APPLICATION PROCESS

Research and Plan

Research and Develop Your College List

Determine Academic Fit (Safety, Match, Reach)

Research Application Requirements

Completing the Application


College Application Platforms

The Activities Section

Essays and Short Answers

Tips:

Resources:

Letters of Recommendation

Instructions - Counselor Letter of Recommendation

Instructions - Teacher Letter of Recommendation (can also be used for outside recommenders)

Submitting Letters of Recommendation

Reference this Quick Guide to Submitting Letters of Recommendation and feel free to share with your recommenders. Note that for some schools you may not be able to generate a link to your recommenders until you have 1) submitted your application 2) set up your applicant portal and 3) input your recommender's contact information to generate an emailed request/link.


Ordering Transcripts/ Self-Reporting Academics

To order a transcript:

Please note:

Tips for Self-Reporting Academics

Transcript Fees (effective November 2, 2020)

For ACC Transcripts, Please visit this site.

Sending Test Scores (ACT & SAT)

VRHS does not send test scores. Students must order test scores directly from:

Set Up & Check your Applicant Portal(s)

After you submit your application, you will receive an email confirmation with details to set up your applicant port. Each college calls this something different, for example UT = My Status, Texas A&M = AIS, etc. This is where you will log in to:


Apply for Financial Aid: FAFSA, CSS Profile, Scholarships

FAFSA = Free Application for Federal Student Aid

CSS Profile

Scholarships

Resources:


Final Transcripts

Colleges/universities, as well as the military and technical schools, will require proof of graduation in the form of a final high school transcript. It is the student's responsibility to order the final high school transcript to be sent to the institution through Parchment. WARNING: Failure to submit a final high school transcript will result in issues for you!

The final transcript can be ordered through Parchment prior to graduation by selecting "hold for grades" when you order. If after graduation, you can choose "send immediately". Either way, know that transcripts are typically not finalized until mid-late June, and orders will be processed at that time.

Dual Credit students - be sure to order a transcript to be sent to ACC along with the college you're attending; otherwise ACC will place a hold on your account (which may mean a hold on transferring your ACC credits). On that note, be sure you have sent your most recent ACC transcript to the college you're attending to ensure those credits are evaluated for transfer.

Sending AP Scores

To get credit or placement for your AP exam scores, you have to request an official score report be sent to the college you are planning to attend.

Instructions

Immunization Records

Most colleges require vaccination against bacterial meningitis. If you need a copy of your immunization records from LISD, the only way they can be obtained is by submitting a records request to student.records@leanderisd.org.

When making a records request, please note the following:

*** Please note: the campus nurse or staff cannot provide you with a copy. ***