College & Career Readiness
Practical support for the applications, decisions, and skills that help students take their next step.
- Our focus
- Applications & career skills
- Who it’s for
- Students preparing for what’s next
Support for the steps in between
A meaningful future can take many forms: college, trade school, a certification, or entrepreneurship. CROME helps students explore those possibilities and prepare for the route that fits them.
From application essays and financial aid questions to a resume or first interview, guidance can make an unfamiliar process feel more manageable.
What this can look like
- College, trade school, and scholarship application guidance
- FAFSA and financial aid support
- Resume writing, interview preparation, and professional networking
Exploring your options
Support starts with seeing what’s possible, on traditional and non-traditional pathways alike, then hands-on learning through job shadowing, workshops, and industry visits, so you can see a career before you commit to it.
Applications and essays
- Guidance on college, trade school, and scholarship applications.
- Help with application and scholarship essays, from a first outline to a final edit. Ask at least two weeks before your deadline so a mentor can read your draft more than once.
- FAFSA and financial aid support, explained step by step in our FAFSA guide.
Career skills
- Resume writing and review.
- Interview preparation and practice.
- Networking, and introductions to professionals in your field.
- Internship guidance.
How to ask
Email CROME with what you need and when you need it by, plus your school and grade. Attach a draft if you have one. There is no fee for any of this support.
Questions people ask
- Does CROME help with college application essays?
- Yes, at no cost. Ask at least two weeks before your deadline so a mentor can review your draft more than once.
- Can CROME help with the FAFSA?
- Yes. FAFSA and financial aid help is part of college and career readiness. Email with your school and where you got stuck.
- Who can ask for this help?
- Students in Ennis and Ellis County preparing for what comes next, at any stage, from not yet knowing to a deadline this week.
The full guide: College and career readiness support
