ApplyTexas and Common Application
Step 1: Application
The majority of schools in Texas use ApplyTexas as the primary source for applications, however some Texas schools require the Common Application instead. For more information, please see this article.
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Create your ApplyTexas account
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Create your Common Application
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Detailed instructions for ApplyTexas can be found at this link. Select and print the instructions applicable to your college path (incoming freshmen 4 or 2-year tracks).
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A comprehensive list of general application information, deadlines, and contact information for Texas Colleges and Universities can be found here.
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Step 2: Send SAT and ACT Scores:
SAT – Click on “SEND SCORES”
ACT – Click on “Send Your Scores”

Step 3: Prepare College Application Essays:
Use the following links to assist in drafting your college admissions essays.
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Step 4: Request Recommendations from your teachers, coaches, and mentors.
The SVHS Letter Recommendation Request form can be found here.
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Step 5: Complete the Transcript Request Form. Contact the Mrs. Kristin Holliday at (830) 885-1018 for questions regarding transcripts.
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Step 6: If you took Dual Credit courses through Alamo Colleges, you will need to request an official college transcript from St. Philip's AFTER graduation in June. Click here to download the instructions. Your individual college or university will have specific instructions stating how to submit your official transcripts to the college or university campus of your choice. ***Please Note: Some colleges may ask you for an unofficial transcript as part of the application process. This should be downloaded for free from the student's ACES account with St. Philip's.
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Additional Items for the Apply Texas Process
Did You Know?
It is more important now than it has ever been to consider a post-secondary education. According to Achieve.com, "By 2020, 65 percent of all jobs, and 92 percent of traditional STEM jobs, will require postsecondary education and training" (2017). Students should plan to set goals early in order to be College and Career ready at the time of their high school graduation. Colleges expect potential students to "communicate effectively (both verbally and in written communications), to solve problems, to think critically and develop informed arguments, and to analyze information and data. All students should graduate from high school ready for college, careers, and life, prepared to pursue the future of their choosing", 2017, p. 1).