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Helpful Resources

ACT Online registration for the ACT, test prep, college search services and score reporting services.

SAT Online registration for the SAT, test prep, college search services and score reporting services.

Khan Academy Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. They offer four free practice exams for the SAT.

College for All Texans Comprehensive college planning website for Texas students. Includes information on saving and paying for college, application and admissions, transfer process, financial aid, degree plans, and more.

ApplyTexas The application for all public colleges and universities in Texas.

The Common Application The Common Application is a not-for-profit membership organization that, since its founding, has been committed to providing reliable services that promote equity, access, and integrity in the college application process. It serves students, member institutions, and secondary schools by providing applications that students and school officials may submit to any of its over 600 members.

FAFSA To receive consideration for student financial aid, students need to fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) every school year. This site will take you to an on-line version of the form needed to apply for federal and state student grants, work-study and student loans. The FAFSA will be available to complete on October 1.

CSS/Financial Aid Profile The CSS/Profile is the financial aid application service of the College Board. A number of private colleges and universities require students to complete this form in addition to the FAFSA in order to assist them in awarding financial aid.

NCAA Clearinghouse In order to participate in college athletics at the Div. I or Div. II level and receive athletically-based financial aid, you must register with the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse and meet eligibility standards. You must have a valid U.S. Social Security Number and a VISA or MasterCard. Remember to request that an official transcript be sent from your college counselor to the NCAA as well.

College Navigator College Navigator consists primarily of the latest data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), the core postsecondary education data collection program for NCES – the National Center for Education Statistics. Review information for colleges such as net price, freshmen profile, retention, campus security, and more.

YOUniversityTV YOUniversityTV is the world’s leading producer and distributor of college videos. Explore nearly 700 colleges and universities as you build a college list.

FastWeb Scholarship Clearinghouse FastWeb lists more than 1.3 million scholarships worth $3 billion. Create a personal profile to receive a list of exactly those scholarships matching your skills and interests. FastWeb can also match you to schools based upon your criteria with FastWeb's College Search. FastWeb provides detailed descriptions of each college including student demographics, school setting, academic offerings, sports, and even the number of school- specific scholarships matching your profile. Compare schools side-by-side on key criteria such as miles from home, tuition costs, and more to find the schools that suit you best. All FastWeb services are free to students.