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First Steps to Admissions Readiness
The College Admissions Process
College for Texans
College Admissions Guide
Advice for Taking Entrance Exams
College Match Quiz
College Admissions Process
Admission Factors
College Requirements
College Application Requirements
Admissions Terms
Glossary of Admission Terms
Admission Terms You Should Know
Counselors
Utilizing your high school counselors to help plan your college experience.
20 Questions to Ask Your Counselor
Advice for Counselors
Admission Testing Calendars
SAT Tests, PSAT/NMSQT, AP, & CLEP Testing Schedule
2009–2010 ACT Test Dates
Early Decision
Some colleges and universities have an Early Decision admission policy. Students are limited to one Early Decision application and are committed to that school once they have received their letter of acceptance, usually no later than January of their senior year.
Early Decision, Early Action
Early Admission Timeline
College Timeline
College Application Calendar (College Board)
College Application Timetable (U of North Texas)
CollegeCalendar
College Essays
Writing College Essays
College Applications
Texas Common Application
Common College Application
Submitting Applications
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College Search Sites
Search colleges by type, location, and cost, with direct links to college websites
Finding the Right College .
America's Best Colleges (2009)
Researching Colleges
US Universities by State
College Search by Name or Description
Top Hispanic Colleges
ACT College Search
Find a College (College Board)
Common Application Colleges and Universities
College Search by State or School
College Fairs
College fairs are sponsored by participating colleges and universities. They are free and open to the public and allow students and parents to meet with representatives from a variety of post-secondary institutions.
2009-2010 Fall and Spring National College Fairs
2009 Performing & Visual Arts College Fairs
College Visits
College Visits: A Planning Checklist
Preparing for Campus Visits
College Interviews
Practicing for Your Interview
12 College Interview Questions
Choosing a College
How to Choose a College
Discover Your Perfect College Fit
How to Select Colleges
Find the Right Colleges for You
College Matchmaker
Community College
6 Benefits of Community Colleges
Community College Finder
NCAA Clearinghouse
Information for prospective student-athletes intending to enroll in an NCAA Division I or II college
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Activities Resume
Resume Writing 101
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While you are working on your GPA, taking entrance exams, and searching for the right college, colleges are looking for the most qualified applicants by sifting through information from thousands of students. Keep a personal checklist handy so you don’t miss any personal or college application deadlines.
Some of the items on your list should include--
- admissions deadlines for the colleges you are interested in
- college entrance exams registration dates
- campus visits plans
- advice from your high school counselor
The process of getting into college spans several months. The resources at Plano ISD’s Admission Readiness will help you learn about all the admission factors you need to consider when choosing the right college.
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