Southwest Texas Junior College is responsible for the coordination of recruitment with the various school districts in the M.R.G.D.C. area. High school counselors are encouraged to make known the features and availability of the program to interested seniors who pass all sections of the exit level TAAS test and are eligible for graduation. The Middle Rio Grande Development Council determines which applicants meet the eligibility requirements by no later than the second week of May. Arrangements are be made to administer a Pre-TASP exam to all potential participants on or prior to the first day of class. Middle Rio Grande Staff will screen and select students. Selected students and their parents are notified by phone and mail and are required to attend an orientation session on the Saturday prior to the first day of class.