Class of 2027 - START with the Presentation:
Your Path to College Starts This Summer Presentation
The Common App and Apply Texas application platforms are open for the Fall 2027 admissions cycle!
Do not match Common App to Naviance!
AISD's new college and career application platform - Schoolinks- will be ready soon!
Mac HS College Application Resources
- AISD is switching to a new College and Career Platform. We will keep you updated!
- What is Schoolinks?
- Schoolinks Quick Start - Coming Soon!
- MAC Class of 2027 College Application Cheat Sheet (stats for your apps)
- Getting Started with Common App in 5 steps (remember to use your personal email!)
- AXS Companion to Common App (pro tip - open this on your phone while filling out the CA)
- Activities and Honors Sections Guidance
- College Essay Resource Guide - updated July 23!
- Requesting Transcripts (your application is not complete until you request transcripts!)
- Letters of Recommendation (teacher, counselor, and outside recommenders)
- Sending Test Scores & Dual Credit Transcripts (Austin ISD does NOT send test scores!)
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Free TX College Application Week via Apply Texas October 12-18, 2026
- Direct Admissions
- STARS (Self-reported Transcript Academic Record)
- FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
- FAFSA opens Oct 1.
- Texas Priority Deadline is Jan 15
- Scholarship and Contest Opportunities - Check back for updates!
- Texas Four Year Public Colleges Offering Free Tuition