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- 2020 Virtual College Admission Resources
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2020 Virtual College Admission Resources
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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!
- Sunday, Sept. 13
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LIVE RECORDED SESSIONS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (recorded sessions from SISD Summer Bridge)
College/University Link University of Houston - Victoria Recorded Session
Schedule a Virtual Meeting with Admissions
Sam Houston State University Recorded Session
2019-2020 SHSU Brochure
https://www.shsu.edu/admissions/admission-brochures/freshman.html
Houston Baptist University Recorded Session
Baylor University Recorded Session
Virtual Experience
Tarleton State University Recorded Session
Texas State University Recorded 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
Virtual Tour
Texas Women's University Recorded Session
Meet with a TWU Admissions Counselor
https://twu.edu/admissions/visit-us/online-appointments/
Virtual Tour
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
Texas A & M University-College Station Recorded Session
Texas A&M University @ Corpus Christi Recorded 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
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
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
The University of Texas @ Tyler Recorded Session
Fall 2021 Viewbook
https://www.uttyler.edu/admissions/files/fall2021travelpiece.pdf
The University of Texas @ Dallas Recorded Session
UTD Home video
Why UTD video
Virtual Resources page
https://www.utdallas.edu/virtual-admission-resources/
Freshman Admissions link
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 INSTRUCTIONS
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.
Navigating the My Colleges Tab
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.
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.
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
Naviance Student (eDocs)
Common App Registration and Account Matching
Naviance Student (eDocs)
College Application Series: Editing Colleges I'm Applying To
Naviance Student (eDocs)
College Application Series: Building a List of Colleges I'm Applying To
Naviance Student (eDocs)
College Application Series: Requesting a Final Transcript
Naviance Student (eDocs)
College Application Series: Setting Your Attending College
Naviance Student (eDocs)
Request Transcripts in Naviance Student
Naviance Student (eDocs)
Letter of Recommendation Requests
Naviance Student (General)
Google Translate for Naviance Student
Naviance Student (Kaplan)
Registering for Naviance CCLR Live by Kaplan
Naviance Student (General)
The Student Journey in Naviance
Naviance Student (General)
Naviance Student Tour and Overview