1. Create & update your resume

2. Meet with College Recruiters

3. Request recommendation letters

4. Visit colleges (in-person / virtual)

5. Request college information from colleges that interest you

1. Research Scholarship deadlines

2. Learn about financial aid

3. Prepare for tests with free test prep online

4. Prepare for SAT/ACT test & retake it if you need to

1. If you are an athlete planning to be in a sport in college, register with the NCAA/NAIA

2. Do you still need volunteer hours? Explore South Texas Volunteer opportunities

3. Explore career options- https://www.bls.gov/ooh/

1. Create an FSA ID

2. Apply for Financial Aid - FAFSA opens Oct. 1st

3. Locate University Resources-

   -If you need accommodations

   -Free Tutoring/help with essays

College Applications at

1. goapplytexas.org - for public & some private colleges in Texas

2. commonapp.org - for most colleges in the US

*Complete Entrance Loan Counseling & Master Promissory note if you are borrowing federal loans

*Understand your term bill- ask if you can have the health insurance waived

*Make Tuition Deposit on time

1. Make sure your shot records are up to date

2. Housing Application submitted with fee

3. Sign up for New Student Orientation

*BE RESPONSIBLE -

1. Decide the best way to track your expenses and monitor your budget

2. Learn more about credit cards and interest before you apply for any cards on campus