Use this college application checklist and this website to ensure you are taking care of the necessary items to be college-ready.
Update your Wildcat Profile so you are ready when you need a recommendation letter
Reminder to consider "Who should write my recommendation letter?"
Use the document - CCR information, make a copy, and save it in your College and Career Ready folder, this is a great place to keep information you will need for Apply Texas and other websites.
⬜ Take your Texas Success Initiative TSIA 2.0
⬜ Request ACT fee waiver - (CLICK HERE TO SEE IF YOU QUALIFY ) from Ms. Amanda Rodriguez in the College & Career Center:
STUDY TOOLS FOR ACT:
College & Career Center has a limited number of ACT Practice books
Khan Academy: Login with your Google WISD Account
Not all schools will require an essay. Some will require only essay A, while others will require B and C. Check your college’s specific application requirements.
Essay A: Tell us your story. What unique opportunities or challenges have you experienced throughout your high school career that have shaped who you are today?
Essay B: Most students have an identity, an interest, or a talent that defines them in an essential way. Tell us about yourself.
Essay C: You've got a ticket in your hand. Where will you go? What will you do? What will happen when you get there?
⬜ Request a Transcript - Once you have submitted your college admissions application, you can request your transcript to be sent to that school. DO NOT REQUEST UNTIL YOU HAVE SUBMITTED THE APPLICATION.
⬜ Request an Application Fee Waiver - Once you have submitted your college admissions application, you can also request a FEE WAIVER for your Application Fee. DO NOT REQUEST UNTIL YOU HAVE SUBMITTED THE APPLICATION. You can submit a request to see the counselor form to see Ms. Flores, OR stop by her office.
⬜ Check out Tuition Guarantee Programs - Several colleges and universities cover tuition and fees for first-time incoming freshmen who meet certain requirements; check the list of colleges and their requirements here.
⬜ Did you take an OnRamps course - At the end of your journey with OnRamps make sure to request a copy of your official transcript - these take time to arrive so it is good to have several on hand, the charge is $20.00. Ask your OnRamps teacher, counselor, or college readiness specialist for assistance, if needed.