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When should you begin applying to colleges? RIGHT NOW! If you are going to a public school in Texas, you may apply online at www.applytexas.org. The website opens on August 1st every year. If you qualify for free or reduced lunch, you will qualify for college application fee waivers. Come see me about those.
Whether registering for tests or applying for college, you will need to know our high school code. The Latexo High School Code is 444070.
Making College the Reality
http://www.ownyourownfuture.com/for-parents/ (also accessible through www.txcte.org)
This guide for parents of middle and high school students offers information and tools necessary to prepare, guide, support and encourage your student on his/her journey toward postsecondary education. Each guide provides modules that examine major components of college readiness: academic achievements, extracurricular accomplishments, career opportunities, applications, essays and financial aid - all in terms that are perfect for family discussion.
Texas Consumer Resource for Education and Workforce (TexasCREWS)
www.txcrews.org
Texas CREWS is an interactive dashboard tool providing comparative information about Texas public 2-year and 4-year postsecondary institutions. By evaluating programs and institutions on the basis of resultant wages and student loan levels, Texas CREWS will allow parents and students to make informed decisions about college, and get the best return on their educational investment.
Achieve Texas
Designed to help students and parents make wise education choices, based on your career interests.
Texas Genuine
Designed to find programs and a career that is right for you. You can then find the colleges that offer your chosen programs and link directly to admissions and financial aid web pages. Explore career fields and the college programs that get you there.
College for All Texans
Students! Get all the facts: paying for college; types of financial aid; admissions info; degree programs; and the tests you’ll need.
Gen TX
Top 5 ways to rock your future! Learn the steps to take on the path to college and career, from taking the right classes and tests, to applying to colleges, and then finding the money to pay for school.
Labor Market and Career Information
Provides useful and reliable information about careers, educational training options and jobs.
Texas CARES
World of Work: self-assessment; skills transferability; exploring the 16 career clusters; occupation information.
World of Learning: high school graduation plans; programs of study; exploring education; college majors; college information.
Texas Reality Check
Don’t know how much $$ you will need to earn in the future? Don’t know which occupation to choose? No problem!! TRC will help you select the right career for your spending needs.
Compare College TX
There are so many colleges – how do you know the best fit for you? Compare colleges side-by-side on key measures such as tuition and fees, completion rates, and average salaries after college.
College Majors 101
Learn about various majors in REAL depth.
Texas Online College and Career Readiness Resource Center
The Online College and Career Readiness Resource Center is a comprehensive tool for college and career development in Texas, ranging from the broad "What does it mean to be college and career ready?" to the specific "Supporting First-in-Family College Attenders." The OCCRRC provides over 250 free resources, videos, and interactive activities, along with the most current research and best practices available for college and career readiness.
Big Future
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org
Choosing a college is a big and exciting decision. Explore your interests and take the time to find a college that will put you on the path to a bright future!
A comprehensive resource that provides a database of accredited online colleges and universities along with many other features resources such as searching for specific online degree programs from schools throughout the nation and those found within the State of Texas.
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