Counselor's Corner

Free College Application Week

Taft High School seniors—get ready to apply to college for FREE!

Texas Free College Application Week is happening October 13–19, 2025. During this week, Texas public colleges and universities will waive all application fees for Texas residents, including first-year applicants and transfer students applying through the ApplyTexas applicant portal.

Don’t miss this great opportunity—be ready to get your application in by October 19!

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Eugene Alvarez

Counselor

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Juana Martinez

College & Career Advisor/AP Coordinator

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Amanda Martinez

Administrative Asst. to Counselors

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