College Exploration
Whether you have selected the college you are applying to or don't know where to begin, these resources provide you the information you need to be confident in your college choice.
Ask ADVi Links to an external site. | ADVi, a chatbot created by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and Division of Diversity and Community Engagement at UT, provides 24/7 virtual support in finding college preparation information.
BigFuture College Comparison Links to an external site. | Have a couple of schools in mind, but can't decide which one to attend? BigFuture College Comparison tool allows you to compare three colleges on their location, campus size, admission processes, and cost of attendance.
Campus Pride Index Links to an external site. | Looking for a college that is supportive of the LGBTQIA+ community? As their website states, "the Campus Pride Index has been the premier LGBTQ national benchmarking tool for colleges and universities to create safer, more inclusive campus communities. The FREE online tool allows prospective students, families/parents and those interested in higher education to search a database of LGBTQ-friendly campuses who have come out to improve the academic experience and quality of campus life."
HBCU Clearinghouse Links to an external site. | From their website, "Campus Pride HBCU Clearinghouse provides the most up-to-date resource to view each HBCU and review a checklist of LGBTQ-inclusive policies, programs and practices."
College Scorecard Links to an external site. | Not sure of which colleges you are interested in, but you know the type of school you want to attend? The U.S. Department of Education has developed a College Scorecard where you can search different categories (programs/degrees, location, size, public vs. private, specialized mission, etc.) to see all of the different colleges that fit what you are looking for. The search provides information on annual cost to attend, graduation rate, salary after attend, and profiles for each college.
Questions to Ask A College Representative | It may help you to make your college decision if you speak to a college representative or take a campus tour. This document provides 20 questions for you to get more insight.
Texas Association of Community Colleges Map Links to an external site. | Community college can be a great option for many students, and there are a lot of campuses to choose from. This map, provided by the Texas Association of Community Colleges, lists out all of the community colleges based on region, their main website, and connection to their Higher Education Almanac reports.