Parents’ Resources
AchieveTexasWant a lifetime of success? Have a desire to be in a meaningful career? Click here!
ApplyTexas Want to apply to more than one Texas college and only have to go to one site? Here you can explore the schools you’re interested in, apply to as many as you want, and never have to start from scratch with each application!
CollegeForAllTexans.com: Here you can locate and match to the Texas college most suitable for you! There is also financial aid and college information on this site.
College Preparation Check List (from FederalStudentAid.ed.gov )
Texas assessment (testing) programs
- Required testing for students ( a chart to help you understand what the assessment testing program involves (from the Texas Education Agency).
- The TEA page for students and parents about the state’s testing assessment resources.
- TAKS study guides from the Texas Education Agency.
- TAKS Compositions —Examples of Good Writing (study guide)
- Released TAKS Tests, Answer Keys, and Scoring Guides — includes released tests in Spanish.
- Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System – Explanations for each grade level in English and Spanish versions.
- Info booklets on TAKS — these Texas Education Agency booklets are available by subject and grade. There are in English and Spanish.
- Linguistically Accommodated Testing — this resource has explanations of the LAT in English and Spanish.
FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Need some money to put you through college? Look no further!
Try the demo site Still have doubts about what is needed to fill out a FAFSA to apply for federal student aid? — The demo site is practice that gives you confidence.
A PDF printable version of the FAFSA for 2010-2011
“Going to College” lists – – 9th through 12th grade Checklists. Make sure that you do not fall behind as you progress through high school.
- ”Vas a la universidad” – listas 9º por 12° grado.
- ”Going to College – Checklists for grades 9-12
ProjectCareer — Free Career Test – Online Career Test — Sometimes it can be difficult to properly identify careers that match your unique personality. Take this free career test that accounts for important particulars such as your individuality and ambitions in configuring a potential profession for you. It also offers resources you may need to achieve your professional goals successfully.
Drive of Your Life Curious about discovering what career path is right for you? This online exploration game will allow you to gain insight into what kind of jobs you might be interested in while learning a little more about yourself along the way.
MVU CareerForward – Take the Challenge Designed just for middle school and high school students, the CareerForward course is a self-contained online learning course that may be used in companion with a variety of online career planning tools to provide you with the opportunity to assess your career interests, explore career options and create an educational development plan.
America’s Career InfoNet This online database is filled with job search information. Everything from resumes to how to dress for an interview can be found here.
Reality Check – Start Real life begins after high school and it comes with some real life expenses such as food, gas, and living costs. Find out how which career choice will best suit your needs and lifestyle in college and beyond.
The Career Key Take a detailed career test and receive expert help with career options, career change, career search, job skills and choosing a college major or training program.
“Fostering a college-going culture in Southeast Texas.”
