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College & Career Ready

The College and Career Readiness Department of Galena Park ISD is committed to providing access to higher education to all students.  

COLLEGE AND CAREER VIDEOS

High Demand, High Wage Jobs
Learn about careers available after high school that do not require a student to attend college


Applying to An Elite School
Learn about the application process when applying to the top colleges

Paying for College

Click HERE to learn more about Paying for College
Learn about the various options students can use to pay for college: Federal Aid: FAFSA.gov or State Aid through TASFA application Need based aid provided by college Merit aid provided by college Outside scholarships from other organizations Loans (the ones you have to pay back)

Scholarships and College Information for Undocumented Students

The following website contains information on the policies and other important facts about applying as an undocumented student. Access to scholarships available to undocumented students is also provided.
https://sites.google.com/gpapps.galenaparkisd.com/help-for-undocumented-students/home

Admissions, Majors, and More

College Admissions 101: What Do Colleges Look For? (The Princeton Review)
Essay Writing Workshop for Admissions and Scholarships presented by Houston Area Recruiters Network (HARN)
How to Write an Impressive Resume presented by HARN
Admissions 101 (Understanding the Entire Process and Terminology for Applying) presented by HARN
Finding Community in College (Joining Organizations, Attending Events, Getting Involved) presented by HARN
​Finding the Right Fit (How to Know Which College Is Right for You) presented by HARN
Choosing a Major presented by HARN
Health Care Programs in College presented by HARN
Student Services (What Do Colleges Offer Besides Classes) presented by HARN
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  • Home
  • DUAL CREDIT
  • APPLYING TO COLLEGE
  • MECA (Modified Early College Academy)
  • ACT_ SAT_PSAT/NMSQT PREPARATION
  • TSIA - TEXAS SUCCESS INITIATIVE ASSESSMENT
  • ADVANCED PLACEMENT
  • CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE)
  • MILITARY
  • FUTURE COLLEGE ATHLETES
  • HOME SCHOOLED STUDENTS
  • Calendar of Events
  • TEXAS VIRTUAL SCHOOL NETWORK
  • COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS STANDARDS
  • SCHOLARSHIPS
  • Other Resources
  • CONTACT