Students can apply for admission to universities by utilizing various application types. The most commonly used application types are Apply Texas, Common Application, or university-specific applications. Please check with the universities to which you are applying to determine which application type they utilize.

Apply Texas - applytexas.org

Apply for admission to any Texas public university, community college, and private college.
Submit your profile, application, and essays online | Copy application information to another institution | Apply for scholarships from participating universities

Common Application - commonapp.org

Explore more than 900 colleges and universities
Link the Common Application to your Xello account
How to Fill Out the Common Application 2024/25 Complete Walkthrough Video
Application guide for first-year students

University Specific College Applications

Used only for a particular school
Available on each school's website

Common Black College Application - commonblackcollegeapp.com

The Common Black College Application allows students to submit a single application to all 68 of the participating HBCU member institutions and specify the top four choices for only $20.
Learn about Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and more to further your college preparation experience. | Each of the member schools work to make college affordable and ensures students graduate on time with no or low debt.

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