COLLEGE VISIT POLICIES 

Students classified in the 11^th and 12^th grade are eligible for up to (2) days in a school year related to a college or university visit. Students must secure prior campus principal approval per the College Visit Request Form and upon verification of the College Visit Pre-Approval Form verification by the visiting college or university, the accrued absences will not count toward the exemption requirement.  See Ms. Kelly in the Attendance Office for a college visit form.

 Students MUST be passing all classes in order to use a College Visit Day.

Unused days do NOT roll over from Junior to Senior year.

Any College Visits over the approved (2) days per year will be counted as an absence that will count against exemptions.

Helpful Links

NAVIANCE
ACT
SAT
APPLY TEXAS
COMMON APP

College Admission Process

After students have narrowed their choices of schools they wish to attend, they need to begin the admission process. Admission procedures may vary; however, it is always important that you APPLY AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE AND MEET ALL DEADLINES.

Top 10%: Applicants who are enrolled in a recognized public or private high school in Texas with a rank in the top 10% of their graduating class will be admitted to a Texas public university. Students in this category must still meet all deadlines to be considered for enrollment. (University of Texas at Austin % cap will change each year.)

Students can always visit the College/Career Center for help from the College/Career Facilitators on their applications. The following is a brief overview of the admission process:

1. Take the required college entrance examination (ACT or SAT) and have the score report sent to the school(s) by the testing program. (See section on College Entrance Exams)
2. Complete appropriate application:
   • For Texas 2 year and 4 year public universities students complete the Freshman Common Application at www.applytexas.org.
   • To apply to Private/Independent colleges and universities, go online at www.commonapp.org or go to the specific college's website to complete an application.
   • For all other schools including out-of-state schools, students can access applications on any school’s website.
3. Arrange to have your transcript sent to the schools. You must request the transcript through Naviance or in the Registrar’s Office by completing the request form at least 24 hours before needed.
4. Apply for housing by completing an application obtained from the housing department at the school. Remember housing procedures and deadlines vary from school to school.
5. Start Financial Process by completing the FAFSA. (See section on Financial Aid)
6. Notify the school you will attend and the schools you will not attend by posted deadline.
7. Arrange with the Registrar to have a final transcript sent after graduation.