1. Take the required college entrance examination (ACT/SAT/THEA) and have the score report sent to the school(s) by the testing program.

2. Complete the appropriate application:

1. For Texas public universities students complete the Freshman Common Application which is available in the Counselor′s office or on the Internet at http://www.applytexas.org

2. For Texas Private/Independent colleges and universities, go online at http://www.texasmentor.org to complete an application.

3. For all other schools including junior colleges/community colleges and out-of-state schools, students can access applications on any school′s website or write the office of admissions for an application.

3. Arrange to have your transcript sent to the schools. You must request the transcript in the Counselor′s office by completing the request form at least 24 hours before needed.

4. Apply for housing by completing an application obtained from the Director of Housing at the school. Remember housing procedures and deadlines vary from school to school.

5. Start the Financial Process by completing the FAFSA (see website page on Financial Aid or visit the Counselor′s office).

6. Notify the school you will attend and the schools you will not attend by posted deadline.

7. Arrange with the Counselor to have a final transcript sent after graduation.