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Getting ready for college can seem like a journey. But if you break it down into steps, the process is much simpler. Here you'll find helpful hints for creating your own plan including saving for college, preparing for college courses, and more. So let's get started.
Click on the year below that applies to you to see what planning you should be doing!
To fully access the resources, students will need to create an account with Big Future College Board. Instructions to do that can be found HERE!
How do I know if I picked the right college?
The College Scorecard is a resource provided by the US Department of Education in order to directly compare colleges and universities based on three important criteria: average cost, graduation rate, and salary after attending. Input information about what you’re looking for in a college in order to directly compare options available to you, ranked by highest score.
https://texasoncourse.org/tools/college-scorecard/
What if I am ready to apply to a college or two?
The Common App website doesn’t just enable you to apply to hundreds of colleges. You can also explore application tips and interviews with virtual counselors – tools that can be helpful even for other application platforms!
Curious whether your dream college accepts the Common App? Search directly here, or keep an eye on the application information as you do research on websites like BigFuture.
https://texasoncourse.org/
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