Additional Resources

NCAA (Future College Athletes)
The advantages of competing in college sports are both immediate and lifelong. Participating in college sports provides opportunities to learn, compete, and succeed. Student-athletes receive top-notch academic support, quality medical care, and regular access to outstanding coaching, facilities, and equipment. Student-athletes, as a group, graduate at higher rates than their peers in the general student body and feel better prepared for life after college.

Learn more about the three divisions:
College-bound student-athletes preparing to enroll in a Division I or Division II school need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center to ensure they have met amateurism standards and are academically prepared for college coursework.

Are you ready to play college sports? Download the brochure to find out and begin creating your account.

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• Khan Academy
  Free SAT practice/review site.

• Resume Assistance
  Building a Resume Guide.

• Tips on Writing a College Essay

  • Princeton Review: College Essay Tips
  • Writing a College Admissions Essay Guide

• Request a Letter of Recommendation (Brag Sheet)
  All requests must be made in person with either a resume or brag sheet (see attachment). Allow two weeks for completion, and follow up with your teacher, counselor, and/or administrator within the timeframe.

• AP Credit Transfer
  AP Credit Policy Search - find colleges and universities that offer credit or placement for AP scores.

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College Resources

• College For All Texans
  Developed by Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as a resource for students and parents to learn more about the college process.

• ApplyTexas
  Texas college and university application platform.

• The Common Application
  Streamlined application platform for college admissions.

• Own Your Own Future
  College readiness resources for Texas middle-school and high-school students, including videos, web resources, and activities.

• O*NET
  Occupational Information Network: Free database with hundreds of occupational definitions. Developed under the US Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).

• O*NET Interest Inventory
  Free interest/personality type assessment. Take the O*NET Interest Profiler at My Next Move to explore career matches based on personal interests.

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Workforce and Career Resources

• Work in Texas/Texas Workforce Commission
  WorkInTexas.com: Comprehensive job search and matching system developed by the Texas Workforce Commission.

• Coastal Compass, Education and Career Resource Center
  Coastal Compass Website: Free services located at La Palmera Mall. Partnerships with area schools and training programs provide step-by-step guidance and support.

  Hours

  • Sunday & Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday - Saturday: 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM

• Texas Career Check
  Texas Career Check: Tool for students to research careers and schools in Texas. Easy-to-navigate site provides information on various occupations and educational pathways.

• Texas Labor Market & Career Information (LMCI)
  LMCI: Career and workforce information resources from the Texas Workforce Commission.

• Texas OnCourse
  Texas OnCourse: Texas’s definitive source for college and career planning. Resources for students, educators, and parents.

• Texas Reality Check
  Texas Reality Check: Tool to explore the cost of living and income needed to afford a desired lifestyle.

• Texas Common Course Numbering System (TCCNS)
  TCCNS: Facilitates transfer of freshman and sophomore-level coursework between Texas community colleges and universities.

• Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
  Official site for Texas higher education policies.