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!
Mac HS College Application Resources
Welcome to SchooLinks - AISD's new college and career platform!
MAC Class of 2027 College Application Cheat Sheet
Getting Started with Common App in 5 steps (use personal email!)
AXS Companion to Common App (help section by section)
Activities and Honors Sections Guidance
Free TX College Application Week via Apply Texas Oct 12-18, 2026
Students will add Colleges into SchooLinks - see QuickStart Guide
Requesting Transcripts
Letters of Recommendation (teacher, counselor, & outside recs)
Sending Test Scores & Dual Credit Transcripts
Austin ISD does NOT send test scores!
Request via CommonApp.Org or ACT.Org
Direct Admissions
STARS (Self-reported Transcript Academic Record)
College Essay Resource Guide
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
FAFSA opens Oct 1.
Many Texas schools have Scholarship Priority Deadlines of December 1
Texas Priority Deadline is Jan 15
Scholarship and Contest Opportunities - Check back for updates!