September 3, 2009

HACU partners with HITN on “College Admissions 411” TV series

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) in partnership with The Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network (HITN) recently launched "College Admissions 411," a Spanish-language series that provides information about the college admissions process.

 “College Admissions 411,” is a weekly television series that provides Spanish-speaking students with practical and inspirational advice about how to apply to college. The series will air Wednesdays 9:30 pm ET/6:30 pm PT, and Saturdays 12 pm ET/9 am PT, and on the program’s dedicated Web site, www.HITN.tv/CA411.

Each episode features Spanish-speaking educators who address the issues that really matter to U.S. Latinos who are applying to college.

Topics examined this fall season include:

• Strategies for U.S. Hispanics
• The Application Timeline
• A Step by Step Guide to Financial Aid
• The Importance of Grades
• How to Succeed in the Standardized Tests

“HACU helped us receive a tremendous response from leading American universities and colleges” says HITN founder and CEO Jose Luis Rodríguez. “Contributors include HACU-member institutions such as Lehman College and South Texas College, as well as other institutions like Brooklyn College, MIT and the University of Southern California.  Latino community organizations asked us to help them improve their college prep programs. Our new series is a response to their urgent need,” says Rodríguez.

“Both HACU and HITN want to reach every Spanish-speaking student in America who dreams of a better life through a college education, but may not be aware of the opportunities within his or her reach,” said HACU President and CEO Antonio Flores.  

 “Through College Admissions 411, we also aim to help every Spanish-speaking adult who is working with an aspiring Latino student - as a parent, teacher, administrator or mentor – become a true champion of Hispanic success in higher education.”