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Finding the right program for your career readiness needs is not a decision to take lightly. There are lots of search engines out there designed to help you find the right fit. Your junior year of high school is the perfect time to narrow your college list to 4-5 schools that will best suit your needs and interests.
Finding the right program for your career readiness needs is not a decision to take lightly. There are lots of search engines out there designed to help you find the right fit. Your junior year of high school is the perfect time to narrow your college list to 4-5 schools that will best suit your needs and interests.
The College Board- this website is not only the one stop shop for all things AP and SAT, it also houses some of the most comprehensive planning tools for your post High School success.
The College Board- this website is not only the one stop shop for all things AP and SAT, it also houses some of the most comprehensive planning tools for your post High School success.
GenTX- Texas' own resource for finding out more about what our great state has to offer for after school planning.
GenTX- Texas' own resource for finding out more about what our great state has to offer for after school planning.
College Week Live - Research and connect live with more than 200 colleges and universities around the world! Get expert advice on how to navigate the financial aid and scholarship process, and chat with admissions counselors to learn more about academic programs and campus life.
College Week Live - Research and connect live with more than 200 colleges and universities around the world! Get expert advice on how to navigate the financial aid and scholarship process, and chat with admissions counselors to learn more about academic programs and campus life.
Make sure to pay close attention to dates and deadlines to ensure your applications are received and processed on time!
Common App + MajorClarity Guide for Students.pdfApplyTexas Guide for Students.pdfCollege links
College links
You may qualify for automatic admission to many public universities in Texas through the Top 10% Rule. To meet the requirements, you must graduate in the top 10% of your class at a recognized public or private high school in Texas or a high school operated by the U.S. Department of Defense and be a Texas resident or eligible to pay resident tuition. This rule has been modified for The University of Texas at Austin please see UT Austin Admissions for the most recent admissions information. For the Class of 2026, UT Austin will automatically accept only the top 5% of students from a graduating class.
You will also have to ensure that all required documents are received by the institution you are applying to by the application deadline and be sure to enroll in college no more than two years after graduating from high school.
If you need a letter of recommendation, please complete this form and get it to each person you are requesting a letter from at least
2 weeks in advance of the due date.
Easy as 1..2..3..
Easy as 1..2..3..
Take the SAT or ACT
Start your application to at least 3 schools (see links above)
Ask for letters of recommendation (make sure you give your recommender plenty of time--at least 2 weeks!)
Request your transcript through Major Clarity on your launchpad
Complete application in a timely manner
Wait on your acceptance
Apply for scholarships
Accept your acceptance (make sure you let the school you are choosing know you are planning to attend there in the fall)
Is College Right for You.pdfTypes of Applications.pdfCollege Admissions 101.pdfSocial Media and College Entrance.pdfHS-Senior-Year-Timeline-3.pdfCollege Visits.pdfCheck out these College Timeline Checklists
Check out these College Timeline Checklists
for grades 9-12
for grades 9-12
College Timelines_Counselor Clique.pdfCollege Application Tips from Going Merry
College Application Tips from Going Merry
College Planning Checklist - for parents [WP].pdfCollege Planning Checklists for Seniors [WP].pdfMaking a Better College List.pdf10EssayTopics [WP].pdfCollege Essay Writing Checklist [WP].pdfGoing on a College Visit?
Going on a College Visit?
Want to know what you should ask? Check out these lists of things to think about!
Want to know what you should ask? Check out these lists of things to think about!
CollegeVisitWorksheet.pdfStudents are also encouraged to visit colleges in person. Visit the college’s admissions page for information on campus visits and open houses. Plan ahead and make reservations early, as large university open houses fill up quickly. Some universities will allow you to schedule interviews, attend information sessions, visit classes and speak with faculty. Many will also allow you to stay overnight in a residence hall.
Before you go, conduct your research using the college’s website. Write down anything that interests you and make a list of questions that you want answered by campus staff.
How many college visit days am I allotted per year?
Juniors and Seniors may miss up to TWO days a year for a campus visits.
How do I ensure these visits are excused?
Turn in a signed letter from a university official on university official letter head verifying the student's campus visit to the attendance office. Most universities will have a standardized letter for campus visits. Please ask for such a letter when visiting a campus.
NOTE: This all must be turned in within 2 days of the absence.
Do these absences count toward exemptions?
No, if you follow the steps above, they do not count against you, but consider making college visits in the summer, before second semester begins, on spring break, or weekends. Most colleges have big Saturday events in which you can visit the campus with other prospective students.
Looking for a list of schools in Texas?
Looking for a list of schools in Texas?
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