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Use the College Scorecard to compare your options for colleges, universities or trade schools. Find information such as average cost, student demographics, average salary after graduation & more! Easily compare the schools you are interested in and narrow down your list.  NOTE: we recommend having at least 3-5 schools to apply to!

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YISD Seniors & Parents!

Are you ready to start the college admissions application process?

NOTE: The Ysleta ISD does require all Seniors to submit at least one application to a higher education institution as per District Graduation Requirements.

Please know there are two different online applications available to help you, the ApplyTexas application and the Common Application.

APPLYTEXAS APPLICATION

If you are planning to attend a public Texas college/university, the ApplyTexas website is the most convenient site to use allowing students to easily "copy" their application to various other Texas schools.

Watch the videos on the right and use the checklist below, for tips and information on why and how to apply for college using ApplyTexas.

Checklist: How to Complete the ApplyTexas Application 

COMMON APPLICATION

If you are planning on applying to an out-of-state or private colleges/universities, the Common Application is the best course to take. Each year, more than 1 million students apply to more than 950 Common App member colleges worldwide through our online college application platform. Learn more about applying through our first-year application by following our step-by-step guide.

Contact your School Counselor or Go Center for questions and assistance!

- YISD Counselors: https://www.yisd.net/Page/9434 

- YISD Go Centers: https://www.yisd.net/Page/7291

The Ysleta ISD in partnership with UTEP and EPCC, will hold ApplyTexas Workshops at each campus during the school day to assist Seniors with their college applications.  Following is the campus schedule for these workshops:

Bel Air HS: Sep. 15-16th

Cesar Chavez Academy: TBD

Del Valle HS: Aug. 11-12th

Eastwood HS: Sep. 1-2nd

Hanks HS: Sep. 15-16th

Parkland HS: Sep. 8-9th

Plato Academy: TBD

Riverside HS: Aug. 18-19th

Tejas SOC: Aug. 12th

Valle Verde ECHS: Sep. 27-28th

YWLA: Aug. 16th

Ysleta HS: Aug. 25-26th