college bound checklist
STAY ON TRACK FOR SUCCESS
Use this college application checklist and this website to assure 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.
college readiness tests
⬜ 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
college applications
⬜ 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.
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⬜ Complete FINANCIAL AID - It is a graduation requirement that you complete: FAFSA, TASFA, or Opt-Out
⬜ Apply for SCHOLARSHIPS - There are MILLIONS of dollars that go unclaimed because no one applies! Check our website weekly for updates!
⬜ 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.
COLLEGE CREDIT IN HIGH SCHOOL
⬜ 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.
