APPLYING TO COLLEGES

By clicking the icon on the right, you will find links to specific colleges that include admission requirements, application info, school catalog, etc.

As you apply to colleges and universities, you will receive an email from that school asking you to set up an applicant account (portal). 

One suggestion is to set up a new email account specifically to be used for college communications (never use your LCM school email address – that will be disabled after you graduate).

Make sure you

1. are on the lookout for the account set-up emails and are checking your email spam folders
2. set up your accounts (preferably to an email address accessible on your mobile phone)
3. record your user ID/login/password information for that college in a safe location
4. bookmark each of the applicant portals

Texas College Application Deadlines

Writing Strong Essays & Personal Statements

New this year (for Fall 2026-2027 applicants) –  During the second full week of October
applications throught ApplyTexas at all Texas Public Colleges are FREE.
Applications open for most colleges on July 1 or August 1.
Waiting until October may delay housing or admittance to competitive majors.
 

APPLY TEXAS = Online Application form is a one-stop shop for applying to a public university or community college in Texas

• ApplyTexas website
• Generic ApplyTexas instructions (from LCMHS)
• Letter of Recommendation Request Form

COMMON APPLICATION – Online Application form for several Texas colleges/universities and those in other states

• Common Application website
• Generic CommonApp instructions (from LCMHS)
• Letter of Recommendation Request Form