• Each college or university has specific admission requirements which will indicate which high school credits are required and which college entrance exams students must take.  Many require a specific test score along with class rank and/or GPA when determining admissions.  For more information on admissions requirements, visit www.everychanceeverytexan.org/about/scholars, and click on Texas Colleges and Universities to find the institution you are interested in.  Also, check out Shmoop's College 101.  It has all types of useful information about going to college.

    Each university has specific deadlines and requirements.  Students can find out more information about admissions by searching on the Office of Admissions web page for their chosen university.  A good rule of thumb is to apply to major universities such as UT, A&M, Baylor, etc. by October 31. 
    Automatic Admission (Top 10% Rule)
    If a student is in the top 10% of his/her graduating class, s/he is eligible for automatic admission to any public Texas university except UT-Austin.  Students must be in the top 7% to be guaranteed admission there.  To meet the requirements for automatic admission, a student must:
    -graduate in the top 10%
    -enroll in college no more than two years after graduating from high school
    -complete and submit all materials for an application to a Texas public university before the application deadline (check with the admissions department of the chosen university for deadlines) 
    The Common Application
    Some private universities, such as TCU and Rice University require you to use The Common Application when applying for admission.  More information can be found at www.commonapp.org.
    Apply Texas
    The majority of public colleges and universities in Texas require that you complete your application online to apply for admission. Many public colleges and universities request that you complete your application on www.applytexas.org.
     
     
    *You must notify the Counselor's Office once you send your application so that your transcript can be sent to the college of your choice.
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  • 1. APPLY FOR ADMISSION

    Use the ApplyTexas or the college's application web page to submit your college applications.
     

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  • 2. TAKE A COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAM

    Sign up for the SAT, ACT, or TSI as soon as possible. See our college entrance exams web page.

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  • 3. GET THE MENINGITIS SHOT

    As of January 1, 2014, all entering students at an institution of higher education are required to show proof of an initial meningococcal vaccination or a booster dose during the five-year period prior to enrolling. They must get the vaccine at least 10 days before the semester begins.
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  • 4. COMPLETE THE FAFSA

    This must be done using your parent's income tax return and can be completed beginning on October 1 of your senior year.  See your financial aid advisor at your college of choice for help completing the application.

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  • 5. APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

    Local scholarships will be handed out in February and due to the Counselor's Office before spring break.  In the meantime, look for scholarships on your own or through our scholarships page.  Make sure you also apply for scholarships through your college.
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