College Checklist:

      • COLLEGE CHECKLIST

        1. I have taken the SAT and/or ACT.

        • YES 

        •  NO

        2. I have filled out my college admission applications and mailed or submitted them electronically. www.applytexas.org www.swtjc.net

        • YES 
        •  NO

        3. I have had my high school transcript sent to all colleges that I have sent an admission application.

        • YES 
        •  NO

        4. I have registered with the NCAA Clearinghouse and sent my high school transcript to the Clearinghouse (if I plan on participating in Division I or II athletics while in college). www.ncaaclearinghouse.net

        • YES 
        •  NO

        5. I have taken the TSI or I am exempt.

        • YES 
        •  NO

        6. I have registered with the Selective Service (male students). (Failing to register can prevent students from receiving financial aid.) www.sss.gov

        • YES 
        •  NO

        7. I (and my parent) have applied and received my PIN to sign my Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) electronically. www.pin.ed.gov

        • YES 
        •  NO

        8. I have completed my FAFSA and submitted it electronically or by mail. www.fafsa.ed.gov (After January 1)

        • YES 
        •  NO

        9. I have picked up information in the high school office and am applying for scholarships.

        • YES 
        •  NO

        10. I have started making plans for where I will live next year. If I plan to live on a college campus, I have filled out the the appropriate papers.

        • YES 
        •  NO

        11. I will have my final high school transcript sent to SWTJC if I have taken any SWTJC classes while in high school.

        • YES 
        •  NO

        13. I will have my SWTJC transcript sent to the college I will be attending (if I have taken SWTJC classes).

        • YES 
        •  NO

        14. I will have my final high school transcript sent to the NCAA Clearinghouse (if applicable).

        • YES 
        •  NO

        15. Do I have my Driver’s License and proper immunizations?

        • YES 
        •  NO

        Attention Seniors: If you have not completed these steps, please begin doing so immediately.


        REMEMBER: YOU WILL NOT BE AWARDED ANY FINANCIAL AID UNTIL YOU HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED INTO A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY. YOU MUST FILL OUT AN ADMISSIONS APPLICATION AND HAVE YOUR HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT SENT IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO BE ACCEPTED INTO A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY.

        You will not be eligible to receive financial aid unless you fill out a FAFSA.

      UT Austin Automatic Admissions Policy

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      Guidance & Counseling Useful Website Links:

      • ACT

        The ACT is a national college admissions examination that consists of subject area tests in: English , Mathematics, Reading, and Science. The ACT Plus Writing includes the four subject area tests plus a 30-minute Writing Test. ACT results are accepted by all four-year colleges and universities in the U.S.

        http://www.actstudent.org
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      • ACT Preparation

        http://www.chegg.com/test-prep/act
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      • ApplyTexas

        Admissions and scholarships applications for Texas institutions of higher education.

        http://www.applytexas.org
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      • College Board

        The College Board seeks to ensure that every student in the United States has access to a high-quality education and is prepared to succeed in college. Our College Readiness initiatives promote curricula, assessment tools, district and guidance resources that help K-12 students prepare for the academic rigors of higher education. Including: SAT, PSAT, AP, CLEP, and much more.

        http://www.collegeboard.org
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      • College for All Texans

        CollegeForAllTexans.com was launched in 2001 as a portal for students and parents to get information about going to college in Texas.

        http://www.collegefortexans.com/
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      • FAFSA on the Web

        Federal Student Aid is responsible for managing the student financial assistance programs authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965. These programs provide grants, loans, and work-study funds to students attending college or career school.

        http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
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      • Fast Web

        Fastweb is an online resource for paying for and preparing for school. It has scholarships for every type of student from the high school freshmen to the returning adult.
        http://www.fastweb.com/
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      • FinAid on the Web

        FinAid was established in the fall of 1994 as a public service. This award-winning site has grown into the most comprehensive source of student financial aid information, advice and tools on or off the web.

        http://www.finaid.org/
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      • Go College Website

        GoCollege.com is one of the oldest and most trusted resources to guide students on how to finance and succeed in college.

        http://www.gocollege.com/
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      • National Center for Educational Statistics

        The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education.

        https://nces.ed.gov/
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      • NCAA - College Athletics

        Founded more than one hundred years ago as a way to protect student-athletes, the NCAA continues to implement that principle with increased emphasis on both athletics and academic excellence.

        http://ncaa.org
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      • O*Net O nline

        O*NET OnLine has detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, researchers, and more!

        https://www.onetonline.org/
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      • Occupational Outlook Handbook

        U.S. Department of Labor

        Bureau of Labor Statistics

        The OOH can help you find career information on duties, education and training, pay, and outlook for hundreds of occupations.

        http://www.bls.gov/ooh/
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      • SAT Preparation

        http://www.chegg.com/test-prep/sat
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      • TEA - Special Education

        An information site for parents.  It provides parents with information concerning the resources available to them for their students.  

        https://tea.texas.gov/texassped/
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      • Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

        The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board provides leadership and coordination for the Texas higher education system.
        http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/
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      • TexQuest Portal

        https://www.galepages.com/texquest2/resources
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      • U.S. Department of Education - College Scorecard

        U.S. Department of Education website that compares schools by size, ldegrees available, size, religious affiliation, profit vs. non-profit, and more.

        https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/
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      • US Dept. of Education - Student Aid on the Web

        Federal Student Aid, a part of the U.S. Department of Education, is the largest provider of student financial aid in the nation.

        https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/
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      • XAP

        Through this site students explore career and education options, then track their progress as they create successful plans.  (Formerly: Bridges.com)
        https://access.bridges.com
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