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Eanes ISD |
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Eanes ISD serves
approximately 7,200 students in grades K-12 at six elementary schools,
two middle schools and Westlake High School. The district is the
largest in the state to have all schools and the district named
"Exemplary" by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Seven campuses are
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Leander ISD |
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Leander ISD is a highly acclaimed school
district in Central Texas, encompassing the cities of Leander, Cedar
Park, Jonestown and portions of Northwest Austin. Leander ISD is one of
the fastest growing school districts in the state of Texas. |
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Pflugerville
ISD |
Pflugerville ISD is one of only 14 large
districts in Texas (25,000 students or more) to earn a Recognized rating
from the Texas Education Agency. It's one of only seven to hold that
distinction three years in a row.
Outstanding
achievement in 2001 TAAS testing earned four campuses in Pflugerville
ISD an "Exemplary" and nine campuses a "Recognized" rating for
2001-2002. |
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Round Rock ISD |
Round Rock ISD spans nearly 110 square miles
of southwest Williamson County and northwest Travis County, including
the City of Round Rock and the northern portion of the greater Austin
metropolitan area. With a broad and comprehensive curriculum, the highly
acclaimed district seeks to provide an exemplary education that prepares
each student to perform in an ever-changing world. |
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The University of Texas
at Austin |
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Founded in 1883 as a
small campus on 40 acres near the state capitol in the heart of the
scenic Central Texas Hill Country, The University of Texas at Austin has
come far from its beginning, when it had only one building, eight
teachers, two departments and 221 students. The main campus now covers
more than 350 acres. The academic flagship of the University of Texas
System’s 15 academic and health institutions, the university enrolls
almost 49,000 students, about 25 percent in graduate and professional
programs. Although The University
of Texas at Austin is a large university, it is made up of many smaller
learning communities centered on the common goal of expanding knowledge
and human understanding. |
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Austin Community
College |
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Austin Community
College has been serving the Central Texas community since 1973, when
it was established by the Austin Independent School District. Today it
is governed by an independent board. From an original enrollment of
1,793 students, the college has grown to more than 26,000 college
credit students each fall, with nearly 18,000 additional enrollments
during the year in continuing education programs. With degrees
and certificates in 146 concentrations (16 associate of arts, 12
associate of science, 72 associate of applied science and 76
certificates of completion in technical programs), ACC offers students
a wealth of educational choices.
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Concordia University |
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Concordia University @ Austin is a
private, coeducational institution of liberal arts and sciences
offering undergraduate and graduate degrees. Concordia also offers
both Adult Degree Program and Distance Learning Program for part-time
students and adult returning students. Founded in 1926, Concordia is
affiliate with the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod; all faiths are
welcome. Concordia is located on a tree-shaded 20-acre campus in
the heart of Austin, Texas. Located in the Texas Hill Country, Austin
is an educational and cultural center providing many opportunities for
enrichment.
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Huston-Tillotson College |
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Huston-Tillotson College is an independent,
church-related, historically African-American institution. It is affiliated with
The United Methodist Church, the United Church of Christ, and the United
Negro College Fund. Huston-Tillotson College enrolls approximately 600
students each year. The largest percentage (78%) is from Texas, 9% come
from 21 other states and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and 11% are
international students representing 18 countries. The ethnic breakdown
is 72% African-American, 9% Hispanic, 3% Asian/Pacific Islander, and 5%
Anglo/White Non-Hispanic. |
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St. Edward's
University |
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St. Edward's
University is a private, Catholic liberal arts institution of about
4,100 students. The Rev. Edward Sorin, the same priest who founded the
University of Notre Dame, founded the school in 1885. Students enjoy the
advantages of small classes and personal attention coupled with
excellent internships and service-learning opportunities. |
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