Applying to College
Applying to college is a big step! Your Irving ISD high school counselor and teachers are here to support you. You are not alone!
Helpful items to have available as you complete your college applications:
- Resume
- coursework taken
- extracurricular activities
- honors and awards
- leadership roles
- work experience
- Transcript
- Social security number (if you have one)
- Parent contact information
Applying for college in Texas? Most colleges and universities use the Apply Texas application. Complete one application and apply to multiple colleges.
Apply for most colleges in Texas here:
Applying to colleges outside of Texas? The Common App is used by 1000's of colleges and universities across the United States. Complete one application and apply to multiple colleges.
Apply to colleges outside of Texas here:
Steps for a COMPLETE college application:
- Submit online application though , or , or university website
- Request current high school transcript to be sent to college or university
- Send SAT or ACT scores, if your college or university requires them to be sent
- Pay college application fee (if there is a fee) or use a college application fee waiver (if you qualify)