College & Career
COMPREHENSIVE GUIDES
www.AlabamaMentor.org:
Information on Alabama colleges, Career Center with more than 500 video clips, and a resume builder.
Peterson’s Education & Career Center:
www.petersons.com
Campus news, advice on writing application essays, and an engine for college searches.
The College Board:
www.collegeboard.com
A lot of useful information about campus visits, interviews, and other parts of the college search process. Downloadable applications for over 800 colleges and a comprehensive search engine. Also an abundance of information on the SAT.
U.S. News College and Careers Center
www.usnews.com
College rankings, advice from high school counselors and financial aid experts, a comprehensive college search engine, and college links galore.
www.collegeanswer.com:
Covers all aspects of college and admission process, but especially good financial information.
Funding
http://ultimatemoneyskills.com/article/category/default.asp?categoryID=6
Guidance for finding college funding.
COLLEGE SEARCH SITES
www.anycollege.com:
Online college search
CollegeEdge:
www.collegeedge.com
A search engine with variables such as location and school size but very few campus life variables such as diversity or athletics. A good, searchable scholarship database, for which you must register, plus articles and CollegeEdge chat.
CollegeNet:
www.collegenet.com
An enormous searchable database of schools plus links to colleges. Search variables include state or region, majors, and tuition. The lack of a selectivity variable, however, means it may be tough to narrow the field.
College View:
www.collegeview.com
One of the most detailed search engines on the Net, with wide-ranging criteria that includes diversity, field of study, religious affiliation, athletics, special programs, and services for the disabled.
College Zone:
www.kaplan.com
Extensive links to colleges and universities. Advice on interviews and admission.
The Princeton Review:
www.princetonreview.com
A good search engine with a wide array of variables, including location, academics, sports, student life, and housing.
USCollegeSearch.org:
Directory of colleges in the United States.
TEST PREP WEBSITES
www.number2.com
www.prepme.com - Free diagnostic ACT and SAT
www.ACT.org
www.collegeboard.com
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS – ALABAMA COLLEGES 2010-2011
FOUR YEAR INSTITUTIONS:
University of Alabama
800-933-2262 (Helen Frey, Admissions Counselor)
21 minimum ACT (1000 SAT) with 3.0 OVERALL GPA, however all applications are considered on an individual basis. Writing portion of ACT is required. Algebra II required for admission. 1 yr Foreign Language required for admission. No paper applications available for 2010. Must apply online or download forms. Minimums to qualify for merit scholarships are 27 ACT and 3.5 GPA. Scholarship deadline is December 1.
University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
934-8531 (Natalie Upton, Admissions Counselor)
20 ACT (950 SAT) & 2.25 overall GPA. 17 core credits required with 3 yrs math (Algebra I & higher), 1 yr foreign language. Priority deadline for admission and scholarships is December 1. Minimums to qualify for scholarships are 24 ACT and 3.0 overall GPA. Scholarship deadline is December 1. Honors Academy deadline is December 15.
University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH)
800-UAH-CALL (Lakisha Love, Admissions Counselor)
20 ACT. 3.0 GPA and acceptable ACT will be considered on a case by case basis. Algebra II required for Engineering only. Foreign Language not required. Minimums to qualify for scholarships are 25 ACT and 3.0 GPA.
Alabama A&M University
256-372-5245 (Morris Hall, Admissions Counselor)
18 ACT and 2.0 overall GPA. Algebra II is not required. Foreign Language is not required. Minimums to qualify for scholarships are 20 ACT and 3.1 overall GPA.
Alabama State University
800-253-5037
Minimums are 2.0 GPA and 18 ACT and high school exit exam. You may be accepted with a lower ACT but higher GPA. Algebra II not required. 1 yr Foreign Language OR Computer is required. Minimums to qualify for scholarships are 16 ACT and 2.5 GPA.
Auburn University
800-282-8769 (Louisa Thompson, Admissions Counselor)
Applicants are reviewed on an individual basis. The average GPA for students admitted to the 2009 freshman class was a 3.7 and the average ACT score was 26.4. Writing portion of ACT is required. Students are welcome to discuss their credentials with the admissions counselor, Louisa Thompson. She can be reached at 334-844-6484 or by email at thomplo@auburn.edu. Minimums for automatic scholarships are 28 ACT (or comparable SAT) and 3.25 GPA. Scholarship deadline is December 1.
Birmingham-Southern College
226-4695 (Chris Forsyth, Admissions Counselor)
21 ACT and 2.25 core GPA. Essay required. 2 Recommendations. Algebra II is not required, but highly recommended. Foreign Language not required, but highly recommended. Minimums to qualify for scholarships are 25 ACT and 3.0 GPA, however other grant money may be available.
Huntingdon College
800-763-0313 (Jenny McDavid, Admissions Counselor)
20 ACT, with a 20 minimum in English (930 SAT with a minimum of 490 verbal) and an academic 2.25 GPA. Conditional admission can occur with additional information including an essay and 3 recommendations. Two math courses above Algebra I are strongly recommended. Foreign Language not required, but recommended. Minimum to qualify for scholarships is acceptance to the college.
Jacksonville State University
800-231-5291 (Shelley Kaler, Admissions Counselor)
High School diploma or GED certificate required with no specific GPA. 20 or over ACT-unconditional acceptance; 17-19 on ACT- student must take LS 104 Learning Skills class for remediation. If student takes SAT: 950 or above–unconditional acceptance; 830-940–conditional acceptance. Algebra II not required for admission, but recommended. Foreign Language not required. Scholarship deadline is March 1 and minimums to qualify are 22 ACT for automatic scholarships and 20 ACT and 2.5 GPA for Leadership Scholarships.
Judson College
800-447-9472
18 ACT (870 SAT) and 2.0 academic GPA. If not meeting either of these requirements, you can apply to the Admissions Committee for possible Conditional Admission approval. Algebra II not required, but recommended. Foreign Language not required, but recommended. Minimums to qualify for scholarships are 20 ACT and 2.5 GPA.
Miles College
929-1655
Unconditional admittance given with a high school diploma. Algebra II is not required. Foreign Language is not required. Minimums to qualify for scholarships are 18 ACT and 3.0 GPA.
University of Montevallo
665-6030 (Greg Embry, Admissions Counselor)
20 ACT (SAT 850), 2.5 overall GPA. Algebra II not required for admission, but recommended. Foreign Language not required for admission, but recommended. Minimums to qualify for scholarships are 25 ACT and 3.0 GPA.
University of North Alabama
800-825-5862 (Adam Goodman, Admissions Counselor)
Unconditional admittance requires an 18 or above on ACT (870 or above on SAT), GPA of “C” or 2.00 on academic core with a total of 13 core units. Conditional admission can occur when the following requirements are met: 16 or above on ACT (770 or above on SAT), at least 11 core units (4 English, 2 Math, 2 Natural or Physical Science, 3 Social Studies), and GPA is at least 1.75 on academic core. Algebra II is not required for admission. Foreign Language is not required for admission. Minimums to qualify for ACADEMIC scholarships are 25 ACT and 3.25 GPA.
Samford University
726-3673 (Dylan Scroggins, Admissions Counselor)
Application components include: application, teacher recommendation, official ACT/SAT score, high school GPA, leadership resume, and personal essay. The average for admission is a 3.5 GPA and 26 ACT. Algebra II is required. 2 years Foreign Language is required. The application committee values test scores and GPA, but takes a holistic view in considering a student’s resume and personal essay. There is no separate scholarship application and all who apply before December 1 will be considered and notified of scholarships they qualify for with the more competitive scholarships being awarded to students with higher test scores, GPA, and overall quality of application.
University of South Alabama
800-872-5247 (Catie Hawk, Admissions Counselor)
19 ACT (SAT 900) with a 2.0 academic GPA. There is a special program, which might admit you with a lower ACT (16-18) and 2.5 academic GPA where you take remedial, non-credit courses until you are academically qualified. You will need to talk to the Associate Director of Admissions to see if you qualify for this program. Algebra II is not required for admission, but highly recommended. Foreign Language not required for admission, but it is helpful. Minimums to qualify for scholarships are 24 ACT and 3.0 GPA.
Spring Hill College
800-742-6704 (Jim Love, Admissions Counselor)
High School diploma, official transcript, letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor. Recommended 20 ACT or 1010 SAT w/out a minimum GPA. If you have below a 20 ACT, then they will look closely at your GPA for possible admission. You can apply on line @ www.shc.edu and have $25.00 app. fee waived. Algebra II is required for admission. Foreign Language is not required. Minimums to quality for scholarships are 20 ACT and 2.5 GPA.
Troy University
334-670-3179 (Jennifer Davis, Admissions Counselor)
Unconditional admittance given with a 20 ACT (950 SAT) and a 2.0 overall GPA. Conditional admittance is given with a 17-19 ACT (830 SAT) and 2.5 GPA. Algebra II is not required for admission. Foreign Language is not required for admission. Minimums to qualify for scholarships are 22 ACT and 3.0 GPA.
Tuskegee University
334-727-8500
21 ACT or 1000 SAT (Critical Reading and Math) and 3.0 overall GPA. Algebra II is not required. Foreign Language is not required. Minimums to qualify for scholarships are 23 ACT and 3.3 GPA.
University of West Alabama
205-652-3578 (Audrey Crawford, Admissions Counselor)
Unconditional admittance given with an 19 ACT and a C average. Conditional admittance given with a 17-18 ACT. Algebra II is not required for admission. Foreign Language is not required for admission. Minimums to qualify for scholarships are 21 ACT and 3.0 GPA. Leadership scholarships may require lower scores.
TWO YEAR INSTITUTIONS:
Jefferson State Community College
856-7775 (Freshman Admissions) 856-8509 (Financial Aid) High School diploma or GED certificate required. No minimum GPA. If ACT is not taken, a placement test will be administered. Minimum to qualify for scholarships is
3.0 GPA.
Gadsden State Community College
- Be a graduate of a regionally and/or state accredited high school and must request and ensure that your high school mail directly to Gadsden State Admissions Office an official transcript of your high school scholastic record. (or GED)
- Complete and submit the Online Gadsden State Application for Admission.
- Print and sign the Signature Form.
- Bring the signed Signature Form to the Admissions Office at Wallace Drive Campus Gadsden, AL or Fax to 256.549.8205.
- Provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status as required by the Alabama State Board of Education: http://www.gadsdenstate.edu/faculty-and-staff/student-id.php.
*Students are not required to take the ACT to be admitted to Gadsden State.
Lawson State Community College
925-2515 HS Diploma or GED certificate required. Minimum to qualify for scholarships is 3.0 GPA.
Shelton State Community College
205-391-2214 (Lisa Waldrop-Scholarships-205-391-2959) HS Diploma or GED certificate required. Minimum to qualify for scholarships is 3.0 GPA and 2.0 GPA for Technical.
Southern Union Community College
334-745-6437 HS diploma or GED certificate. If ACT is lower than 20 on English, Reading, Math, placement tests will be given. Those with Occupational Diploma from regular classes need a 16 on the ACT. You will have to show an official ID to enroll (driver’s license, passport, state ID, or international visa or permanent resident card). Minimum to quality for scholarships is 3.0 core GPA.