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College Prep

Leading Students Toward Higher Education

A college degree gets students ready for a successful future. And, at Texas Connections Academy, we get students ready for college. As one of the top 30 online high schools in the country,* we offer a range of honors and Advanced Placement^®** courses along with plenty of online clubs for students. And we help students build the personal responsibility and love of learning they’ll need to get into—and excel at—whatever college they choose.

Students interested in college prep enjoy plenty of support along the way. Their teachers embrace their goals, and counselors guide them through the college selection and application process. Plus, our online learning environment is similar to what many colleges use, meaning our students are ready to hit the (digital) ground running. At Texas Connections Academy, students can also take advantage of dual-credit opportunities with five community colleges across the state of Texas.

If your child is interested in going to college, they’ll find the right path here.

Career Path

Launching Students Toward Success

In a fast-changing world, students who graduate with real-world skills are best positioned to succeed no matter which direction they head. Being the #2 ranked online high school in Texas,* our Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses give students the opportunity to build their skillsets while they expand their minds. Through courses in finance, marketing, psychology, criminal justice, and more, students can explore their interests and prepare for future careers—all while keeping up with the rest of their studies.

Texas Connections Academy currently offers many CTE courses. View our online high school course descriptions including Elective Career and Technical Education courses.

92%

Of parents say Connections Academy is preparing their child for success

Certified teachers
specially trained in online learning

Public school
graduates receive Texas high school diplomas

College Acceptance

Where Our Students Are Going

When students learn in a way that works best for them, they can continue on to college and thrive. Graduates of Texas Connections Academy have turned their online public school education into spots at top colleges across the U.S. and around the world. We’re proud of their achievement—and look forward to helping even more students get into college in the years to come. Take a look at all the colleges that have accepted graduates of Connections Academy.

College List

Some of the schools Connections Academy students have been accepted to include:

American University
Amherst College
Auburn University
Boston College
Boston University
Bowdoin College
Brown University
Carnegie Mellon University
Cornell University
Duke University
Emory University
Georgetown University
Harvard University
Johns Hopkins University
Lawrence University
Marquette University
New York University
Northwestern University
Oberlin College
Ohio State University, Columbus
Pepperdine University
Princeton University
Reed College
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Rice University
Santa Clara University
Stanford University
Tulane University
Tufts University
United States Air Force Academy
University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley)
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
University of Michigan
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of Notre Dame
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
University of Virginia
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Vanderbilt University
Villanova University
Washington and Lee University
Wake Forest University
Wellesley College
Yale University

Building Independence

Ready to Take On the World

At Texas Connections Academy, we put students on a path that keeps them going long after they graduate. It’s about giving them what they need to pursue their dreams. It’s about building knowledge and character. And it’s about living up to our commitment through caring teachers, an expert-designed curriculum and a learning experience that lifts students up and allows them to soar. The future awaits. With an online public school education at Texas Connections Academy, your child will be ready for it.

*Based on 2021 Niche Best Online High Schools ranking.
**AP® Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.

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