6th grade

7th grade

8th grade

9th grade

10th grade

11th grade

12th grade

Academic & Course Planning

• Supports individualized course planning that aligns students’ academic pathways with graduation requirements and career goals.

• Enables students to build and visualize academic plans aligned with career aspirations and CTE pathways.

• Provides real-time progress tracking and gap analysis so counselors can identify where interventions are needed. (schoolinks.com)

Career & College Exploration

• Offers career interest and strength assessments to help students explore professions that match their interests.

• Allows students to search and research colleges and careers, including virtual campus tours, detailed filters, and personalized recommendations.

• Contains tools to explore traditional, emerging, and military career fields. 

College Search & Application Management

• Students can research colleges, save favorites, compare options, and build strategic college lists.

• The College Application Manager centralizes application deadlines, required materials, and progress for each college application.

• Automates workflows for requesting and tracking transcripts, letters of recommendation, and other documents.

• Integrates with the Common Application to sync application data and support real-time status tracking. (schoolinks.com)

Scholarships & Financial Planning

• Provides scholarship search functionality with local and national opportunities.

• Offers financial aid resources and tools to help students and families plan for college costs. 

Portfolio & Professional Readiness

• Students can build digital portfolios and resumes to showcase accomplishments and preparation for college/careers.

• Includes tools to find internships, volunteer opportunities, and work-based learning experiences that support career growth.

Parents and guardians have access to their student’s planning tools and progress, allowing them to stay informed and participate in college and career decision-making. 

• Real-time analytics and reporting: Counselors can monitor student planning, progress toward graduation, college application status, and career goals from centralized dashboards. (schoolinks.com)

• Task assignment and communication: Educators can assign tasks, send announcements, and communicate with students and families within the platform.

• Compliance and documentation: SchooLinks supports state and federal reporting requirements by automating documentation and tracking key readiness indicators. (schoolinks.com)

SchooLinks integrates with existing school systems (e.g., Single Sign-On, student information systems) and maintains industry-standard data security while providing a seamless experience for district users. (schoolinks.com)

A Texas-funded college and career readiness initiative that helps students plan for life after high school. Through tools like MapMyGrad, students can explore endorsements, career options, graduation plan choices, and create a personalized graduation plan with counselor support.

A free, state-run resource that helps students connect education choices with career goals. Students can explore careers, set goals, and take actionable steps toward their future.

A centralized college application system that allows students to apply to multiple Texas public and private colleges and universities using one application.

An online program for 11th and 12th grade students to strengthen Math and English skills and prepare for college-level coursework. Students may also earn TSI exemptions at participating colleges and receive support with key college transition steps.

Resources from the Texas Workforce Commission that provide up-to-date labor market and career data. Tools like Texas Reality Check and Texas Career Check help students explore career options and understand education and income pathways.

A virtual college advising service that answers student questions about college planning, applications, financial aid, and returning to college.

A statewide initiative that connects education, workforce, and higher education systems to ensure students are prepared for college, careers, and Texas’ growing workforce.