College Resources

COLLEGE APPS & INFORMATION FOR THE APPLICATION PROCESS

• Common Application - One online application to over 600 different colleges and universities across the nation. 

• GoApplyTexas - Apply online to Texas colleges. 

• School Profile 25 -26 - The school profile is helpful in answering many of the questions that may be asked on your application. 

• The School Code for FMHS is 442-434; some applications may request the school code 

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HELPFUL LINKS

• The Common App Step-by-Step Guide - walks students step-by-step through each question of the Common Application, including why it’s asked and how to best answer. Here is the link https://www.standoutcollegeprep.com/common-app-guide/

• FAFSA Step-by-Step: https://www.standoutcollegeprep.com/fafsa-questions/

• Texas Scholarship Directory: https://www.standoutcollegeprep.com/texas-scholarships/

• The Princeton Review

• College Essay Dos and Don'ts

• Cliche College Essays & How to Fix Them

• 7 Ways to Make Your Essay Stand Out

• College For Texans - Everything a Texan needs to know about preparing for, applying for, and paying for college or technical school

• NACAC for Parents & Students - Resources for college-bound parents and students.

• College Board

  • Testing, planning and college search 

• College Planning Guide for Students with Mental Health Conditions

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COLLEGE SEARCH ENGINES

Sites that locate universities and colleges in the United States:

• Texas Colleges and Universities

• Campustours Virtual Tours

• Collegeview

• Go College

• Princeton Review

Sites that locate colleges around the world:

•  BRAINTRACK - University Index

• All About College

Sites that locate community and 2 year colleges:

• U.S. Universities and Community Colleges

Sites that locate schools by special groups:

• Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology

• Historically Black Colleges and Universities