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===Fall=== | ===Fall=== | ||
* Take a leadership position in a club | * Take a leadership position in a club | ||
* Take the [[PSAT]]; your scores could qualify you for the National Merit Scholarship Program, the National Achievement Scholars Program or the National Hispanic Recognition Program. Any one of these will land you a full ride to the university of your choice | * Take the [[PSAT]]; your scores could qualify you for the National Merit Scholarship Program, the National Achievement Scholars Program or the National Hispanic Recognition Program. Any one of these will land you a full ride to the university of your choice | ||
* Research [[financial aid]], meet with Stallings to discuss your family's expected contribution | * Research [[financial aid]], meet with Stallings to discuss your family's expected contribution | ||
* Create a list of [[scholarships]] to apply for | * Create a list of [[scholarships]] to apply for | ||
* | * Plan to take the [[ACT]] at TSAS, or register at [http://actstudent.org actstudent.org] | ||
===Winter=== | ===Winter=== | ||
* Make a list of the universities you would [[College Events|like to visit]] and potentially apply to. Discuss your list with Stallings, and make an effort to attend the college visits when they come up. | * Make a list of the universities you would [[College Events|like to visit]] and potentially apply to. Discuss your list with Stallings, and make an effort to attend the college visits when they come up | ||
* Polish your [[resume]] | * Head to [https://secure.okcollegestart.org/ OKCollegeStart.org] and login with your @tsas.org email address, click "College Planning" up top, and begin exploring postsecondary schools. Save any you're interested in, and take a look at their applications | ||
* Polish your [[resume]] | |||
* Start writing your college essays | * Start writing your college essays | ||
* Contact the office of admissions at the colleges on your list to request information | * Contact the office of admissions at the colleges on your list to request information and introduce yourself | ||
* Think about the teachers who might write a letter of recommendation for you. Fill out the letter of recommendation [https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ccFzgBasLSlWB53c86D1cEAgkWz0EtMeioxI1KAs04/copy?usp=sharing form] early to get a head start | * Think about the teachers who might write a letter of recommendation for you. Fill out the letter of recommendation [https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ccFzgBasLSlWB53c86D1cEAgkWz0EtMeioxI1KAs04/copy?usp=sharing form] early to get a head start | ||
===Spring=== | ===Spring=== | ||
* Prepare for the ACT at TSAS by visiting [http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/test-preparation.html ACT's "Test Prep" page] | * Prepare for the ACT at TSAS by visiting [http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/test-preparation.html ACT's "Test Prep" page] | ||
* Plan a road trip to visit the universities on your list this summer. If you have visited them all, look into summer programs at your chosen universities | * Plan a road trip to visit the universities on your list this summer. If you have visited them all, look into summer programs at your chosen universities | ||
* Attend a college fair to get more information about the colleges on your list. Look for announcements or visit [http://nationalcollegefairs.org nationalcollegefairs.org] for dates | * Attend a college fair to get more information about the colleges on your list. Look for announcements or visit [http://nationalcollegefairs.org nationalcollegefairs.org] for dates | ||
Revision as of 16:00, 12 August 2020
Juniors! You're nearly there! Your time this year will be spent learning about financial aid, discovering universities, and visiting campuses. Many colleges will be at TSAS to woo potential students; now is the time to look critically at the offerings of each institution.
And always: keep your grades up!
Fall
- Take a leadership position in a club
- Take the PSAT; your scores could qualify you for the National Merit Scholarship Program, the National Achievement Scholars Program or the National Hispanic Recognition Program. Any one of these will land you a full ride to the university of your choice
- Research financial aid, meet with Stallings to discuss your family's expected contribution
- Create a list of scholarships to apply for
- Plan to take the ACT at TSAS, or register at actstudent.org
Winter
- Make a list of the universities you would like to visit and potentially apply to. Discuss your list with Stallings, and make an effort to attend the college visits when they come up
- Head to OKCollegeStart.org and login with your @tsas.org email address, click "College Planning" up top, and begin exploring postsecondary schools. Save any you're interested in, and take a look at their applications
- Polish your resume
- Start writing your college essays
- Contact the office of admissions at the colleges on your list to request information and introduce yourself
- Think about the teachers who might write a letter of recommendation for you. Fill out the letter of recommendation form early to get a head start
Spring
- Prepare for the ACT at TSAS by visiting ACT's "Test Prep" page
- Plan a road trip to visit the universities on your list this summer. If you have visited them all, look into summer programs at your chosen universities
- Attend a college fair to get more information about the colleges on your list. Look for announcements or visit nationalcollegefairs.org for dates