Parents and Family Members of High School Students

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If you are a parent whose student is considering Texas Tech, you and your student are on a great path. Texas Tech is an incredible institution that offers a dynamic range of academics and social experiences to prepare students to be highly successful in their career choices.

We want you to be involved in your student’s college experience more than just by paying bills and troubleshooting problems. You have a powerful opportunity to make a dramatic impact on your student’s success! You have a place at Texas Tech.

Whether it is Texas Tech or another college choice, we want the best for you and your student. View our brochure.

Take a look at Texas Tech's Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment website to see what Texas Tech has to offer. You can also chat with a Tech student, take an online tour, and view images of Texas Tech. With over 150 different majors to choose from, there is something for everyone.

Schedule a Campus Visit and come see the open skies and plains of beautiful West Texas.

Attend University Day on campus. This is a great time when the entire campus opens up just for you, and there are campus and residence hall tours as well as staff available to answer any and all of your questions.

Adapted from www.believeyoucanfly.org, listed below is a helpful timeline for students who are beginning to consider college/university choices.

FRESHMAN YEAR

Talk to your guidance counselor to make sure you understand college entrance requirements
Begin saving information about your scholastic and athletic achievements
Get involved early
- At your school & in your community
- Much of your success in college will depend on your ability to manage time
- Colleges look for students who are active and are able to handle busy schedules
- The more people you meet, the more experience you gain, the better chance you will have of discovering your interests
It's never too early to dream about "what you want to be when you grow up"
Don't forget to have fun!

SOPHOMORE YEAR

Meet with your guidance counselor to ensure you are on target with your core academic requirements
Choose a cause and devote some of your free time to that cause
- The more you give to the community and others in need, the more the community will give back to you in return
Schedule yourself to take the PSAT in the spring
- Taking the PSAT can only help you. It does not count in terms of college admissions
Stay active in your school. Consider taking on a leadership role of some sort.
Keep in mind that it is never a failure to try something and temporarily not succeed. The only time you fail in life is when you stop trying
Keep a daily planner and use it for everything you do
- School, work and even home activities
- Time management is crucial in terms of preparing for college
- Develop good habits now and the rest will be easy. (Well maybe not easy, but easier)

JUNIOR YEAR

Meet with your guidance counselor to ensure you are on target with your core academic requirements
- Discuss your GPA and class rank
Schedule yourself to take the SAT and/or the ACT
- Consider using a study guide prior to the exam
Stay active in your extra-curricular activities
- Consider volunteering for a community activity or event
Look for scholarship, grant and financial aid opportunities now
- The more you look, the more you will find
- Familiarize yourself with the proper essays and qualifications needed to receive such money
Sign up for our business/professional mentor program
- Whether you want to be a teacher, engineer, hotel manager, doctor, fashion designer, lawyer, airline pilot or a business owner, one way to find out if it is for you is to talk with people already in that field.
- Don't wait until you are already in college. Too many students change majors or schools because they did not know what career they wanted to pursue. This causes many students to become frustrated and drop out.
Begin attending recruitment receptions held by colleges/universities in your area either by open or special invitation. Meet people and ask questions to get a feel of the type of people at the institution.

SENIOR YEAR

Meet with your guidance counselor to ensure you are on target with your core academic requirements
Schedule yourself to retake the SAT and/or the ACT
APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID!
Stay active in your extra-curricular and community service oriented activities.
Continue your studies and working hard on your time management skills.
Make a list of colleges that interest you and log application date deadlines.

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Parents and Family Members of High School Students

FRESHMAN YEAR

SOPHOMORE YEAR

JUNIOR YEAR

SENIOR YEAR