HBCUs vs HSIs
What is an HBCU?
Historically Black Colleges & Universities. HBCUs are incredible schools with a deep connection to their history. In order to be considered an HBCU, the college must have been established prior to 1964 with the mission of educating African Americans.
Any form of funding that is available to help you and your families pay for college or career school. Would need to complete either the FAFSA or TAFSA to receive this.
financial aid
These schools are not funded by state governments. Tuition is usually more expensive, but they can offer better financial aid packages. Class sizes are smaller.
private schools
The University of Texas at San Antonio is located in this Texas city
San Antonio
The scores of this test range from 0-36
ACT
What is an HSI?
Hispanic-Serving Institution. HSIs are colleges and universities that enroll a minimum of 25% Hispanic students. Colleges and universities qualifying as HSIs receive federal funding to help expand programs and opportunities for Hispanic students.
The process by which individuals apply to gain entry into a college or university
application
These schools are funded mainly by state governments. They have a bigger selection of program offerings (majors/minors). Tuition is usually cheaper and class sizes are larger
public schools
St. Edward's University is located in this Texas city
Austin
The scores of this test range from 400-1600
SAT
Name two examples of HBCUs in Texas
Huston-Tillotson University, Prairie View A&M University, Texas Southern University
Represented as a number indicating how well a student performed on an assessment
test scores
Name two examples of private colleges
Concordia University, Rice University, Texas Christian University
Huston - Tillotson University is located in this Texas city
Austin
The practice version of this test is given every year at schools in Texas
(p)SAT
Name two examples of HSIs
Sam Houston State University, St. Mary's University, University of Texas at San Antonio
A record of your academic career throughout High school. It shows courses taken and your grades as well as GPA. Colleges use this information to determine if you satisfy admissions and eligibility requirements.
transcript
Name two examples of public colleges
UT Austin, University of California Berkely, Texas State
Southwestern University is located in this Texas city
Georgetown
This test has four sections (math, English, reading, science)
ACT
Jarvis Christian College. HBCU or HSI?
HBCU!
A written statement written by an applicant, often a prospective student applying to college. This is a common part of the admissions process. Some applications may require one or more of these to be completed, while others may make it optional.
A document created and used by a person to show their background, skills, and accomplishments. (+200 BONUS points)
essay
resume
Southwestern University. Private or public?
Private school
Texas A&M University is located in this Texas city
College Station
The policy that some colleges have adopted that means students are not required to submit their SAT or ACT test scores
test-optional