Honors College, what is it?
If your student excels academically and is looking for a high-quality education, have they looked at Honor’s College? Honors College may be a great opportunity for your student if they …
Admissions Counselor Highlight: Paola Salazar
Hi! My name is Paola Salazar and I am an Admissions Counselor at Tarleton State University. I am a Regional Admissions Counselor based out of Houston, and I cover the …
High School Students Guide to College
Whether your high school experience is just beginning or it is coming to a close, it is better to be ahead of the game when it comes to planning for …
Why College?
Has the thought of “why should I even go to college” crossed your mind? I know it did for me when I was a high school student deciding what to …
What you can look forward to as a Transfer Student
Transferring to a different university can be difficult at times but Tarleton’s Admission Counselors and Academic Advisors try to make it the easiest transition possible for all students. Flexibility Tarleton …
Have you downloaded the Tarleton Mobile App?
The mobile Tarleton App allows students to access any resource they need. Downloading and logging in is easy. The app is free on the app store and to login use …
Fort Worth Campus Facts!
Did you know that you can attend Tarleton State University at other locations other than our Stephenville campus? We have outreach locations in Fort Worth, Waco, Midlothian, College Station (RELLIS), …
You’re Admitted, Now What?
An admissions checklist for freshmen! Required Next Steps: Before you pack your bags and head towards Stephenville, these are a few necessary steps to prepare you for enrollment at Tarleton! …
A Quick Guide for Transfers
Transferring to a university is exciting, but you may also find yourself feeling overwhelmed. You may hear a lot of buzz around first-time-freshmen and all the processes that they should …
Admissions Counselor Highlight: Danielle Dunigan
Hello! My name is Danielle Dunigan. I am an Admissions Counselor at Tarleton State University and cover the East Central Texas region. It is my job to provide students with …
Everything you need to know about the TSI
Let’s talk, Texas Success Initiative (TSI)! We are going to break down everything you need to know about what it is, how to take it, and why it is important …
Questions to ask your High School Counselor your junior year.
As a Rising Senior (last semester of your junior year) you should definitely be connecting with your High School Counselor. Some high schools may call them College and Career Counselors …
Priority Date. What is it?
You may be thinking to yourself, “Tarleton has these things called priority dates that I am supposed to follow, but I don’t know what they are!” Don’t worry, we are …
5 Tips for a Smooth Transfer from an Admission Counselor
So, you’re interested in Tarleton? I’m sure you are super excited to join us but may have a variety of questions as well. As a former transfer student to Tarleton …
A Summer Checklist for Incoming Freshmen
There is nothing better than sweet summer time, and if you’re reading this you are probably about to go to college in the fall! How exciting! Between snow cones, lake …
8 Facts Every High School Counselor Needs to Know About Tarleton
As a former public school teacher, I have seen just how much effort counselors put into educating their students about college. My name is Brianna McDowell and I am a …
Senior Year Survival Guide
Senior year of high school is an exciting time. Graduation is right around the corner, summer vacation, and starting college. Before all the excitement can begin, there is some business …
Junior Year Survival Guide
Junior year of high school is an exciting time in a student’s life and when the thought of applying and attending college begins to feel real. You will have the opportunity …
Freshman Year Survival Guide
College may seem like it is a long ways away, but the time to apply for college will be here before you know it. To prepare you in the best …
Top 5 Transfer Myths Debunked
Did you know around 1/3 of college students transfer schools before finishing their degree? Whether you started out at a community college and are now looking to transfer to a …