Applying to College
Applying to College
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
- are on the lookout for the account set-up emails and are checking your email spam folders
- set up your accounts (preferably to an email address accessible on your mobile phone)
- record your user ID/login/password information for that college in a safe location
- 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
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