Are you planning to attend a college or university in the state of Texas? If so, there are a few steps that you will need to complete in order to apply and be accepted into a school of your choice. The following is a list of steps to help guide you through the college admissions process in Texas.

1. Choose the college or university that you would like to attend. Select a school that will best suit your educational goals and personal needs such as a two-year community college, four-year university, or a trade or vocational school. Also, think about whether or not you want to attend a public or private school and if you want to live on campus or stay at home and commute. You will need to make a list of all of the schools where you plan to submit an application for admissions.

2. Research the schools on your list before you apply to them. You can research each college by a) visiting the school's website, b) going to the school and speaking with a counselor or advisor, or c) contacting the school and requesting information to be mailed to you. You can also attend career fairs and college nights at your high school or in the community.

3. Make a list of the admissions deadlines for each school on your list. Every school will have its own deadline for each semester, quarter or term. You will have to submit all required documents by the stated deadline. Write down the admissions requirements for each school such as GPA and SAT/ACT score requirements. You will also need to make a list of the financial aid and housing deadlines for each school.

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Article by, Gwynita Leggington and courtesy of Associated Content, Inc.

Posted by Candice Arnold on April 17, 2009 at 10:45 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

We have seen this before and we will see it again. Worried about identity theft, Texas legislators are attempting to remove dates of birth (DOB's) from public records. The National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS) is aware of the issue and will be in contact with Texas officials. NAPBS has been successful in several states when these issues have surfaced in the past. Whereas this bill does not directly remove DOB's from all public records, its sends the wrong message. Any type of redaction could open a pandora's box of legislation. DOB's are a critical piece of information when conducting a background check. If the public record does not include the Social Security Number, a DOB is the only way to identify the subject as the one a search is being conducted on. Using an individuals DOB to commit identity theft without the Social Security Number is virtually impossible, therefore NAPBS has taken a strict position against redaction of this critical information. NAPBS and employeescreenIQ will be releasing more information on how you can contact Texas lawmakers in the coming days. We will be updating employeescreen University regularly as information becomes available. Continue reading ...

Article by, Jason Morris and courtesy of EmployeescreenIQ

Posted by Candice Arnold on April 14, 2009 at 8:16 AM | Leave a Comment (0)