2020 Virtual College Admission Resources

ATTEND NACAC VIRTUAL COLLEGE FAIRS THIS FALL

Hey, Students!

Thinking about college? Here's your chance to hear firsthand from those-in-the-know at hundreds of colleges and universities nearby, across the country, and around the world.

How? Attend a NACAC Virtual College Fair!

See the fall schedule below. Parents invited, too. Sign up at virtualcollegefairs.org.

Fall Schedule

Save the date! More than 600 colleges and universities will be online to talk with high school juniors and seniors on each of these dates this fall:

Sunday, Sept. 13
12 - 8 p.m. ET

Monday, Oct. 12
1 - 9 p.m. ET

Sunday, Oct. 18
12 - 8 p.m. ET

Sunday, Nov. 8
2 - 10 p.m. ET

Each virtual fair is a free, one-day event. Attend as often as you like. Parents invited, too.

Simply log into virtualcollegefairs.org on these dates using your phone or computer. Learn, connect, ask questions, and discover your best college fit!

LIVE RECORDED SESSIONS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (recorded sessions from SISD Summer Bridge)

College/University	Link
University of Houston - Victoria	Recorded Session Click here to open session Schedule a Virtual Meeting with Admissions Schedule Here
Sam Houston State University	Recorded Session Click here to open session 2019-2020 SHSU Brochure https://www.shsu.edu/admissions/admission-brochures/freshman.html
Houston Baptist University	Recorded Session Click here to open session
Baylor University	Recorded Session https://youtu.be/xRGwbO2p_DA Virtual Experience https://www.baylor.edu/admissions/index.php?id=967807
Tarleton State University	Recorded Session Click here to open session
Texas State University	Recorded Session Click here to open session Viewbook https://view.joomag.com/2020-publications-viewbook/0732437001590165151?short& Freshman https://view.joomag.com/2020-publications-freshman-overview/0109812001590171404?short&
University of North Texas	Recorded Session Click here to open session Virtual Tour Sign Up Here
Texas Women's University	Recorded Session Click here to open session Meet with a TWU Admissions Counselor https://twu.edu/admissions/visit-us/online-appointments/ Virtual Tour https://www.youvisit.com/tour/twu
Texas Tech University	Texas Tech Application Process http://www.depts.ttu.edu/admissions/apply/status/first_freshmen/ Virtual Campus tour: https ://www.youvisit.com/tour/ttu Application Workshops http://www.depts.ttu.edu/admissions/appworkshop/ Schedule an Admissions Session With Your TTU Counselor http://www.depts.ttu.edu/admissions/virtualevents/index.php
Texas A & M University-College Station	Recorded Session Click here to open session
Texas A&M University @ Corpus Christi	Recorded Session Click here to open session Digital Brochure information https://marcom.tamucc.edu/publications.html Discover TAMU-CC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GzLdM8yi8k&t=17s Campus Tour information https://tour.tamucc.edu/virtual-events/index.html
Texas A&M University @ Kingsville	Click here to open session
Texas A&M University @ Texarkana	University Viewbook 2019-2020 https://tamut.edu/Admissions/pdf/ViewBook2020-Final-Bleed-2020.pdf University Campus Tour Video 2020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7pL2mSVVCQ&feature=youtu.be
The University of Texas @ Austin	Virtual Sessions https://bealonghorn.admissions.utexas.edu/portal/virtual_sessions Texas One Stop https://onestop.utexas.edu/faq-covid19/
The University of Texas @ San Antonio	Virtual Tour https://www.utsa.edu/admissions/# Admissions Virtual Info Session https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=8&v=BMui_nDPnXQ&feature=emb_logo
The University of Texas @ Arlington	Powerpoint Presentation Click here for presentation
The University of Texas @ Tyler	Recorded Session Click here to open session Fall 2021 Viewbook https://www.uttyler.edu/admissions/files/fall2021travelpiece.pdf
The University of Texas @ Dallas	Recorded Session Click here to open session UTD Home video https://youtu.be/fQvs1BdC4xA Why UTD video https://youtu.be/uhUWGOXABHU Virtual Resources page https://www.utdallas.edu/virtual-admission-resources/ Freshman Admissions link https://www.utdallas.edu/enroll/freshman/

On-Demand Videos

APPLYTEXAS OVERVIEW

ApplyTexas was created through a collaborative effort between the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the colleges and universities represented on the site. ... Apply for admission to any Texas public university, as well as to participating community and private colleges.

ApplyTexas Overview

APPLYTEXAS INSTRUCTIONS

How to apply using ApplyTexas

COMMON APP VIDEO TUTORIALS

The Common Application is an undergraduate college admission application that applicants may use to apply to any of more than 800 member colleges and universities in 49 states and the District of Columbia, as well as in Canada, China, Japan, and many European countries.

Creating a First Year Account

Search and Add Colleges

Navigating the My Colleges Tab

Submitting Applications

Completing the FERPA Release Authorization

FAFSA

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is a form completed by current and prospective college students in the United States to determine their eligibility for student financial aid. The FAFSA should not be confused with the CSS Profile, which is also required by some colleges.

FAFSA Overview

Descripción de FAFSA (español)

TASFA

The Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) is used to collect information to help determine eligibility for state financial aid programs that are administered by institutions of higher education in the state of Texas. Students that are classified as a Texas Resident who cannot apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are encouraged to complete the TASFA.

TASFA Overview

Descripción de TASFA (español)

TSI/Accuplacer Test Prep

https://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/students/prepare-for-accuplacer/practice

Importance of TSI Assessment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=NqddfPWDj0w&feature=emb_logo

TSI Assessment Description

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhEXiH36mEU&feature=emb_logo

KHAN Academy (SAT PRACTICE)

https://www.khanacademy.org/sat

MILITARY (ASVAB – PRACTICE TESTS/TUTORIALS)

https://www.march2success.com/

NAVIANCE

Naviance Area	Name	Direct Link
Naviance Student (Curricululm)	Naviance College, Career, and Life Readiness Curriculum	https://www.screencast.com/t/jiYJO2l6
Naviance Student (eDocs)	Common App Registration and Account Matching	http://www.screencast.com/t/gxEQkElyo1
Naviance Student (eDocs)	College Application Series: Editing Colleges I'm Applying To	https://www.screencast.com/t/Eibj9gqU
Naviance Student (eDocs)	College Application Series: Building a List of Colleges I'm Applying To	https://www.screencast.com/t/Eibj9gqU
Naviance Student (eDocs)	College Application Series: Requesting a Final Transcript	https://www.screencast.com/t/Eibj9gqU
Naviance Student (eDocs)	College Application Series: Setting Your Attending College	https://www.screencast.com/t/Eibj9gqU
Naviance Student (eDocs)	Request Transcripts in Naviance Student	https://www.screencast.com/t/Eibj9gqU
Naviance Student (eDocs)	Letter of Recommendation Requests	https://www.screencast.com/t/Eibj9gqU
Naviance Student (General)	Google Translate for Naviance Student	http://www.screencast.com/t/DKarPHwMU
Naviance Student (Kaplan)	Registering for Naviance CCLR Live by Kaplan	http://www.screencast.com/t/0WY0MpuuOx
Naviance Student (General)	The Student Journey in Naviance	https://www.screencast.com/t/OlGl04dntU8F
Naviance Student (General)	Naviance Student Tour and Overview	http://www.screencast.com/t/tbcYt9eUkKg

College Readiness

2020 Virtual College Admission Resources

ATTEND NACAC VIRTUAL COLLEGE FAIRS THIS FALL

LIVE RECORDED SESSIONS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (recorded sessions from SISD Summer Bridge)

On-Demand Videos

Importance of TSI Assessment

TSI Assessment Description