The Get Ready for College section provides  information that you will need in preparing for college including reasons for going to college, college entrance exams, grade level checklists for college planning, selecting colleges, and much more. 
Take the time to browse through the website links.

Preparing for college is a thoughtful and deliberate process that requires planning.  Start preparing now for life after high school. 

• Options after High School
• Get a Jumpstart on College
• Are You Ready for College?
• Why Get a College Degree?
• Why Go to College?
• Preparing for College
• College for Texans College Planner
• Planning for College-Freshmen
• Planning for College-Sophomores
• Planning for College-Juniors
• Planning for College-Seniors
• First in Your Family to Go to College?
• Know How to Go to College- Four Easy Steps
• Seven Excuses Why Not to go to College & Why They’re Lame

College Bound - Tests You will Need

• Tests Tell You a Lot
• College Entrance Exams Information Sheet
• PLAN Test
• PSAT Test
• SAT
• ACT
• TSI ( Texas Success Initiative)Frequently Asked Questions
• THEA
• Free Online SAT & ACT Prep (TOPCAT)

 Selecting a College

• Types of Colleges
• Become Familiar with College Entrance Requirements
• Choosing a College
• College Finder
• College Board’s College Match Maker
• Campus Tours
• Finding the Right College
• Peterson’s College Search

Applying to College – Senior students should work closely with  the senior counselor. 

• Top 10% Rule for College Admissions
• Applying to College
• Student’s Rights & Responsibilities in the College Admission Process
• Texas Common Application (for Texas colleges & universities)
• Top 10 College Application Mistakes
• Three Steps to a Great College Essay
• Common Application (for colleges & universities listed on the Common Application website)

Miscellaneous

• Glossary of College Terms
• Time Management Tips for High School Students
• Being Successful in College