College and Career Center
College, Career & Military Readiness
The Future is Yours
The Waxahachie High School College and Career Center is committed to preparing all students for the next exciting chapter of their lives by ensuring that they are college, career, and life ready. The Center is designed to provide information, skills, and opportunities to help students achieve their full potential, whether that path involves college, a career, or the military.
Pathways to the Future
Academics
Dual Credit
Dual Credit classes are offered at Waxahachie High School through Navarro College. This is a great way to earn college credits during high school. See a Waxahachie High School counselor for information about Dual Credit eligibility requirements, courses, registration information, and scholarships.
Pre-AP/Honors/AP (Advanced Placement)
Advanced Placement (AP) courses provide rigor and complexity as determined by the guidelines of the College Board. Students taking AP courses may receive college credit by achieving a score of 3 or higher on the Advanced Placement Exam. It is recommended that students check with universities in consideration of the university’s specific requirements in accepting Advanced Placement course credit as earned college hours prior to enrolling in AP courses. Below is a link to assist in determining a college/university’s AP Credit acceptance policy:
College Readiness Presentation on Pre-AP, AP & Dual Credit Courses
Students taking an AP course may be required to take the AP Exam. Students will be responsible for the examination fee. For more Dual Credit and AP information, please speak with your counselor.
Careers
Decision Making
The first step to solving a career or job challenge is to bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be. Exploring your values, interests, and skills with your advisor will help you find career options that match your goals.
Exploration
Getting a Job
Getting a job is often the first decision encountered as one moves through the career development process. The College and Career Center understands that this choice can be exciting and challenging to navigate; therefore, we have identified tools and services to help evaluate your values, interests, and skills to assist in making a career decision.
College
Pathways
Comparing
Comparing colleges is time well spent. Several key factors to consider include entrance requirements, degree plans, costs, location, and campus life. The ultimate goal is to choose a school that is the best fit for you! Seniors are allowed two college visits as excused absences. Click the image for the approval form and other resources.
Testing
Regardless of the type of school you plan to attend, part of the admissions process will include an entrance exam. Typically, four-year universities require an ACT or SAT score. The TSI can be used for entrance into two-year schools and is used by four-year colleges to assess whether students are college-ready in English and Math.
Applying
Applying to colleges can be a straightforward process with numerous benefits. It’s important to meet the application deadlines, but once you have applied, communication with the colleges will begin. They will assist you in completing the application process by letting you know all the documents that are required, and you will soon feel connected to their world.
Paying
One of the most important considerations when choosing a school is cost. There are many avenues to covering this expense, and most find that a combination of resources works best for them. In addition to the resources listed below, please keep in mind the financial aid/scholarships offered by the institution via its website.
Military
Please speak with your College and Career Advisor for general information and/or to answer questions about a career in the military. The ASVAB is a multi-aptitude test used by the military to determine eligibility and suitability for careers in the armed forces. It is administered every year during the school day to students in grades 10-12. Each branch of the military has a recruiter assigned to the WHS campus. Simply stop by the College and Career Center to get connected with a recruiter.
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