SENIOR TO-DO LIST
2023-2024
CREATE AN ACADEMIC RESUME
This resume should be attached to all scholarship applications and even college applications.
SIGN UP TO TAKE THE SAT OR ACT
Even though most colleges are test-optional, put yourself above the rest and take the standardized test!
Register at collegeboard.org
CREATE AN APPLY TEXAS ACCOUNT
Use the Apply Texas website to apply to all colleges in Texas.
You will need your social security number.
CREATE AN FSA ID
ALL STUDENTS MUST APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID WHICH OPENS ON OCTOBER 1!
YOU AND A PARENT will need to create an account.
Create an account now to save yourself some time before October 1.
You will need your social security number.
FAFSA:
FAFSA opens on October 1!!! Completing the FAFSA can be overwhelming. Both students and parents need to work together to complete the financial aid.
FASFA COMPLETION DOCUMENTATION:
Once you complete your FAFSA form, take a SCREENSHOT of the screen that says "Congratulations." We will use this has verification of completion for graduation.
Step By Step Guide
Nitro College is a great resource for financial aid. The link below shows the questions being asked for each step of the FAFSA form. (paper and online versions)
WHAT IF I DON'T HAVE A SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER FOR THE US?
No worries! You will complete the TASFA form online through your Apply Texas account. Below is a breakdown of the questions asked on the TASFA. You will also need to take a screenshot of the completion page as verification.
TSIA SCORES
Most seniors took the TSIA test last year.
To find your scores, go to https://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/students
STEP 1
CLICK ON "GET MY SCORES"
STEP 2
CLICK ON "GO TO STUDENT PORTAL"
STEP 3
FILL IN THE INFORMATION USING YOUR DPHS ID NUMBER