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First Steps to Admissions Readiness
Admission Tech 101: What Students Need to Know
College for Texans
Advice for Taking Entrance Exams
Parts of an Admission Folder
College Match Quiz
Admission Factors
College Requirements
Admissions Terms
Glossary of Admission Terms
Test Definitions & Test Takers
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
2007–2008 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.
US Universities by State
College Search by Name or Description
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.
2007 Fall National College Fairs Information
Performing & Visual Arts College Fairs
College Visits
College Visits: A Planning Checklist
Planning Your College Visit
Preparing for Campus Visits
College Interviews
Practicing for Your Interview
Preparing for the College Interview
Choosing 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
American Association of Community Colleges
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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