• Welcome to the College & Career Website!

    Welcome to the College and Career Website for Elgin ISD! We are your dedicated hub for all things related to higher education and future career paths. Our mission is to empower students and support them on their journey towards a successful and fulfilling future. Whether you're a determined high school senior mapping out your college applications or a curious underclassman exploring potential career options, we have a wealth of resources and personalized guidance to offer. From college admissions tips to resume-building workshops and insightful career assessments, we're here to equip you with the knowledge and skills to make confident decisions about your academic and professional aspirations. Please explore this site to learn more about college and career programs offered in Elgin ISD.

     

    Are you College & Career Ready?

    (The goal is for students to meet at least one of the criteria below before graduation)

     

    • Score a 3 or higher on an Advanced Placement Exam 

     

    • Meet Texas Success Initiative Assessment criteria in reading and math (TSI, SAT, or ACT)
      • TSIA English (945 multiple choice, 5 essay)
      • TSIA Math (950 multiple choice)
      • ACT English (Combined score of 40 on English & Writing)
      • ACT Math (22 or higher)
      • SAT English (480 or higher)
      • SAT Math (530 or higher)

     

    • Complete a course for dual credit
      • 9 hours or more in any subject
      • 3 hours or more in ELA or Mathematics

     

    • Earn an associate degree

     

    • Complete OnRamps course and qualify for college credit 

     

    • Complete an aligned CTE program of study and earn an Industry Based Certification 

      • Animal Science / Veterinary Assistant Certification

      • Teaching & Training / Educational Aide I Certification

      • Food Science & Technology / Food Safety & Science Certification

      • Plant Science / Texas State Florists Association Certification

      • Welding / AWS Structural Steel and Sheet Metal Certifications

      • Digital Communications / Adobe Premiere Pro Certification 

      • Business Management / Microsoft Excel and Word Certifications

      • Automotive / ASE Entry Level Automotive Certifications

      • Law Enforcement / Security Officer & Telecommunicator Certifications

      • Healthcare Diagnostics / Medical Assistant Certification

      • Programming & Software Development / CodeHS Python Level I

     

    Earn a level I or Level II certification

     

     
Last Modified on August 31, 2023