Class of 2027 - START with the Presentation:

Your Path to College Starts This Summer 

Do not request transcripts, letters of rec, or "Match" Common App to Naviance prior to August 1.

COMMON APP will close on July 28 and reopen August 1st. Naviance access will be limited during July 25 - July 31st with students being "rolled over" on August 1st.

Anderson HS College Application Resources

• AISD is switching to a new College and Career Platform.  We will keep you updated!
• Anderson Class of 2027 College Application Cheat Sheet  (stats for your apps)
• Getting Started with Common App in 5 steps (remember to use your personal email!)
• AXS Companion to Common App (pro tip - open this on your phone while filling out the CA)
• College Essay Resource Guide - updated July 23!
• Requesting Transcripts  (your application is not complete until you request transcripts!)
• Letters of Recommendation (teacher, counselor, and outside recommenders)
• Sending Test Scores & Dual Credit Transcripts (Austin ISD does NOT send test scores!)

• Free TX College Application Week via Apply Texas October 12-18, 2026

• Direct Admissions
• STARS (Self-reported Transcript Academic Record)
• FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
  •  FAFSA opens Oct 1. Texas Priority Deadline is Jan 15
• Scholarship and Contest Opportunities - Check back for updates!
• Texas Four Year Public Colleges Offering Free Tuition 

ACC is Free for the Class of 2027!

Instructions for seniors applying to ACC Fall 2026