Texas high school students celebrating college applications during Free Application Week with university logos and Texas flag imagery.
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Unlock Free College Applications in Texas: How Families Can Maximize Free Application Week

For the first time ever, Texas students will be able to apply to all public universities in the state for free. Free College Application Week in Texas runs October 13–19, 2025, and it’s an unprecedented opportunity for families to save money…
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How to Use the Common Data Set in Your College Search

Most families don’t realize the single most useful admissions resource is publicly available — for free. It’s called the Common Data Set (CDS), and it’s the “most helpful three words” you can learn as you start the college search…