Countdown until 2024 graduation
College Planning
We are truly excited to assist EVERY student work toward his or her own educational and career goals. It is an amazing journey that will begin in your students freshman year of high school. It is our goal to make this journey as smooth as possible for everyone involved. Within this section of the website you will find necessary information for students ranging from freshman year through senior year. As always if you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us or stop by our office. We are thrilled to share this exciting experience with each of you.
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​​​​​​​​Beginning the Process
This informational pdf helps guide you with the beginning steps of the college search process starting with a reflection of yourself.
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​Grade Level Checklists:​
​Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
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Financial Aid Information:
Financial Aid Information ​
Dictionary of Financial Aid Terms​
FSA ID (create one for you and one parent before completing the FAFSA) (Video guide)
FAFSA (Video guide)
JAN 15
Texas Priority Deadline for FAFSA and TAFSA
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Avoiding Scholarship Scams
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Additional Planning Resources:
​​​​College Admission Information
Application Process
Interviewing & Essay Writing Tips
Student Sample Resume 1
Student Sample Resume 2 ​
Athlete Sample Resume
Sample Letters of Recommendation
CollegeWebLD (A college search engine for students who learn differently)
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​College Connections:
NCAA Eligibility Center
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Transcript Request Form​​​
Teacher Recommendation Form​​​​​
Letters of Recommendation Guidelines
How to write a teacher recommendation​​
Forms
Please feel free to watch the provided information about one individual's college pursuit, proving that determination has a huge role. This video is provided in Spanish, although there is the option to caption in English.
Remember that your Counselor is available to help you resolve any unanswered questions or concerns you may have.