College Resources
College Applications
Texas Common Application - ApplyTexas was created through a collaborative effort between the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the colleges and universities represented on the site. The goal of the project is to offer a centralized means for both Texas and non-Texas students to apply to the many outstanding postsecondary institutions available in Texas.
The Common Application - The Common Application currently provides both online and print versions of its First-year and Transfer Applications. Nearly 400 institutions are members and represent the full range of higher education institutions in the US: public and private, large and small, highly selective and modestly selective, and East Coast, West Coast, and every region in between.
HBCU Common Application - EDU, Inc. was developed to augment the recruitment efforts of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and to increase the number of educational opportunities for students nationwide. Complete the EDU, Inc. online application and have it delivered to 34 HBCU Member Institutions for $35.
College Search
The College Board
The College Board offers a variety of tools and resources to help you prepare and plan for college. Use the College MatchMaker to generate a list of colleges that match your preferences. Create and manage your personal list of colleges with My Organizer. Get ready for the SAT by taking an official, free practice test.
Xello
Based on academic and user research, Xello’s award-winning program puts the student at the center of their planning experience. They build personalized plans for the future, and the skills and knowledge to persist. Every GISD student in grades 7-12 has full access to Xello in order to plan their future!
Financial Aid and Scholarships
ScholarshipExperts
ScholarshipExperts.com employs a professional staff of data researchers to maintain an up-to-date database of over 2.4 million scholarships worth more than $14.7 billion.