NEWTON ISD

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

​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.
    • ​Preassessment Activity required for TSI. https://www.newtonisd.net/345813_3 
• 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/

      Watch FAFSA video 

 5.  Apply for Local and College Scholarships: http://www.newtonisd.net/39953_2

 6.  Request a transcript be sent to the college of your choice.  The forms are located outside the office in a black 3-ring binder.

 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.