SHPE AHETEMS, Inc: Selecting a College/University Name of Presenter Name of SHPE Chapter Noche de Ciencias Location of Event City, ST #Date#

Types of Colleges/Universities Four year colleges allow you to earn a Bachelor’s degree Two year colleges may provide: An associate’s degree A certificate program Technical training Plan to continue your studies at a four-year college.

Types of Colleges/Universities (cont.) Public versus Private Universities Vary in size Public colleges may be less expensive, particularly for in-state residents because they receive funding from state and local government Both public and private colleges offer financial assistance from various sources

Selecting a University Self-Assessment Investigate Four to Eight Universities Programs Offered Academic Reputation Location Proximity to Home College Town or Major City

Selecting a University (Con’t) Campus Climate Faculty, students, community involvement, sports, size, dorms, political climate Visit at least your top two choices Make the most of tour Ask questions Apply to 3-8 Universities

Selecting a University (Con’t) Student Organizations Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Co-op Opportunities Work experience School credit Internships Work experience Research

Financial Costs Average Cost per Academic Year $13,000 for Tech/Trade School $13,000 for a Community College $18,000 for a In-State $28,000 for a Out-State $36,000 for a Private School

Sources of Aid Government Federal & State Institutional (Varies by School) Private Agencies

Who Can Apply Have a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) certificate Are working toward a degree or certificate in an eligible program Are a U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident with an Alien Registration Card, or an eligible non-citizen (refugee, asylum granted) Have a valid Social Security Number

Planning for College Prepare Yourself Select a University Apply for Admission Apply for Financial Aid Apply for Scholarships

Get Organized Take SAT/ACT Save Money Transcript Fees College Application Fees Scholarship Application Fee Postage and mailing

Create Portfolio Wisely choose who will write your recommendation letters Write an essay about yourself, your accomplishments, your strengths, your goals and how you will achieve them Develop and update your resume Request official transcripts with ample time to make the deadline

AHETEMS Scholarships AHETEMS Scholarship Program AHETEMS General Scholarships AHETEMS Professional Scholarships AHETEMS Intern-Scholarship Program SHPE/CDM Intern-Scholarship NASA/MUST Intern-Scholarship SHPE/Freeport McMoRan Intern-Scholarship AHETEMS Named Scholarships AHETEMS/ExxonMobil Scholarships AHETEMS/U.S. Steel Corp. Scholarships AHETEMS/Verizon Scholarships AHETEMS/Kellogg Scholarships AHETEMS/Northrop Grumman Scholarships

College Success Choose your classes wisely Get requirements out of the way Keep a balance between hard/easy classes and between subject areas Take a writing course Get to know your Professors Ask for help Remember: ALL colleges offer tutoring and student support

Resources Information about Colleges & Universities College Power Prep Register online for the SAT t/reg.html Register online for the ACT

AHETEMS Advancing Hispanic Excellence in Technology, Engineering, Math and Science The University of Texas at Arlington Box Arlington, TX