Think about what you want in a college. What size campus do you want? Where do you want the college to be located? What do you want to study? What types of activities do you want the college to have on campus? There are many things to consider. Katy ISD provides a great new resource called SchooLinks in your MyKaty cloud. Check it out! Big Future and Texas Workforce Commission are also good resources to begin your search. 

There are countless resources available to help you in your college search. Talk to your teachers, counselors, family members, and friends about their experiences. Reach out to people working in industries you are considering to ask them about their college experiences and how to prepare for that career. Explore web sites to see which ones feel the most useful for you. Some helpful web sites are linked below. 

It's hard to imagine yourself on a college campus you've never visited. Visit colleges, and take your parents with you so they can imagine you on the campus as well! Check college web sites to see which dates they plan to have preview weekends and fly-ins. If at all possible, go see the campus in person. If you can't make it to the campus in person, check out virtual campus visits. Most colleges offer virtual tours on their web sites. Another good resource is Campus Reel, previewed below. 

Where you go to college is a family decision. Yes, you will be the one going to school, so the responsibility for choosing the right school is your's. However, your family is likely to play a big role in this decision as well. Talk with your family early and often. Do your homework and advocate for yourself. Your family needs to understand that you've done the research to determine your best options, and the best way to do this is to talk with them. Click below for advice on how to talk to your parents about college.