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Apply Texas
Admission information for every Texas Public University, plus some private and two-year schools. Students can complete and submit admission and scholarship applications online and copy a completed application and use it to apply to another school. https://www.applytexas.org/

ACT’s College Planning Information
Advice from ACT about what you need to do when you’re applying to colleges.
http://www.actstudent.org/college/applying.html

College Board – College Application Tips and Advice
College applications can be intimidating. Find out ways to narrow your list of schools and get organized about the entire process.
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/apply/the-application/index.html

College Planning – Keys to College Admission
Provides students and families with information on college selection, admission, financial aid, and scholarships
http://www.collegeplan.org/cpnow/keys/keys.shtml

Common Application
The Common Application is the recommended form of 227 selective, independent colleges and universities for admission to their undergraduate programs. Many of these institutions use the form exclusively. All give equal consideration to the Common Application and the college’s own form.
https://www.commonapp.org/

HowStuffWorks — College admissions
Learn about the college admissions process and how to improve your chances of getting into the college of your choice.
http://money.howstuffworks.com/personal-finance/college-planning/admissions/college-admission.htm

myFOOTPATH
A college search and admissions site that includes a library of free articles related to the college admissions process, as well as an “ask the counselor” feature where students and parents can submit questions.
http://www.myfootpath.com/

Princeton Review 
A wide variety of articles and advice on the college admission process.
http://www.princetonreview.com/opinionAdvice.aspx?type=college
 

Resources for Students and Parents to jump start their journey in researching, planning, and finding answers to questions that will positively impact students higher education.

ACT Test Information

Apply Texas
The Common Application for Admissions to colleges and universities in the State of Texas.

Career Exploration and Planning

Discover a career direction that best matches your personality style. Website will guide you in finding the occupation that best matches your style - specifically, the occupation that best matches your interests  and skills.

College Board

SAT, PSAT, AP Information

College for All Texans
An extensive college planning website for students especially for those attending a college in Texas.

College Options

Search for colleges that meet your needs.

Common Application
Admissions application for over 450 colleges and universities around the USA.

Compare Colleges & Universities

Compare your colleges using College Scorecard

FAFSA

FREE Application for Federal Student Aid

FinAid
A comprehensive source of student financial aid information, advice and tools -- on or off the web.

Financial Aid Information
Federal Student Aid, an office of the U.S. Department of Education: Proud sponsor of the American mind.

Scholarship Database

Online resource in finding scholarships to help students pay for school.

Test Prep and Study Guides

Free study guides and practice tests for over 70 standardized exams.

Texas OnCourse

Resources that will empower the student's and family decision making for success after high school beginning at the middle school level.