College and Career Center

Visit the official APS College and Career Resources page HERE!

College/University Bound

Plan ahead if you want to be a college athlete. Research how to become eligible to play sports in college early. The NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA have processes that you need to follow to ensure your eligibility.

If you are a high school athlete who wants to play college-level sports, keep two priorities in mind: COLLEGE FIRST, SPORTS SECOND.

Avoid situations that might leave you without a degree or even a team to play on. Your eligibility is your responsibility!

Proactive Steps for the NCAA:

Share your NCAA ID with the schools who are recruiting you.
Apply to the colleges/universities you are wanting to attend.
Request final amateurism certification before you enroll full time in college. Starting April 1 (Fall) and starting October 1 (Winter/Spring)
Submit your final transcript with proof of graduation through your Parchment account
Know that considerations are given to students with documented education-impacting disabilities.

Useful Links

College Planning Guide for High School Students

Supporting Undocumented Students

NM Lottery & Opportunity Scholarships

Lottery & Opportunity Scholarship, How Does it work? by Kateri Sisneros

Contact Information

Mrs. Kateri Sisneros
College and Career Counselor
Phone: (505) 873-0220
Commons, 2nd floor
Mrs. Sisneros will be on maternity leave until January 2025.

For College and Career Advisement please see your academic Counselor.

Your counselor is designated by your last name:

A - F: Mr. Robert Reynolds

G - M: Ms. Elise Mackey

N - Z: Mrs. Jennifer Garciasalas

All Freshmen: Ms. Helen Trujillo