YOUR FUTURE’S LOOKING BRIGHT
There’s a world of possibilities in front of you. My Texas Future helps you expand your options, set your goals, and take action. Explore college and career tools to support you along your journey.
Chart your course
It’s never too early to start getting ready for college. See step-by-step what you can do to prepare for your future.
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Explore the possibilities
Take a series of assessments to help figure out what motivates you, your preferences, and how that can turn into a rewarding career.
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Discover careers
Jump into the Career Explorer to compare careers in Texas by location, earnings, and skills. You can even see what education you’ll need for each career.
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Graduate high school
Pick your high school classes with a purpose. MapMyGrad will help you choose classes based on your graduation requirements and college goals.
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Build your college list
Begin the college application process by thinking about at least six colleges or universities that align with the factors most important to you. If you're new to this journey, this is a great way to start.
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Apply to college
When you’re ready, ApplyTexas helps you apply to college with a single application. You can apply to any Texas public university or community college, and many private universities.
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Explore your interests
Start to explore your interests and expand your options. Use those options to set your education and career goals.
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Why college matters
Thinking about college or another path? Explore the benefits of college for career growth and your personal development.
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Building better study habits
The habits you build now stay with you. Get practical tips for developing study habits that actually work.
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ApplyTexas
With ApplyTexas, you can apply to any Texas public university or community college, and many private universities.
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Building life skills for college and a career
Prepare for college and a career. Build skills like time management, problem solving, and communication.
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