Applying to College
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College Applications open August 1st! Which website is right for you?
College Applications open August 1st! Which website is right for you?
ApplyTexas - This includes most in-state colleges. Create your account here: applytexas.org
Common Application - This includes most out-of-state colleges and prestigious Texas colleges like The University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M. Create your account here: commonapp.org
Individual college application - Some colleges will require applications directly from their website. Check the admissions page for the college you are interested in.
You've submitted an application. Now what?
You've submitted an application. Now what?
After you submit an application, you must submit any required supporting documents. Check with each college to see what is required to send.
Transcripts
Add College To Schoolinks
Aldine HS transcripts are sent by our Counselors when schools have been added to schoolinks.
For an unofficial copy of your transcript, you can email your counselor. You can also go into HAC or Schoolinks to view your transcript.
For an official copy of your transcript sent directly to the college, click here.
If you just want to view your grades, you can go into HAC or Schoolinks to view your transcript.
Test Scores
Letters of Recommendation
Complete and send your recommender a Aldine Brag Sheet so they include accurate academic and extracurricular information.
Add a recommender to your college application on Schoolinks or Common App so that they can upload their letter of recommendation.
Once all documents are submitted, wait for the college to send you an admissions email.
If you are accepted:
If you are accepted:
You will need to begin working on your new student checklist. This will include signing up for orientation, sending final transcripts, sending college readiness scores, and applying for housing. You will also need to make sure that you update the acceptance on your Schoolinks account; this allows us to keep track of all college acceptances.
If you are denied:
If you are denied:
Connect with your counselor or CCMR Coordinator for your options. Some schools offer an appeal process you can go through which will require you to provide new information, like updated grades, test scores, or a letter explaining special circumstances.
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Early Decision vs. Early Action Applications
Early decision plans are binding — a student who is accepted as an ED applicant must attend the college. Early action plans are non-binding — students receive an early response to their application but do not have to commit to the college until the normal reply date of May 1.
Rolling Decision
Rolling admission means colleges review applications as they're sent in; there is no hard deadline by which you need to submit your application. In contrast, schools with a regular decision policy require you to submit your application by a certain deadline — usually in late December or January. Double check each college's deadlines.
Holistic Review
A selection process that takes into consideration the applicants’ experiences, attributes, and academics as well as the value an applicant would contribute to the school's program. This process allows admissions committees to consider the “whole” applicant, rather than focusing on any one factor.
Applying for Application Fee Waivers
You may be eligible for a college application fee waiver if you:
Have a financial need (this is based on your family's income).
Received an SAT or ACT fee waiver: Eligibility for one often translates to eligibility for a college application fee waiver.
Are enrolled in public assistance programs: This includes programs like the Federal Free or Reduced-Price Lunch (FRPL) program.
Are a ward of the state or an orphan.
Are homeless.
Participate in federal programs: for low-income students, such as TRIO or GEAR UP.
In order to receive your waivers, you need to first link your Schoolinks account to your ApplyTexas/Common App account. Instructions are below.
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