College Readiness for Students

Abilene Christian University-Fall Preview Weekend
October 24, 2008
October 25, 2008
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Abilene Christian University-Purple Monday or Friday
October 10, 2008
October 13, 2008
November 7, 2008
November 14, 2008
November 21, 2008
November 24, 2008
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Angelo State - Discover ASU
November 8, 2008
February 14, 2009
March 28, 2009
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Austin College Previews
November 24, 2008 Fall Preview
March 16, 2009 & March 20, 2009 Spring Break Open Houses
April 13, 2009 Spring Preview
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Baylor University-Premiere Events
Winter Premiere: January 31, 2009 (online registration available 11/28/08)
Spring Premiere: April 18, 2009 (online registration available 2/18/09)
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Sam Houston State University-Saturdays @ SAM
November 22, 2008
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Southern Methodist University-Mustang Mondays
October 13, 2008
November 3, 2008
February 16, 2009
June 15, 2009
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Stephen F. Austin-Showcase Saturday
Fall Showcase: November 15, 2008
Spring Showcase: March 28, 2009
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Tarleton State University- Texan Tour
November 1, 2008
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Texas A&M-Spend the Day with the Corps
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Texas Woman’s University-Open House
October 18, 2008
November 15, 2008*
January 24, 2009
February 21, 2009*
June 27, 2009
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University of Texas-Longhorn Saturdays
November 15, 2008
November 22, 2008
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(NOTE: The events listed are offered by the organizations listed above and are not associated with APS. For further details, please contact the organization hosting the event.)

SPOTLIGHT ON FINANCIAL AID
Time to work on your FAFSA

Free Application for Federal Student Aide (FAFSA) www.fafsa.ed.gov
Apply for Financial Aid through this web site.

FinAid! www.finaid.com
Complete listing of financial aid information including loan estimators and scholarship scam information.

Federal Student Aid http://studentaid.ed.gov
Federal student aid for students, parents, and counselors.

Standardized Tests:
Standardized Tests 2008-09 (PDF)*UPDATED*
Test Dates 2008-09 (PDF) *UPDATED*

Resume Help:
Creating the Personal Resume (PDF)
Student Resume Sample (PDF)

Calendars:
Seniors 2008-09 (PDF) *UPDATED*
Juniors 2008-09 (PDF) *UPDATED*
Sophomore and Freshmen 2008-09 (PDF) *UPDATED*

Useful Websites:
Useful Websites for the Transition from High School to College
Includes lists of colleges, financial aid sites, testing information, application information, and more scholarship sites.

Articles to Read:
Magazine, newpaper, and website articles that offer insight into college adminsions and the college experience.

Students' Rights and Responsibilities in the College Admission Process (PDF)

NACAC's Steps to College Online Newsletter
Steps to College is NACAC's (National Association for College Admission Counseling) online newsletter for and about students in the school-to-college transition.

Apply Texas Application*
eliminates the need to complete multiple applications. One single application, either paper or electronic, works for every Texas public university. *Essay topics on the Apply Texas Application are changing on the 2008-2009 Application. Click here for more information

Common Application
recommended application for 315 selective colleges and universities for admission to their undergraduate programs.