College and Career Information
College and Career
Welcome to the College and Career page! Here, students and families will find invaluable tools to navigate the path to higher education. From applying to colleges and understanding financial aid to exploring career options and preparing for standardized tests, this page offers comprehensive support and guidance. Whether you're planning for college, seeking scholarships, or ensuring eligibility for collegiate athletics, these resources are designed to help you make informed decisions and achieve your educational goals.
Essential College Planning Resources
The resources below are invaluable tools for students and families navigating the path to higher education. From applying to colleges and understanding financial aid to exploring career options and preparing for standardized tests, these links offer comprehensive support and guidance. Whether you're planning for college, seeking scholarships, or ensuring eligibility for collegiate athletics, these resources are designed to help you make informed decisions and achieve your educational goals.
-
The ACT
The ACT is a standardized test used for college admissions in the United States, assessing students' academic readiness for college through multiple-choice tests in English, mathematics, reading, and science, with an optional writing section.
-
College Board Inspiring Minds™
The College Board is a non-profit organization that connects students to college success through programs like the SAT, AP courses, and college planning resources.
-
College for All Texans
College for All Texans provides comprehensive resources and guidance to help Texas students and families plan, apply, and pay for college.
-
SAT College Board™
The SAT is a standardized test administered by the College Board, assessing students' readiness for college with sections on reading, writing, and math.
-
Apply Texas
ApplyTexas allows you to apply to any Texas public university, community college, and many private universities with a single application.
-
College Board Student Search Service (SSS)
The Student Search Service by BigFuture helps colleges and scholarship programs connect with students, offering opportunities for college admissions and scholarships.
-
FAFSA Financial Aid
Federal Student Aid is the largest provider of financial aid for college in the U.S., helping students understand, apply for, and manage their financial aid.
-
NCAA Eligibility Center
The NCAA Eligibility Center's website is where student-athletes can register and find information to participate in collegiate athletics at NCAA Division I or II schools.
-
bigfuture College Board™
BigFuture by College Board offers tools and resources to help students plan for college, explore careers, and find scholarships.
-
College Board Opportunity Scholarships
The BigFuture Scholarships program offers students the chance to earn $500 and $40,000 scholarships by completing steps to plan for college and career.
-
Net Price Calculator College Board™
The Net Price Calculator helps you estimate the cost of attending college after financial aid, providing a personalized estimate based on your financial situation.
SchooLinks
Welcome to SchooLinks! For guardians, our "Quick Start Guide for Guardians" provides a brief overview to help you get started in SchooLinks. Students can refer to the "Quick Start Guide for Students" for a step-by-step introduction. Check out our brief overview video for students and a detailed guide video for guardians to make the most of the platform.
-
Quick Start Guide for Guardians
Guardians guide to getting started with SchooLinks.
-
Quick Start Guide for Students
Students guide to getting started with SchooLinks.
-
SchooLinks Intro Video
Check out this brief overview video of how students can get started with SchooLinks.
-
SchooLinks Guardian Nights Presentation
Check out this video for a detailed guide for guardians on how to use the SchooLinks platform to support their students' educational journey. It covers key features and functionalities of the platform, helping guardians navigate and utilize it effectively.
PSAT/NMSQT/SAT Presentation and Resources
-
College Board SAT Practice
The College Board's SAT practice page offers full-length practice tests and resources to help students prepare for the SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, and PSAT 8/9.
-
National Merit Scholarship Website
The NMSC Scholar Community provides scholarship recipients the opportunity to interact with one another and keep up to date with the latest news and information about NMSC and the National Merit Scholarship Program.
-
PSAT/NMSQT Scores – SAT Suite
The PSAT/NMSQT scores page provides information on how to access, understand, and use your scores for college readiness and scholarship opportunities.
Dual Credit Courses Information
Please visit the Lonestar College Dual Credit page for additional information about Dual Credit courses offered in Lamar CISD.
Service Cord - 2025
-
Service Cord - 2025 Information
Service Cord is a volunteer organization which requires students to provide time and energy serving the surrounding communities. The program’s purpose is teaching students about responsibility, accountability, selflessness, showing appreciation, being shown appreciation, and giving to those in need. For additional information, check out the document linked below.
College and Career Facilitators
- Kristin Richter (kristin.richter@lcisd.org), Foster High School
- Mary Saville (masaville@lcisd.org), Fulshear High School
- Angelica Trevino (angelica.trevino@lcisd.org), Lamar Consolidated High School
- Willie Yarber (willie.yarber@lcisd.org), Randle High School
- Soraya Soto (ssoto@lcisd.org), Terry High School
- Francheska Arias (franchescha.arias@lcisd.org) George Ranch High School
- Jennifer Gongora (jennifer.gongora@lcisd.org) 1621
- Kimberly Sulak (kimberly.sulak@lcisd.org), Tomas HS