1. Visit campus. Explore college campuses before the fall of your senior year. Meet students and faculty and tour campus facilities. Visiting campus is the best way to determine whether a school is a good fit for you.
   
2. Take the ACT/SAT early. Early testing, between the spring of your junior year and the fall of your senior year, is recommended to ensure that you meet application deadlines.
   
3. Complete your admission applications early in the fall of your senior year! Don't procrastinate. Applying early ensures that you'll meet application deadlines. (Plus, you'll be able to relax and enjoy your winter vacation!) Prospective University of Houston freshmen should fill out the Freshman Admission Application.  Fill out an application today by clicking here.
   
4. Choose coursework that will prepare you to succeed in college. This means during your senior year, too.

The classes you take in high school are a foundation for what you will experience in college. That's why it's really important to take a challenging "college preparatory curriculum" while you're in high school.

Work closely with your high school guidance counselor to choose the appropriate college preparatory courses offered at your school.