Applying to college can be overwhelming. To facilitate the process, visit the Go-Center. Before you begin any college application, look over the College Application Timeline, the College Application Dictionary, and assemble the following items:
Full Legal Name (to avoid delays, your name on your college application must match your name on the FAFSA)
Social Security Number (while not required, if you plan to apply for Financial Aid, your Social Security Number will be necessary to match your admissions record to the FAFSA)
If you are a Permanent Resident Alien, you will need your Permanent Resident Alien Number
Copy of High School Transcript
Copy of STC College Transcript (if applicable)
Test Scores and Dates of your College Entrance Exams (AP Exams, ACT, SAT, TSI, etc.)
Resume (list extracurricular activities and/or family responsibilities, description of duties, dates of participation, offices held, etc.)
Student Honors & Achievements (UIL Awards, sports awards, employment awards, perfect attendance, honor roll, etc.)
Community Service (list organizations, events, description of duties, dates of participation, etc.)
Parent/Legal Guardian Information (full legal name, citizenship status, highest education level, etc.)
Home Address, Zip Code, Phone Numbers, etc.
Employment Information (if applicable)
Personal Statement and/or College Essays (Apply Texas, Common App, Coalition App have different topics)
Letters of Recommendation from Teachers and/or Counselor (if applicable)
Any additional supplement materials required by the specific college/university you are applying to
