COLLEGE READINESS RESOURCES
Our free College Readiness resources are designed to help high school students stay organized, meet important deadlines, and confidently prepare for college. Whether you're exploring colleges, completing financial aid applications, or searching for scholarships, these printable guides will help you stay on track throughout your senior year.
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Not sure where to begin? Follow these five simple steps to confidently prepare for college and stay on track throughout your senior year.
Step 1: Explore colleges and careers that match your interests.
Step 2: Research admissions requirements and application deadlines.
Step 3: Prepare for the SAT, ACT, or TSIA2, if required.
Step 4: Complete your college applications and financial aid forms.
Step 5: Compare your college options and make your final decision.
🌐 Official & Trusted College Planning Resources
🎓 Explore Colleges
Why use these resources?
Researching colleges early helps you compare programs, campus life, admissions requirements, and costs to find the right fit.
Resources
- Big Future: Explore colleges, careers, scholarships, and financial aid through the College Board.
- Apply Texas: Submit applications to Texas public colleges and universities through one application.
- Common App: Apply to multiple colleges and universities with one online application.
- Campus Tours: Campus Tours offers virtual and in-person tours of college campuses.
- YouVisit: YouVisit offers virtual reality tours and immersive experiences of colleges and universities.
📝 College Entrance Exams
Why use these resources?
Preparation and practice can help you build confidence and improve your performance on college entrance and placement exams.
Resources
- ACT Registration: ACT Registration is the official site where students can register for the ACT test.
- ACT Prep: ACT Prep offers resources and practice materials to help students prepare for the ACT exam.
- SAT Registration: SAT Registration is the official site where students can sign up for the SAT test.
- SAT Prep (Khan Academy): Khan Academy provides SAT Prep resources and practice materials for students preparing for the SAT.
- TSIA2 Prep: TSIA2 Prep offers comprehensive study guides and practice tests.
📅 Student Planning Tools
Why use these resources?
Stay organized, showcase your accomplishments, and prepare for important milestones throughout the college application process.
Resources
- Cirkled In: Cirkled In is a FREE holistic portfolio. Showcase all your accomplishments in and out of the classroom and let the best-fit colleges and employers find you.
- NCAA Eligibility Center: The NCAA Eligibility Center ensures that high school student-athletes meet academic and amateurism requirements to play sports at the collegiate level.
- Military Careers (CareerOneStop): The Career OneStop website provides information on career opportunities, enlistment options, and educational benefits available through various branches of the armed forces.
📖 Academic Support
Why use these resources?
Strengthen your academic skills with free tools that can help you succeed in high school and prepare for college coursework.
Resources
- Symbolab Math Solver: Symbolab is an online math solver that provides step-by-step solutions for various mathematical problems, including algebra, calculus, and geometry.
💚 Need Additional Help?
Preparing for college is a journey, and you don't have to do it alone. Whether you have questions about choosing a college, completing applications, preparing for entrance exams, or finding scholarships, Pivot Foundation is here to help.