College Options
“Females entering college bacca-laureate programs were more likely than their male counterparts to graduate within six years. [/sticky] In 2001, the overall participation rate of females in adult education was higher than that of their male peers (53 percent versus 46 percent).” Click here for more education-related stats.
If you are looking for a school with a special sense of pride, familiarity and a real family-like support system, an HBCU might be right for you.
HBCUs, news, stats and students
The Historical Black College and University — A Rich Tradition
If you are reluctant to go to a four-year college right after high school, maybe a two-year college is a more feasible choice. You can always transfer into a four-year college before or after your AA.
For those of you who know just what it is you want to pursue, click the link below for specific majors or colleges and universities in your state.
If you already have an entry–level job in your field of interest, don’t let that be an excuse to keep you from post secondary education—get your degree online.
Some of you may already know what you want to do, and would rather not invest four years trying to get the training you need. Well, there is professional training available which enables you to master a skill through hands-on learning. Click below to find the school that best meets your goal and lines up with your vision.
Tip 1: Whatever route you choose, we encourage you to take a college orientation class (if available) during your first semester at your chosen institution. And meet your advisor!
Tip 2: If you decide to work while attending college, check to see if your employer offers college tuition assistance. Be careful though, often times these tuition-waivers come with stipulations; you may have to work at that company for a certain amount of time after you receive your degree and if you breach the contact for any reason you may be required to repay a portion of money they spent on your behalf.
Additional Resources
Black college fair coming soon to an area near you.
See what HBCUs have to offer by visiting them personally. And stick around for the after party.
Career Clusters has an interest survey and plan of study for secondary students.
See which careers line up with your personal interests before choosing your major and college.
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About College
This book serves as a guide for mastering the complexities of collegiate success. The focus is on minority students, who tend to be first generation college students and struggle as a result. The author describes every detail of the collegiate process, and provides students with the guidance they need to be successful. He carefully describes his own experiences, as a student and a professor, and informs students of the common pitfalls that plague many minorities as they head off to obtain higher education.
MarylandMentor helps students and their families select and apply to local colleges.
MarylandMentor offers access to information and admissions applications for statewide and independent colleges and universities within Maryland.
Take a virtual tour of your college of interest through CampusTours.
Check out the facility, setting and people before you even step foot onto the campus.
