academic background can apply for. Usually offers smaller classes, more opportunities, and more scholarships.
What is the national average score on the SAT and ACT?
1050