NEWTON ISD

STEPS FOR APPLYING TO COLLEGE  

1. Check with counselor to see if you qualify for a fee waiver prior to starting the process of applying and taking entrance exams.

2.  Apply for college:  www.applytexas.org  If the college is out of the state, you will need to apply directly to the college on their school webpage.

​3.  Register for a college entrance exam.  

• Junior College/Technical School: 
  • TSI (Texas Success Initiative) exam includes Math, Reading, and Writing.  Schedule with the TSI testing center on the college campus.
    • ​Pre-Assessment Activity required for TSI
• ​4-Year University (Check with your college to see what score meets admissions requirement.  Every universities’ requirements vary.  The quartile found on your transcript will determine the needed score)
  •  ACT 
  •  SAT

 4.  Apply for financial aid:  https://fafsa.gov/  (Click on the FAFSA tab for videos and information required for all graduating seniors)

 5.  Apply for Scholarships locally and through your college financial aid department.

 6.  Request a transcript be sent to the college of your choice.  There are forms located outside the front office window in a black 3-ring binder or you may email glenda.huff@newtonisd.net to request the transcript be sent electronically.

 7. Dual credit students will request a transcript be sent to the college of their choice in addition to their high school transcript.

 8. Get a meningitis vaccine and mail/fax a copy to the college.

 9. Once accepted, apply for student housing on campus.  A meningitis vaccine is required.

10. Sign up for your college’s orientation.