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 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 once 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

Ten Tips for Writing a College Essay

Writing Strong Essays & Personal Statements

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

• ApplyTexas (NEW SITE – for Applications Fall 2022 and after) 
  • Essay Prompts for Fall 2022 (will post Fall 2023 prompts – if they are different – when available)
    • Choosing the Perfect Apply Texas Essay Prompt  
    • How to Outline and Write your College Essay

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

• Common Application