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General Information


Seniors Graduating with High School Diploma
*Including P-TECH and Early College graduating high school with an Associate degree


Partner Offers for Students

  • Direct Entry Offers for Seniors Graduating with a High School Diploma
    *Including P-TECH and Early College graduating high school with an Associate degree

    Available in English or Spanish

  • Transfer Offers for Current Dallas County Promise Scholars
    *Only for Students Attending Dallas College (Not Including P-TECH/ECHS Students)

    Available in English or Spanish

Tips & Tools for the College Application Process

Whether you're a high school freshman or graduating senior, it's never too late to prepare for your first day of college. Click on each item in the sections below to access additional resources and information.

Create a Resume


• How to Write a High School Resume


• Sample Resumes & Templates


• Resume & Cover Letter Generator

• How to Use Linkedin as a Student

Study for ACT/SAT


• SAT Practice


• ACT Practice


• Khan Academy

Start Your College List


• 10 Considerations for Making Your College List


• Big Future


• eCampus Tours

Build Relationships


• How to Get College Recommendation Letters: Building Recommender Relationships

Explore Career Paths


• CollegeWorks


• CareerOneStop


• Bureau of Labor Statistics


• myFuture

Attend College Fairs


• College Fair Checklist


• 20 Questions to Ask College Representatives

Volunteer


• VolunteerNow


• VolunteerMatch

Get Involved


• Impressive Extracurriculars

Practice Leadership


• How to Win a Student Election


• Running for Student Council

Practice Good Digital Hygiene


• Students Should Check Their Online Presence With College On The Horizon


• Ten Mistakes That Are Killing Your LinkedIn Profile

Start Saving for College


• Start saving money for college/living expenses like books, food, and transportation


• Expert-Approved Ways to Pay for College