Killeen Schools

Preparing for college is an important task for many students. Following a few simple tips can help students prepare for college seamlessly. Here are some tips for students who are setting their sight towards college: Start Early: Procrastination is unwise when preparing for college. The key is to start as early as high-school junior year. Going to college is an important personal, professional and financial decision. So, starting early can allow you more time to plan and build a strong profile for your desired college.  Planning: Start with making a list of things you need to do when preparing for college. Some of the things that need to be done are researching colleges, course subjects, and eligibility requirements. After making a list, review it to ensure you haven’t skipped any important step. Break the list into manageable categories and prioritize each according to time restraint. Choose Courses: Before choosing your subjects, think about your career goal. Contact career pr...

The KISD Career Center is led by professional mentors who help students prepare for college and workforce. The fully equipped KISD Career Center caters to the needs of students from high schools located in the school district.  How The Career Center Can Help The Career Center aims to empower students with knowledge. It focuses on preparing students as they move towards post-secondary education and diverse career opportunities. The imparted skills can help students become productive members of society. The Career Center offers the Career & Technical Education (CTE) program which helps students learn and polish industry-related skills by implementing technology-based learning. Teachers facilitate professional development by helping students to be confident and prepared for post-secondary education. The Career Center collaborates with local businesses and higher-education institutes to provide real-life training and relevant experiences to students. This can provide the skills tha...