Here is a great resource for matching your vision of the lifestyle you would like to have with 1) what type of income you will need, 2) which careers could provide said income 3) what degree programs lead to said careers and 4) how your current high school coursework, grades, etc. connect to this.
Now, where to start?
It all depends upon what grade you are in. Start by browsing the College Action Plans to find the point where you are and see what you should be doing. Each plan will work toward the urgent senior tasks outlined in the bullet list below. Each bullet links to the college preparation resources it describes.
Get busy now!
- Take a Reality Check
- Find Your Major Here
- Set up a College Action Plan
- Know your high school code when registering for the ACT and/or SAT: 440730
- Register for the SAT exam
- Register for the ACT exam
- Complete the Apply Texas college application for Texas state colleges and universities
- Complete the Common Application for many state and national private universities
- Need a recommendation? Turn in your Purple Packet prior to making the request...online here or get a copy from the counselor's office
- Request your transcript to complete your application file
- Find search engines for scholarships
- Student Scholarships.org -- Texas' Leading Source for Finding Scholarship $$
- Find out about recently received scholarship information and upcoming college information sessions
- Know about NCAA requirements for college athletes if you are, or plan to be, one
- Familiarize yourself with Texas Success Initiative and exemption standards
- Applying for financial aid? Complete the FAFSA in January
- Does your college require the CSS Profile? Complete the CSS Profile during the fall of your high school senior year
- Think about what you are saying about yourself via social media...college admissions staff certainly do
