Unweaving Webs of Myths Around College Applications
Topics: Applying to College, College Planning, Students and Families, High School
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Digital Learning Opportunities for Educators
On September 15, we hosted a Professional Learning Series session focused on preparing educators and students for Free College Application Week 2026. Christy Manouelian, Program Manager for the ApplyTexas Applicant Portal, provided an overview of portal updates and shared how the ApplyTexas team is preparing for increased demand during Free College Application Week. Gladis Rodriguez, Program Specialist for College and Career Advising, showcased the new Free College Application Week Toolkit, which provides resources and strategies to help educators engage with students and families. Marie Bridgeman, College and Career Advisor at Hutto High School, also shared how their district prepares students to make the most of Free College Application Week.
Topics: Webinar, Applying to College, College Planning, High School, ApplyTexas, Free College Application Week
Digital Learning Opportunities for Educators
On September 8, we hosted a session showcasing the latest updates and features to the ApplyTexas Applicant Portal and Counselor Suite. Christy Manouelian, Program Manager of the ApplyTexas Applicant Portal, highlighted updates to the school search experience, which include only displaying schools that offer the student’s application type. Cintia Morales, Program Manager of the ApplyTexas Counselor Suite, copresented with Evelyn Denson, Product Manager of ApplyTexas, on new Counselor Suite updates that provide streamlined tools and important data to counselors.
Topics: Webinar, College Planning, High School, ApplyTexas
The Form is Not the Barrier: Addressing Financial Aid Misconceptions Before They Become Enrollment Decisions
Topics: College Planning, Students and Families, High School, Financial Aid
Digital Learning Opportunities for Educators
On August 11, we hosted a session showcasing how My Texas Future and Direct Admissions are reimagining college and career exploration with students and families. Katy Sombito, Program Manager of My Texas Future and Direct Admissions at the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), highlighted important platform features in My Texas Future and provided information on the new Direct Admissions graduation requirement for the 26–27 school year. We also had Joanna Hernandez, Teacher and College and Career Advisor at Tornillo High School, join our session to provide a brief overview of how My Texas Future has become the foundation of her school’s college and career curriculum.
Topics: Middle School, Webinar, College Planning, High School, College and Career Readiness Resources, My Texas Future
Digital Learning Opportunities for Educators
On May 12, we hosted a session celebrating our My Texas Future Schools of Excellence. Brandon Griggs, Assistant Commissioner of College and Career Advising at the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), conducted a roundtable discussion with representatives from each School of Excellence, where they provided strategies for implementing My Texas Future on campuses. We also celebrated all the schools that participated in the recognition program and thanked them for sharing My Texas Future with their students.
Topics: Middle School, Webinar, College Planning, High School, College and Career Readiness Resources, My Texas Future
Digital Learning Opportunities for Educators
On April 14, we hosted a fascinating session exploring military pathways. Scholarship and Enrollment Officer Omar Cruz from The University of Texas at Austin guided attendees through enlistment options – including U.S. Army Active Duty, Reserve, and National Guard – and highlighted opportunities to serve while pursuing college. He also discussed scholarship benefits available through the U.S. Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) programs.
Technical Sergeant Joshua Schlegel of the United States Air Force also joined us to share how service members can build meaningful careers in the air force while accessing valuable education and training benefits.
Topics: Webinar, High School, Texas OnCourse Academy, Military Enlistment and Careers
Digital Learning Opportunities for Educators
On March 10, we hosted an informational session focused on how educators can use statewide data tools to support student outcomes and strengthen college and career advising. Sharon Wong from the THECB shared information on the Texas Talent Trajectory (T3) Dashboard, TEA’s Katie Jubert offered key details on the college, career, and military readiness (CCMR) tracker and how it can verify internal data, and TxCAN’s Kendra Strange highlighted three interactive public data dashboards that give educators insights on FAFSA completion and direct-to-college enrollments.
Topics: CCMR and Accountability, Webinar, College Planning, High School, Financial Aid, College and Career Readiness Resources, Data Resources
Digital Learning Opportunities for Educators
Hello, educators! On February 10, we hosted an engaging and informative session highlighting the Texas Transfer Framework and community college resources from Austin Community College (ACC). Staff from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) and ACC shared insights on how these tools support student success across the state. Special guest Dr. Wynn Rosser, Commissioner and CEO of the THECB, provided an overview of how the THECB is expanding the reach of higher education in Texas, including tools for students and families to make data-informed decisions about what comes next in their educational journeys.
Topics: Webinar, High School, College and Career Readiness Resources, Dual Credit, Texas Transfer Framework
Digital Learning Opportunities for Educators
Hello, educators! On November 18, we hosted an engaging session showcasing the new and refreshed Texas OnCourse Academy. THECB’s Jamie Bell and Samantha Gonzalez walked us through updated competencies, modules, and interactives, and shared helpful tips and resources to enhance your Academy experience.
Topics: Middle School, Webinar, High School, Texas OnCourse Academy, College and Career Readiness Resources
