College and Career Newsletter
LEE/ISA
Important Dates
- Aug 1 - Many College Application windows open for the 26-27 school year
- October 1 - Seniors can start applying for FAFSA/TAFSA/ or Opt Out Form. (Seniors must fill out one of the three in order to graduate). FAFSA Checklist: English and Spanish. Make sure you fill out FAFSA for the College School Year 27-28. Seniors also need to create a My TX Future Account. Flyer
- Oct 5 - Nov 8 - The Fall AP payment window is open. Students can pay online through their Skyward account, or with cash only to the LEE or ISA counseling office. A student must have joined their AP class on CollegeBoard before they sign up for the AP exam. AP Payment Instructions (English) AP Payment Instructions (Spanish)
- Oct 12 - Oct 18 - Free College Application week through Apply Texas. Students can apply to any public Texas University for free during this week. Link
- Oct 20 Rice University will be in the MPR Library from 10:00-11:00. Pleases fill out the Google form if you would like to attend. Signup
- Oct 20 - Wake Forest University will be in S103 from 10:00-11:00. Pleases fill out the Google form if you would like to attend. Signup
- Oct 21 - Indiana University will be in the Cafeteria during all lunches. Please stop by and visit if you would like more information.
- Oct 23 - University of the Rio Grande Valley will be in the Cafeteria during 6th period lunch. Please stop by and visit if you would like more information.
- Oct 26 - St. Mary's University will be in the cafeteria during all lunch periods. Please stop by and visit if you would like more information.
- Oct 29 - ACT Testing is open to any Senior that would like to pay to take the exam. The cost is either $40/$20 (free/reduced) cash only. Please come see Mr. Goodwin in the LEE counseling office to pay/sign up. ACT Parent Letter/Signup
- Nov 2 - SMU will be in the cafeteria from 1:00 - 2:30. Please stop by and visit if you would like more information.
- Dec 1 - The San Antonio College Fire Academy will be in the Cafeteria during all lunches. Please stop by and visit if you would like more information.
- Feb 11 - ASVAB testing to any 10th, 11th, or 12 graders. (Signup) In addition to a military entrance exam, the ASVAB can be used as a tool to help students explore career options.
AP Exam Information
Students and Parents,
AP testing will happen from May 3-7th and May 10-14th. Please make sure that you are present for the day of testing.(There are no makeups)
Make sure that you know your CollegeBoard login. You will need it for all of your AP tests. Practice logging in a few times before your test.
You will need to bring some form of ID when testing (School ID or Driver’s License). If you need to get a school ID, you can get one in the school library before school, 1-3 periods, 7-8 periods, and after school during the next few weeks. Please get a pass from your teacher if you are coming during the school day. Don’t wait until your testing day.
If you have a morning AP exam, please arrive by 7:40 a.m. Testing will begin at 8:00 a.m. Please eat breakfast before you come to school, the cafeteria will not be open yet.
If you have an afternoon AP exam, be to your testing room by 11:50 a.m. for check in. Testing will begin by 12:05 p.m. You may want to bring your lunch that day, so you can eat before the afternoon test.
If you show up after 8:00 a.m. for the morning exam and 12:05 p.m. for the afternoon exam to your testing location, you will not be able to test.
Testing locations will be mainly in the large spaces (JROTC Building, PERC, and the MPR (Library). I will give testing locations to teachers. Please ask them where you are testing. Please get your testing location as soon as possible.
If you get extra time on the afternoon AP Exam and ride the school bus, you need to make arrangements for a ride home in case you are testing past 4:30 p.m.
Schedule Link Testing will take place May 3-14.
Thank you,
Paul Goodwin
Need help creating a CollegBoard account? No worries, follow these simple steps.(DIRECTIONS) Please note: DO NOT USE A NEISD STUDENT EMAIL FOR ACCOUNT CREATION! All students at LEE/ISA will need a CollegeBoard account. It is required to check and access scores for PSAT/SAT/AP Exam and Classes.
AP Information and Updates
- Students will need to create and join their AP class in CollegeBoard. If they already have an account, just sign in to your CollegeBoard account and enter the join code for that class. Teachers should be giving them to students within the first month of school. A student must have joined their AP class on CollegeBoard before they sign up for the AP exam.
- Students will need to know their CollegeBoard login for their AP tests. Please practice logging into CollegeBoard before the tests.
- Register for AP exams: October 5 - November 6 : During this time, the cost is either $40 or $20 depending on if the student qualifies for free/reduced lunch. If a student does not sign up for their AP exam during this window, they will be allowed to sign up during the Spring window of Feb 4-Feb 27, but the price increases to $80 and $60 free/reduced and must be paid with cash only to the counseling office.
- 25-26 Parent/Student AP information (I will update when the new information is released))
- If the student is taking a Spring only class, they can get the reduced rate of $40/$20 (if they qualify for free and reduced) February 4 – February 27, 2026 (spring only courses) is the payment window for the Spring. Only exams paid for during these payment windows will be ordered for administration in May 2026.
- Students may submit payment for AP exams using the AP Exam Payment app in Student Skyward, or pay with cash only in person in the LEE counseling office for LEE students and the ISA counseling office for ISA students.
- Students can register online ( Step-by-Step Flowchart 26-27) or in person in the counseling office. Come by the counseling office before school or during lunches to pay.
- Students must register for their AP class in CollegeBoard. Each teacher provides their class period's AP Classroom join code differently. Please ask your AP teacher for the code if it has not be discussed after the first 3 weeks of the semester.
AP Facts
- The rigor in an AP course is similar to a college level course.
- Most AP exams are Digital.
- AP exams are 100% optional and have no bearing on a student's grade in the AP course.
- Students will decide to take and pay for their AP exam in October/early November but don't test until May.
- AP exams cost $40 or $20 if a student is on the Free and Reduced lunch list. If student pays for their AP exam late, the cost is $80/$60 (cash only) and must be paid in cash to the LEE or ISA counseling office.
- A student is welcome to challenge any AP exam, even if they are not taking the course.
- Colleges usually award college credit for an exam score of 3, 4, or 5 (Please check with your specific college which scores they accept)
- Students will need to know their CollegeBoard login for their AP tests. Please practice logging into CollegeBoard before the tests.
SAT Test Info
SAT School Day - Wednesday, March 3, 2027, 8:45 AM
Parent Letter (25-26, will update when new letter is released)
- 11th Grade students (All 11th graders will take the test, no sign-up is needed)
- Be on time on the day of the test. If students show up to their testing room after 8:55 a.m., they will be unable to test
- SAT School Day Letter: Link (25-26, will update when new letter is released)
PSAT Test Info
PSAT School Day - Thursday, Oct 15, 2026, 8:45 AM
Parents Letter (25-26, updated letter will be posted when ready)
- 9th-11th Graders ( 9th graders will take PSAT 8/9, 10th and 11th will take the (PSAT/NMSQT)
Facts:
- The PSAT is 100% digital.
- Students will be provided a Chromebook on test day.
- Prep resources are located below.
- This is just practice, Colleges do not see your PSAT score.
- Juniors have the potential to be National Merit Scholars if they score high enough.
When?
Thursday, Oct 15, 2026, 8:45 AM
ACT Testing
- Oct 29 - ACT for 12th graders. They must pay cash to the LEE counseling office for LEE students and the ISA counseling office for ISA students. The cost is $40 or $20 if they qualify for free/reduced lunch. (Cash only)
PSAT/SAT/ACT Resources
PSAT Practice and Information
SAT Resources
College Information
Big Future College Search and Planning
Find the Right Colleges for You! Use the filters to narrow your search and explore colleges
Free Community College - AlamoPROMISE
AlamoPROMISE covers tuition and required fees for current academic year graduates seeking an academic or associate degree at one of five Alamo Colleges. Link
Scholarships
Scholarship Databases and Search Tools
FAFSA/TAFSA Resources
Free Application for Federal Aid
- Dec. 3rd - Financial Aid Information/FAFSA Night Alamo Colleges: Video Link
- Dec. 9th - FSA ID/FAFSA/TAFSA/Opt-out/College Readiness Presented to LEE Seniors: Video Link
- Who is eligible to apply for FAFSA
- Who is eligible to apply for TAFSA
- STUDENTS CAN ONLY FILL OUT 1 out of FAFSA/TAFSA/ or the Opt-Out Form
- FAFSA Checklist: English and Spanish
All Seniors must have a FAFSA, TAFSA, or OPT-OUT form on file before graduation! They also must create a My TX Future account!
Resources to help families complete the 2026-2027 FAFSA or TAFSA:
- TxCAN: an Initiative of Educate Texas
- How to create your FSA ID
- Types of Financial Aid
- FAFSA Online
- TASFA Online
Parents and students are welcome to turn in their Opt-Out form to Mr. Goodwin or their school counselor.
Students must also create a My TX Future account
- My TX Future: Flyer
Career Navigation and Planning
- Explore Career Possibilities - Tools, quizzes and videos designed to help you explore career possibilities.
- Texas Career Check - Texas Career Check lets you explore higher education options by looking at detailed information by school and program of study, AND you can explore occupations of your interest by education level, region, trends and more.
- Learning Express Instructions - Instructions to find and take a career assessment. Log in to Launchpad with your student username and password. Open the "Library Resources" folder. Scroll down to find the app called "Learning Express". It has a light bulb icon.
- Career Test & Carer Research by CareerFitter.com - Quick online career test plus research shows careers and jobs that fit you best and uncovers your work personality.
Military Information
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a heavily researched and well-respected aptitude test developed by the Department of Defense. It measures a young adult’s strengths and potential for success in military training. In addition to a military entrance exam, the ASVAB can be used as a tool to help students explore career options. The ASVAB is open to any 10th, 11th , or 12th grader.
- ASVAB Test Prep Directions
- ASVAB test at LEE/ISA on Sept. 15th 9:00 am, in the MPR (back of the library) Please try to show up by 8:45 am. (Signup)
Appointment Times
- 1st-8th periods most days
- I can also meet before school most days
- Please email me to set up an appointment
email: pgoodw@neisd.net
Preparing for After High School
College Advisor
We should be getting a college advisor sometime in late September.
About Me
My name is Paul Goodwin and I am the CCMRS at LEE/ISA high schools. I am very excited to be here and to work with as many students as possible. I have been a teacher in NEISD for 24 years, and spent the previous four years here at LEE. If you ever need anything, please email me, and I will do my best to help.