Holley Institute

Holley Institute is an ideal program for high school graduating seniors who have not met the sat requirements (400 math and 430 verbal) for admission to Albany State University (ASU), because it allows them a second chance at gaining admission to ASU. The Holley Institute Program has been dubbed "An opportunity of a lifetime," which clearly becomes authentic for those participating in the program.

Holley Institute, a four-week residential summer program, operates as a school-within-a-school on the campus of Albany State University. Albany State University collaborates with Darton College and Albany Technical College to create a model program designed to increase the recruitment and retention of minority, non-traditional students and African American males.

Goals & Objectives

The overarching goal of Holley Institute is to provide pre-college and freshman students much needed enrichment so that their chances of being admitted to Albany State University are increased.

Overall objectives of the Holley Institute are as follows:

• To increase the SAT scores of participants in order to meet minimum requirements (400 math and 430 verbal) for admittance to Albany State University by providing computer-based and curriculum based training and instruction.
• To increase participant knowledge of technology by providing intense hands-on experiences with computers and computer applications
• To increase participant self-enhancement and self-esteem by providing intervention consisting of tutoring, mentoring and cultural enrichment.

Admissions Requirements

• Must have completed College Preparatory Curriculum in high school.
• Must be missing SAT requirement (430 Verbal/400 Math) by less than 50 points total.
• Must have applied for admission to Albany State University
• Complete Holley Institute Application by the end of April.
• Must have paid Program Fee in full