• The College Application

    The following section will take you through the step by step process on how to apply to college! 

  • The College Application Process - The Basics


    Applying to College is FAST:

    F ees
    A pplication
    S end Scores
    T ranscript

    FEES: You will pay the application fee or submit a fee waiver (if you qualify - see the information about Application fee waivers below) at the end of your application.  Most community colleges, such as Houston Community College, do not charge an application fee.  Fees per application can range from $50 - $90.

    APPLICATION: Students applying to a state institution will use the Apply Texas application found online at applytexas.org. This includes junior colleges.  The other platform is the Common Application found on commonapp.org.  Both applications become available online for students on August 1st. Some students may choose to apply directly to the university through the university website, but students should be aware that they still must ADD THE COLLEGE APP IN SCHOOLINKS. 


    SEND SCORES: Send SAT or ACT official scores to the colleges you are applying to.  
    SAT sign up, send scores, & testing dates: https://www.collegeboard.org/
    ACT sign up, send scores, & testing dates: www.actstudent.org

    Fee Waivers: To be eligible for fee waivers, students must be on free and reduced lunch. 
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