Applying to College
STEP 1: Create a list of schools to apply. (Recommend 3-5 Schools)
Not sure where to apply? Need help finding a college that matches your academic profile & major?
Use Big Future College Search to create your list of schools.
Not sure where to apply? Need help finding a college that matches your academic profile & major?
Use Big Future College Search to create your list of schools.
Visit the college campus to finalize your list... Take a "College Day".
Students are allowed to take college days to learn about college campuses. College days do NOT count as absences or against exemptions, if form is returned. Students are allowed:
2 college visit days in 11th grade
2 college visit days in 12th grade
To take a college day, stop by the LCHS Attendance office to pick up a "college visit form" PRIOR to attending the college. Don't forget to have the Admission office sign your form before you leave. Click here for college visit tips.
Students are allowed to take college days to learn about college campuses. College days do NOT count as absences or against exemptions, if form is returned. Students are allowed:
2 college visit days in 11th grade
2 college visit days in 12th grade
To take a college day, stop by the LCHS Attendance office to pick up a "college visit form" PRIOR to attending the college. Don't forget to have the Admission office sign your form before you leave. Click here for college visit tips.
STEP 2: Prepare for applications click on images below for assistance with these topics
STEP 3: Apply before the DEADLINE!
ApplyTexas is the common application for the majority of Texas Colleges/Universities
Complete Application ONLINE: www.applytexas.org |
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STEP 4: Send a transcript
Students should request a transcript to be sent to each college that they complete an application. Transcripts must be requested 3 days prior to the date they need to be sent. There may be a small fee for transcripts, depending upon where the transcript will be sent. Transcripts are handled by the Registrar's office, please contact Marga Gonzalez at 281-345-3677 for questions regarding transcripts.
STEP 5: Check Application Status - follow up with the university admission office and/or student portal.
Verify that all items are complete and no additional documents are required. Meet all deadlines!
Verify that all items are complete and no additional documents are required. Meet all deadlines!